Aman

Who:
Aman Atak (@amanatak) — 178 cm / 5’10” — British from London, UK — born June 16th — she/her.

Where:
MC Barnes (London – mother agent)

— How did you become a model?
Growing up, I saw my Aunt Alek Wek’s journey. She inspired me to take the plunge. I really admired how throughout her career, she stood out, changing narratives in the industry. It’s a big motivation to see someone so close to home doing it at that level; it fills me with pride! And, of course, the fabulous shoots are a mix between creativity and all the technical work that goes on behind the scenes. So inspiring.

— Who is someone you admire?
The late Nelson Mandela, I admire his strength, determination, and how he brought people together for positive change. Oh, and Maya Angelou, her body of work touches my soul.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about?
I am passionate about rebuilding my homeland South Sudan. There have been many troubles, from humanitarian issues to political instability. I am passionate about what I can do to affect change.

Jaden

Who:
Jaden Ostrowski (@jaden.ostrowski) — 189 cm / 6’2.5″ — Canadian from Calgary, Alberta, Canada — born May 9th — he/him.

Where:
Mode Models International (Calgary – mother agency)

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I started playing hockey when I was five and continued through to playing Junior A.
2. I moved on from hockey to Muay Thai and really enjoy the training, sparring, and respectful nature of the sport.
3. In my downtime, I enjoy playing the guitar and jamming with my buddies.

— How did you become a model?
While I was at work, my friend Levi asked if I had any interest in modeling. I said yes, so he mentioned the upcoming annual Mode Models Model Search. I decided to attend. I was fortunate to win first place in the search and very quickly started working with Mode. It’s been amazing.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I have ridden in the Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer twice because I believe raising money for cancer research will help save many lives in the future.

Marco

Who:
Marco Rubin (@marcorrubin) — 186 cm / 6’1″ — American from New York, New York, USA — born February 20th — he/him.

Where:
BRI’GEID AGENCY (Brooklyn – mother agency)

— One thing you never want to do again:
Eat vegetables.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I’m bilingual! I am fluent in both English and Spanish since my dad and his whole family are from Spain.
2. I hate vegetables. I know it’s really bad, and I should be eating them, but ever since I was 5, I haven’t really eaten any consistently, and I think I’m all right.
3. My favorite movie is The Smurfs

— What’s your most prized possession and why?
I have a Diet Coke from a few years ago with my name on the back of it.

Mia

Who:
Mia Ostergren (@mia_ostergren) — 174 cm / 5’8.5″ — American from Gig Harbor, Washington, USA — born August 24th — she/her.

Where:
Heffner Management (Seattle – mother agency), Ford Models LA (Los Angeles)

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I grew up with a speech impediment. I was very unaware at the time, but I couldn’t pronounce my s’s and r’s until 6th grade. Choir class is what helped me pronounce those letters correctly.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
Something I am passionate about is mental health and well-being. I am very observant of people around me and how they’re feeling, including myself. I believe that journaling and meditation is a great ways to express and reset yourself. Also, doing things you love, whether it’s taking yourself out to eat or surrounding yourself with positive people, is really important. I also love being an open hand for anyone that is struggling or needs someone to vent to.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I went to school for Early Childhood Education. I wanted to become a kindergarten teacher. However, modeling took a strong approach in my teen years that I couldn’t resist trying.
2. If I didn’t take a leap of faith with modeling, I would most likely be playing semi-pro/pro soccer somewhere (before entering my teaching career). I grew up extremely athletic and was scouted by a few colleges to continue playing. I would have a completely different life which is crazy to think about.
3. I am secretly obsessed with fashion and design. Honestly, I am not the best artist, so the drawing part of fashion/design has always been difficult for me. But I strongly have a desire for that creative side and love seeing all the different types of trends that recycle throughout the years.

Nes

Who:
Nes (Anastasia) Uronich (@whycantsleepwell) — 174 cm / 5’8.5″ — Belarusian from Brest, Belarus — born March 17th — she/her.

Where:
Dope Models (Kyiv – mother agency), TOKYO REBELS, Inc.

— Who is someone you admire and why?
Erich Fromm, one of the brightest minds of the 20th century. His ideas helped me to shape my view of this world, the society in which I live, and, most importantly, myself.

— What’s your most prized possession and why?
It’s a recent present from my significant other – a beautiful wooden stick and three rocks that he found on a beach.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. When I was a kid, I did a lot of sports, especially acrobatics, so I still remember how to do some of that stuff.
2. I really like sharp boots because I love the way I feel in them.
3. I was into graffiti for a while.

Tiroo

Who:
Tiroo Mohamud (@tiroow_) — 188 cm / 6’2″ — Finnish from Helsinki, Finland — born April 10th — he/him.

Where:
As You Are (Helsinki – mother agency)

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
I don’t know about a story, but my mother always calls me by a nickname only she uses: “Galiye”. That’s the Somali language, and it means “shouting man”. I have no idea why because I have always been the quiet one in our family.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. Every week, I go like two or three times to cafes to have coffee or wine with my friends to talk and catch up. It’s really important to me.
2. I also like to go somewhere to sit by myself and plan what I want from my life to set up goals. I always carry a paper book with me for these plans because it feels much more real with pen and paper than if I would write my thoughts on a phone.
3. Also: every morning, I eat four eggs! Preferably organic ones.

— The most interesting thing about your family:
I guess the fact that I have ten siblings. We are 11 children in total, the youngest being two years old and the eldest being my sister, who is 24.