Aina
Who:
Aina Martí (@ainamarttti) — 181 cm / 5’11.5″ — Spanish from Madrid, Spain — born February 9th — she/her.
Where:
Fifth Models (Barcelona – mother agency)
— One thing you never want to do again:
Go on a date with someone I barely know. Lesson learned, LOL.
— What are you super interested in that most people have never heard of?
It’s not that most people haven’t heard of it, but maybe not many people are aware of the concept of Emotional Responsibility. The idea is that you are solely in charge of your feelings and reactions, and it’s up to you to change them when you find yourself in a challenging situation. I think that’s very empowering.
— Who is someone you admire and why?
Anyone who has achieved success through hard work and humility. I also admire Bella Hadid a lot; she seems super kind and down to earth.
Alexia
Who:
Alexia Dutra (@alexiaduttra) — 173 cm / 5’8.5″ — Brazilian from Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil — born January 9th — she/her.
Where:
Joy Management (São Paulo – mother agency)
— What’s your most prized possession and why?
My mother, and all my maternal family, because when I discovered myself as a trans woman, they gave me all the love and support I needed. And I am so grateful to have them in my heart and life.
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
That I am extremely spontaneous and extroverted. Most people who don’t know me think I’m quiet or shy, but it’s the inverse.
— How did you become a model?
I always had this feeling about fashion, and when I finished high school, I just went searching for my dream. I was sending messages to the agencies on Instagram, and I found JOY Management. After this, I came to São Paulo and started modeling.
Franco
Who:
Franco Mazzei (@franmazzei_) — 188 cm / 6’2″ — Argentinian from Buenos Aires, Argentina — born September 17th — he/him.
Where:
Sun Model Management (Buenos Aires – mother agency), Tank Agency (Milan), PMA (Hamburg), DAMAN (Istanbul)
— What are three interesting facts about you?
I like to read poetry and listen to music all day, and I love food.
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
That I couldn’t finish school.
— How did you become a model?
My agent Ariel Mendes contacted me via Instagram in 2019. He asked me if I wanted to be a model, and I took the challenge
Isaiah
Who:
Isaiah Bumgardner (@isaiahzzacarias) — 188 cm / 6’2″ — American from Berkeley, California, USA — born March 9th — he/him.
Where:
Storm Management (Los Angeles – mother agency)
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
I have yet to see a live concert, but I would say that Playboi Carti and Kaytranada’s performances are ones I’d want to watch at some point.
— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
Autism Awareness! I believe everyone should come to understand that Autism is nothing obscure, and even if it were obscure, I do not think the spread of awareness toward the topic should change. Nonetheless, Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder shown through symptoms most prominent in early childhood. With more people aware of it, there can be a more understanding sense of respect shown toward people who have Autism.
— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I’m a college student studying child development!
Maya
Who:
Maya Bosman (@mayabosman) — 178 cm / 5’10” — Belgian from Brussels, Belgium — born May 3rd — she/her.
Where:
MC Barnes (mother agency), Elite Paris, Elite Milan, Elite London, Elite Copenhagen
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I studied illustration at uni, and I am currently working on developing my painting skills.
2. 10 years ago, I decided to make dreadlocks with my hair and never looked back.
3. I completed a 10-day silent meditation retreat a few years ago, learning the Vipassana technique. I have practiced it on and off since. When I do, I always feel like my best self.
— The most interesting thing about your family:
My dad’s family survived the Holocaust as Jews, and my mum’s family survived the East African civil war/conflicts.
— Who is someone you admire and why?
I admire every single person who is able to put their sorrow aside and be a light to everyone around them. These people are precious.
Stephan
Who:
Stephan Chimov (@stepan.chimov) — 188 cm / 6’2″ — Russian/Sri Lankan from Moscow, Russia — born May 23rd — he/him.
Where:
Tann Model Management (mother agency), d’management group (Milan)
— The most interesting thing about your family:
Once a month, we switch places with our parents, and we do our parents’ things, and they do ours.
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
I like Mike Tyson because he is the man who was able to become famous, to become strong, to become rich with absolutely nothing. He was able to rise because of his willpower and his desire. This is what I like about him.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love extreme sports, skateboarding, doing sports, feeling that I am living, and being in the moment here and now. Before modeling, I was engaged in kickboxing for six years, fought every day, played in competitions, and even managed to participate in the championship of Russia.
2. I’m studying to be a programmer.
3. I love walking in the rain.