{"id":58541,"date":"2017-11-01T01:34:52","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T05:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/?p=58541"},"modified":"2017-11-01T02:08:59","modified_gmt":"2017-11-01T06:08:59","slug":"david-yang-is-a-taco-loving-glaswegian-who-has-shot-with-david-bailey-nick-knight-and-steven-klein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/modeloftheweek\/58541","title":{"rendered":"David Yang is a taco-loving Glaswegian who has shot with David Bailey, Nick Knight and Steven Klein"},"content":{"rendered":"

David was shot exclusively for MODELS.com by Franco Schicke<\/a>, with styling by Noah Diaz, hair by Sonny Molina, and makeup by Yuui Vision<\/a> using Kryolan. Thanks to Jonathon and Kevin.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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interview<\/h2>\n

Name:<\/strong>
\nDavid Yang<\/a><\/p>\n

Agency:<\/strong>
\nHEROES Model Management (New York)<\/a>
\nModels 1 (London)<\/a>
\nElite Paris ()<\/a>
\nWhy Not Model Management (Milan)<\/a>
\nLongteng Model Management (Beijing)<\/a><\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong>
\n24<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>
\n6’1″<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong>
\n@d.avidyang<\/a><\/p>\n

Place of Origin:<\/strong>
\nGlasgow, Scotland<\/p>\n

Ethnic Origin:<\/strong>
\nChinese<\/p>\n

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

How discovered:<\/strong>
\nI was first scouted while studying in Paris before moving back to London and signing with Models 1.<\/p>\n

What was your first modeling job?<\/strong>
\nIt was actually a charity fashion show for the ocean conservation organization Oceana. There was word that Leonardo Dicaprio was in the audience so naturally we were all too pre-occupied with searching for Leo rather than walking in a straight line on the runway.<\/p>\n

Favorite things:<\/strong>
\nTravelling and reading. Modelling is great in that sense as it gifts you with the luxury of free time as well as the most incredible travel opportunities.<\/p>\n

What are you listening to at the moment?<\/strong>
\nThis week I\u2019ve had the Smashing Pumpkins\u2019 cover of Landslide on loop, with some Diana Ross to break up the self-induced autumnal melancholy.<\/p>\n

Favorite movie, tv show:<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m really into road movies that have beautiful cinematography – My Own Private Idaho, The Living End, and Paris, Texas etc. I have this crazy romanticized view of middle-of-nowhere America which I know will disappoint me someday. I don\u2019t watch much TV but as a Brit I\u2019m naturally obsessed with nice people being disproportionately stressed over uncooked pastries on the Great British Bake Off. It is national treasure for a reason. <\/p>\n

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:<\/strong>
\nI love what Shayne Oliver is doing with Helmut Lang. Also, Alessandro Michele\u2019s future-retro Gucci is a dream. Right now I\u2019m wearing Herm\u00e8s’ Rhubarb Cologne as there\u2019s something great about smelling like a festive pie.<\/p>\n

What were you doing before modeling?<\/strong>
\nI started modelling just after graduating from a degree in French Literature with Film Studies at King\u2019s College London.<\/p>\n

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019m currently working on some writing projects in my spare time. Also, I have this fantasy of doing a travelling food show where I travel the world and just eat.<\/p>\n

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?<\/strong>
\nRealising that there’s really nothing cooler than family time.<\/p>\n

Favorite modeling experience so far?<\/strong>
\nWorking with living legends David Bailey, Nick Knight and Steven Klein has been unreal. I recently shot an H&M campaign and the whole experience – shooting during sunrise on a beach surrounded by the nicest team – was unforgettable.<\/p>\n

What’s the best thing about your hometown\/country?<\/strong>
\nScotland’s landscape is just so insanely magical. The same can be said for China, which has some mind blowing scenery. Also, Chinese food is everything. I come from Shanxi, which is the noodle capital of China.<\/p>\n

Which brand would you really love to model for?<\/strong>
\nRyan McGinley forever and always. <\/p>\n

Place you would love to visit:<\/strong>
\nEvery few months I escape to somewhere remote. Earlier this year I spent some time living in a tree house in the mountains of Bali. Next month I’m staying in a beach shack on a small island in Thailand. Before that I’m going to Hawaii which I’m super excited about. For some reason I’ve amassed all this Hawaiian memorabilia but I’ve never actually been.<\/p>\n

Currently you’re obsessed with\/about:<\/strong>
\nTacos. It’s a whole new world of flavour for the deprived British palette.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best piece of advice you\u2019ve ever been given?<\/strong>
\nAnything from a fortune cookie as long as it’s grammatically incorrect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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