Who:
Asher Burrows — @asherburrows — American from Frederick, Maryland, USA — born July 26th — 181 cm / 5’11.5″ — she/her.

Where:
Ricky Michiels Management (New York – mother agency)

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
When I was born, the doctors believed that I was fully deaf until I was five, and my parents realized that I was reacting to loud noises and sounds. Got a cochlear implant when I was in elementary school and have had perfect hearing since.

— Share a bit about your background and upbringing.
When I was a teenager, I lived in a log cabin in the middle of the woods with no phone service whatsoever. At the time, I took it for granted, but it truly taught me how to find creative things to do that didn’t involve staring at a screen for hours. I spent most of my days taking pictures of everything I saw, which introduced me to the world of photography and visual arts.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
LGBTQ+ rights forever and always.

Who:
Catrine Atherton — @catrineatherton — Australian/Norwegian from Sydney, Australia — born January 16th — 178 cm / 5’10” — she/her.

Where:
Chadwick Models (Sydney – mother agency)

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
When I was younger, around 3 and 4, I was very into dressing up like a little princess, no matter the occasion. My mum likes to tell the story that for breakfast every morning, I used to come downstairs in a fairy dress, adorned with multiple pink and purple plastic beaded necklaces and a tiara. Little me was very chuffed with her outfits and the compliments from mum.

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I am currently in my second year at University, studying a Bachelor of Science and majoring in Earth and Environmental Science.
2. I love creating art. I’ve always been super into drawing and started painting in my last two years of high school. As an end-of-school project in my art class, I produced 5 paintings based on my mother’s Norwegian culture.
3. I competed in Little Athletics for the majority of my childhood, from under-7s to under-17s. My main event was high jump, and I competed in Nationals in 2023.

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
I really like The Lord of the Rings as a movie series and have always been a fan of the fantasy and sci-fi realm. I’m definitely drawn to the otherworldly aspects and adventurous story lines of the films.

Who:
Miks Somolu — @ayomikunsomolu — Nigerian/American from Lagos, Nigeria — born September 25th — 175 cm / 5’9″ — she/her.

Where:
The Alternative Mgmt (New York – mother agency)

— How did you become a model?
I had wanted to model all my life and had been posting fashion videos on TikTok for a few years now, which eventually led to me being scouted from my content. My Agency reached out to me via Instagram to ask if I was interested in modeling.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
The freedom of Palestine.

— Tell us about your hometown.
I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, a country located in West Africa. From our amazing cultural cuisines to our fun and continuous partying, there are so many things I love about my country. What can be disheartening is the corruption and poverty my people face on a constant day-to-day basis.

Who:
Ned Neasey — @nedneasey — Australian from Melbourne, Australia — born September 16th — 190 cm / 6’3″ — he/him.

Where:
People Agency (Melbourne – mother agency)

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
I would say my favourite piece of media is the show Twin Peaks. Once I started watching it, I fell in love with the lore and mysteries, as well as the show’s surreal nature. I also honestly just love anything from David Lynch.

— What’s an essential part of your daily routine?
I would say an essential part of my daily routine is messing with my hair and fringe constantly until I’m happy with the way it sits.

— How did you become a model?
I had gotten many comments in the past about trying modelling, and one day I decided to just go for it and send in some photos to an agency. The agency then asked me in for a casting, which went well, and I was signed soon after.

Who:
Rayan Maghnouj — @rayanmaghnouj — Swedish from Kalstad, Sweden — born August 18th — 189 cm / 6’2.5″ — he/him.

Where:
Citizen Management (Oslo – mother agency)

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
Once when I was in Bali, I went into a supermarket to buy groceries, and one staff member came up asking for a photo. Then it somehow turned into taking pictures with pretty much the whole staff, so I just played along.

— How did you become a model?
I actually got scouted on TikTok by a scout, and after that, I ended up signing with Citizen.

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I’m really into surfing.
2. I’m usually the calm one.
3. I tend to do things last minute.

Who:
Sam Kubishta — @sam.kubishta — American from Oregon, USA — born August 30th — 186 cm / 6’1″ — he/him.

Where:
AMR Agency (New York – mother agency)

— How did you become a model?
I was scouted in high school twice, but I lived in the middle of nowhere in the Pacific Northwest and was a diligent student, so it didn’t really go anywhere. I went to school for marketing for two years (and got signed with my now mother agency AMR in 2024) with two modeling trips to New York sprinkled throughout, then I chose to do an AmeriCorps program, which wiped me off the face of the modeling earth for 11 months. In November 2025, I moved to NYC, and I’ve worked more as a model than I ever have- being here in person really does change so much. I can’t wait to work with more clients, expanding my network and understanding of the industry and myself!

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
I’ve been loving Caroline O’Donoghue’s writing-The Rachel Incident had my fingers TURNING those pages, and Skipshock is great escapism for me right now. I love her writing because it feels real and, at times, conversational. Overly frigid and elaborate books tend to turn me off, and I never end up finishing them. I like my books how I like my people- approachable, witty, nuanced but real.

— Share a bit about your background and upbringing.
I grew up very Roman Catholic. I definitely had qualms with it growing up; I didn’t feel as if I fit into the world of the church, and that autonomous thought patterns not ‘in line’ were not welcome. For a long time, I had to adapt to my environment, with what I thought or wanted not even being a part of the equation. It impacted and molded me in inextricable ways. As an adult who has had the time and space to figure out what I believe on my own terms, I’ve only grown more appreciative and critical of my religion. My appreciation of intricate architecture, incense, community spaces, and choir-led song has definitely deepened. My critiques have remained… largely the same. I’m learning as I grow that I can’t change the circumstances or structures I was born into, but I can use them to inform the way I live now. The inspiration that I can draw from Catholicism for my personal art is endless!