Who:
Raul Verdu — @raulverdu_ — Spanish from Alicante, Spain — born May 11th — 190 cm / 6’3″ — he/him.

Where:
The Gamblers (mother agency), CREW Model Management (Milan)

— How did you become a model?
I was working as a doorman at the Loewe store in Barcelona when Margarita, who is now my agent, approached me and asked if I was a model. After getting to know each other and having a coffee, she encouraged me to give it a try, and thanks to her support, I am now living in Milan, working as a model.

— Tell us about your hometown.
I’m from a small town in Alicante called Ibi, which has a population of about 24,000 people. I really enjoyed my adolescence there, but now I value living elsewhere. Although it’s a comfortable place to live, I feel that staying there would always be like repeating the same stage of my life over and over again. Being a small town, the opportunities are more limited, and it’s hard to grow or evolve as a person because everything tends to be uniform: people think, speak, dress, and act in very similar ways.

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
When I was little, and my family was at home, I loved hiding in the cupboard under the kitchen counter. It was my hiding spot, and I would stay there in silence, listening to them search for me all over the house, trying not to laugh so I wouldn’t give myself away. It was always fun to see how long it took for them to find me.

Who:
Roman Calle — @roman_sculpture — French/American from Snohomish, Washington, USA — born December 17th — 188 cm / 6’2″ — he/him.

Where:
Heffner Management (Seattle – mother agency)

— If money wasn’t an obstacle, what would you be doing with your life?
Travel, make art, and create with endless freedom.

— What is your biggest irrational fear?
Dying unsatisfied and unhappy with my life. I hope to turn this feeling around, however, and conquer this fear.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
Aside from my Christian values, I always find that issues in society often come from overreactions caused by stress. This leads to destruction and disharmony, and I really advocate for a “chilled-out” demeanor in daily life.

Who:
Sara Tekle-Nielsen — @sarateklenielsen — Eritrean/Indonesian/Danish from Brønshøj, Denmark — born May 14th — 175 cm / 5’9″ — she/him.

Where:
MIHA modelmanagement (Munich – mother agency), Scoop Models (Copenhagen)

— What is your biggest irrational fear?
My biggest fear is actually the ocean. I hate the ocean sooo much, it is so scary.

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
My favorite show is called “Gilmore Girls.” It is like my comfort show. I always watch it when I have a bad day OR a good day :)

— How did you become a model?
So, during my summer break this year, I was scouted on Instagram by Miha Models. A few days later, I was actually scouted by Scoop Models, which is my agency here in Denmark. And then, a few months later, I was on my way to Milan for the Bally casting, and I got my very first job! So exciting.

Who:
Shuhan Lei — @shuhanlei8 — Chinese from Hangzhou, China — born March 10th — 187 cm / 6’1.5″ — he/him.

Where:
Mostar Models (Shanghai – mother agency)

— How did you become a model?
I took part in a school modeling show and found that I really enjoyed the feeling of walking on stage. After that, I started to take professional modeling training and then participated in various interviews. I was lucky enough to be selected by my current agency.

— If money wasn’t an obstacle, what would you be doing with your life?
I’m going to take a serious course in choreography in theater and film design, and then I’m going to concentrate on the field of show design. I want to start something that’s more purely show.

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
My favorite thing about the Harry Potter movie series is that the series constructs a grand storyline, each character is very vivid, and there are architectural styles in it that I particularly like.

Who:
Yi Luo — @11luoyi — Chinese from Lechang, Guangdong, China — born July 9th — 176 cm / 5’9.5″ — she/her.

Where:
Lacoco Model Management (Shanghai), Next Paris, Next Milan, Next London

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I have a rabbit and a hamster. My rabbit’s name is Dog and my hamster’s name is Kitty.
2. My major was mixed media painting, I can reuse many discarded items.
3. I’m good at crafting.

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
When I was a child, my hair was naturally curly and always in an explosive state. My parents don’t know why it suddenly turned into soft, straight hair.

— If money wasn’t an obstacle, what would you be doing with your life?
Take my rabbit and hamster to live on another planet.

Who:
Zoe Van Uffelen — @zoevanuffelen — Belgian from Antwerp, Belgium — born February 27th — 176 cm / 5’9.5″ — she/her.

Where:
Dominique Models (Brussels – mother agency), Models 1 (London), Blow Models (Barcelona), Louisa Models (Munich)

— What’s an essential part of your daily routine?
I have a dog, so walking is a big part of my day. I love taking him for walks in the woods, and it’s a great way to hit my 10,000 steps!

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
I love watching Friends and How I Met Your Mother. I cannot go to sleep without watching one of those 2 series 😄

— How did you become a model?
I got scouted when I was 13 years old while I was shopping. It started more as a hobby. When I turned 19 years old, I switched to curve and was able to grow as a model.