Issack was photographed exclusively for MODELS.com by Isaac Calpe (assisted by Aina Cotado), with styling by Carla Ruiz, and hair & makeup by Miwa Moroki. Thanks to Bienbien lab, Kenzo, Issey Miyake, Nike, Public Image PR, Audrey, Ouarda, and Antoine.

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Name:
Issack Abdi Sadik (@sadik.issack)

Pronouns:
he/him

Agency:
Elite Paris

Age:
25

Height:
189 cm

Place of Origin:
Mogadishu, Somalia

Ethnic Origin:
Somali

Birthsign:
Sagittarius


Did you always want to be a model? Tell us about how you were discovered.
No, I was sleeping in the street in Paris, and begging. Someone stopped for me and asked me if I wanted to be a model, then took me to Elite and I have been signed since September 19, 2022.

Most memorable modelling experience so far?
Travelled first time in Europe after arriving as a refugee in a bad situation.

One song you have on repeat, and why?
Don Carlos – Tomorrow is Another Day

What other passions do you have aside from modeling?
Study – because I dropped out of school in Africa and would like to progress.

What is something you’ve always wanted to do/try?
To fulfill my dreams, like finishing my studies, working hard to take care of myself and others.

What’s one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?
My modelling career because I’m well known on the streets of Paris and everyone finds it a bit confusing.

What change would you like to see in the world?
Saving children to make sure of the coming future.