Arnau
Who:
Arnau Llanes (@naullanes) — 186 cm / 6’1″ — Spanish from Tarrega, Spain — born July 5th — he/him.
Where:
Blow Models (Barcelona – mother agency), Bananas Models (Paris)
— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
A very funny and original story that defines me a bit and my family likes to remember is: When I was six years old, I traveled to Venice, and I wanted a Barbie-type pink t-shirt that said ‘Venice’ in tiny diamonds. Looking for that t-shirt was quite an adventure! With my parents, I went from store to store, and many of the shop assistants were surprised that a little boy could wear something pink. Most of them asked my mother if we were sure since it was a girl’s t-shirt. My mother told them that it doesn’t matter if it’s for a girl or not, he likes it and wants to buy it and put it on. We finally found the shirt, and it was such a happy day for me that I will always remember it. I always like to hear this story because it reminds me that ever since I was little, I have liked clothes and fashion regardless of gender or color.
— What’s your most prized possession and why?
The Venice shirt! It’s a great memory and a story that defines me in that I always wear what I like, regardless of gender. That shirt defines me very well.
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
When I was five years old, I wore my mother’s shoulder bags and heels to complete my outfits.
Kathy
Who:
Kathy (Kathleen) Pääsuke (@kathypaasuke) — 175 cm / 5’9″ — Estonian from Tallinn, Estonia — born October 2nd — she/her.
Where:
Vector Management (Tallinn – mother agency)
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love techno and old rap.
2. I am a former pole vaulter.
3. I’m a cat lover.
— The most interesting thing about your family?
My dad and mom are professional bartenders.
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
At first glance, I look very calm and quiet, but in fact, I am a shameless redhead. I can dance in a public place. I never went to a dance class; I just like to charge people with my energy.
Laura
Who:
Laura Zocchio (@laurazocchio) — 178 cm / 5’10” — Brazilian from Astorga, Paraná, Brazil — born September 18th — she/her.
Where:
Way Model Management (São Paulo – mother agency)
— One thing you never want to do again:
One thing I really don’t want to do again is to go through another historical moment, such as the Covid- 19 pandemic.
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
I have many artists that I really like, but my favorite is Harry Styles. I like him a lot, not only because of his charming songs but also because of his surreal energy, style, and personality. Harry inspires me in many ways, one of them being fashion.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. The first fact about me is that I am an adaptable person; I get used to change very quickly.
2. I love to travel, see new places and new people, and have new experiences.
3. I like to read and listen to music; wherever you find me, I will have a book or headphones on.
Noah
Who:
Noah West (@noahwest23) — 183 cm / 6’0″ — American (Pacific Islander/French) from Palm Springs, California, USA — born March 3rd — he/him.
Where:
Mondays Management (New York – mother agency)
— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
The pollution that is going into our oceans and the deterioration of the Great Barrier Reef.
— How did you become a model?
I recently became a model by being scouted by Daniel Peddle via Instagram. I eventually had a chance to do a shoot with him when I moved down to California a couple of months ago.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love to skateboard and surf – anything really to get outside or in the water.
2. My lifelong dream and goal would be to start my own streetwear clothing brand.
3. I want to live in Bali.
Shema
Who:
Shema Hatim (@shemahtm) — 174 cm / 5’8.5″ — Indonesian from Jakarta, Indonesia — born January 12th — she/her.
Where:
Ivy Models (Jakarta – mother agency)
— Who is someone you admire and why?
I would say my mom. Because she’s remarkable, she gave birth to me, and she’s like Wonder Woman in the way that she takes care of my two older siblings and me.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I want to start my own podcast since I talk a lot and I can express myself with a podcast.
2. When I was 5, I obtained my first trophy after coming in first place in a coloring competition. At that time, the trophy was as tall as I was. At first, I wanted to give up on the competition since the large drawing paper was unfinished, but I persistently continued and became the first winner :D
3. I enjoy playing with cats because of their personalities; I find them to be both independent and adorable. Even though my cat hadn’t even been born yet, I immediately purchased a starter kit for it.
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
I truly adore Westlife because of the members. I have no favorite members because I love all of them equally. My love for Westlife started when I was still in elementary school, and it was because I heard my cousin playing their song “I Lay My Love on You.” I immediately fell in love just listening to it. Now, as a teenager, I listen to almost all of their songs, and my love for them is just growing bigger and bigger. Recently I went to their concert in Jakarta with my cousin, it was so fun and one of the happiest days of my life.
Thunder
Who:
Aydrik “Thunder” Pelletier (@aydrik_) — 183 cm / 6’0″ — American from Rogue River, Oregon, USA — born May 22nd — he/him.
Where:
Hueman Resources (mother agency), Scout Model Agency (Los Angeles), Scout Model Agency (San Francisco)
— How did you become a model?
When my mom was in her teens, she modeled for over 10 years. I always admired her, and I dreamt about modeling myself. Years later, one of her old agents, Tia Reagan, who she is still friends with, asked if I would be willing to take some photos, and I said of course! Then about a year or so later, she started up an agency, Hueman Resources, and asked me to be a part of it, to which I gladly said yes.
— Who is someone you admire and why?
There are a lot of people I admire, but I would definitely say my brother is one of them. The main reason is that no matter what, he is always trying to better himself, whether with his music, friendships, or even helping people out. He makes a point to try and work harder to reach his goals while simultaneously helping others better themselves.
— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
My mom’s favorite story to tell is how I got the nickname “Thunder.” When I was about 5, my dad and mom joked that they had “done something wrong,” so we had to move to a different country, and they were gonna let me pick our new names. Of course, as a 5-year-old does, I picked “Thunder Ninja Awesome.” Ever since then, my mom has called me Thunder, and slowly but surely, I’ve started to like it.