Elisa
Who:
Elisa Loehr, 176 cm / 5’9.5″, German, born October 2nd.
Where:
Modelwerk (Hamburg – mother agency)
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I’m crazy about fashion. I love to wear original clothes and stand out from the crowd and inspire people to rock their own style.
2. I’m often hyperactive when I have eaten too much sugar, which is actually really funny and my hysterical laughter is contagious ;)
3. My mother is German, my father is from Ivory Coast, and I live in the south of France, I can speak English, German, and French fluently.
— Among your friends and family, what are you famous for?
I asked my friends and my family, this is what they answered: “you are famous for always being in a good mood, spreading positivity around you, listening and giving good advice, always finding the best side of people without judging them, your incredible style, your kindness, and last, but not least, your crazy and weird laugh.”
— Who is someone you admire and why?
My mom, the person who has always stood by me from my birth until today, is the most admirable woman. She taught me so many things and supported me in every single decision that I’ve made. She taught me to follow my dreams with perseverance. She survived so many things and always stands up again. She reminds me every day that those things that don’t “kill” you, makes you stronger.
Adriaan
Who:
Adriaan Leon Vincent Kruithof, 188 cm / 6’2″, German, born March 23rd.
Where:
Core Artist Management (Hamburg – mother agency)
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I have Dutch roots and a Dutch-sounding name and also study in the Netherlands but the only thing I can say is ‘Mag ik nog een biertje’ which means ‘can I have another beer?’
— How and when did you become a model?
In Spring 2019 I was traveling through Thailand and stayed in a bar. I asked a random guy for a lighter. Instead of giving me the much-needed lighter, he asked me back if I wanted to try modelling. Came out he was a photographer from my hometown Berlin and he convinced me to give it a shot.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. Once I stepped on a stingray in Florida, broke my arm skating and fell so hard on my face that I bit my teeth through my lip, all the times I ended up in the hospital and all happened within 3 months.
2. As a kid, I wanted to become a professional football player, but my biggest success was probably playing a test game against the youth team of Arsenal London.
3. I love arts and drawing but can’t even hold a pen correctly.
Lieke
Who:
Lieke Woltjer, 179 cm / 5’10.5″, Dutch, born November 18th.
Where:
The Pure Mgmt (Netherlands – mother agency)
— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
Fighting global warming is very important to me. I’m very environmentally conscious as far as possible. I think it’s very important to protect nature and ourselves, especially for the next generations. All the small things you can do help and that’s what I am trying to do. Also, educating myself about what’s going on so I know what I’m talking about.
— What is something you wish you knew more about?
Something I wish I knew more about? Definitely myself and the world around me. There’s nothing more special than really knowing who you are and knowing what your path is!
— What are three interesting facts about you?
Firstly, I like everything with water; rowing, surfing and sailing. Also, I’m an absolutely beach girl! Secondly, I love to be creative in many ways. Since I was little I’ve always loved to be busy with my hands and creating things. And lastly, I’m a very interested person. Always open to meet new people and trying to really know them. Talk about who they are and who I am.
Louis
Who:
Louis Da Silva, 188 cm / 6’2″, French, born August 26th.
Where:
Current Project (Paris – mother agency), IMG Paris ()
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
Ryan Williams, impressive guy, he is an extreme athlete who travels around the world with sporting feats on BMX & freestyle scooter. I do freestyle scooter myself.
— Among your friends or family, what are you famous for?
Being lucky and laid back.
— How and when did you become a model?
I was discovered last April, during the shutdown, my mother agent was the one who contacted me via Instagram. Everything went very quickly for me, I signed with IMG Paris a month later.
Manyuan
Who:
Manyuan Liang, 177 cm / 5’9.5″, Chinese, born December 20th.
Where:
SMG MODEL MANAGEMENT (Guangzhou – mother agency)
— The most interesting thing about your family?
My dad gave me a really weird haircut that made me cry.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
First, I won the high jump champion of Guangdong Province when I was 14 years old.
Second, I often fly kites by bike with my family.
Thirdly, my first time attending fashion week made me feel surprised and I learned a lot of knowledge.
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
My favorite musician is Billie Eilish because her songs really touch me.
Samba
Who:
Samba Diaw, 188 cm / 6’2″, Senegalese, born May 21st.
Where:
Carmen Duran Agency (Valencia – mother agency)
— How and when did you become a model?
Two years ago I came from Senegal to Spain to live with my uncles. My aunt is a theater actress and she has contacts in this world. When she saw me she said to me, “with that height, that skinniness and those features, I think you can be a model”. She contacted Carmen Duran’s agency and sent her my photos… and here I am!
— Who is someone you admire and why?
The person I most admire is my mother. My country is a difficult country and I have three siblings and we don’t have a father… and my mother has always taken care that we are united, always have food to eat, and we don’t lack anything. For me, my mother is the person I most admire and for whom I will always fight.
— What is something you wish you knew more about?
I love to travel and discover new cultures, new worlds… for these, I would need to speak languages. I would love to be able to go to any country and to be able to understand everyone and know everyone’s traditions.