Lily Cole quits modelling

Reuters

NO MORE MODELLING: Actress and model Lily Cole arrives for the 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' film screening during the 34th Toronto International Film Festival.

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Lily Cole doesn't want to continue modelling.

The 21-year-old British beauty if currently studying History of Art at Britain's prestigious Cambridge University and although she would like to further her acting career, admits she is reluctant to return to the catwalk.

Asked if she will carry on modelling, Lily said: "It's not a huge priority. If I'm asked to do other interesting films, I'll do them. I've still got two years left at uni to decide.

"Art is what I love most in life. My mum is an artist and she's very creative. I'm sure she's the one who's made me want to do these things. I still paint and play piano occasionally."

Lily stars opposite the late Heath Ledger in 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' and although her role won praise, she insists she still needs to hone her acting abilities.

She added to Britain's Grazia magazine: "I still have a lot to learn and hope that I'll always think that and continue to get better. But from a personal perspective, yes, it was a lot of stuff to absorb and go through.

"Being a model helped because I'm comfortable in front of a camera. But I'm much more emotionally and intellectually switched off as a model. When you're acting, you have more to contribute to the character."

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