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   Other than both Lopez’s and Gudmundsson’s smouldering looks, the comparison is not that fair, especially given where Panos wishes to take her—as a unique voice and face for his company, not a wannabe of any sort.
   ‘I first saw Malin, then only 15 years old, at a catwalk at a Stockholm café and was immediately fascinated by her distinctive looks,’ said Panos. He also mentions the model’s charisma.
   The designer does not accept that he “discovered” Gudmundsson—a person discovers one’s own identity for oneself, says the designer, Gudmundsson’s feeling of security in self-discovery contributing to his choice.
   ‘Becoming a Panos model is a great opportunity,’ said Gudmundsson, in Swedish. I’ve long dreamed of a career within the fashion industry and can now fulfil all my prior expectations in a totally fantastic way.’

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