Who:
Gabriella Lynam — @gabriellabritta — American from Richmond, Virginia, USA — born September 28th — 180 cm / 5’11” — she/her.

Where:
New York Model Management, Kim Alley (Richmond – mother agency)

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
I’ve always been a creative free spirit. One of my favorite childhood stories is when I hatched a bunch of baby chicks, and at just one day old, I dressed them in tiny doll hats and took pictures of them. My photographic collage went on to win multiple awards and even earned me a spot in the state photography competition!

— The most interesting thing about your family:
My grandparents made a daring escape from 1960’s Czechoslovakia via Africa. They had clandestine meeting at an American ambassador’s home under the cover of night. Sadly, their family back home was punished with jail time and they were never allowed to see them again. They left everything to seek freedom and opportunity.

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
Something people might find surprising is that I was one of the original participants in the pediatric COVID vaccine trial. I volunteered to get swabbed, injected, and tested, and while it was a unique experience, I ended up spending a comical amount on food delivery apps with the money I was given.

Who:
Jasraj Singh — @jasrajxx22 — Indian from Mumbai, India — born June 22nd — 185 cm / 6’1″ — he/him.

Where:
Inega (Mumbai – mother agency)

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I am a professional martial artist who has competed in numerous tournaments.
2. As an introvert, I prefer solitary activities and do not typically engage in extensive social interactions.
3. I have a keen interest in reading and watching crime-related narratives.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
The issue that I am passionate about is adolescent mental health, which is a critical global concern in which mostly teens are involving that encompasses crime, substance abuse, and other detrimental behaviors. I am passionate about this issue because we have the opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals who are at risk of engaging in such activities.

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
Alice in Borderland impressed me with its narrative and plot. It realistically portrays human nature, highlights friendship and leadership, and underscores the value of a meaningful life. Overall, it left a lasting impact with valuable insights. That’s the reason I love this tv show.

Who:
Senxu Lyu — Chinese from Shandong, China — born July 13th — 189 cm / 6’2.5″ — he/him.

Where:
I Love Models Management (Milan), Two Management (Barcelona)

— Can you tell us about your happiest childhood memory?
When I was in elementary school, my parents were busy with work. My grandfather picked me up from school with snacks every day, which made me very happy. I really love my grandpa.

— What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
I secretly took my family’s car out for a drive without permission. I was young and reckless, thinking I could handle it, but it ended in a car accident. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt, but the experience was terrifying. Even now, I still remember every moment of it and the fear there was.

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
My favourite book is Love in the Time of Cholera, which tells the love story of Arisa and Fermina spanning more than half a century, showing the complexity and tenacity of love. I really admire their great love.

Who:
Shashi Bangari — @shashibangari — Indian from Hong Kong — born December 10th — 176 cm / 5’9.5″ — she/her.

Where:
Self Management Hong Kong (mother agency), GIRL (Paris), Tank Agency (Milan)

— Tell us about your hometown.
My hometown is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is valley and it is beautiful, I love going out for cycling a lot here, there are waterfalls and beautiful hiking places. I don’t like the growing traffic which is making everything crazy now But still there are many beautiful places which outsiders don’t know about and I feel happy about it.

— What advice would you give to models who are considering entering the modeling industry later in life? Are there any key lessons or insights you wish you had known earlier in your career?
I feel nobody is really your friend here in the fashion industry, not every human would want to see you grow and do good in life, but we have few and those people are rare. So do what your heart says and work hard to get what you want in life.

— What are three interesting facts about you?
1. I love cycling and trekking a lot.
2. I have been to Everest Base Camp (Nepal) and to many other places.
3. I love the mountains.

Who:
Uriel Van Raemdonck — @uriel_v_r — Belgian from Brussels, Belgium — born July 18th — 185 cm / 6’1″ — he/him.

Where:
IMM Bruxelles (Brussels – mother agency), Next Paris, Up North Management (Gothenburg)

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I care about social justice because I think everyone should have the same chances in life. I see many inequalities around me like money, races or basic rights. I am lucky that I don’t have to fight for some of these rights.

— How did you become a model?
I’ve often been told by people around me that I should try modeling. So I decided to give it a shot and sent some photos to IMM, who then contacted me to say they were interested in working with me!

— If you were to choose a song that symbolizes this current phase of your life, what would it be and why?
“Good life” by OneRepublic is about enjoying life, even city the ups and downs. It has a happy and positive feel, and it focuses on the small things that make life good, even if everything isn’t always “perfect.”

Who:
Violeta Lucena — @violeta_lucena — Spanish from Madrid, Spain — born January 29th — 175 cm / 5’9″ — she/her.

Where:
Noticed Models (Spain – mother agency), d’management group (Milan), DSM Management (Hamburg)

— Share a bit about your background and upbringing.
Since I was little, I wanted to be both a model and a nurse. I fully dedicated myself to my nursing career after completing my studies. I am an operating room nurse and, for many years, was the transplant coordinator at my hospital. I have three wonderful children, and I believe the time has come to return to my other passion—the world of fashion.

— What advice would you give to models who are considering entering the modeling industry later in life? Are there any key lessons or insights you wish you had known earlier in your career?
I believe that as we age, we express our feelings and personality more freely, independent of our physical appearance. A perfect body becomes less important than attitude and genuine emotions. My key lesson is that it is never too late to start a new project and that we should always listen to and learn from the people around us.

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
They know that I like to cook and share my food with family and friends. I love baking cakes, and they always tell everyone that I use them to try out all my new sweet recipes.