Demetra Hampton

Demetra Lisa Ann Hampton (C.E.1968 – living) American naturalized Italian actress and former model.

Demetra Hampton: American actress and model, beauty icon; Interview by Maria Ester Campese,  lagazzettadellospettacolo.it, November 21, C.E.2018.
 * I must say that all the things that have happened in my life have happened almost by chance. I was a gymnast, then one day I was seen and chosen by the biggest modeling agent John Casablanca, founder of the Elite Model Management agency, who instantly catapulted me onto catwalks around the world. I immediately had the opportunity to model for the most important fashion designers, until I arrived in Japan. At just 17 years old, after graduating, I was already modeling as a model and was much appreciated in particular for my face which has somewhat Asian facial features, with upturned eyes. From there I did my first important advertising campaign as a testimonial for Shiseido and that was the opportunity for my real launch as a top model.
 * My life has been, and is, full of experiences, a life that we can define as intense. I could say that perhaps I have lived three lives in one, having done so many things, and there are certainly many that I still want to do.
 * I was welcomed very well by the Italians when I arrived, because I was chosen for the role of Valentina . Imagine that the decision to choose me as the protagonist fell on me, after seeing well over five thousand women who auditioned. Of course I was nervous, but the staff and the entire production knew how to put me at ease and I immediately felt integrated. I certainly remember that she was very emotional.