Marina Mamalat, is also known as Marina Zakutnyaya. She is an international model with over 15 years of experience, having worked across China and Europe, collaborating with various brands, designers, and creative teams worldwide. She began her career at the age of 15 and has since taken part in prestigious beauty competitions, including Elite Model Look and Miss Eurasia, as well as numerous editorial and commercial projects.
Beyond modeling, she has a background in business as an auditor and broker, and she is currently focused on developing her own mobile application. She is deeply driven, ambitious, and committed to continuous personal and professional growth.
She finds inspiration in an active lifestyle, sport, nature, and self-development practices such as yoga and mindfulness. As a mother of two sons, she draws strength and purpose from balancing femininity, resilience, and inner harmony.
Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar catches up Marina Mamalat an exceptionally talented, international model as she highlights her unique journey of blend with modeling, business and wellness.
Namita Nayyar:
You began your modeling career at 15. Looking back, what was the biggest challenge you faced as a young model entering the international fashion scene in China and Europe?
Marina Mamalat:
The biggest challenge was learning confidence far from home. At 15, you are still discovering yourself, and suddenly you are placed in highly competitive, unfamiliar environments. Different languages, cultures, expectations — it teaches maturity very quickly. I learned to stay grounded, disciplined, and trust my intuition.
Namita Nayyar:
What moment in your 15-year career are you most proud of and why?
Marina Mamalat:
I am proud not of one single moment, but of longevity. Fifteen years in this industry means resilience, reinvention, and consistency. To still evolve, stay relevant, and continue creating after many years is something I deeply value.
Namita Nayyar:
What cultural difference between China and Europe surprised you most in fashion?
Marina Mamalat:
China impressed me with discipline, speed, and precision. Europe inspired me with artistry, individuality, and emotion. Both worlds are powerful in different ways, and I learned something valuable from each.
Namita Nayyar:
How did your work as an auditor and broker influence your mobile app development today?
Marina Mamalat:
Those experiences taught me structure, negotiation, responsibility, and strategic thinking. Modeling gave me creativity and intuition. Business gave me systems. Combining both worlds helps me build with vision and logic.
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Namita Nayyar:
What is the most important lesson failure taught you?
Marina Mamalat:
Failure taught me patience. Sometimes what feels like rejection is simply redirection toward something better aligned with your future.
Namita Nayyar:
What does your weekly fitness routine look like now?
Marina Mamalat:
Usually 4–5 active days: strength training, long walks, stretching, mobility work, and yoga. I prefer consistency over extremes.
Namita Nayyar:
Strength, cardio or yoga?
Marina Mamalat:
All three. Strength for shape, cardio for energy, yoga for balance and clarity.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you make time for fitness without guilt?
Marina Mamalat:
I see movement as health, not vanity. When a mother feels strong and balanced, the whole family benefits.
Namita Nayyar:
Favorite quick-result exercise?
Marina Mamalat:
Walking uphill on an incline treadmill combined with bodyweight squats. Efficient and effective.
Namita Nayyar:
How has yoga changed your approach to stress and business decisions?
Marina Mamalat:
Yoga taught me to respond instead of react. Clear decisions are made in calm states, not emotional chaos.
Namita Nayyar:
What does a typical day of eating look like for Marina?
Marina Mamalat:
Clean and balanced: eggs or fruit in the morning, protein with vegetables during the day, lighter dinner, hydration throughout. I listen to my body more than trends.
Namita Nayyar:
Main rule for staying slim while traveling?
Marina Mamalat:
Walk everywhere possible, stay hydrated, and avoid emotional eating caused by fatigue.
Namita Nayyar:
Do you have a guilty pleasure?
Marina Mamalat:
Dark chocolate and beautiful music at night.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you recover from jet lag without caffeine or sugar?
Marina Mamalat:
Hydration, sunlight, movement, magnesium, and returning to natural sleep rhythms quickly.
Namita Nayyar:
Essential skincare step after years of studio makeup?
Marina Mamalat:
Double cleansing. Removing everything properly is non-negotiable.
Namita Nayyar:
Luxury skincare or pharmacy brands? Three travel essentials?
Marina Mamalat:
I appreciate quality, not labels. My three essentials: cleanser, SPF, and a deeply hydrating serum.
Your Secret to healthy hair after years of styling
- Less heat when possible
- nourishing masks
- scalp care
- trimming regularly
- Protecting hair during travel.
Namita Nayyar:
Beauty ritual from your upbringing you still follow?
Marina Mamalat:
Fresh air, posture, hydration, and never underestimating elegance in simplicity.
Tell us about your mobile app without revealing too much.
It is designed to solve a real everyday problem for families by creating more trust, convenience, and quality connection in childcare support.
Namita Nayyar:
Where do you see Marina Mamalat in five years?
Marina Mamalat:
Expanding in technology, still selective in modeling, and creating projects that have meaning and impact.
Dream brand collaboration in 2026–2027
- Apple for innovation
- Lululemon for wellness
- Dior for timeless femininity.
Namita Nayyar:
What would you tell a 16-year-old girl afraid of rejection in modeling?
Marina Mamalat:
Rejection is part of every successful story. It does not define your value — it only redirects your path.
Namita Nayyar:
What does inner harmony mean to you?
Marina Mamalat:
When your mind is peaceful, your body respected, your heart honest, and your life aligned with your values.
Complete the sentence:
The best thing I ever did for my career was… believe in myself beyond circumstances.
The best thing I ever did for my soul was… learn gratitude and self-respect.
Photo Credits:
Glen Krohn (https://www.instagram.com/glenkrohn)
Sofiya Zay (https://www.instagram.com/sofi_zay)
Makeup Credits: https://www.instagram.com/im_renatamakeup
This interview is exclusive and taken by Namita Nayyar, President of womenfitness.net, and should not be reproduced, copied, or hosted in part or in full anywhere without express permission.
All Written Content Copyright © 2026 Women Fitness