Anna

Who:
Anna Van der Werf (@_annadorothea) — 176 cm / 5’9.5″ — Dutch from Leiden, the Netherlands — born October 15th — she/her.

Where:
Mouna Models (Amsterdam – mother agency)

— Who is someone you admire and why?
I admire my friends who have their own brand, Schepers Bosman! I interned with them when I was 17 and kind of kept hanging out with them afterward. I really admire them because they fully run their business based on their ethics, with a sustainable approach. They do everything themselves, from design to production of garments, all from their own atelier/factory here in The Netherlands.

— How did you become a model?
When I was 16, I got scouted a few times but never really went through with it. I went to study for a bachelor’s degree in fashion design at art school. Last June, I graduated, and I decided I wanted to see what would happen if I pursued modeling professionally. I approached Felicia van Ham, who is a model scout I had met during my studies, and she introduced me to Mouna Models, where I signed last September!

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I want to contribute to helping sustainability become the norm within the fashion industry. The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters out there, and while I’m very passionate about creating fashion, it shouldn’t be at the expense of the planet.

Anton

Who:
Anton Kügler (@luckyshimma) — 183 cm / 6’0″ — German from Munich, Germany — born April 25th — he/him.

Where:
Tigers Management (Munich – mother agency)

— How did you become a model?
I always wanted to be a model. As a child, my mom took me to a model scout. I was so hyped, but afterward, it turned out that it was a scam. Then I just got scouted on the street.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I’m a very creative person. I’m studying media design and express myself in a lot of creative ways.
2. I don’t look like it, but I’m very introverted.
3. Nature is my safe place.

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
When I tell them I had a big birthmark on my face, on my cheek, but got it removed as a child.

Ayush

Who:
Ayush Tyagi (@paracetxmolly) — 184.5 cm / 6’1″ — Indian from Delhi, India — born September 13th — he/him.

Where:
Anon Models (Mumbai – mother agency)

— Tell us about your hometown.
My home town is Muzaffarnagar, and the best thing about it is the food, but the worst is that it’s really far from my home currently.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I really want to contribute to abolishing all types of discrimination and racism.

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
That I am a vegetarian.

Eliška

Who:
Eliška Kadlecová (@eliskakadlecovaa) — 176 cm / 5’9.5″ — Czech from Prague, Czechia — born April 6th — she/her.

Where:
Pure Model Management (Prague – mother agency), Next Milan, Wild Mgmt (Madrid), Mega Model Agency (Hamburg), Ace Models (Athens), Model Plus (Warsaw)

— The most interesting thing about your family:
I am the only one in my family who is a redhead.

— If you could talk to your younger self, what advice would you give?
Advice to myself would be not to take everything so seriously and personally. Share your life with people who make you feel loved, people who give you back your energy, and people who make you laugh from the heart.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. In general, spending time in nature is my biggest passion. I like discovering new places; that’s the reason why I travel a lot, sometimes even on my own.
2. The second thing that interests me is art. I like going to galleries and museums as much as possible. I also paint, and one thing I love about it is the freedom of colors and technique.
3. Lastly, I would say I am open to new experiences. I like meeting new people, trying something exotic, and getting to know different cultures.

Jack

Who:
Jack Hozjan (@jackhozj) — 189 cm / 6’2.5″ — Canadian from Fernie, British Columbia, Canada — born June 6th — he/him.

Where:
Elite Toronto (mother agency), I Love Models Management (Milan), Storm Management (London), Traffic Models (Barcelona)

— Who is your favorite entertainer?
Alex Consani. Her personality is so free, and she has effortless confidence. She’s helped my self-esteem a ton in the past year. Seeing her grow in the industry is truly inspiring; she represents a community I’m proud to be a part of.

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
Growing up, I would make a sandwich with crackers, ham, and cheese, and one day I said to my mom, “This is a daguid sandwich” instead of pronouncing it “dang good.” Ever since then, my mom brings it up anytime she sees a charcuterie board.

— What weird or useless talent do you have?
I can pretty much name any aircraft. I grew up with a huge aviation passion that I actually hid a lot but I’ve always been interested in the airplane world.

Taciana

Who:
Taciana Lima (@taci_alima) — 176 cm / 5’9.5″ — Brazilian from Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — born February 9th — she/her.

Where:
Mix Models Agency (Rio de Janeiro – mother agency)

— How did you become a model?
I always heard from people that I should be a model, but I disagreed and said I would be a dancer. As time went by, I realized that being a dancer was not my dream, and I decided to give modeling a chance. My mother was my advisor when I made this decision; she ran to all the stores in the city, showing my photos and offering my services. One of them was interested and asked me to take photos, and that’s where it all started.

— Who is your favorite entertainer?
Definitely Beyoncé. She built a solid career since she was a teenager and became the first black woman to headline Coachella.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I have several diaries of each year of my life since I was 13 years old.
2. I already won a silver medal in my city’s swimming competition.
3. I’ve sprained my foot 5 times doing pirouettes in ballet.