We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Fabio Anderson. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with FABIO below.
Hi FABIO, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.
It started when I was just 8 years old. I used to organize performance shows for my parents right in our living room. I’d recruit my brother or friends to join in, and together we’d create these mini-productions. I was in charge of everything—choreographing the dances, designing the sets, selecting the music, styling the outfits, and inventing entire worlds for each performance.
Looking back, it wasn’t just play; it was my first real taste of what I now do for a living. The funny thing is, I was so passionate about it that I’d put on new shows almost three times a week. My parents, who were my audience, would be so tired from long days of work that they’d sometimes fall asleep during the performances. But they still showed up for every one of them, and their quiet support, taught me how meaningful it is to share your creative energy, even with just a small audience.
Today, that childhood passion has grown into something much larger. I create fashion and performance shows, working with talented dancers, designers, and models. One of the most exciting parts of my work now is how global it has become. I’ve opened my model search worldwide, and it’s like a dream come true when I discover a girl or boy from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, a small village in Africa, or the streets of the Dominican Republic. After working together, they’re invited to walk in Fashion Week in Paris or Milan. It’s not just about launching a career—it’s about changing lives, and being part of that transformation is incredibly fulfilling.
At its core, creativity is about breaking boundaries and giving people a reason to dream. Whether it’s in a small living room or on the world’s biggest runways, that’s what drives me every day: building connections, sparking wonder, and opening doors for others to shine.
FABIO, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Top Model Europe is a leading international modeling contest, and being part of it has been a transformative journey. Our mission is to discover, nurture, and elevate talent from all corners of the world, giving aspiring fashion models, commercial models, and sports models a platform to showcase their potential. Each year, we receive tens of thousands of applications, with participants vying for a chance to join our ranks. From a diverse pool of talent, we help individuals achieve their dreams, often leading them to major opportunities like walking for brands such as Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Armani, D&G, JP Gaultier, Dior, Boss etc.
What sets us apart is not only the scale of our competition but also our dedication to professional growth. Through rigorous training and mentoring, we prepare contestants for the international stage. From boot camps at the Top Model Europe Villa to working with world-renowned fashion houses and agencies like Elite, Next Models, Brave, the opportunities we offer are unmatched. The contest doesn’t just change lives—it transforms them, often taking participants from humble beginnings to global runways in Paris, Milan, and beyond.
What makes me most proud is our ability to empower talent from underrepresented backgrounds. For example, we’ve helped individuals from favelas in Rio de Janeiro, villages in Africa, and urban corners of the Dominican Republic find their voice and confidence on the world stage. Witnessing their growth and seeing their lives change is deeply fulfilling and fuels our work every day.
At Top Model Europe, creativity and diversity are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in breaking boundaries and showing the world that talent exists everywhere. To anyone reading this, I want to say: dreams can become reality when you have the right opportunities, and we’re here to make that happen.
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
Building a project like Top Model Europe takes time, dedication, and unwavering resilience. Early on, we faced a challenge that tested the core of our team’s strength. As the contest started gaining popularity and recognition, a TV magazine—known for sensationalism—produced a report with the apparent aim of discrediting our work. Most of the claims were outright fabrications. Unable to find genuine complaints from our participants, they went as far as hiring a “fake candidate” to create a narrative full of inaccuracies.
It was a tough pill to swallow. One of my colleagues broke down in tears upon watching the TV magazine, she said to me, “How can they say all this when all we do is try to help these young aspiring models?” It hurt deeply to see years of hard work reduced to sensationalist accusations.
During this storm, I was fortunate to receive advice from an unexpected source. A conversation with Lady Gaga gave me a fresh perspective. She said to me something like, “Listen, when you’re doing something great, there will always be people who try to tear it down. Jealousy can be loud, but don’t let it drown out the truth of your work. What matters isn’t what they say—it’s the passion, love, and integrity you put into what you create. Keep showing up, keep doing it your way, and they won’t be able to ignore the greatness you’re building..” Her words became a mantra for me.
That experience solidified our belief in the importance of staying true to our mission, no matter how challenging the road may become. Today, Top Model Europe thrives, and the trust we’ve built with our partners and participants stands stronger than ever.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
I’ll keep it simple: Nothing is impossible.
That’s the mantra behind everything I do. Whether it’s giving someone from an overlooked background the chance to shine on international runways or turning a childhood dream into a global platform like Top Model Europe, I believe that barriers exist only to be broken. Every show, every project, and every success story is a reminder that with passion and perseverance, the extraordinary can become reality.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.topmodeleurope.com
- Instagram: @topmodeleuropeofficial
Image Credits
Image credits : Top Model Europe – G Armani – D&G – H Boss – JP Gaultier – JM Schneider