Alexander
Who:
Alexander Fröding (@alexander_froding) — 185 cm / 6’1″ — Swedish/Thai from Sweden — born August 18th — they/them.
Where:
Modellink (Gothenburg – mother agency)
— The most interesting thing about your family:
My mother was a famous-ish singer in Thailand back when she was in her 20s!
— What are you super interested in that most people have never heard of?
I’m very interested in creating music in genres that not many people know about. It’s subgenres of another subgenre’s subgenre. Examples of these genres are Future Riddim or Tearout.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I started producing music when I was 12 years old, which led to me being able to make music now.
2. When I was really young, I accidentally won some type of Halloween competition that got me a free ticket to the premiere of the Bee Movie (random fact, but I guess it’s cool, haha).
3. Going on scary rides at a theme park is one of my favorite things to do in the world, even though I am extremely afraid of heights, and I feel like passing out standing in the queue.
Apang
Who:
Apang Narang (@apang_.z1) — 186 cm / 6’1″ — Indian from Ziro, Aranchal Pradesh, India — born September 1st — he/him.
Where:
Ninjas Models
(Delhi – mother agency)
— Who is someone you admire and why?
Israel Adesanya, an Australian MMA fighter, is someone whom I look up to. His involvement in the ring has little to do with his humbleness out of the ring. Even in his loss, he deals with it perfectly like a champion without any excuses. His attitude towards his close ones also makes him a perfect idol.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I am quite a fast learner.
2. I can play guitar, piano, and ukulele.
3. The most interesting thing about me is my close family and friends.
— How did you become a model?
Speaking honestly, I did not dream of becoming a model, but I get the looks and the discipline, and at the end of the day, we all need money. I still study, and I definitely prefer earning some extra income working as a model rather than sitting at a cash desk in some supermarket or cooking food in some fast food establishment.
Donna
Who:
Donna Bahdon (@donnam__) — 173 cm / 5’8″ — Canadian from Montreal, Canada — born August 10th — she/her.
Where:
V Management (New York – mother agency), The Lions (New York), Mirrrs Models (Hamburg), AMTI: Toronto
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I was in choir for most of my childhood, which is what really sparked my love for the arts.
2. I speak three languages fluently: French, Somali, and English, and I learned them in that order.
3. I am hoping to launch my brand sometime in the near future. I’m so excited to share what I’m creating with the world soon!
— How did you become a model?
I truly believe I became a model by accident. A couple of years ago, I posted some pictures online, and they ended up going viral. From there, I was approached by different agencies and managers, and now the rest is history!
— Who is someone you admire and why?
Not just someone but both of my parents, who I admire the most in this world. They are my greatest blessing, inspiration, and source of motivation.
Josefina
Who:
Josefina Parodi (@joseparodi_) — 174 cm / 5’8.5″ — Uruguayan from Montevideo, Uruguay — born July 17th — she/her.
Where:
Montevideo Models
— How did you become a model?
A family friend had a fashion brand and always told my family that she wanted me to model for her brand. Time passed, and eventually, I decided to take the risk and try it just for fun. I actually really enjoyed it! I love makeup, fashion, dressing up, taking photos, and it was all those activities I enjoyed together! However, I left it at that. But about two years later, I found myself stalking Montevideo Models’ Instagram and decided to introduce myself. And then everything happened very fast… I got to the interview, then I left on a trip for almost two months, but when I returned, I took my Polaroids, and all of a sudden, I was on a photo shoot for one of my favorite Uruguayan brands! It still feels surreal… It’s very interesting seeing the behind-the-scenes of what I consume and getting to know the owner and workers from the brands I love!
— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I’m really passionate about nutrition and its relationship with health… An issue related to that is the high ultra-processed foods consumption which has a huge negative impact on someone’s health. I would really like to make an impact on the knowledge someone has in order to make the right choices.
— What’s your most prized possession and why?
My most prized possession is a ring that was gifted to me by my grandparents for my 15th birthday. It’s not only extremely beautiful, but it also has an emotional side to it.
Misia
Who:
Misia (Michalina) Urbańska (@misia_urbanska_) — 177 cm / 5’9.5″ — Polish from Gdansk, Poland — born June 7th — she/her.
Where:
Specto Models (Warsaw – mother agency), VNY Models (New York), Supreme Management (Paris), d’management group (Milan), SPIN Model Management (Hamburg), Sight Management Studio (Barcelona)
— Who is someone you admire and why?
My English teacher from my elementary school. He is the most positive, creative person who truly loves their job. Always helpful and gives the best advice.
— The most interesting thing about your family:
We all play some sort of an instrument or have our life partly connected to music, either by way of instruments or vocals, but by also making music.
— What are you super interested in that most people have never heard of?
I am interested in psychology. I found it very interesting how our brains and the psychological system work. Also, reading about various psychiatric cases (especially the scary ones).
Romain
Who:
Romain Cozette (@romain.coz) — 188 cm / 6’2.5″ — French from Nantes, France — born October 21st — he/him.
Where:
Current Project (Nantes – mother agency)
— How did you become a model?
I was in a student salon with my friends when my now agent stopped me to ask me if I wanted to become a model. Why not!
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I’ve played handball since I was eight years old, so I like playing with a team and competitions.
2. I am an animator for children in a recreation center.
3. I hate earthworms.
— Who is someone you admire and why?
Kylian Mbappé is a French football player. I admire him because he is the embodiment of talent, hard work, and success among young French people.