Who:
Abhinav Chathapparuthodi — @ab1nvc — Indian from Kerala, India — born October 26th — 189 cm / 6’2.5″ — he/him.

Where:
Anon Models (Mumbai – mother agency), Elite London

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
I’m a huge fan of Playboi Carti’s music. His energy, confidence, and unique style inspire me to stay original, fearless, and true to myself.

— Tell us about your hometown.
I’m from Malappuram, Kerala. I love the greenery, peaceful vibe, friendly people, and the sense of 1 community. The only challenge is that there aren’t many modeling opportunities here, but that motivates me to work harder and dream bigger.

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
They always laugh about the story when I sold my new cycle as a kid just to buy an old one so I could learn stunts. It shows my determination and adventurous side, even back then.

Who:
Adrianna Idzik — @adriannaidzik — Polish from Warsaw, Poland — born September 18th — 180 cm / 5’11” — she/her.

Where:
Selective Management (Warsaw – mother agency), d’management group (Milan)

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I graduated from music school, and since then, I always pay attention to all the details in the music I listen to, and the songs in my playlists are always arranged in rhythmic order.

— Can you tell us about your happiest childhood memory?
I consider all my childhood memories to be happy ones; most adults often think back to their younger years, full of the endless euphoria and creativity that a young child holds within.

— How did you become a model?
A few years ago, I had a meeting with friends. I was waiting and listening to music in the center of Warsaw, a man approached me and said he saw potential in me that they could develop. He handed me the business card of my current agency and told me to come for a meeting, and that’s how it all began.

Who:
Amanda Galán — @amanda.ggalan — Spanish from Madrid, Spain — born October 22nd — 184 cm / 6’0.5″ — she/her.

Where:
The Road Models (Madrid – mother agency)

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. Football has been a big part of my life and has helped shape my values and the person I’ve become.
2. I enjoy learning new things, especially topics outside my comfort zone.
3. I can be stubborn, especially when I really want to achieve something.

— Tell us about your hometown.
I grew up in a small town called Paracuellos de Jarama, where I have lived my whole life. It’s a little town that has grown a lot over the years. What I like most about it is that there’s a lot of nature and open fields, and it’s not as busy as the city. One downside is that sometimes you need something and it’s not as easy to find as in Madrid.

— What is your biggest irrational fear?
Something people are usually surprised to know about me is that I have seven dogs. They are an essential part of my life.

Who:
Hessel Bastiaan de Jong — @hessel.dejong — Dutch from Rotterdam, the Netherlands — born October 4th — 186 cm / 6’1″ — he/him.

Where:
Fly Models Management (mother agency), Soul Artist Management (New York), Models Milano, Select Model Management London, Traffic Models (Barcelona), Run Model Management (Brussels), Euromodel (Amsterdam)

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
I’m not the standard model type. No ego, no act. I’m chaotic, bold, and I do things most models would never try. That’s what makes me different.

— How did you become a model?
I was discovered on Instagram. Maybe not the most glamorous story, but at that moment, I was at home doing nothing, tied to my hometown. It was an unexpected chance to step into a completely different world.

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I’ve been a swimming fanatic my whole life, and I’ve been a competitive swimmer for 11 years. Before that, I played football from age 4 to 9.
2. I love surfing; the ocean is my home, the place where I don’t need to think. I love every water sport, tennis, and pretty much any sport in general. I’m also dedicated to the gym.
3. I’m creative in my thinking and love challenging myself to grow and improve.

Who:
Olivia Shames — @livymylivy — American from Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA — born July 20th — 174 cm / 5’8.5″ — she/her.

Where:
Wilhelmina NY (MA) Reinhard Agency (Philadelphia)

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I’m a certified SCUBA diver.
2. I have earned a black belt in karate.
3. I am fluent in French.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
LGBTQIA+ rights, and Women’s rights

— The most interesting thing about your family:
My family can hardly sit still. We LOVE to travel and explore the world. When I was younger, my parents took my brother and me out of school, and we were living on a Caribbean Island when COVID first hit. We were evacuated and forced to end the adventure earlier than expected. But, when school was back to session the following year “remotely”, we took full advantage of learning from ANYWHERE and were back on the road! I guess we make the most of what we are given, it is fun.

Who:
Reeve Gingera — @reevegingera — Canadian from Calgary, Alberta, Canada — born August 29th — 190 cm / 6’3″ — he/him.

Where:
Richard’s International Model Management (Vancouver – mother agency), ANM Management (Toronto), Mode Models International (Calgary)

— What’s an essential part of your daily routine?
The first thing I do as soon as I wake up is go find my cat and pet him; never fails to put me in a positive mood for the morning.

— The most interesting thing about your family:
Volleyball has always been a big part of my family, with all of us competing at the national or professional level.

— Tell us about your hometown.
I am from Calgary, Alberta. My favorite part about it is how close the mountains are and how nice the summers are with all the lakes and rivers. But the worst part has to be that it’s -40 Celsius every winter.