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What inspired you to become a fitness model?Ever since I was little, I dreamed of both modeling and fitness. The inspiration to merge these two passions came from a desire to innovate and make a name for myself globally in this unique field.How did your fitness journey begin?I began training when I was sixteen, at a time when it wasn%u2019t common for women to be in the gym. From that moment, fitness became more than just a hobby%u2014it became my lifestyle.What was your first major fitness accomplishment?One of my first major milestones was achieving defined abs. It was a visible sign of the hard work and dedication I had put into my training.What challenges did you face when starting out?One of the biggest challenges was changing my eating habits to support muscle growth. It also took a lot of discipline to commit to training every day.Did you have a mentor or role model who guided you?Yes, I looked up to Michelle Lewin and Larissa Reis. They were major influences on my journey and helped shape the athlete I am today.How did you break into the fitness modeling industry?I earned my professional license when I was twenty-one years old, and from there, new opportunities in fitness modeling started to emerge.Oriana Canelowww.instagram.com/orianacanelo.ifbbprowww.instagram.com/symmetry.by.ori22 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 54