Ana Mari

Who:
Ana Mari Puco (@anamaripuco) — 181 cm / 5’11.5″ — German/Croatian from Frankfurt am Main, Germany — born November 19th — she/her.

Where:
SPIN Model Management (Hamburg – mother agency)

— How did you become a model?
I have a fraternal twin sister who started modeling, and because I was never skinny like her, I thought that would never be something I could do. But one day, when she had to go to one of her agency visits, she made me go with her because she was convinced I could model, too. I guess she was right because that’s when I got scouted.

— What weird or useless talent do you have?
I am exceptionally good at Tetris. Not to sound delusional, but I think I could be very successful if I ever competed at a tournament.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I have a twin sister. In fact, we are a family of twins; my dad had a twin, his aunt had a twin, and his cousin gave birth to twins, so I guess I will have twins, too.
2. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology; I work at the Bundestag (the German parliament), and I volunteer at a hospital.
3. I DJ and love music and all kinds of fine arts!

Anthonia

Who:
Anthonia Nkwuda (@nkw_anthonia21) — 175 cm / 5’9″ — Nigerian from Eza, Ebonyi, Nigeria — born May 11th — she/her.

Where:
Charis Models (Nigeria – mother agency)

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
A movie, Blood & Water. It’s a series, I love the script and how Puleng, one of the characters, was so determined and bold.

— If money wasn’t an obstacle, what would you be doing with your life?
Definitely exploring, cycling, and trying out new restaurants.

— How did you become a model?
I was discovered on Instagram through my sister’s post.

Julius

Who:
Julius Bussemaker (@julius.0111) — 190 cm / 6’3″ — Dutch from Wormer, The Netherlands — born November 1st — he/him.

Where:
Volks Management Studio (Amsterdam – mother agency)

— Tell us about your hometown.
My hometown is close to Amsterdam but very small and off-the-grid. It’s near the big chocolate factories of Zaanse Schans, which causes it to smell like burnt chocolate in the air, which is interesting. I love the peace and quiet of the countryside, as I live in the polder, which means lots of flat grasslands and pretty sunsets.

— How did you become a model?
I was clubbing with my brother in Amsterdam when I met my agents Nicholas and Ricardo. We all connected on the dance floor, which made me feel more at ease with them immediately compared to the previous times I got scouted on the street or at my day job.

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
My favorite movie is Edward Scissorhands. I recently watched it again with my girlfriend, and we just continued to pick out things we enjoyed about it. The movie gives off a strange feeling, and I love the contrast between the normal bland suburban houses and Edward’s absurd castle, the same as the way everyone is acting. It makes you feel like you’re in a dream. Also, Tim Burton is just one of my favorite directors.

Ken-Itchi

Who:
Ken-Itchi (@kenitchi_bd) — 188 cm / 6’2″ — French from Paris, France — born September 9th — he/him.

Where:
Williams Agency (mother agency), IMG Paris

— What’s the last thing you Googled?
My last Google search was how to spell tea, haha. I forgot the spelling and pronunciation ahaha, Middle Eastern tea.

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
People are usually surprised when I tell them I draw.

— How did you become a model?
My mother agency spotted me in photos, my profile interested them, and everything happened very quickly.

Paulus

Who:
Paulus Wekhamp (@p.in.space) — 188 cm / 6’2″ — German from Hamburg, Germany — born August 28th — he/him.

Where:
Mega Model Agency (Hamburg – mother agency)

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I grew up in the US and moved to Germany when I was 7.
2. I moved out when I was 15.
3. I’ve been skating for a decade.

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
When I was five years old, I climbed into the neighbor’s chicken coop to rescue my bunny, but then I got chased by a rooster.

— Who is your favorite entertainer?
Otto Waalkes, a German comedian icon. My grandfather went to school with him, and they were writing for the school newspaper, so I had the funniest bedtime stories about him and my grandfather.

Tenzing

Who:
Tenzing Dechen (@dech.chenla) — 180 cm / 5’11” — Tibetan/Indian from Uttarakhand, India — born June 25th — she/her.

Where:
A Little Fly (India – mother agency)

— Tell us about your hometown.
I come from Uttarakhand where I was born and brought up in Dehradun. The one thing I loved about this place other than the beautiful scenery is waking up to my grandparents chanting their religious prayers and the smell of freshly made butter tea (Cha Po-Cha), but now due to the rapid industrialisation there has been a major deforestation in the entire city which has led to the loss in its beauty.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I’ve always wanted to own a farm and grow my own food, even though I’m scared of insects and worms.
2. I’ve been bitten by dogs four times, but they’re so cute that I love them.
3. I’m a very emotional and sensitive person. I love small gestures and handmade gifts. I have a memory box filled with items.

— Who is your favorite entertainer?
My favorite entertainer is Ryan Stiles from “Whose Line is it Anyway?” I love how impromptu and witty the entire cast was, with Ryan being my favorite of them all.