Cezary
Who:
Cezary Cieslak (@anatariiii); 186 cm / 6’1″; Polish from Warsaw, Poland; born March 13th.
Where:
EC Management (Poland – mother agency), Marilyn Agency (Paris), Elite Milan, Next London, Clear Models Management (Madrid), IZAIO Management (Berlin), Agencia Models (Athens), MODELIGHT (Shanghai)
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I actually have 4 nipples, this is what is called “hyperthelia”. This is one of my evolution relics. Fun fact: Harry Styles also has 4. I can also move my ears, separately left and right. I’m such a monkey and a freak, you see.
2. I believe in aliens So… I have a theory that my cosmic family left me on this planet like in kindergarten and they forgot to pick me up. In this case, it reminds me of the movie “Home Alone”, a family comedy without a family. I identify with Kevin and I appreciate spending time alone with myself. There are so many great things to do.
3. When nobody can hear I can sing. Especially in the shower, and when it comes to dancing, I love cooking and dancing at the same time. I recommend with all my heart to lead the spirit every morning. It will make your day. So, “Dance like nobody’s watching; love like you’ve never been hurt. Sing like nobody’s listening; live like it’s heaven on earth.” – Mark Twain.
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
Of course, my brother knows my tender points best. With him, I always laugh out loud until my last breath, until tears fall from my eyes. It’s just too hard for me… “that’s what she said!” – Michael Scott. So Steve Carell is also on the list. He is Beyonce always. And I could not forget about Jim Carrey. I’m fascinated by his facial expressions. He is so gifted, how he moves, he’s just brilliant at what he does. I enjoy every movie watched with this character. He reminds me of comic or cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny.
— What’s your most prized possession?
Definitely brotherhood. I love my brother Seweryn with all my heart.
Eliška
Who:
Eliška Havlíková (@eliska.havlikova); 176 cm / 5’9.5″; Czech from Zlín, Czech Republic; born December 4th.
Where:
PURE Model Management (Prague – mother agency), Titanium Management (Paris), Fashion Model Management (Milan), Titanium Management (London)
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I am kind of intransigent.
— The most interesting thing about your family:
Our eyebrows all look the same.
— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I love my volleyball team and the sport itself.
Noor
Who:
Noor Mutsaers (@noor.mutsaers); 178 cm / 5’10”; Dutch from Wageningen, The Netherlands; born January 29th.
Where:
Mouna Models (Amsterdam – mother agency), Muse Management (New York), Milk Management (London)
— The most interesting thing about your family:
My parents own a forest in Wageningen, the city I’m from, where they grow food. They also keep bees and grow certain mushrooms. They love to experiment and find new ways for organic and sustainable food production.
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you?
I try to swim in the Rijn (the river next to my house) at least 4 times a week. Also in the winter. It’s not really swimming, I just go in, be in the water for about 10 minutes, and then go out. It gets me productive and energetic. My goal is to be like Wim Hoff (the Iceman).
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I have been able to read since I was 4.
2. I have thalassophobia, the fear of deep dark waters.
3. I drive a 70’s Honda moped.
Riah
Who:
Riah Abello (@curtis.is.riah); 188 cm / 6’2″; American from Oklahoma, USA; born May 13th.
Where:
Prim Management (Oklahoma – mother agency), The Outfit (New York), WANTED & BANG (Mexico City)
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I have dyslexia and when I was young I had to work very hard to be able to get through grade school. College was so enjoyable, I found myself drawn toward sociology, political science, and digital cinema productions. Artist Bong Joon Ho is my inspiration for life.
2. I am a part of the trans community and I love to empower my sibs to live and love themselves fully, as they empower me to do just that. It’s a synergy cycle of letting loose and falling in sync with, “nothing’s normal, nobody’s normal.” The ones who created these societal norms were no greater than you and me, so we must change these lines of binary thought for the sake of all. Gender isn’t real.
3. I love skating, dancing, hiking, and anything outdoors. One day I want to solo hike across Colombia, where my family is from.
— How did you become a model?
Philip Washington at Prim Models. They are the mother that I never thought I would have. Philip scouted and taught me everything that I know about the industry and continues to, still. I really appreciate that being with all my energy. They gave me the framework for me to break out of my cage.
— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I’m a passionate advocate for the Black Lives Matter organization. Their fight for equality of those marginalized by the patriarchy. They are doing the work behind the scenes and truly encourage us all to pick up the torch and pass it a little bit further and further. Their leaders remind me of the great Ella J. Baker. Also, Trans Santa is an amazing helper for the trans bbs who may not be able to afford trans supplies and has discreet packaging & shipping for those that do not have support from their current guardians/living situation.
Soomi
Who:
Soomi Oh (@smi__ims); 180 cm / 5’11”; South Korean from Hamyang, Republic of Korea; born July 19th.
Where:
JMODEL (Seoul – mother agency), Next Milan
— How did you become a model?
When I was a teenager, I watched a video of the Moschino show and thought that I wanted to stand on the runway.
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
My favorite celebrity in Korea is actress Kim Goeun. I fell in love with her acting. Also, globally, I like the Japanese band group Sekainooyari. I like their music.
— What’s your most prized possession and why?
What I cherish the most are pictures. Even people who are hard to see are in the pictures.
Tommaso
Who:
Tommaso Medica (@tommasomedica); 186 cm / 6’1″; Italian from Bologna, Italy; born January.
Where:
Named Models (London – mother agency)
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I am also a musician. I’m the bass player of the rock band Husky Loops and have been touring all around with them for the last 4 years.
2. I collect ancient Japanese Ukiyo-e prints
3. I once took part in a Paul McCartney music video with Kate Moss dancing on a cube right behind me and Meryl Streep sitting in the corner of the room chatting with Peter Blake.
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
FKA Twigs, her album Magdalene really moved me, I’m in love with everything she does and I admire her truly unique artistic vision.
— Your most embarrassing moment?
I was playing a show in France with my band and I had a few drinks. Ended up showing up on stage to a cheering crowd having forgotten my bass upstairs in the dressing room. I waved at the crowd, turned around, and ran back up the stairs to pick it up while my bandmates were laughing like crazy.