Lara

Who:

Lara Fortmann, 180 cm / 5’11”, South African, born January 28th.

We Asked:

What is one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?
“I’m a perfectionist and kind of a neat freak. It drives my family crazy, but I just love being organised.”

Most interesting thing about your family? Any siblings?
“I have one biological brother and two step-siblings. My mother loves animals, and as a result, we have 6 rescue dogs at home. It gets very noisy, but I wouldn’t change it.”

What were you doing before answering these questions and what will you be doing after?
“Before answering these questions, I went to apply for my German visa. Afterward, I’ll be giving my Jack Russell, Alfy, a bath. Unfortunately for me, he loves rolling around in the sand.”

Where:

Ice Models (Cape Town – mother agency)
Ice Models (Hamburg)

Jakub

Who:

Jakub Nowak, 183 cm / 6’0″, Polish, born July 7th.

We Asked:

Who is someone you admire and why?
“I definitely look up the most to my parents. They’re both hard-working, determined and also helpful. They’re my best friends and I wish someday I will turn into at least half the people they are.”

What is one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?
“Despite being perceived as a talkative and sociable person, I have some difficulties in making new friends because I’m always scared of what people will think about me. ”

What are your interests/favorite things?
“I like swimming, reading books, especially detective stories, and I wish I had more time to do it but currently I want to be focused on school because I’m having matura exam this year.”

Where:

United for Models (Warsaw – mother agency)