{"id":57425,"date":"2017-07-24T09:10:09","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T13:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/?p=57425"},"modified":"2017-07-24T16:40:35","modified_gmt":"2017-07-24T20:40:35","slug":"horry-kazonkiza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/modeloftheweek\/57425","title":{"rendered":"Horry Kazonkiza"},"content":{"rendered":"

Horry was shot exclusively for MODELS.com by Kris De Smedt<\/a>, with styling by Adrien Gras<\/a> & Shayli Harrison, and hair and grooming by Florence Teerlinck<\/a> for Estee Lauder Cosmetics. Special thanks to Rebecca Fertinel, Erik Vernieuwe & Adrianna Janiszewska.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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interview<\/h2>\n

Name:<\/strong>
\nHorry Kazonkiza<\/a><\/p>\n

Agency:<\/strong>
\nRock Men (Paris)<\/a>
\nHEROES Model Management (New York)<\/a><\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong>
\n18<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>
\n188cm (6’2″)<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong>
\n@horry_kazonkiza<\/a><\/p>\n

Place of Origin:<\/strong>
\nNamur in Belgium<\/p>\n

Ethnic Origin:<\/strong>
\nBurundian with Rwandese descent.<\/p>\n

Birthsign:<\/strong>
\nAries<\/p>\n

How discovered:<\/strong>
\nI\u2019ve always been interested in the world of fashion and modeling. I visited the agencies in Paris and Rock Men decided to sign with me.<\/p>\n

What was your first modeling job?<\/strong>
\nMy very first job as a model was back in January at the \u00abOff-White\u00bb show at fashion week. It was my first real modeling experience and I was so nervous that day! I was not used to all the press, photographers, I literally didn\u2019t know what to do but it was an amazing and memorable experience!<\/p>\n

Favorite things:<\/strong>
\nI love hanging out with my friends on Friday after a long and stressful week at school. In Belgium there are so many cool bars and spots to just chill-out and have a good time. <\/p>\n

What are you listening to at the moment?<\/strong>
\nAt the moment I\u2019m obsessed with SZA. She\u2019s an American singer and she just released an album and I instantly fell in love. But otherwise, I usually listen to RnB or Rap, for example I really like a Belgian rapper called Damso. His last album was amazing and really worth listening to. <\/p>\n

Favorite movie, tv show:<\/strong>
\nI am definitely a Harry Potter fan. I have watched the movies countless times and I still watch them over and over to this day. As for tv shows, for the moment I’m really into Orange is The New Black, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, and Stranger Things.<\/p>\n

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:<\/strong>
\nMy favorite designer is Kim Jones from Louis Vuitton, I find his work so modern and different. And for my favorite perfume, it\u2019s most definitely \u00abLa nuit de l\u2019homme\u00bb by YSL.<\/p>\n

What were you doing before modeling?<\/strong>
\nWell, I am still in school and I study Art and History as my core classes. As for my job, I was flipping burgers in a fast food place.<\/p>\n

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?<\/strong>
\nIf I wasn\u2019t modeling, I\u2019d probably take some time off after school to travel and learn as many languages as possible. I’d love to speak Mandarin, Spanish or even Portuguese. Traveling is also what I intend to do after my career. I\u2019d also maybe get into event planning for big soir\u00e9es, night clubs, fashion events\u2026 We\u2019ll see where life takes me.<\/p>\n

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?<\/strong>
\nHonestly, I\u2019m not a party, nightlife kind of person. Don\u2019t get me wrong, I do have fun once a while but I\u2019m more of an old soul. I\u2019d rather stay at home chilling out on a Saturday night and enjoy an episode of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit over a night out in the club anytime.<\/p>\n

Favorite modeling experience so far?<\/strong>
\nMy favorite experience so far was hands down walking for Burberry at LFW back in February. After the show all the models were chilling backstage sharing a drink and that\u2019s when the most mind-blowing thing happened to me. Imagine, I was talking with my friends and Naomi Campbell approached me and told me that I did amazing during the show. It\u2019s such an overwhelming and flattering moment when a legend like herself acknowledges your talent. Truly unbelievable. <\/p>\n

What’s the best thing about your hometown\/country?<\/strong>
\nMy hometown is really small and peaceful, however if I want to go into the city center it\u2019s 15 minutes away so that\u2019s ideal when you want to hang out with your friends. I love the balance between peace and the loud city.<\/p>\n

Which brand would you really love to model for?<\/strong>
\nMy dream would be to work with Louis Vuitton, Dior and Gucci because they are by far the best brands in fashion for me. <\/p>\n

Place you would love to visit:<\/strong>
\nZanzibar has always been a dream destination for me. The white sand and turquoise water are just breathtaking in pictures so I can only imagine the scenery in real life. Africa is filled with so many incredible places and Zanzibar is one of them. <\/p>\n

Currently you’re obsessed with\/about:<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m a complete muffin freak! I could eat 10 of them a day, not kidding!<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best piece of advice you\u2019ve ever been given?<\/strong>
\nA quote that I apply to my everyday life is \u00ab Great things happen to those who can wait \u00bb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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