Who:
Alina Parashchuk — @leeorii_ — Ukrainian from Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine — born June 24th — 178 cm / 5’10” — she/her.

Where:
Mazer Model Management (Ukraine – mother agency), JS AGENCY.KR (Seoul)

— Share a bit about your background and upbringing.
I grew up in Ukraine. I had a normal upbringing, but I always had my own perspective and way of thinking. I never liked copying anyone; I prefer being myself, even if it is not like everyone else.

— If you were to choose a song that symbolizes this current phase of your life, what would it be and why?
“Back to the Old House” – The Smiths. It is calm and slightly nostalgic in a simple way, like you are looking at the past with clarity and ease, but still living in the present.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
Mental health, self-expression, and allowing people to be themselves without fear of judgment are very important to me

Who:
Archie Carr — @archiecarr_ — British from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK — born January 28th — 187 cm / 6’1.5″ — he/him.

Where:
Hercules Models (London – mother agency), HMM (Paris), Models Milano, Two Management (Barcelona)

— How did you become a model?
I was scouted in London when I was 17. Someone came up to me and said “Do you have an agent?!” And I was like “huh?”. And it went from there…

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I moved to London at age 18 with a passion for the arts, and I’ve now just finished my first acting job!
2. I really enjoy solo traveling.
3. I bloody love a cup of Yorkshire tea!

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
‘Nanny McPhee’ is my favorite movie. I grew up watching it, and I used to have a wonky tooth like Emma Thompson. It made me feel quite empowered about it before I got braces!

Who:
Bohdi Brooks — @bohditbrooks — Australian from Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia — born January 5th — 190 cm / 6’3″ — he/him.

Where:
Saint Model Management (Queensland – mother agency), Next Paris, Special Management (Milan), Kult Australia (Sydney)

— Share a bit about your background and upbringing.
I was born on the Gold Coast, then moved to Victoria at the age of 3 to my dad’s hometown of Torquay. I was brought up surfing from a very young age, as my whole family surfed, and it just came naturally.

— How did you become a model?
I was actually walking through a shopping center on my way to watch an NRL game and was stopped by my (now) mother agent, and they asked if I wanted to become a model, and here we are today.

— What’s an essential part of your daily routine?
Coming home from work and getting myself into the ocean, either swimming or surfing.

Who:
Maggie Zhou — @maggiezhou2004 — Chinese from Tangshan, China — born August 16th — 175 cm / 5’9″ — she/her.

Where:
Dov Model Management (Shanghai – mother agency)

— How did you become a model?
I have always liked dressing and camera sense very much. I usually like taking photos. In addition, I am particularly curious about the modeling industry and yearn for the stage and the camera. I chose to major in costume performance in college, and then I have been sticking to fitness and body training. I have some catwalk experience, submitted my resume to the modeling company, and slowly stepped into the modeling industry.

— The most interesting thing about your family:
The atmosphere in our family is very relaxed, like friends. There are no serious elders. My parents are very open-minded and never interfere with my career choice. Instead, they have always supported me in pursuing my dreams.

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
My family always likes to say that I have been very self-disciplined since I was a child. I am very persistent in doing things, and I will stick to the end of what I have decided. My friends always make fun of me. I used to be a little afraid of society. I didn’t expect that I could stand calmly in front of the camera and the stage now. The contrast is huge.