Alec

Who:
Alec Lalli (@alec.arman) — 189 cm / 6’2.5″ — Canadian from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada — born May 11th — he/him.

Where:
Richard’s International Model Management (Vancouver – mother agency), Elite Toronto

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I play the guitar at live venues, studios, and lounges.
2. I’m a football player, won three provincial/state championships.
3. An avid backcountry skier in winter.

— The most interesting thing about your family:
I’m half Scandinavian, half Persian, and a direct descendant of a famous hero, “Lalli,” the Robin Hood of Finland.

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I am a bit of a secret nerd. I guess it’s no longer a secret!

Mina

Who:
Mina Koss (@minakossss) — 176 cm / 5’9.5″ — French from Paris, France — born April 20th — she/her.

Where:
HM Scouting (Paris – mother agency), Ford Models (New York), COVER MANAGEMENT (Paris), Wonderwall Management (Milan), Uniko Models (Barcelona), Dominique Models (Brussels)

— How did you become a model?
When I was in my last year of high school, I had an amazing philosophy teacher who went to protests a lot; she opened my mind to the feminist conflict and many other things. One day, I went to protest with her and some friends from my class. Shouting for a cause, something we had to fight for together. A month later, a famous magazine came out in France with my face on the cover. It looked like May ’68! After that, I often went to protests, and that’s where I was scouted :)

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
Well, maybe the fact that I’m a real jukebox; that’s what my mom always calls me. I’m always singing at home, and it drives my brother crazy sometimes, haha.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I’m a musician: I play the violin. I studied violin for 12 years at the Paris Conservatory, and I’m a singer; I studied lyric singing for six years at the Paris Conservatory, and I was in the youth choir of the Paris Philharmonic Orchestra.
2. Even though I studied classical music, I love rock music. I was in a rock band when I was younger, and I still play rock music with my friends. I can play electric violin, it’s sick! Also, my favorite band is Pink Floyd.
3. I love to understand the brain and the different connections inside, especially with art. It’s so strange what happens when you listen to a song or look at a painting. You will feel sad or maybe super happy without understanding it, and it’s so interesting! I read a lot of books about it, and I also love to understand people’s minds; even if I’m not sure it’s possible, I just try.

Omolara

Who:
Omolara Ahmed (@omolaraahmed_) — 175 cm / 5’9″ — Nigerian from Lagos, Nigeria — born October 11th — she/her.

Where:
Arayii Model Management (mother agency), GIRL (Paris), Tank Agency (Milan), PRESENT MODEL MANAGEMENT (London)

— Who is your favorite entertainer?
BURNA BOY!

— How did you become a model?
I’ve always loved fashion and been super interested in the fashion industry! I got used to people calling me a model because of my height, and some scouts used to approach, but I wasn’t interested/ready. The funniest part is that I can’t go outside without getting called Miss Nigeria or African Queen by people. On a sunny afternoon after my 200 Level course’s last paper, I was going home with my friends when an agent and scout approached me. I decided to go for it, and since then, I never regretted making that decision.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love painting because art speaks when words are unable to explain. When I paint, I get to forget my worries.
2. I can be all alone for weeks without getting bored. People around me think I’m weird or something, but that’s just me.
3. I’m not a genius, but I learn things fast. My friends are like, “Is there anything you can’t do?” LOL.

Rakhim

Who:
Rakhim Imashev (@rayimash) — 18.5 cm / 6’1″ — Kazakh from Almaty, Kazakhstan — born August 8th — he/him.

Where:
Specto Models (Warsaw – mother agency)

— Who is someone you admire and why?
Wardell Stephen Curry II is a professional basketball player in the NBA. There is a lot to say, but what I like most is his relationship with his family; the way he loves his wife and children is an example, and his passion for work.

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
My English: Usually, I have an American accent. But now I’m mixing it with different accents, and it sounds funny. One of my friends told me it can be very helpful for my career.

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
My family likes to talk about how much of a hooligan I was as a child. I couldn’t sit still, and one day, I got lost at a train station in another city. They found me playing with something an hour later.

Sega

Who:
Sega Okura (@okrsg__) — 185 cm / 6’1″ — Japanese from Oita, Japan — born November 29th — he/him.

Where:
TOMORROW TOKYO (mother agency)

— If you could talk to your younger self, what advice would you give?
The idea that first comes to my mind is, “You should get up and act immediately.”

— How did you become a model?
I sent my profile to the modeling agency via email.

— Who is your favorite entertainer?
Miley Cyrus! The reason why I like her is because listening to her music makes me feel strong about myself.

Talla

Who:
Talla Groc (@groc_natalia) — 176 cm / 5’9.5″ — German/Polish from Hamburg, Germany — born March 3rd — she/her.

Where:
Place Models (Hamburg – mother agency)

— The most interesting thing about your family:
They come from a small village in Poland. They have their own language in this region. It’s a mix of Polish and German, and it is called kaszëbsczi jãzëk. It’s a whole different language than Polish, and only a few people can speak it these days.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
Living healthy is something I’m very passionate about. As a teenager, I had no clue how to eat healthily, and I didn’t even like fitness. When I made my first steps in the modeling industry, I started with sports and creating a healthy lifestyle. The beginning wasn’t easy, but from time to time, I felt so much love and passion about it. This gave me a higher quality of life and many other positive aspects.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
Just as I am a Hamburg city girl, I am also a Polish farmer’s daughter. And I’m so thankful to know both worlds of living.