Cruz

Who:
Cruz Kahlbetzer (@cruz.dk) — 185 cm / 6’1″ — Australian from Sydney, Australia — born May 20th — he/him.

Where:
Chadwick Models (Sydney), New Madison (Paris), Models 1 (London)

— An issue or cause you care about?
An issue I care about is the environment. I believe that the home we call Earth is a truly beautiful place, and anything we can do to protect it should be done. I’m certain that in the far future, humanity will need to become an interstellar species and occupy many planets in order to sustain an increasing population. Although for the meantime, Earth is all we have, and I believe it should be treated as such.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. In my hometown, I use a Yamaha R7 motorbike as my main method of transport.
2. I find the field of economics very interesting and studied it intently at school, being awarded a distinction at the national Olympiad.
3. 2025 is my first year at university and I plan on studying mechanical engineering and pure maths.

— How did you become a model?
I had recently moved into an apartment closer to my high school and was walking home as I usually do when I spotted a model being photographed on the side of the road. The photographer (my current agent) saw me, and his eyes followed me all the way till I was out of sight; I occasionally looked towards them, pondering whether the photographer was part of the team at Chadwick Models (the agency across the road from where they were). Once I arrived home, I decided to finally pull the trigger and apply to be a model. I called the agency and was told I would have to send some photos via email, which is the standard procedure. I sent through the photos, and a few hours later, I was sitting in the agency with a contract in my hands.

Hall

Who:
Hall Hermawan (@hall_hermawan) — 187 cm / 6’1.5″ — American/Indonesian from Portland, Oregon, USA — born February 25th — he/him.

Where:
Q6 Model & Artist (Portland – mother agency)

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
One of my favorite hobbies is lockpicking and learning about locks in general.

— What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
My dad and I took a private, three-day-long adventure on a wooden boat upriver in the Indonesian rainforest of Kalimantan, searching for the endangered orangutans living in the treetops. During the day, crocodiles were visible in the freshwater river, and at night, swarms of mosquitoes would crowd the only light on deck. Miraculously, I ended the trip without disease or injury and was more than content with our encounters with the orangutans.

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I played soccer for a about a decade.
2. I enjoy the outdoors, including hiking, camping, and kayaking.
3. I am learning to paint with watercolors as I am an artist.

Imade

Who:
Imade Darouache (@im.dar0) — 186 cm / 6’1″ — Moroccan from Casablanca, Morocco — born November 5th — he/him.

Where:
Elite Milan (mother agency), Elite Paris, Elite London, Elite Copenhagen

— The most interesting thing about your family:
My parents didn’t see each other for 9 years because my dad was in Italy working and my mom was in Morocco with me.

— Can you tell us about your happiest childhood memory?
My happiest childhood memory was when I saw my little brother being born. At last I could play with someone!

— Share a bit about your background and upbringing.
I was born in Casablanca, Morocco, and stayed there until I was 10. After that, I moved to Sicily for 8 years, where I finished my studies. After finishing school, my family and I moved to Turin, but I wanted to live on my own, so I found a job in Venice, where I still live today.

Imran

Who:
Imran Fuad (@_imranfuad) — 186 cm / 6’1″ — Malaysian from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — born July 1st — he/him.

Where:
I Love Models Management (Milan), Take3mgmt (Berlin – mother agency)

— How did you become a model?
I started modeling in July 2024 for Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week. I’ve always had doubts about it, but seeing how well Ridzman Zidaine is doing internationally as a Malaysian model really inspired me to go for it.

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
My family would definitely tell you about how, when I was eight, I lost control of my bicycle and crashed into a tree. When I got home, they asked me what happened to my face, and I told them that I crashed into a tree, but it was the tree’s fault for not moving out of the way. In retrospect, it was very silly and innocent.

— The most interesting thing about your family:
They have a very strong academic background, and education has always been their priority. Being the only one in the family that’s interested in modeling, it was hard for them to accept at first, but they’ve come to terms with it and are very supportive of it now.

Kosi

Who:
Kosi Alexander Ifeanyichukwu (@alexxkosi) — 188 cm / 6’2.5″ — Nigerian from Abuja, Nigeria — born September 2nd — he/him.

Where:
Premium Models (Paris), Elite Milan, 90s Model Management (Lagos – mother agency)

— What’s an essential part of your daily routine?
Exercising: I love exercising, and I feel like I can’t do without it in my daily life. For example, running, jogging, and stretching.

— What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
I risked my life to save a friend from a car accident.

— How did you become a model?
I had always dreamt of becoming a model and traveling around the world, but I didn’t take it seriously until one day, my senior sister, who is an experienced model, took my Polaroids and sent them to a scout. That was how I got signed with my current agencies 90s Management and Premium Models.

Yangbin

Who:
Yangbin Xu (@binki0811) — 187 cm / 6’1.5″ — Chinese from Henan, China — born September 17th — he/him.

Where:
Mostar Models (Shanghai – mother agency)

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I have an intense fascination with the feeling of focus. Whether it’s working out, studying, or trying new things, I love how being fully immersed enhances my life experiences.

— How did you become a model?
I started modeling by studying fashion performance for my art entrance exams. After entering university, I signed with my current mother agency through a casting event organized by the school.

— Tell us about your hometown.
I’m from Luohe, Henan, a city with a rich history and vibrant food culture. It’s most famous for Hu La Tang and spicy strips, which are staples of local life and something I grew up enjoying. The city has a peaceful charm, with a slower pace of life that’s quite different from Shanghai. It’s a place where traditions meet simplicity and it will always feel like home to me.