Astha

Who:
Astha Gohil (@asthagohill) — 175 cm / 5’9″ — Indian from Indore, India — born January 31 — she/her.

Where:
Esteem Management (India – mother agency)

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
The story my family often recounts is of my journey, starting from traveling alone from my hometown to a different state for my post-graduate studies to pursuing my passion for modeling and independently covering all the associated expenses along the way.

— The most interesting thing about your family:
The most captivating aspect of my family is our intellectual debates and commitment to staying grounded in our roots. At the same time, what intrigues people is our carefree yet trustworthy upbringing, shaping both my siblings and me.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. My name, Aastha, symbolizes unwavering faith and stands as a testament to the trust people have in me without hesitation.
2. As an artist who loves to create sketches and explore the unexplored, I’m constantly driven by a passion for learning.
3. Standing tall at 5’9″, my height adds another unique aspect to my identity.

Khyat

Who:
Khyat Swami (@khyat_swami) — 180 cm / 5’11” — Indian from Surat, India — born July 22nd — he/him.

Where:
Named Models (London – mother agency)

— Tell us about your hometown.
My hometown is Surat, India. I would say it has the best street food in India; locho originated in Surat, and I could eat it anytime. The worst thing about it is that it’s got a great beach, but it’s haunted.

— Who is someone you admire and why?
My father – because after all the hard things he has been through, he still has a very strong personality.

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
One of the things people close to me like to tell others is how I tend to get lost wherever I go.

Ollie

Who:
Ollie Howorth (@ollie_2573) — 186.5 cm / 6’1″ — British/American from Winchester, UK — born August 21st — he/him.

Where:
Another Mother Management (London – mother agency)

— How did you become a model?
I visited a local store, 99 Vintage in Winchester, and made an Instagram video for them after buying a pair of trainers. I almost didn’t go because I woke up ten minutes before the store was closing, and I didn’t have time to shower after a long day of work and a few hours at the gym. I was scouted by Another Mother London, who saw my sweaty 30-second video. When I saw the agency DM asking me to get in touch, I thought it was spam and initially ignored it. Good job that they reached out again; otherwise, I wouldn’t have had this great opportunity.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
An issue that I care about is homelessness because when you take the time to get to know your homeless neighbors, you find out the stories of their lives and the hardships that they have encountered. Any one of us could be just one catastrophic event away from ending up in the same position, and I believe that kindness and the right resources can help people rebuild their lives.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I was once considered small but grew more than a foot in just over one school year.
2. I filled out an introductory paper in sixth grade and wrote that I had never broken a bone. Later that day, I broke my first of more than a dozen bones, mostly playing sports.
3. I was born and raised in Chicago and moved to the UK when I was eighteen.

Songue

Who:
Songue Gueye (@_songue_) — 190.5 cm / 6’3″ — Senegalese from Bergamo, Italy and Rufisque, Senegal — born May 21st — he/him.

Where:
CS scouting (Bratislava – mother agency), Bananas Models (Paris), CREW Model Management (Milan), Two Management (Berlin), Two Management (Copenhagen)

— What are you super interested in that most people have never heard of?
I’m really into geocaching. It’s this cool activity where you use GPS coordinates to find hidden containers called geocaches. It takes you to unique places, and it’s like a global treasure hunt. Not many people have heard of it, but it’s a blast!

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I’m a big fan of anime, and my favorite is Naruto.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I’m a sports enthusiast, with football being my favorite.
2. I’m fluent in four languages: Italian, French, English, and my native language, Wolof.
3. I have a passion for food, enjoying both eating and exploring new cuisines and cultures.

Sophie

Who:
Sophie Song (@sophiesong) — 174 cm / 5’8.5″ — Korean from Auckland, New Zealand — born February 2nd — she/her.

Where:
Self Agency (Auckland – mother agency), FiveTwenty Model Management (Sydney)

— What’s the last thing you Googled?
My most recent search is ‘DIY strawberry matcha cookies.’ I’m currently on a mission to find the perfect recipe that my friends and I can make 😊.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love singing, especially at karaoke.
2. I’m obsessed with anything matcha.
3. I’m a student studying Urban Planning!

— How did you become a model?
My MA reached out to me through Instagram!

Stephany

Who:
Stephany Martins (@official_stehh) — 177 cm / 5’9.5″ — Cape Verdean from Cape Verde — born March 8th — she/her.

Where:
Tony Araujo (mother agent), Major Model Management (New York)

— Tell us about your hometown.
I was born and raised in Cabo Verde (West Africa). The best thing about Cabo Verde is that it has ten islands, so it’s summer all year long. The worst thing about it is that it is an archipelago, and I wish there was a bridge connecting all of the islands so we could be one. Each island has its own gastronomy, preferred music genre, and dialect.

— Who is your favorite entertainer?
Grace Jones is, without a doubt, one of my favorite inspirations. A multitalented black woman who is not afraid of creating a balance between her feminine and masculine energy. I love how she has been breaking stereotypes and continues to radiate her light wherever she goes.

— How did you become a model?
I was discovered at 14 years old by a Cape Verdean/French designer who saw me walking to a basketball practice and immediately approached me, inviting me to walk for her show. The energy I got stepping on that runway for the first time made me fall in love with modeling. I moved to the US at the age of 16, and I had to start from zero, this time for real! I got signed professionally three years ago, and that’s when I moved to NYC from Boston.