Sophia Banadinovich, the daughter of Australian actor Eric Bana, has made her runway debut – just one year after signing with a top model agency.
Sophia, 23, ensured that all eyes were on her as she hit the runway for Orangecube, a Melbourne-based accessories brand.
The glamorous brunette modelled some of the collection’s latest hand bags and jewellery.
While the fashion show wasn’t part of the official line-up, the popular brand saw several familiar faces walking the catwalk.
Among them, stylist Jamie Azzopardi, Netflix star Kylah Day and AFLW star-turned-model Akec Makur Chuot and TikToker Alicia Djurovic, strutted their stuff.
Sophia last year signed up with with Emma Raciti Management, a leading independent Australian talent agency.
She has already been working as a model after signing with Melbourne agency The Talent Buro last year as well as agency Giant Management.
Previously speaking to The Herald Sun, the dancer, model and now actress said she was broadening her interests with the support of her family and friends.
Sophia Banadinovich, the daughter of Australian actor Eric Bana, has made her runway debut – just one year after signing with a top model agency. Pictured at the Orangecube show
Sophia pictured with parents Eric Bana and his wife Rebecca Gleeson
‘I think that in a lot of ways dancing and modelling compliment each other,’ she told the publication.
‘As dancers we are taught from a young age to have strong awareness of our bodies, our physicality and the way we hold ourselves.
‘Modelling was something I had never personally considered, but with the mentoring and support of my friends and family I decided why not give it a go? I am definitely a beginner but I am excited to see where it can go!’
Sophia added that while she was studying dance, she hasn’t ruled out pursuing acting and following her father’s footsteps as an actor either.
The glamorous brunette modelled some of the collection’s latest hand bags and jewellery
While the fashion show wasn’t part of the official line-up, the popular brand saw several familiar faces in attendance. Pictured: Jamie Azzopardi
‘Acting is something that I would love to try when I am able to devote more focus, time and energy,’ she said.
In a series of Instagram posts, the brunette, who strongly resembles her lauded actor dad, has been documenting her glamorous lifestyle.
As for whether the Dirty John star has given her any advice about getting into the entertainment business, Sophia admits that she tries not to ‘lean on him’ too much.
‘He doesn’t really talk about it too much. I am just trying to figure it out myself, I don’t want to lean on him too much. If I had any questions I could ask,’ she added.
Eric and his wife Rebecca Gleeson share Sophia and a 26-year-old son Klaus together.
The stunning model has signed up with Emma Raciti Management, the leading independent Australian talent agency representing acting talent from film, TV and theatre
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