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Maite Kelly discusses modeling career and body image

Overview

German Schlager singer Maite Kelly recently appeared on the podcast ‘Frühstück bei Barbara’ with Barbara Schöneberger to discuss her life and previous career.

Kelly detailed her former success as a curvy model, describing herself as ‘one of the best-paid curvy models’ with a reach extending to England and other European markets. She highlighted her long-standing relationship with the retailer bonprix, where she served as a testimonial and designed the ‘Maite Kelly Kollektion’ for curvy women.

In further reflections, Kelly shared how her late father, Dan Kelly, assisted her in developing a positive body image. She noted that he used a small figurine of a fertility goddess to teach her that fuller figures were historically revered, which helped her maintain self-confidence against teasing.

Entities

Maite Kelly · Bonprix · Barbara Schöneberger · Dan Kelly

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Maite Kelly discusses modeling career and body image

    Singer Maite Kelly discussed her past as a highly successful curvy model and how her father helped her build a positive body image during an appearance on the podcast ‘Frühstück bei Barbara’.

  2. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Maite Kelly discusses former career as successful curvy model

    German singer Maite Kelly revealed her past success as a highly-paid curvy model, noting her international work and fashion collaboration with bonprix.

Sources

amica.de · augsburger-allgemeine.de · ka-news.de · mannheim24.de · op-online.de · promiflash.de · suedkurier.de