Rising Talent: A Young Beauty’s Path to Confidence and Success

In this edition of Future Icons for Miss Bulgaria Magazine, we introduce you to one of the freshest faces in the world of beauty, a rising star from Pleven who is ready to take on the modeling scene. At just 15 years old, Ivayla Veselinova Vurbanova is balancing school, friendships, and her dreams of becoming a photo model. With a passion for fashion, beauty, and fitness, she’s carving out her own path—proving that even in small towns, big dreams can start.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

I’m Ivayla, 15 years old, but I’ll be 16 in March. Well, I’m a normal girl with usual interests—clothes, makeup, accessories, and stuff like that. When it comes to passions, I’d say I’m addicted to trying to look my best.

What’s your number one goal right now?

Rule number one in my mind is to always be the best version of myself. That’s definitely one of my biggest goals.

Why do you think beauty is important?

I think beauty is super sought-after these days, and it can be a key in so many areas, especially in the field I’m headed for. But it’s not just about beauty; intelligence and behavior matter too. My other goals in life are to be successful, but that’s not really the interesting part here. I’ve always admired people in the beauty world since I was young.

What’s your dream career?

At first, I dreamed of being a catwalk model, but I realized over time I wouldn’t be tall enough. I’m 162 cm tall. So, now I’m going towards being a photo model instead.

You’re from Pleven. How has that shaped your journey?

Yeah, I’m from Pleven, and, honestly, things here aren’t very developed. But I think I’ve made a small start with what’s available.

What do you love most about yourself?

Hmm, I’d say I like my face the most, especially my nose! I really like my eyes, and I like my lips too. I don’t want to make them any bigger though! For second place, it would be my waist—I could stare at it in the mirror for hours, especially after working out. And third would be my hair. I love its color and length, and I don’t plan on changing it anytime soon. One secret to keeping my hair healthy is doing periodic treatments. I use only appropriate quality cosmetics for my hair, I cut it often, I don’t change hairdressers often, I limit thermal treatment to a minimum, the main cosmetics I use is Kerastase Loreal. I often do Fusio Dose therapy for hydration and nourishment

How important is fitness in your life? Do you have any tips for staying in shape?

I take great care of my physical condition with sports. I’m happy with my physique, but for me, beauty always comes first. At the gym I go to, there are a lot of Technogym machines, and I make sure to do three sets of 15-20 repetitions on each machine, without skipping any and keeping my breaks short. In short, when I’m at the gym, I follow everything exactly as it should be, thanks to my instructor.

Do you have any experience in modeling so far?

I haven’t had much experience, except for a few photo shoots. Photographers have told me I know how to pose and that I’m photogenic, but I wouldn’t say I have a lot of experience yet. However, I would love to pose for fashion, swimsuit, sport, portrait, cosmetics, accessories, shoes, and even destination shoots!

What’s school like for you?

I’m in ninth grade at a language school, and I’m studying Spanish as my third language.

What do you do for fun?

I like to rest, do sports, or hang out with friends. We usually eat at restaurants in town or go shopping. I love Italian and Japanese restaurants! As for clubs, they all seem the same to me, but I do like the ozone in Millennium. Sometimes I go to clubs, but my parents are super strict about it. I also love watching films or listening to music. Podcasts with famous or successful models are my favorite!

Do you travel to Sofia often?

Yes, I come to Sofia for a lot of things—visiting friends, family work, or shopping. Once I came just to get my makeup done and then went back home! 😂

How do you use social media?

I’m on social media all the time! Whether it’s checking out interesting info or even finding someone’s location 😆. It’s really useful for me, especially for learning new things and, of course, uploading pictures. It’s like my own little world.

Which one is your favorite?

I’m mostly into Instagram and TikTok because I think these are the best platforms to get the most views and reach. They can spread content even to the most distant places, which is key in fashion and building popularity. So, it really helps with exposure and trade.

What does Miss Bulgaria mean to you?

Miss Bulgaria reflects all the interesting beauty cultures, which keep changing. My mom was actually invited to participate years ago, but my dad wasn’t on board 🙄. I see a big difference in this version of Miss Bulgaria compared to before. For the first time, I think such a naturally beautiful Miss was chosen. There were pretty girls before, but none where you’d look and think, “Wow, she totally deserves the title!”.

Thank you so much Ivayla for sharing your thoughts with us for Miss Bulgaria! We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next!

I can’t wait either, and I’m very happy to have this opportunity. It was a pleasure for me as well.

A Bright Future Ahead: Confidence and Dreams Set to Shine

From small beginnings in Pleven to big dreams of becoming a photo model, she is just getting started. Balancing school, fitness, and her goals for the future, she’s proving that confidence and self-belief can open many doors. With her passion for beauty, fitness, and social media, she’s bound to make waves in the modeling world, and we can’t wait to see where her journey takes her next!