Who:
Cunhui Yu — @y0cun — Taiwanese from Taipei, Taiwan — born November 8th — 172 cm / 5’8″ — she/her.

Where:
TOMORROW TOKYO (mother agency), Two Management (Barcelona), Morgan&Preston Models Bangkok

— How did you become a model?
I became a model in high school. A designer approached me on a bus and said, “You’re tall and beautiful—would you like to be a runway model for my brand?” I thought, why not try it on the weekends since I had free time. I never expected to fall in love with the feeling of being surrounded by lights, the stage, and the whole atmosphere from the very first show.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I’m really passionate about making life easier for people with disabilities. My mom had to use a wheelchair for a while, and I noticed that Taipei isn’t very wheelchair-friendly. It made me more aware of the challenges people face and why accessibility is so important.

— What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
The scariest thing I’ve done? I once had to stand in the middle of a busy street in Thailand for a shoot. 1 Honestly, I felt like I was in an action movie—cars everywhere—but somehow I survived!

Who:
Idera Adeyemi — @Idera_Olapeju — Nigerian from Atiba, Oyo State, Nigeria — born May 16th — 178 cm / 5’10” — she/her.

Where:
Scouted by Kyrah (Lagos – mother agency), FIRST Model Management (London), Trend Model Management (Barcelona)

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
People might be surprised to learn I’m secretly a playful person; behind all the playfulness, I’ve got moves and a competitive spark.

— What is your biggest irrational fear?
Losing my identity in the spotlight, maybe? Like, one day I’m slaying the runway, and the next, I’m just a forgotten face.

— What’s a favorite book/movie/TV show, and why do you love it?
Omg! My go-to K Drama is “Crash Landing on You”! Love the vibes, the plot twists, the bromance, the ROHAN! Hyundai Bin and Son Ye Jin’s chemistry is everything.

Who:
Leo Kuzumaki — @leo_kuzumaki — Japanese from Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan — born February 12th — 186 cm / 6’1″ — he/him.

Where:
Bravo Models (Tokyo – mother agency)

— The most interesting thing about your family:
I have two younger sisters—one is nine years younger than me, and the other is eleven years younger. They both practice judo, and I once lost an arm-wrestling match to my sister, who is nine years younger, which was very frustrating.

— What’s an essential part of your daily routine?
I try to eat either natto or yogurt every day. I like the taste, of course, but I’ve also heard that fermented foods are good for your body, so I try to have one of them in the morning.

— If you were to choose a song that symbolizes this current phase of your life, what would it be and why?
The song I would choose is “Wasurerarenai no” by Sakanaction. I used to really dislike the difficult and painful periods that come with working toward something. But after listening to this song, I started to feel that the happiness of achieving something exists because of those difficult moments. Since then, I’ve been able to appreciate and even enjoy challenging periods more than before.

Who:
Onur Ugur — @onuruguurr — Turkish from Istanbul, Turkey — born September 6th — 190 cm / 6’3″ — he/him.

Where:
Citizen Management (Istanbul – mother agency), Independent Model Management (Milan)

— Tell us about your hometown.
I live in Kocaeli in Turkey. It is a quiet and calm city, so it is really nice if you want to relax and clear your mind. The downside is that it is a bit far from most central areas, especially for modeling. Going to castings can take a few hours sometimes. But it is not something that would stop me from chasing my goals.

— How did you become a model?
Actually, I was at school on a normal high school day, and I was talking with my friends. At some point, one of them told me, “You could be a model, you should try it.” That idea stayed in my mind, and later I started researching modeling. At first, I was a little nervous about agencies because I wanted to find a trustworthy one. After some time, I found a good agency and started modeling, and that’s how it all began.

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. Actually, I’m more funny than I look from the outside. I just need to be in the right place with the right people to show that side of me.
2. I really like listening to classical music. Most people around me find it a bit boring, but for me it’s very relaxing, and I really enjoy it.
3. I enjoy spending time on my own; simple things like going for a walk or sitting alone in a cafe and drinking coffee. When I can control my own time and energy, I feel happier.

Who:
Tom Genero — @tom.genero — Australian from Canberra, Australia — born January 24th — 187 cm / 6’1.5″ — he/him.

Where:
FiveTwenty Model Management (Sydney – mother agency)

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
From a young age, I have had the biggest obsession with gemstones. I used to beg my parents to take me to jewellery stores to the point where people working there knew me by name.

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
One story my mum loves to tell people is when I was very little, I used to hide her jewellery because I was scared of it getting stolen. She then thought it had been stolen because I had forgotten where I had hidden it. Took us over a year to find her engagement ring.

— How did you become a model?
I was scouted while I was at a music festival. I had actually gotten lost in the crowd while trying to find my friends when a woman approached me. We had a short conversation, she handed me a business card, and told me to apply. At first, I didn’t think it was real, but applying was one of the best decisions I’ve made.

Who:
Zaya Lkhundev — @zaya_lkh — Mongolian from Sydney, Australia — born June 17th — 174 cm / 5’8.5″ — she/her.

Where:
Chic Management (Sydney – mother agency)

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I have a lot of passion for history and psychology; I study and think about it in my free time. I also enjoy science, especially chemistry — I’m thinking of getting into chemical engineering after I graduate high school.
2. What I love even more is performing, and the arts; my hobbies include dancing, journaling, painting, and drawing that leans toward realism, and acting if it were an option. I love performing in any way in front of a camera.
3. I would consider myself pretty hardworking and ambitious. I like to challenge myself academically and physically sometimes — focusing on self-improvement and growth as a person and constantly reflecting and observing what’s around me.

— Tell us about your hometown.
My hometown was in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, until I migrated to Australia when I was 9. The best thing about back home was probably the community and the emotional connection I was able to form with my loved ones. The worst thing was definitely the air pollution caused by factories, which made me very ill, influencing our decision to move.

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
That I’m more of a troublemaker, and I’m more outgoing than people think.