Assan
Who:
Assan Sowe (@officialassan) — 185 cm / 6’1″ — Swiss from Zurich, Switzerland — born January 12th — he/him.
Where:
Visage Management (Zurich – mother agency)
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I love going to historical museums. I am very interested in the Middle Ages, the Stone Age and the Ice Age. The animals and their sheer size are just so fascinating. Also, that humans existed such a long time ago is just so humbling.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love being interactive with people, that’s why I have a YouTube channel and a podcast called “Right Into the Mic” where my best friend and I talk about literally everything.
2. I used to do gymnastics when I was younger and I loved it!
3. Very random fact, but I absolutely love a good tiramisu :P
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
“The Unknown Vlogs” is my fave fashion YouTuber. What I love about him is that he takes us all behind the scenes of his life and the fashion world. I really love to see people shine and do what they love. I followed him since he started early. I loved his “How much is your outfit worth” videos.
Rob
Who:
Rob Coe (@robby.coe) — 183 cm / 6’0″ — American from Carlsbad, California, USA — born May 21st — he/him.
Where:
Photogenics LA (Los Angeles – mother agency)
— Who is someone you admire and why?
I admire my friends and the people I get to work with. My favorite part about working in this industry is being surrounded by the most talented and creative minds. Being on set with the stylists, photographers, videographers, designers, other models, etc. really gives you an inside look at the creative process and the way they are able to bring their visions to life. It’s truly beautiful. I’ve been lucky enough to become good friends with some of these people and it is so inspiring to see them chasing their dreams and achieving them.
— What’s your most prized possession and why?
I’d say my most prized possession is my film camera. I bought it about a year ago and I’ve had it with me almost every day since. I love being in front of the camera, but I find taking photos to be very therapeutic and a great creative outlet. Whether it’s photos of my friends, beautiful landscapes, or just random things I see on a walk in my neighborhood. Being able to capture a brief moment in time and hold on to those memories forever is so special.
— How did you become a model?
It honestly kinda happened out of nowhere. Working as a model was never something I thought I could do. A few of my good friends are photographers, and they would just take photos of me and post them on Instagram. Through that, I met other people in the industry in LA and they connected me with Photogenics. That was just over a year ago now and I feel very grateful and blessed.
Serena
Who:
Serena Maveroff (@serenamaveroff) — 176 cm / 5’9.5″ — Argentinian from Mendoza, Patagonia, Argentina — born April 10th — she/her.
Where:
Civiles (Buenos Aires – mother agency)
— What’s your most prized possession and why?
My photos from when I was a kid. I like to see them and remember those moments.
— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I enjoy talking about and thinking about how we can help the environment with our actions.
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
My favorite entertainer is Romee Strijd because she does videos on YouTube showing her life and traveling around the world.
Tenzin
Who:
Tenzin Choegyal (@tc._2x) — 187 cm / 6’1.5″ — American from Astoria, New York, USA — born June 9th — he/him.
Where:
Umodels (NY – mother agency), Ford Models (New York)
— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
That when I was little I was known for having a solo dance to Gangnam Style at birthday parties or weddings.
— Your most embarrassing moment:
Probably getting up out of my seat too fast on the train and hitting my head on the railing. I was the center of attention in that cart for a good minute or two.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love riding my motorcycle. Speed and adrenaline help me push through the week, haha.
2. Basketball was literally my life. Grew up constantly working on my game every day. I had hoop dreams in my early teens :(
3. I will never have a complete day without putting a smile on your face :)))
Virginia
Who:
Virginia Marijuan (@soyvirginiamarijuan) — 175 cm / 5’9″ — Spanish from Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain — born November 24th — she/her.
Where:
NOTICED MODELS (Pieta – mother agency)
— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I am very passionate about feminism, mental health, justice, inequities, and body positivity most of all. I am a very avenging person and always stand for anything that should be supported.
— The most interesting thing about your family:
I was adopted at two years old. I am half African and half Spanish. Both my brothers were adopted like me too. You can tell my parents have the biggest hearts on earth.
— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
I think the funniest story my parents tell about me is when I was baptized. I was 2 years old and already too wise for my age. The priest was putting water over my head when I said, “This is not needed as I already took a bath at home”. Luckily I didn’t say that very loudly but they remembered it as a funny moment.
Zihan
Who:
Zihan Qi (@bageloo77) — 178 cm / 5’10” — Chinese from Taizhou, China — born October 22nd — she/her.
Where:
Mostar Models (Shanghai – mother agency)
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I would basically never leave my bed if I could.
— What are you super interested in that most people have never heard of?
Unsolved mysteries. I always believe that these will be solved one day.
— One thing you never want to do again:
I had surgery for a broken arm. Surgical scars bother me, if possible I hope I don’t have to have surgery again.