David Guillo: I don't have a clear preference. I find the runways amusing, but for a photo session, there is a need to create a special "climate", a condition where the models play-act for the camera, with the Photographer as sort of Director. It really depends on the kind of work you might be doing, so at this point, I have no preference.

MW: Tell us something about the fashion scene in Spain?

David Guillo: Spain is not a country where fashion is followed by the way in which it becomes popular or trendy, for example in Milan. But I can say with some certainty that our choices for dressing up is similar to what someone might be doing in the United States. But given our tastes and our habits to dress have much to do with social class and our culture.

David Guillo: I can say that a model's relationship with his agency is very complicated. This is because of the nature of our work, so I frown upon an agent if he/she would not take me seriously. With Group, I have the assurance that aside from what I can do as a model, they also know what to do in order to help me out.

MW: We want to ask you some personal questions...To start with, any particular type of woman you like? Do you have an ideal woman?

David Guillo: I am by nature, not a very demanding guy. But I need to be physically attracted to her and we need to share something in common. That would keep any relationship going.

MW: Do you listen to music and maybe you can tell us a line or two of your favorite?

David Guillo: Just like everybody else, I have a pile of songs that I love, and because they bring back memories or I love the sound of it and even its lyrics that makes me emotional.

MW: Do you like books? We know that sometimes models bring books during their waiting time, are you fond of them?

David Guillo: I do not have a bedside book that I reread habitually, I liked much "Ensayo sobre la ceguera" of Jose Sarámago, "Un Mundo para Julius" of Bryce Echenique and Love in the Time of Cholera of G.Garcia Marquez.

MW: What would bring a smile to your face? What would make you happy?

David Guillo: When I see somebody smiling maybe because they did something they are proud of, or have been promoted or won a prize, I would feel happy also and smile at that person.

MW: Finally, your future plans?

David Guillo: Being a model, my plans have to be always in the short term. Its because its difficult to plan ahead when you got to do lots of traveling and moving. My immediate plans are to travel to N.Y. and east Miami this autumn.

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ModelWatch is once again grateful to Fernando Merino at Group Models for the chance to interview David Guillo, definitely someone we will hear and see more and more in the future.