interview

Name:
Martha Nyanderi Deng

Agency:
Select Model Management London, Select Model Management Paris, Brave Model Management (Milan), Clear Models Management (Madrid), New Icon New York, Correct Model Management (mother agency)

Age:
22

Height:
5’10”

Place of Origin:
Jonglei State, South Sudan

Ethnic Origin:
My family belongs to the Nuer culture in South Sudan. I belong to a family of 28 members. My father is polygamous and married 3 wives so I have 10 brothers and 14 sisters! My dad works in the military and we have been living in Kenya since 2005, the year we fled from South Sudan with our stepmom because of the war. My mother and my other siblings live in South Sudan.

Birthsign:
Gemini

Instagram:
@imamartha_nyanderi

How discovered:
I went to my niece’s birthday party on a Saturday afternoon and we were taking some pictures with friends. One of my friends knew a model scout (Beatrice) so when I took pictures with him and posted the pictures on WhatsApp. The scout saw my picture and was really interested in me.

Best modeling experience so far?
Fashion Week F/W 2022

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
To be a business administrator.

What is something you’ve always wanted to do/try?
I want to continue my education in the field of business.

How do you want to make an impact in the world?
I want to help the poor and needy in my country and the world at large

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Best advice from my mum is “never give up” and also “always trust in yourself!”