interview

Name:
Lye-Amone Cassac

Agency:
Bananas Models (Paris) and Re:Quest Model Management NY (New York)

Age:
19

Height:
6’1”

Instagram:
@lye_amone

Place of Origin:
Paris, France

Ethnic Origin:
French West Indies, Guadeloupe and Martinique and Brittany, France

Birthsign:
Aquarius

How discovered:
I was walking in a street in Paris near Opera. I asked for a cigarette and the guy told me that he’s working for a modeling agency in NY, he asked me if I was interested by the industry and he gave me his name and phone number. He was Gaspard from Request. He gave me the time to think about it then I called him.

Favorite things:
I like to do sport, rollerskating, I love my in­line skates and I really like to practice different sports.

What are you listening to at the moment?
I love US and French rap music.

Favorite movie, tv show:
I’m always out of the house with my friends, I don’t really have any favorite movies or TV series.

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
I like AMI and JW Anderson, but I’m new in this business, I’m still discovering brands.


What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?

If I was not a model I think I would be a carpenter.


Favorite modeling experience so far?
The greatest experience in this business was when I opened a show.


What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?

I love my city, Paris is a wonderful place, I like to be with my friends and go out regardless of the time. There’s always something to do in Paris.


Which brand would you really love to model for?

I don’t know yet, for now I’m really happy with the jobs I had with Request and Bananas Models. I know they’re doing a lot for me and I’m really thankful. We will see!


Place you would love to visit:
I would love to travel all around the world, I want to visit every city.

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
My obsession now, is to work hard and be successful.