interview

Name:
Ryan Valentine

Agency:
Next LA (Los Angeles)

Age:
16

Height:
6’2″

Instagram:
@ryanxvalentine

Place of Origin:
Middle of nowhere, AKA Illinois.

Ethnic Origin:
A little mix of Irish and German.

Birthsign:
Sagittarius

How discovered:
I was stopped by a photographer, at first I thought he wanted to take pictures of my horrible dance moves but then he asked if I ever thought about modeling.

Favorite things:
Not to sound cliched but I really do love spending time with family and friends. Sure they can be stressful at times but I couldn’t live without them. They helped me become who I am as a person today. My favorite person would have to be my mom, she truly is a blessing. I mean looking back on it I had some very treacherous outfit decisions but she was still saying “work work work.” Even if she didn’t mean it, I love her.

What are you listening to at the moment?
A lot of Broods, a new up and coming group. As well as a girl by the name Olivia O’Brien. Her sound is different, but a good different.

Favorite movie, tv show:
I’m currently obsessed with Chopped Junior. For some reason it makes me feel good knowing I can’t cook but kids who are 12 can.

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
I can’t live without anything Mario Badescu related. His whole skin care line has really helped my skin.

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
Probably trying to figure out how I could be on Chopped Junior.

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
My mom, she’s a funny girl.. but really mom, some of those fashion choices… they need to go

Favorite modeling experience so far?
I love it, it feels good knowing my face can get me things (I’M KIDDING). I just recently shot with Wonderland Mag and I had tons of fun, the clothes were stunning.

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
The quiet, simple life, it’s a lot more slow paced. We also don’t have traffic, thank god.

Which brand would you really love to model for?
I’d really love to work with Saint Laurent or Gucci. I admire their work, they are some of my favorite brands.

Place you would love to visit:
Thailand, I think it’d be quite different from the States. Change isn’t always bad. Plus rice and orange chicken is life.