Diana
Diana
Co-Founder & Director
With years in modeling and youth training, Diana knows how to prepare young talent for success.
Our Story
Founded by two sisters.
Born from a shared belief that every child deserves to feel confident, capable, and seen.
Diana & Liliia Portrait
The Beginning
Two sisters, one belief
D&L Modeling Academy began with a conversation between sisters, Diana and Liliia, about the kind of place they wished had existed when they were young. A place where children weren't pushed to be perfect, but encouraged to be themselves.
Having experienced the modeling world first-hand, they understood both its glamour and its pressures. They set out to build something different: an academy where the runway is simply a stage for something far more important, a child's growing belief in their own worth.
Today, D&L is a warm, welcoming home for young people across Toronto who arrive a little shy and leave standing tall.
Modeling is the medium.
Confidence is the gift.
Diana & Liliia, Founders
Meet the Founders
The sisters behind D&L
Liliia
Liliia
Co-Founder & Lead Coach
Miss Canada with years of pageant experience, Liliia teaches teens the confidence, posture, and presence to succeed.
What We Stand For
Our values
Confidence
Every lesson is designed to leave a child feeling more capable than when they walked in.
Individuality
We celebrate what makes each child unique, never molding them into someone else.
Joy
Learning should feel like play. Laughter is part of our curriculum.
Safety
A protected, respectful space where parents can trust their child is cared for.
Class in Session
Our Approach
Encourage, never pressure
We meet every child exactly where they are. Some arrive bursting with energy; others need a gentle hand to find their footing. Both are welcome, and both will thrive.
- Positive reinforcement at the heart of every class.
- Goals set at the child's pace, with progress over perfection.
- Showcases & milestones to celebrate every brave step.
7–17
Ages Welcomed
2
Programs
100%
Confidence Focused
2
Sisters Leading
Join the Family
Ready to watch your child shine?
We'd love to meet you. Come see our studio, meet Diana and Liliia, and find the right program for your child.