{"id":56548,"date":"2017-05-26T07:07:45","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T11:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/?p=56548"},"modified":"2017-05-26T07:07:45","modified_gmt":"2017-05-26T11:07:45","slug":"los-angeles-new-wave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/features\/56548","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles New Wave"},"content":{"rendered":"

Los Angeles is a city of extremes. Whether it is extreme talent, extreme beauty, or just extreme kale consumption, LA is the place people flock to for a chance at extreme fame. But who are the, like, raddest new kids keeping the California dream alive? Get to know the major babes holding it down for the West Coast. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n

Josie Canseco<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nI was born in Broward County, FL. I\u2019ve been raised in LA since I was 5<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI think my personality is very \u201cCali\u201d. I\u2019m a really friendly and kind of lazy carefree person<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nSomething I say a lot as a response to people is \u201cI feel you<\/em>\u201d like if someone tells me they love chocolate ice cream I\u2019m like \u201cI feel you\u201d<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nThe energy, everyone is laid back in some sense. Also the land\/nature is so beautiful, I love the space and being able to drive for hours and hours listening to music.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nI love dancing; I was a dancer for 11 years. I also love fashion and am doing collaboration with this dope athletic wear company<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nA Pilates or Soul Cycle class, followed by a huge SUGARFISH dinner and snugs with my man before bed.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Kat McCreadie<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nPhoenix, Arizona<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nClothing style and performing.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nLights, camera, action<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nMovies, music, theater productions.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nTraveling the world.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nSchool, eat, and chill.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jessica Stewart<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nChicago\/Rockford, IL<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nBleach blonde, love coffee and small dogs. I\u2019m always smiling and playing music as I walk down the sidewalk.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nLike<\/em> and totally<\/em> and maybe OMG<\/em><\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nI love coffee where ever I go! But the people are amazing; everyone is so nice and friendly.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nWhen I go home I work for my family\u2019s organic dog\/cat food store and no kill animal shelter. I am also an advocate for epilepsy awareness. I have had it since I was 16 and find it very important for people with disabilities to know and see that here is more in life than your diagnosis.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nIt is usually Netflix, coffee, people watching and just being an introvert having me time or talking to my family or dog on Skype.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Torian Ellison<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nLos Angeles, CA (Inglewood area)<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI wear black everyday.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nThat\u2019s what\u2019s up.<\/em><\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nFood trucks\/Good food<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nFashion\/skateboarding.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nLocal Bar on Melrose (Umbrella co.) or sports bars<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Maria Chernyshova<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nI am from Russia, Omsk<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI love walking by the shore at Malibu Beach and hiking on Runyon Canyon.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nStay chill.<\/em><\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nLos Angeles provides amazing places to visit and outstanding weather to do so. Favorite thing made is the food and clothing.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nI train in boxing and also practice ballroom dancing.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nGoing out to shop, eat and have fun with my friends. As well as relaxing and having some alone time.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Saida Ducasse<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nAnchorage, Alaska<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI love hanging out at the beach.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nI think LA has the best style of course.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nI am in the process of finding a side hustle.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nYou can most likely catch me at the beach.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Morgan White<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nSanta Clarita, CA<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nMy vocabulary<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nLike<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nIt really does have a very nice movie-like feel here.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nHonestly shopping and putting pieces together. Would eventually like to design my own clothes so I feel like I\u2019m always working towards that.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nGoing out to dinner with friends or staying home and ordering in.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Dakota Lee<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nBorn in Glendale, raised in Pasadena<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI play in a band.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nI wish they all could be California girls<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nEntertainment.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m a full time musician; my band is \u201cThe Buttertones\u201d<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nPlaying pool at Little Joy in Echo Park.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jorji Zimmatore<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nWestlake Village<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI love going to the beach.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nRad<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nI think people in LA have really good style and know how to have fun.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nI ride horses and I\u2019m in school.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nWatching Netflix and eating snacks because I\u2019m lame.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Emory Ault<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nDenver, CO<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nMy beach hair and tan skin.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nRad<\/em> or I die<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nArt, fashion, comedy. Nothing like LA culture.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nI own a recycled material only t-shirt brand called \u201cBBy tee\u201d \u2014 partial profit proceeds go to Planned Parenthood.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nProbably eating or reading near Echo Park Lake, my hood.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Kwaku Kufuor IV<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nLas Vegas, NV<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI enjoy cruising PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) blasting music with all windows down.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nHit me up<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nEntertainment (art, music, clubs, etc).<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nFinancial consulting for friends.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nTacos and beer @ Cinco.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Zarina Nares<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nTribeca, NYC<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nSick<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nGreat music, great green juice.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nModeling is my side hustle, I\u2019m a jazz and blues singer.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nIn the studio singing songs.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Scarlett Leithold<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nBrentwood, LA<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nMy job.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nI feel<\/em> or I feel you<\/em> (I\u2019m guilty of saying that all the time)<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nLA turns everyone into an artist.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nI make my own skin care products.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nSitting in rush hour traffic.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Vanessa Mendez<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nSanta Monica, California<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nGoing to the beach, downtown.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nLike<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nThe modern art and beautiful weather.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nTrying to go back to school for film.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nHorrible traffic.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Lilliya Scarlett<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nI grew up in New York and Montana<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI feel like my blonde hair, and addiction to salads make me \u201ctypical LA\u201d.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nOh, you\u2019re a creative director too?<\/em><\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nThe Kardashians were made in LA, haha. That was a joke, but I also think LA has really good restaurants and kale.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m an artist; I mainly do visual art. Additional to painting jackets, graffiti and teeth, I also cook at restaurants.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nI don\u2019t do a lot of happy hour except wait in traffic. I can\u2019t get somewhere in less than two hours so I usually am home painting.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Dallas Haupt<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nSan Diego, CA<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI drive like someone from LA and when I go home I get dirty looks from everyone.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nVibes<\/em>. (Still don\u2019t have a solid definition for it.)<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nLA throws the best parties!! But I also like all the different showrooms from clothing to jewelry, I like seeing the product made.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nCurrently I\u2019m in college and playing basketball for my school, but for work I also work at a recreation center helping kids learn sports.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nGym time; that\u2019s time to lift, run, and train for basketball.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Zoi Mantzakanis<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nFrom Sweden, city Karlskrona<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nThat I always wear yoga pants, even if I’m going out for dinner<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nSee you in ten minutes.<\/em> (means at least 1 hour always)<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nGreen juice, LOL<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nSo far full time modeling.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nProbably hiking with my dogs, like the rest of LA, haha.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Benji Staker<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nPoulsbo, WA. A small town west of Seattle<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nGoing to the Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Park, Silverlake bars, getting smoothies at Whole Foods.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nTraffic was crazy, sorry I\u2019m late<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nThe movies!!!<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m a painter\/artist.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nAt a bar for happy hour\/getting early dinner at my favorite Thai restaurant.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Asianna Scott<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nAnaheim, CA\/Orange County<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI like to party.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nWavy<\/em>, everything is wavy.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nUp to style with fashion, it\u2019s good to be around people who are doing similar things as you work wise. Food! I like the food warehouses.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nSometimes I work normal jobs, retail jobs, I sell old stuff. I like to do extra work. I have other big plans but it\u2019s a secret, stay tuned.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nHang out with my loved ones and it\u2019s a wavy time, always. It could get a little blurry in the best way.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Dean Michael<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nBirmingham, Alabama<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI am a skater kid who makes music.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nHella<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nCapitol Records.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nMusic\/Odd jobs.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nTraffic.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Delilah Parillo<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nIdyllwild, CA<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nComplaining that everything is \u201ctoo far away\u201d to drive.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nTight<\/em>, chill<\/em>, dude<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nDreamscapes.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nDoodling.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nSitting by the pool watching the sunset.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Dagsen Love<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nPhoenix, AZ<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m in a band and I like Whole Foods.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nSuh, dude<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nSatanism.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nA band called The Help.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nI do nothing.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Mackenzie McDonald<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nSan Diego, CA<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nLove to shop (duh?) and beach.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nTotally<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nBesides me?<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nSchool.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nChilling at the beach.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Chloe Brill<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nWestlake Village<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nTaste in food.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nAight<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nThe murals.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nSchool\u2026<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nStudying.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Thurston Day<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/strong>
\nLong Beach, CA<\/p>\n

What’s the most typically LA\u00a0thing about you?<\/strong>
\nI was born and raised.<\/p>\n

Your favourite LA\/Californian\u00a0word or phrase?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m in a band<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What do you think Los Angeles does best?<\/strong>
\nWeird slang.<\/p>\n

What is your side hustle?<\/strong>
\nLA has a good music scene sometimes.<\/p>\n

What does your Happy Hour (4:30-7:30pm) look like?<\/strong>
\nGoing to the Colorado Lagoon\f.<\/p>\n

—
\nPhotography – Benjo Arwas<\/a> for models.com
\nPhotographer’s Assistant – Brandon Wholihan
\nModels – Zarina Nares<\/a>, Thurston Day, Kwaku Kufuor IV, Vanessa Mendez, Benji Staker<\/a> & Saida Ducasse @ VISION Los Angeles (Culver City)<\/a>, Josie Canseco, Scarlett Leithold, Dean Michael, Zoi Mantzakanis, Dallas Haupt, Asianna Scott & Delilah Parillo @ Next LA (Los Angeles)<\/a>, Chloe Brill, Dakota Lee, Torian Ellison, Morgan White, Jessica Stewart & Jorji Zimmatore @ Photogenics LA (Los Angeles)<\/a>, Emory Ault @ Two Management (Los Angeles)<\/a>, Kat McCreadie, Lilliya Scarlett, Maria Chernyshova & Dagsen Love @ Freedom Models (Los Angeles)<\/a>, Mackenzie McDonald @ LA Models (Los Angeles)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Los Angeles is a city of extremes. Whether it is extreme talent, extreme beauty, or just extreme kale consumption, LA is the place people flock to for a chance at extreme fame. But who are the, like, raddest new kids keeping the California dream alive? Get to know the major babes holding it down for the West Coast. Shot by Benjo Arwas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":56749,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4046,3996],"tags":[4259,3395,4242,4246,4252,4258,4250,3697,4256,4251,4255,4249,4247,205,4254,4248,547,3667,4245,4244,4253,4257,3720,301,4243],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56548"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56548"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56751,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56548\/revisions\/56751"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56749"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}