Marvin Addae was photographed exclusively for MODELS.com by Elliott Wilcox, with styling by Carlotta Constant (assisted by Adama Paul), with grooming by Stefan Jemeel. Thanks to Katie, Dounia, Amelia & Liv.

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Name:
Marvin Addae

Agency:
Select Model Management London
Select Model Management Paris
Two Management (Los Angeles)

Age:
21

Height:
6’2″

Place of Origin:
Belgium (Antwerpen)

Ethnic Origin:
Ghanaian

Birthsign:
Pisces

Instagram:
@marvinaddae


How discovered:
My friends, family, and bystanders were my scouts in fact. Working in retail at 17 I was exposed to new people daily. A few customers advised I sign up, but when one old lady asked why me “why are you working at the till when you should be at the front of the store window” a turning point started. Polaroids taken by a close friend at university and 14 walk-ins later, Select gave me the chance I needed to show everyone what I’m made of.

Best modeling experience so far?
Having my face plastered at the front of every Flannels store in the UK, the smile that gave my mum is something you can’t buy.

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
Genuinely? Spending time with my people. Lockdown really showed me the importance of maintaining physical contact with the people we love; you never know what’s next so enjoy your time now.

What is something you’ve always wanted to do/try?
I actually really want to learn Spanish, act, and be a dancer in a music video, all of those things are mad cool to me I can’t lie.

How do you want to make an impact in the world?
I want everyone to have self-love!!! Whoever is reading this, no one can do you better than you, take that and fly with it.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
You can’t please everyone. Be kind to the people around you and if they don’t reciprocate it then move on.