“ Geanina Eugenia Motatanu (Nina) (she/her) is a London-based model and aspiring creative performer. She is profoundly deaf, wears hearing aids, and uses lip-reading to support communication. She has experience in promotional work for fashion and lifestyle brands, with a background in sales and sports instruction, and holds a professional nursing qualification. Nina was featured by the UK storytelling platform Violet Simon, highlighting her personal journey. Her interests include fashion, photography, travel, movement, dance, acting, and presenting. She is keen to explore opportunities in film, commercials, and inclusive media projects, with a growing focus on raising awareness of hearing loss and authentic representation in the industry.” 

“For years, I thought silence was a limitation. I hid my hearing aids, I masked, I pretended. Now I see it as my canvas. My deafness gives me perspective, creativity, and strength. Fear can teach you. Difference can empower you. Own it. Celebrate it. Be bold. Be present. Be unstoppable.”