With her sparkling eyes and mermaid waves, Elite beauty Ariadna Gutiérrez is Miami’s model of the moment.

Ariadna Gutiérrez

Where did you grow up?
Barranquilla, Colombia—a beautiful city full of caring and warm people

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done for a shoot?
Take pictures topless. Thank God those photos never came out. LOL.

Dream collab?
To be part of a shoot with Mario Testino and Pat McGrath. I idolize them. They are the dream team.

What is your mantra?
Feeling grateful for everything I have. It’s the most powerful thing in life.

What is your beauty secret?
Vampire facials

Fitness routine?
Every day I do an hour of Pilates with @ananda_pilates. I also have a beast as a trainer in Miami: @yaspersonaltrainer. He’s amazing. Go follow him!

Cheat meal?
A vegan truffle burger with french fries. And my fave restaurants in Miami are Nobu or Komodo.

Go-to spot in Miami to grab a drink?
I actually don’t drink, so I can’t recommend many places, but Swan has a beautiful bar and decor.

You have more than 3 million followers on Instagram! What’s it like to have so many eyes on you?
It’s a lot of pressure and a big responsibility.

Do you ever read the comments?
I always read the comments, and every time I get a chance I answer them. They can be very sweet!

Advice to aspiring models?
Be yourself. Stay true to your beliefs and values.