Who:
Dev Verma — @devverma832 — Indian from Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India — born March 9th — 187 cm / 6’1.5″ — he/him.

Where:
Anon Management (New Delhi – mother agency), Unit model management Spain (Barcelona)

— How did you become a model?
It’s been a long journey. Whenever I watched models in videos, I used to see myself in them. I’ve always loved fashion, so I tried many times to get into modeling and faced a lot of rejection. But I always believed in myself and knew I would achieve something big one day. Then one day, I signed with Anon Models Agency, and that’s where my journey truly began. Everything I once manifested started becoming real.

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I am very serious about my dreams and can go to any length to achieve them.
2. I am a very creative person; whatever work I do, I always try to do it in a creative way.
3. I know a lot about body fitness, and I’m good at motivating people to stay fit.

— What’s one non-physical thing you’d like to change about yourself?
Sometimes I overthink things, so I’m working on staying calmer and more focused.

Who:
Lizaveta Abliatsova — @elizavetaabliatsova_ — Belarusian from Vitebsk, Belarus — born April 26th — 178 cm / 5’10” — she/her.

Where:
Scoutboard Management (Belarus – mother agency), Blow Models (Barcelona), Flash model (Istanbul)

— What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
I can’t say, because I’m always a careful person!

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I did sports (acrobatics) for 12 years.
2. I love learning something new (self-education).
3. I love dogs.

— What’s one non-physical thing you’d like to change about yourself?
Ability to avoid nicotine.

Who:
Mo Rassoul — @metv_falleuh — Senegalese from Dakar, Senegal — born November 18th — 190 cm / 6’3″ — he/him.

Where:
Marilyn Agency (New York), Wilson Model Management (New York – mother agency)

— What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
The scariest thing I’ve ever done was moving to the United States. I left my home, my family, and everything familiar behind, and came to a place where I didn’t know anyone, the culture was new, and even the language felt different in real life. At the beginning, it felt like I had to rebuild myself from zero, like creating a new version of who I am in a completely new place. It was scary and lonely at times, but it also helped me grow and become more independent.

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
One thing people might be surprised to find out about me is that I can do some hair styling as a guy. I grew up with 5 sisters under the same roof, so I picked it up naturally at home.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I’m also inspired by the idea of rebranding Africa in a positive way, showing more of the opportunities, creativity, talent, and potential that already exist there.

Who:
Pearl Falope — @pearl.falope — Nigerian from Ikule, Ekiti State, Nigeria — born April 4th — 178 cm / 5’10” — she/her.

Where:
Scouted by Kyrah (Nigeria – mother agency)

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I’m very passionate about technology and robotics.
2. Music is a big part of my life and helps me stay motivated.
3. I love learning about sustainability and environmental issues.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
I’m passionate about global warming awareness and environmental sustainability. I’m interested in community clean-up projects and learning more about reducing CO₂ emissions. I also love modeling because it allows me to express creativity and confidence.

— If you were to choose a song that symbolizes this current phase of your life, what would it be and why?
A song that represents this phase of my life is “Unstoppable” by Sia, because it reflects my confidence and determination to keep pushing forward and chasing my goals.

Who:
Varvara Yahorava — @varvara.egorovwa — Belarusian from Vitebsk, Belarus — born February 18th — 175 cm / 5’9″ — she/her.

Where:
Mazer Model Management (Ukraine – mother agency), Mademoiselle Agency (Paris), M + P Models (London), Scoop Models (Copenhagen), Tanks Istanbul

— How did you become a model?
Well, my mom works as a hairstylist, and she’s been taking pictures of me since I was a kid. She took me to competitions like “Miss Vitebsk” and all that. She predicted a modeling career for me. My first shoot was when I was 11, so eventually a modeling agency found me through Instagram.

— An issue or cause you are passionate about:
My mental health, money, will I be able to find love, and when will the new season of the anime Dandadan come out?

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I finished music school.
2. I’m really a VERY lazy person.
3. I’m half Chinese and half Belarusian.

Who:
Vlad Caldare — @vladcaldare — Moldovan/Romanian from Chișinău, Moldova — born February 11th — 192 cm / 6’3.5″ — he/him.

Where:
Blues Models (Chișinău – mother agency), Independent Model Management (Milan), Select Model Management London, Two Management (Barcelona)

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— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I used to do folk dances for half of my life and participated in many international festivals in Europe.
2. I won 1st and 3rd place in swimming in high-school.
3. I can speak freely 3 languages (Romanian, Russian, English) and can understand a few more (Ukrainian, German, French).

— Share a bit about your background and upbringing.
I studied accounting in Chisinau, Moldova, then went to Bucharest, Romania, to study Business Administration, and now I am pursuing a master’s in Marketing, Innovation, and Brand Management. I hope that all these degrees will help me to provide something good and helpful for society and the people around me. Also, this is very helpful in my modeling career, supporting me in choosing the right path by doing good research on the pros and cons of every step.