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Ayman
Who:
Ayman Salah (@ayman.salahh) — 188 cm / 6’2″ — German from Hamburg, Germany — born January 14th — he/him.
Where:
Modelwerk (Hamburg – mother agency), Bananas Models (Paris), CREW Model Management (Milan), Premier Model Management (London), Elite Copenhagen
— How did you become a model?
It’s kind of a funny story: Alpha Dia posted me on his [Instagram] Story as we were at the same barber shop, and then Meilyn, the director of the men’s division at Modelwerk, saw me and told him to connect us… and now I am here.
— Who is your favorite entertainer?
Mohamed Musa – he is a Sudanese comedian; he always makes me laugh no matter how I feel. Even in bad times, sometimes you need a laugh, right?
— What are three interesting facts about you?
I’m Muslim, I can speak any kind of Arabic, and family is the most important thing to me.
Edem
Who:
Edem Oueslati (@edem_oueslati) — 187 cm / 6’1.5″ — Italian from Torino, Italy — born June 9th — he/him.
Where:
Matris Opus Management (New York – mother agency), Bananas Models (Paris), Elite Milan, Elite Spain (Barcelona), nest model management (Berlin)
— The most interesting thing about your family:
My multi-cultural educational upbringing. My father is from Tunisia, my mother is from Albania, and I was born and raised in Italy. In the beginning, culturally, things seemed a bit confusing for me, but now I can see the advantages of my upbringing.
— How did you become a model?
Coincidentally, one evening, over dinner at a friend’s house, not knowing there was a family friend in attendance who is a stylist, invited me to participate in a fashion show held in Barolo. This event introduced me to the world of fashion and the beautiful city of Milan.
— One thing people might be surprised to find out about you:
I enjoy creating, using sewing machines, airbrushes, and brushes to create garments that express my ideas.
Iva
Who:
Iva (Olga) Ivat (@iva_ivat) — 181 cm / 5’11.5″ — Ukrainian from Lviv, Ukraine — born July 19th — she/her.
Where:
Dope Models (Kyiv – mother agency)
— Your most embarrassing moment:
Oh okay, I had such an embarrassing moment at the market the other day. My dress completely fell down, and I was worried that everyone was going to see my b…, well, you know. It was so embarrassing and funny at the same time. I was just glad I was able to quickly pull my dress back up and move on with my day. These things happen, right?
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I’m such a stickler for discipline when it comes to work – I know, I know, it might sound like I’m patting myself on the back. But hey, it’s just in my blood! I’m never late and always try to be super professional, even if it means being a little too uptight at times.
2. As a child, I thought birthmarks were like secret holes on the body that I could open to see what was inside. I’d spend hours trying to peek through them, and when I stood in the sun, I thought I was absorbing all its power like a superhero.
3. Horseback riding is my absolute favorite hobby, and I simply adore horses. They are such graceful and sophisticated creatures with their own unique personalities and quirks. Not to mention, they are so sensitive and in tune with their surroundings.
— Who is someone you admire and why?
I am constantly in awe of the successful professionals in my life who serve as such wonderful sources of inspiration and motivation. Thank you all for being such amazing role models and constantly pushing me to be my best self.
Monyjok
Who:
Monyjok Ngor Deng (@khakiwine_) — 190 cm / 6’3″ — South Sudanese from Kenya — born October 7th — he/him.
Where:
Skimmer Models (mother agency), CREW Model Management (Milan), Linden Staub (London), Two Management (Berlin), Two Management (Copenhagen)
— The most interesting thing about your family:
My family were freedom fighters in the [Sudanese civil] war.
— What’s your most prized possession and why?
My dad’s stick. It’s been passed down generations and means a lot to me.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. Louis Vuitton was my first-ever show.
2. I come from a refugee camp.
3. I used to manage talent back home.
Riya
Who:
Riya Gupta (@_riyalisation) — 175 cm / 5’9″ — Indian from Bihar, India — born August 22nd — she/her.
Where:
Ninjas Models (mother agency), Women Management Paris, Women Management Milan
— An issue or cause your passionate about?
The blatant untouchability and caste-based discrimination in India and its need to end is something I am passionate about would like to do my part to put an end to it.
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I can speak French fluently.
2. I have never missed a solar eclipse sighting ever since I was 17. Every time there is one, I take the x-ray of my broken knuckles I got when I was 14 and watched the eclipse through them. Uncannily fascinated by them for some reason.
3. I have been involved in 5 internships during my sophomore year with seven organizations, ranging from hospitality, event management, tourism, and public relations.
— What’s your most prized possession and why?
Growing up, I did not go on vacations; I went to my grandparent’s place in the countryside. If my house was on fire, I would grab all the woolen sweaters that my grandmother knitted for me and a photo album she kept which had pictures of my mother while she was growing up. There is also a grocery store receipt that has my grandfather’s signature. These are my most prized possessions.
Silvia
Who:
Silvia Perdomo (@silviapperdomo) — 181 cm / 5’11.5″ — Colombian from Bucaramanga, Colombia — born June 13th — she/her.
Where:
Gucaya Model Management (mother agency), GIRL (Paris), Wonderwall Management (Milan), Linden Staub (London), Uno Models (Barcelona)
— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I can play the guitar, the ukulele and a bit of piano. I’ve always wanted to learn how to play the piano properly, but somehow there’s always something that makes my piano lessons stop. Once the piano school closed, another time I moved to another city, then the lockdown, etc.
2. I have a small collection of old cameras back home. I found most of them in my father’s room and I’m trying to collect more!
3. I tried to be a vegetarian once but failed. Long story short: it’s hard. Even harder when you don’t like tofu. Instead, I ended up quitting red meat, and now I just eat fish or chicken. In the future, I might give it a try again.
— An issue or cause your passionate about?
Mental health awareness and the worldwide migrant/refugee crisis.
— How did you become a model?
I got introduced to modeling thanks to a friend who was modeling in Colombia. I was 15 years old and soon started to do local modeling too. Then around two years later, I was scouted via Instagram by my mother agency, Gucaya. It’s curious because I normally never check Requested DMs, but this time I randomly did, and even more curious that I decided to reply!