Who:
Ayush Chopra — @_ayushchopra_ — Indian from Kurukshetra, Haryana, India — born November 18th — 183 cm / 6’0″ — he/him.

Where:
Inega (Mumbai – mother agency), Wilhelmina London

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I can walk on my hands
2. I do animal flow, martial arts, and movement culture.
3. I am well connected with my body and energy, and I can hold a breath for more than 3 minutes.

— If money wasn’t an obstacle, what would you be doing with your life?
I would travel to each corner of the world, though I would have followed my minimalist approach. I would go skydiving, attend music festivals, sail in the ocean, climb the top of a mountain, learn new skills, eat good food, and treat people to good food. I would also take acting classes and increase the horizons of my craft. I would buy a professional camera to capture things the way I see them.

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
My favorite movie is Into the Wild – “Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness, give me truth.” This movie ignites my life energy because it has freedom. I got so synced because I live in the same nomadic way. Traveling to undefined paths so I can come closer to myself.

Who:
Elena Vilabrille Paz — @elenavilabrillepaz — Spanish from Gijón, Spain — born November 15th — 175 cm / 5’9″ — she/her.

Where:
Isla Management (Madrid – mother agency)

— Did you always envision yourself pursuing a career in modeling, or did it come as a surprise? How did you first enter the world of modeling?
After studying chemical engineering for several years and being a flight attendant, I realized that fashion was my passion, and I graduated as a designer. I was my own model for my projects and for those of my friends and colleagues, but for many more, there was nothing professional. A few years ago, I started to feel like I wanted to explore this role more, and I’m really enjoying it. I also work as a stylist and produce shoots and I love them, so I’m like a fish in water +____+

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. My relationship with my husband is quite special as we’ve been together for almost 28 years, and we have a kid, but we have managed not to stop living as we love: playing music and dancing.
2. My personal way of dancing: I can’t help closing my eyes and forgetting about everything, especially my own judgment :-) I love moving 100% free, and that’s why flamenco lessons are so challenging…
3. The way I see it, I live and work in fashion. My profile is full of different roles, and I stand up for humor and creativity.

— Tell us about your hometown.
I feel happy and grateful to have grown up in Gijón, a seaside city in the north of Spain. In the ’90s, when I was in my 20s, there was a bubbling music and art scene that influenced me forever. Gijón has three beaches, is surrounded by nature, and has excellent food offerings; 3 of my favorite things in the world :-) The sad part is that the Asturias region has had many crises due to the disappearance of mining and steel, and the population is very old. But even so, the character of the people maintains a joy with which I feel very identified.

Who:
Huiyan He — @yaner3172 — Chinese from Chongqing, China — born September 28th — 171 cm / 5’7″ — she/her.

Where:
UmoModels (Chongqing – mother agency)

— What’s an essential part of your daily routine?
I like to record everything in life frequently and use photos or videos to capture the present moment. Looking at every photo left in the album can bring me back to that moment.

— Can you tell us about your happiest childhood memory?
Of course, it’s the Spring Festival in China. Every year at the time, It’s really great for the family to get together and set off fireworks.

— How did you become a model?
At the age of sixteen or seventeen, my friend invited me to be his model. At that time, I was very amateur. I became skilled after more shoots. Fortunately, my agent discovered me and officially started my modeling career.

Who:
Ipek Basaran — @ipeekbasarann — Turkish from Istanbul, Turkey — born December 6th — 176 cm / 5’9.5″ — she/her.

Where:
New Models Istanbul (mother agency)

— How did you become a model?
I have always been interested in modeling. I thought it would be a job I was proud of, and it is. My friends and family also greatly influenced me to become a model, so I took this path three years ago.

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
When people first see me, they always say that they think I am egoistic, but when they meet me, they realize that I am extremely friendly and not egoistic at all.

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I am always happy, positive, I love making jokes, love to have fun.
2. I always do my job carefully.
3. I think I am very honest about everything.

Who:
Monty Young — @_montyyoung — New Zealander from Auckland, New Zealand / Melbourne, Australia — born January 27th — 191 cm / 6’3.5″ — he/him.

Where:
Vivien’s Model Management (Sydney – mother agency)

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I was attached to books growing up; I remember picking up a book, not knowing how to read, and just figuring it out.
2. I struggled with social anxiety for most of my life; only recently have I started to push myself in social situations to try and get better with them.
3. I like to think most animals love me, it may not be true, but I love them, so surely they can comprehend that and understand me.

— Share a bit about your background and upbringing.
Being raised in New Zealand was a part of my life that I will always be grateful for. In school, we were heavily involved in Māori culture and would frequently both be taught and experience different parts of their customs and beliefs. I also remember being so carefree and happy when we would go on holiday to our little batch in a gorgeous beach town. Some of my best memories are in Pauanui.

— How did you become a model?
My mum’s friend, who is a hairstylist, would tell me that I’d make a good model. I had always put the thought aside, thinking that it’d be nice, but I wasn’t ready. It stuck with me until a few months after I finished school, when I decided to see if I could sign with an agency. I sent out a few applications to some agencies, got a reply, and went from there.

Who:
Seungheon Chae — @heon_216 — South Korean from Gwang-ju, South Korea — born February 16th — 187 cm / 6’1.5″ — he/him.

Where:
Tigers by Matt (Tallinn – mother agency)

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
I love the “Fast and Furious” series because action movies always make me feel excited!

— Share a bit about your background and upbringing.
I finished fashion design school in Korea, and now I am a model. It’s a very surprising and exciting time for me, and I’m very grateful to my agency and everything they do for me.

— Tell us about your hometown.
My home town is Gwangju, South Korea. It’s a quiet and peaceful place. I do prefer the big city of Seoul, but I’m also grateful for the place where I was born.