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Alek
Who:
Alek Majok (@alekmajokmodel) — 178 cm / 5’10” — Australian/South Sudanese from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — born January 1st — she/her.
Where:
Iconique Management (Melbourne – mother agency), Independent Model Management (Milan)
— Who is someone you admire and why?
The Nigerian actress Chinenye Nnebe. She is very talented, very outgoing, and has great energy. She also has the ability to make you feel connected to her through the characters she plays. I LOVE HER!
— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I am passionate about the issues of Mental Health of the youth of today. For quite some time I suffered from self-doubt and depression. Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint why; whether it’s personal or environmental, it’s something that happens and is often hard to explain. The last year, I have been so busy and driven to be the best that I can be that it has pulled me out of my downward spiral and onto a path of self-development and adventure. Also, newfound support from my mother agent, giving me constant reminders on how to stay on top of my thoughts and become friends with my emotions. I feel very fortunate at this stage of my life to have been presented with new, exciting opportunities. Believe, be patient, and don’t be scared of yourself. You CAN do it!
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I work in roadworks (traffic control) part-time and rock Hi-Vis!
Em
Who:
Em Verleun (@emilyverleun) — 178 cm / 5’10” — Dutch from Rotterdam, The Netherlands — born July 27th — she/her.
Where:
Mouna Models (Amsterdam – mother agency), Next Milan
— The most interesting thing about your family?
My father is from a farm family, so I grew up going to my family farm. We also had chickens in our garden and my father still has some sheep in the meadow.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I am a sleep talker. I can’t really say a sentence, most of the time just some words.
2. I am a barista, so I do love to make good coffee and also some cool latte art.
3. I graduated with a degree in journalism when I was 18 and I still do some communication/editor work.
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
Billie Eilish, because she is really cool. Love her music and she is really inspiring in how she started at a young age.
Gabrielly
Who:
Gabrielly Antunes (@gabriellyantunes) — 179 cm / 5’10.5″ — Brazilian from São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil — born February 10th — she/her.
Where:
Way Model Management (São Paulo – mother agency), The Claw (Paris), The Claw (Milan)
— Who is someone you admire and why?
The person I most admire is my mother, a strong and warrior woman, from her I learned never to give up my goals and mainly to do what I love!
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love animals, especially dogs. I have four pinscher dogs and they are so playful and happy and what they love the most is when I take them for a walk in the park.
2. I love summer and the best way to enjoy it is at the beach. The beach for me is a place that calms me down and gives me a feeling of peace.
3. The last fact about me is that I love baking, I always liked to cook and invent many different dishes, but I think my specialty is making sweets.
— How did you become a model?
The desire to be a model started when I was 15, but since I was studying and working helping my parents, I didn’t see the possibility of trying at the time, so I decided to wait and finish high school. When I turned 18 I finally decided to go for it and send some pictures to my agency, and here I am!
Godwin
Who:
Godwin Alwell Okereuku (@alwellgodwin_official) — 187 cm / 6’1″ — Nigerian from Oyigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria — born April 20th — he/him.
Where:
Beth Model Management Africa (Lagos – mother agency), Elite Paris, Elite Milan, Next London, Elite Spain (Barcelona)
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. Firstly, my sense of quality fashion (never to be caught unfresh with my looks).
2. Secondly, my ability to put a smile on one’s face irrespective of the condition on the ground.
3. Thirdly, I am focused on my job.
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
Davido is my favorite entertainer. Aside from being a musician, he has a good sense of fashion. His charisma is everything and I look forward to meeting him someday.
— The most interesting thing about your family:
The popular saying is “family is everything”—we are a small entity, but when we are out, we make the earth quake. We love ourselves and our parents embedded in us this sense of purpose and ability to see the world from a different perspective (for the better).
Haowei
Who:
Haowei Wang (@wanghaowei123) — 188 cm / 6’2″ — Chinese from Nanchang, China — born May 20th — he/him.
Where:
Mostar Models (Shanghai – mother agency)
— How did you become a model?
A few months ago, I didn’t know much about modeling, but my friends always told me that I was fit to be a model, so I learned about modeling on the Internet and found it very interesting and challenging. Then I sent in my resume and became a model.
— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
When I entered the first month of senior high school, I did not speak a word to my classmates around me, so they thought I was mute for a while.
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
My personality is very introverted. But it’s easy for me to open up when I’m surrounded by close friends or other people who take the initiative.
Maël
Who:
Maël Boisseau (@boisseaumael) — 186 cm / 6’1″ — French from Barcelona, Spain — born December 20th — he/him.
Where:
Elite Lisbon (mother agency)
— What’s your most prized possession and why?
The signed shirt of Griezmann because he’s my idol.
— The most interesting thing about your family:
My grandmother is from Vietnam.
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I am very scared of horror movies. I really hate them.