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Emil
Who:
Emil Krastev (@emilkrs) — 183 cm / 6’0″ — Bulgarian from Sofia, Bulgaria — born February 8th — he/him.
Where:
Inter Models (Sofia – mother agency)
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. What is most intriguing about me is that I’m an aspiring author, and I am working on publishing my first poetry book.
2. Another interesting fact about me is that I have been studying Civil Engineering for six years now. I was really thrilled to embark upon that career, but recently I have decided to switch paths.
3. And one fun (maybe even strange) fact about me is that I have won one medal in my life – in karate, and I was a white belt with a yellow stripe.
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
When I say that I do not really like going out as much as others, people tend to be surprised. I love staying in and watching a movie with some snacks or reading a book in my grandpa’s backyard in the summer. I love being by myself, even outside. I do not know why that is; however, there are times when I am desperate for a party.
— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I am all about people being liberated and able to live their lives as they desire. I am quite passionate about mental health awareness as a victim myself. I want to start the difficult conversations about it and lift the stigma and silence. Also, I am a big supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement because, honestly, black people were always oppressed, and it just boils my blood. As a part of the LGBTQ+ community, I just know what it is like to be judged, bullied, and even vandalized for something you just are. Although I will never fully grasp the suffering of these people, I want to try to be a better person. I want to try making the world a little bit less miserable. I prefer to be educated.
Je’ti
Who:
Je’ti Ramon Murrell (@jetiramon) — 188 cm / 6’2″ — Barbadian from Bridgetown, Barbados — born February 25th — he/him.
Where:
ELSA – Exclusive Look & Scouting Alliance (mother agency), Grace Model Management (Caribbean, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles)
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
My favorite entertainer is the angelic and calming artist YEBBA. What do I like about her? Ummm, what is there not to like about her? She is so amazingly talented, and I love that her songs tell a story every time, and that is something so special because it’s rare, and I love rare stuff. But a better word for it is ‘unique.’ I have such a deep connection with her as she lost her mom and me, my stepdad. How she got back up and positively used the loss of her mom amazes me, so I aspire to be like her.
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
Most definitely how much of a workaholic I am. And the sad thing is that I know it’s true, but I don’t care. I love to keep working. It gives me a sense of growth, especially after not working for two years straight. So most definitely, people always are surprised when they see I’m working so hard.
— One thing you never want to do again?
If there is one thing for sure I never want to do again is to doubt myself. It is so easy to give in to inner doubts because it seems like the easiest way out of situations, but I needed to break out of that. Things will be up and down in life, as I’ve now realized, but if you tell yourself “you got this” and “BELIEVE,” everything that is meant for you will come to happen.
Magnolia
Who:
Magnolia Neel (@xoselkie) — 178 cm / 5’10” — American from San Francisco, California, USA — born August 25th — she/her.
Where:
Mondays Management (New York – mother agency)
— Who is someone you admire and why?
Any woman in audio… but I admire the woman who mixes my music, Kiri, because she’s an absolute genius at mixing and mastering.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I’m a producer/composer/audio engineer.
2. I can whistle really well.
3. I’ve driven across the country!
— How did you become a model?
I’ve been modeling for my mom, who is a photographer, since I was a baby and have been approached by casting agents for years, but I got signed only last year by Mondays.
Shulei
Who:
Shulei Hong (@riri.ashley22) — 175 cm / 5’9″ — Chinese from Fujian, China — born January 19th — she/her.
Where:
Paras Talent Management (Shanghai – mother agency)
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I have some sharp, menacing looks in my eyes, especially when I’m in front of the camera.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I find it funny whenever my red hair dye gets washed off either during a shower, at a photo shoot, or for absolutely no reason. I love my red hair!
2. “Everything’s zero calories if you enjoy your food,” says Shulei Hong ;)
3. I believe boys will be boys, but girls will be women!
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
I’m absolutely intrigued by Harry Styles! I mean, who isn’t?
Trevin
Who:
Trevin Kirk (@trevin.kirk) — 190 cm / 6’3″ — American from Medford, Oregon, USA — born February 2nd — he/him.
Where:
IMD (Medford – mother agency), Wilhelmina New York
— One thing you never want to do again:
I never want to go back to the old routines and regular 9-5 work life.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I can make beats using pencils – pencil beats!
2. If I am not busy, you can almost always catch me listening to music.
3. I love to race cars and go drifting.
— What’s your most prized possession and why?
All of my awards from IMTA New York in July. After the convention, I stayed in New York and didn’t go back home. I had some things with me but definitely not much. They serve as a great reminder of all of the things I have accomplished and motivate me to seek out what is next to come.
Veera
Who:
Veera Gontšugova (@cchernichka) — 176 cm / 5’9″ — Estonian from Tallinn, Estonia — born March 24th — she/her.
Where:
Vector Management (Tallinn – mother agency)
— How did you become a model?
Long story short, I started organizing photoshoots with my friends when I was maybe 13. Now, more than ten years later, I am working not only as a model but also as a production designer and an art director at photoshoots :)
— Your most embarrassing moment:
Every time I text my ex on iMessage where I can’t unsend stuff.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I speak three languages (Eesti, Русский, English), meaning that with some people, I literally speak all three at once daily.
2. I’m currently finishing my Master’s degree in Interior Architecture, and I make furniture.
3. I hand-poked half of my tattoos myself in quarantine.