Joji
Who:
Joji Iwase, 186 cm / 6’1″, Japanese, born May 13th.
Where:
Bravo Models (Tokyo – mother agency)
— How and when did you become a model?
I went to Bunka Fashion College to study fashion in general. When I was in college one of my teachers introduced me to a designer who graduated from the same college and I participated in one of the shows for Tokyo Fashion Week. I walked the runway as a model for the first time and I was very inspired.
— Among your friends or family, what are you famous for?
I guess they think I am still a little unreliable. But one of my life goals is to be more reliable and have more power and be influential to help my family anytime they need any help.
— The most interesting thing about your family?
I have my dad, mom, an older sister, and a younger brother. They are extraordinarily active and they take actions spontaneously for their goals but I was the opposite. I was not so energetic and afraid to take action but I regret it now. So now, I am forcing myself to move and take action without being afraid of failure.
Angelina
Who:
Angelina Volkova, 178 cm / 5’10”, Kazakhstan/Russian, born December 25th.
Where:
Vproject (mother agency), IMG London (), Feliz Models (Taiwan), Model Directors Management (Seoul)
— Your most embarrassing moment:
When I was only 12 years old. We had a fashion show in our city and they gave me shoes 2 sizes too big. So I walked along the catwalk and they slipped off. I had to take them off and go barefoot.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I know people very well.
2. I can drive a car and everything related to this.
3. I like to sleep but at the same time I am very punctual
— The best and worst aspects of your personality:
The worst is that I am stubborn, the best – I am very sociable.
Maui
Who:
Maui Tatam, 188 cm / 6’2″, Australian/New Zealander, born June 5th.
Where:
Kult Australia (Sydney – mother agency)
— How and when did you become a model?
I was scouted while I was working at the Bank Hotel as a bartender in early Feb 2020. It was during my first ever shift
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
My favorite entertainer is Mathew McConaughey because he’s an awesome actor, role model, and person on and off the screen.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love the ocean because it’s my place of freedom.
2. Seeing new places excites me and makes me want to EXPLORE.
3. I love meeting new people.
Esther
Who:
Esther Samuel, 178 cm / 5’10”, Nigerian, born June 9th.
Where:
Skimmer Models Africa (mother agency), New Icon New York (), Marilyn Agency (Paris), Brave Model Management (Milan), Milk Management (London), Two Management (Barcelona), Two Management (Los Angeles), Two Management (Copenhagen), Visage Management (Zurich)
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
Ariana Grande: she is just lovely; her lifestyle, her voice, her acting skills, and her funny and jovial style.
— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I am very passionate about the mistreatment and sexual assault of female children because I grew up in an environment where girls weren’t being counted as people or being respected. I believe one day I will create a campaign platform to enlighten people about the relevance of girls and their value to society. And also I am very passionate about anti-racism, which I believe through my campaign platform I can also enlighten people that our skin color isn’t an issue, we are still human beings and we are all valuable (#blacklivesmatter)
— Who is someone you admire and why?
Adut Akech, my love for her is exceptional, she is just amazing. I do admire her and am inspired by her works.
Zhao
Who:
Zhao Yuanduo, 188 cm / 6’2″, Chinese, born April 12th.
Where:
Instar Model Management (Beijing), Elite Milan ()
— The best and worst aspects of your personality:
I can be either too warm or too cold in front of people.
— Among your friends or family, what are you famous for?
That I walked for the Louis Vuitton show, this was my debut show as a model.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love outdoor workouts.
2. I love driving motorcycles.
3. I cut my own hair.
Lilja
Who:
Lilja Drab, 176 cm / 5’9.5″, German.
Where:
PARS Management (Munich – mother agency), Uno Models (Barcelona)
— The most interesting thing about your family?
I have quite a big family with four siblings, which might sound like a lot to others. But I think it is really cool as you always have someone to talk to. We are very close in age, so we are like best friends and spend a lot of time together. Also, it is pretty great to have an older sister who is already an experienced model, because she can give me some good advice.
— The best and worst aspects of your personality:
My friends and family would describe me as really thoughtful and caring, as I make sure to listen to their problems and give them very good advice.
I’d say the worst thing about my personality is that I tend to overthink and worry about things I have no control over, which can be quite stressful sometimes.
— How and when did you become a model?
Back in 2018, my sister Kristin, who was already a model back then, asked me to come along to one of her test shoots. I was very excited when I got to join her for a few shots. That‘s when I discovered my passion for modeling and realised that it was something I would really like to do after finishing school. So earlier this year, I finally got scouted by my mother agency and am now really getting started.