Exotism

[Andromeda18_]

More than once I've heard Portuguese model scouts say that it's hard to find a supermodel among Portuguese women because they're (we're) not exotic enough, we're too "pureblooded" (hate this word!). However, to me that doesn't really make a lot of sense. Sure, to ourselves we're obviously not exotic but I'm certain we look exotic to someone, somewhere in the world, which brings me to the question I wanted to ask: What is an exotic person to you?As I said, I believe exotism is a matter of perspective. To me an Asian person (from anywhere in Asia) is exotic, so is a nordic person and this because to me they're

Intriguingly unusual or different; excitingly strange

On the other hand African and Latin people aren't exotic to me because they're "common" (I mean no offense). I'm certain that to a nordic a blue eyed, blond person isn't all that exotic but perhaps an African person will be. People of mixed ethnicities will (like Adriana Lima or Tiger Woods), in my opinion, look exotic to almost everyone but obviously this isn't a rule.
Since there are quite a few people here from different ethnicities and nationalities I'd like to hear what you all have to say about this.