Who:
Emily Che — @emililychu — British/Chinese from UK — born October 23rd — 178 cm / 5’10” — she/her.

Where:
The Eye Casting (mother agency), Kult London

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I share my birthday with my little sister, who’s three years younger than me! I used to chide her for stealing my birthday, but she’s the coolest sister.
2. I was Head Girl at school, which definitely made me as confident as I am now.
3. I think I’ve tried every hobby possible – I can never seem to stick to one thing!

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
Bluets by Maggie Nelson. Nelson is a lyrical genius. It is part memoir, prose, poetry, and essay. Bluets is an inquiry into the colour blue, a channel to explore grief, loss, love, lust, longing, obsession, and loneliness. I go back to it all the time whenever I need, and there’s always something new to learn and explore. It’s so witty and pithy but touching at the same time.

— How did you become a model?
I have been told before that I should look into modeling. After being scouted a few times, I finally took it seriously and found my wonderful mother agents Marz and Jody. They helped so much with developing me and found the perfect fit with Kult!

Who:
Geena Sage — @geena.sage — German/American from Munich, Germany — born October 10th — 174 cm / 5’8.5″ — she/her.

Where:
ELF Management (Munich), Ford Models (New York), City Models (Paris), The Agency (Milan), Ford Models Barcelona

— Tell us about your hometown.
I grew up in a small town in Bavaria. It’s pure nature, which is my favorite thing about it! Long quiet forest walks where you’ll meet no one except the occasional deer. The worst thing is that you know everyone knows everyone’s business!

— If money wasn’t an obstacle, what would you be doing with your life?
I’d like to be less in my head all the time. Just live & be spontaneous. I have a hard time doing that!

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I am not that much of a people person. When I am out and about, I am very extroverted and have a great time. But when I am home, I can go weeks without seeing anyone but my family, and I love it!

Who:
James Wheeler — @jameswheelerrr — British from UK — born May 13th — 185 cm / 6’1″ — he/him.

Where:
The Aegency (London – mother agency), Mademoiselle Agency (Paris), I Love Models Management (Milan), Duo Model Mgmt (London), Two Management Germany (Berlin), Two Management Scandinavia (Copenhagen)

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
My favorite book is Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey. I love it because it has taught me so many lessons and different ways of handling the bumps in the road of life. I also love how it follows his journey of becoming a working actor, which is a lifelong dream of mine. My favorite movie is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, directed by the legendary Quentin Tarantino. I love it because it’s a nostalgic adventure of such a historic and important time in the film industry. It includes some of today’s best-working actors and some fascinating vintage fashion and music.

— What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
It would probably be going to live in Milan for modeling at the age of 18 for a month. It was such a leap for me to travel somewhere solo with very little knowledge about where I was going and what I was doing. It was an amazing, pivotal, and maturing experience for me!

— If you were to choose a song that symbolizes this current phase of your life, what would it be and why?
Time Will Tell by Bob Marley because, as a young adult in today’s society, I feel like we can’t help but compare ourselves to the people we see every day on social media. It can make us feel like we’re not doing enough each day to reach our dreams. However, as long as I’m putting one foot in front of the other and being patient, time will tell.

Who:
Joy Oshima — @joy_oshima — Japanese/Israeli from Kanagawa, Japan — born December 5th — 178 cm / 5’10” — he/him.

Where:
Bravo Models (Tokyo – mother agency), Model Directors Management (Seoul), Yuli Group (Tel Aviv)

— Tell us about your hometown.
I was born in Miura, a coastal city in Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture. Growing up in a multicultural household with both Japanese and Israeli influences, I developed a unique blend of traditions and perspectives that have shaped who I am today.

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I once embarked on a solo journey along the Israel National Trail, a path that spans the entire length of Israel. This two-month adventure not only tested my endurance but also taught me a lot about myself and my capabilities.

— How did you become a model?
At 22, I moved back to Japan to reconnect with my roots. To support myself and immerse in the culture, I started modeling. It turned out to be a great way to express my creativity and meet diverse people.

Who:
Mourad Agada — @mogobrii — Nigerien from Niamey, Niger — born April 2nd — 185 cm / 6’1″ — he/him.

Where:
Marilyn Agency (Paris – mother agency), CREW Model Management (Milan), Uno Models (Barcelona), MIKAs (Stockholm)

— How did you become a model?
The fun fact is that when I was 15, I didn’t know why, but I really wanted to be a model. I applied to several kids’ agencies, but none of them wanted me. Several years later, I was in the 1st arrondissement when someone ran into me and offered me a modeling opportunity. That’s how my story began.

— The most interesting thing about your family:
My family is Hausa, specifically from the Gobirawa subgroup. One of the distinguishing features of the Gobirawa is the tradition of facial scarification. My father and my brother have them; I am the only one who does not.

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
My favorite manga is Naruto! It tells the story of an orphan boy rejected by most of the villagers because of the demon sealed within him. Despite his loneliness and the contempt he faces, he shows exceptional determination and aims to become Hokage, the greatest ninja of his village. Growing up reading this manga has helped me tremendously to become the person I am today because he is a character full of courage and perseverance. He always keeps a smile on his face, no matter the hardships, and tries to spread his joy and optimism to those around him—and that is truly the kind of person I want to be.

Who:
Phoebe Jones — @anneliesangel — British from Salisbury, UK — born September 2nd — 178 cm / 5’10” — she/her.

Where:
Boundary London Ltd (mother agency)

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I have alopecia and have had it since I was 7 years old. I used to be completely bald due to it and my hair has slowly been growing back this past year.

— The most interesting thing about your family:
My family were/are all involved in the arts. My dad is an ex ballet dancer who trained at Ballet Rambert London. My Mum is an artist who trained at Central Saint Martins. So my sister and I grew up around creatives and theater, which is why she now works as a course director at RADA for the MA students. In general, we’re just a very creative family!

— How did you become a model?
I was scouted! It was the most surreal experience. My sister and I had decided to go to Peckham Car Boot on a whim. The line was huge, and we almost didn’t go, but patience is a virtue, so we got in line. We wandered around for a little while and found some cool things: a scarf here, a bag, there, when this woman came up to me and asked if I was a model. I was rather confused and said, ‘No, I think you’re mistaken…’ or something along those lines. Then she (who I know know as Courtney:)) continued and said she was a model scout. At which point, my sister came bouncing in with so much energy supporting the situation. She’s really the best! I took her card, and yeah, The Rest Is History. All in all, it was a really good car boot day because afterward, we found some really beautiful Silk chiffon skirts and dresses. Vintage Ralph Lauren, so we were pleased.