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Name:
Kanani Abdillahi

Agency:
Munich Models (Munich)

Age:
16

Height:
177cm (5’9.5″)

Place of Origin:
Munich, Germany

Ethnic Origin:
Ethiopian

Birthsign:
Gemini

How discovered:
I participated in last year’s Elite Model Look Germany and made it to the national finale. Although I didn’t win the competition, Munich Models fortunately signed me.

Favorite things:
Shoes! Especially sneakers.

Favorite music, band:
I’ve always been into Hip Hop and R’n’B music.

Favorite movie, tv show:
I really love those old tv shows like ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ and ‘Sex and the City’.

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
My favorite fragrance at the moment is the timeless Chanel NÂș 5.

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
I’d basically do the same thing I do now, go to 10th grade.

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
My amazingly annoying little brothers.

Favorite modeling experience so far?
Shooting a charity calendar with Esad Cicic. It was a great experience and a good feeling to be part of something that helps other people.

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
Munich has a lot of beautiful, old buildings and places. And of course the Oktoberfest.

Which brand would you really love to model for?
It would be an honor to work for Balmain, I’m really in love with their recent campaign. I’d also absolutely love to model for Givenchy or Chanel one day.

Place you would love to visit:
Definitely Los Angeles!

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
Fitzgerald’s classic ‘The Great Gatsby’.