Step aside, Gigi and Kendall, because there's a new girl in town: Mariana Zaragoza [1]! The blond-haired, blue-eyed Mexican model, who is represented by IMG and being hailed by Vogue as one to watch [2], made her NYFW debut during the Spring '17 season walking for the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, and Proenza Schouler to name a few — and she hasn't looked back since.

In the wake of such beaming success, Mariana opened up to the magazine that has featured her both online and in the glossy pages of their Mexico edition [3], dishing a few interesting personal tidbits we just had to note. Keep scrolling for 10 quick things about your new favorite model, then discover even more Latina models who deserve to be on your radar this Fashion Month [4].

She's From Guadalajara, Mexico

She Was Discovered at a Shopping Mall

She Nabbed a Coveted Exclusive With Proenza Schouler For Her First Runway Appearance

She Saw David and Victoria Beckham When She Was in New York For Fashion Week

"I was walking down the street after a fitting and saw a bunch of people in the street. Suddenly I look up and there were David and Victoria Beckham [5] on their way to a coffee shop!" she told Vogue.