Amanda

Who:
Amanda Oliveira (@amanda_oliveira) — 178 cm / 5’10” — Brazilian from Umuarama, Parana, Brazil — born August 16th — she/her.

Where:
Way Model Management (São Paulo – mother agency), IMG New York, IMG Paris, IMG Milano, IMG London, Uno Models (Barcelona), MGM Models (Hamburg)

— Who is someone you admire and why?
The women in my family are all strong, intelligent, and creative, and I feel very grateful to have women like that in my family; it makes me want to be better every day!

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love sports. I’ve played football/futsal for a professional team in my city, and I’m always following the games of my favorite team in Brazil.
2. I love music; music has always been present in my life, and I’ve played the piano since I was 8 years old. I play the guitar and taught myself the ukulele, and I love singing too!
3. My mother says that I have always been very determined, so since I was 2 years old, I have always chosen my outfits, and she says that I loved balloon skirts, hahaha.

— The most interesting thing about your family:
My family has always loved/worked with fashion, so since I was very little, I learned to sew from my grandmother. I’ve always been involved in this field, and since I was little, I was sure I would work with it. That’s why I chose my profession today, and I’m passionate about it.

Ankitha

Who:
Ankitha Lakshmipathy (@___ankithaa) — 178 cm / 5’10” — Indian from Bangalore, India — born April 15th — she/her.

Where:
Inega (Mumbai – mother agency)

— Tell us about your hometown.
Bangalore, my hometown, is known as the Silicon Valley of India, renowned for its vibrant tech industry, diverse culture, and pleasant weather. The best thing about Bangalore is its cosmopolitan atmosphere, where people from various backgrounds coexist harmoniously, fostering a spirit of inclusivity and innovation. However, the worst thing is the traffic congestion, which can be a major inconvenience and source of frustration for residents.

— One thing you never want to do again?
Bungee jumping. While it was exhilarating, the sheer adrenaline rush was enough to last a lifetime!

— What’s the last thing you Googled?
The recipe for a traditional South Indian dish is called “bisi bele bath,” which is a flavorful rice dish packed with spices and vegetables.

Annika

Who:
Annika Schnauffer (@annikaasusan) — 178 cm / 5’10” — German from Nuremberg, Germany — born February 26th — she/her.

Where:
BMM Agency (Berlin – mother agency), APL MODELS (Amsterdam)

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I have very good FBI agent skills. If modeling doesn’t work out, chances are high that I’ll become a private investigator.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I am very passionate about inclusivity in the fashion industry. Being affected myself, I get to experience firsthand how hard it can be to achieve your goals because you don’t measure up to the industry norm. I’d wish for the industry to become an even more inclusive place, putting the main focus on talent rather than body type, ability or disability, gender or any other qualities of a model.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love sweet foods. I could easily survive off of pastries, cake, and breakfast foods like French toast, pancakes, or oatmeal.
2. I love to sing. I used to do it a lot when I was in school, and when I was 16, I participated in a casting show. Unfortunately, with everything else going on, I rarely get to do it anymore, but I’m trying to get more into it again whenever I have time.
3. I am a fashion design student. It’s really convenient because that way, I can experience the fashion industry not only from a model’s but also from a designer’s perspective.

Boubou

Who:
Boubou Ndiaye (@bbk_nd) — 188 cm / 6’2″ — French from Soisy sous Montmorency, France — born August 15th — he/him.

Where:
Williams Agency (London – mother agency), IMG Paris

— What’s the last thing you Googled?
How to make an omelette.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I’m an athlete.
2. I won the 400m championships.
3. I’m in engineering school.

— The most interesting thing about your family:
I have one member of my family in every continent.

Maxime

Who:
Maxime Tondre (@maxime.tondre) — 189 cm / 6’2.5″ — French from Essonne, France — born January 9th — he/him.

Where:
Lucille MGMT (Paris – mother agency), Bananas Models (Paris)

— How did you become a model?
While I was studying in NY, I got asked to fill in at the last minute for a Romeo Hunte show during FW. I then went on to live and work for a bit in Mexico afterward. Now that I want to move back to Europe, I’ve finally found a manager in France who believes I can work well there and has a solid plan to guide me.

— Tell us about your hometown.
My hometown is Bretigny, located in the suburbs south of Paris. The best thing about it has to be how much nature there’s around. I love going on a run or a bike ride in the woods or by the lake when I visit my family. The worst thing is by FAR the transportation to the city. It’s so close to Paris, yet it’s a nightmare to get to and back from the city. You can never quite rely on the trains there—ask anyone living in or around Paris, and they’ll tell you the C line is just the worst.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I am on a lifelong crusade against eggplants and zucchini; so far, they’re winning, but one day, I swear, they’ll disappear from food menus.
2. I’m an undercover nerd—if I know something about a subject and like it, chances are, you’ll have to shut me up. And if you happen to be nerdy about something, too, I’ll make you talk about whatever it is until you run out of words.
3. I’m fascinated by bees and plan on having a few hives in the future. (Yes, it’s to have my own unlimited supply of honey. Don’t judge me!)

Nicholas

Who:
Nicholas Filonow (@nickfilonow) — 188 cm / 6’2″ — American from New York, USA — born October 12th — he/him.

Where:
Major Model Management (New York – mother agency), I Love Models Management (Milan)

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I have never had red meat, ever.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I am a state-ranked, left-handed baseball pitcher.
2. I am only 16 years old.
3. My favorite music artist is Travis Scott.

— How did you become a model?
My dad has been a fashion photographer for 30 years and shot some photos of me to send to some agencies. Major got back to him quickly, and the rest is history.