{"id":70021,"date":"2023-05-31T09:30:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T13:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/?p=70021"},"modified":"2023-05-31T09:15:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T13:15:12","slug":"for-issack-abdi-sadik-modelling-transformed-his-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/modeloftheweek\/70021","title":{"rendered":"For Issack Abdi Sadik, Modelling Transformed His Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.gallery-item .gallery-caption {\n    font-size: .6rem;\n    color: #444;\n    margin: 0.6rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-70021 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack_2000-7_01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Pants - Filipe Augusto. Sandals - Kenzo. Bracelet - model&#039;s own.\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack_2000-7_01-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-70031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack_2000-7_01-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack_2000-7_01-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack_2000-7_01.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-70031'>\n\t\t\t\tPants &#8211; Filipe Augusto. Sandals &#8211; Kenzo. Bracelet &#8211; model&#8217;s own.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack2_2000-7_03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Top and pants - Issey Miyake.\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack2_2000-7_03-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-70029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack2_2000-7_03-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack2_2000-7_03-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack2_2000-7_03.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-70029'>\n\t\t\t\tTop and pants &#8211; Issey Miyake.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack3_2000-7_04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Jacket, pants and shoes - Kenzo. Shirt and tie - stylist&#039;s own.\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack3_2000-7_04-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-70028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack3_2000-7_04-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack3_2000-7_04-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack3_2000-7_04.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-70028'>\n\t\t\t\tJacket, pants and shoes &#8211; Kenzo. Shirt and tie &#8211; stylist&#8217;s own.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack4_2000-7_05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Full look - Kenzo. Bracelet - model&#039;s own.\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack4_2000-7_05-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-70027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack4_2000-7_05-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack4_2000-7_05-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack4_2000-7_05.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-70027'>\n\t\t\t\tFull look &#8211; Kenzo. Bracelet &#8211; model&#8217;s own.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack5_2000-7_06.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Jacket - Kenzo. Shirt and tie - stylist&#039;s own.\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack5_2000-7_06-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-70026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack5_2000-7_06-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack5_2000-7_06-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack5_2000-7_06.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-70026'>\n\t\t\t\tJacket &#8211; Kenzo. Shirt and tie &#8211; stylist&#8217;s own.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack6_2000-7_07.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Top and pants - Filipe Augusto. Shoelaces (worn around waist) - Nike. Bracelet - model&#039;s own.\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack6_2000-7_07-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-70025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack6_2000-7_07-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack6_2000-7_07-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack6_2000-7_07.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-70025'>\n\t\t\t\tTop and pants &#8211; Filipe Augusto. Shoelaces (worn around waist) &#8211; Nike. Bracelet &#8211; model&#8217;s own.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack7_2000-7_08.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Top and pants - Issey Miyake.\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack7_2000-7_08-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-70024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack7_2000-7_08-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack7_2000-7_08-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack7_2000-7_08.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-70024'>\n\t\t\t\tTop and pants &#8211; Issey Miyake.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack8_2000-7_09.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Pants - Filipe Augusto. Sandals - Kenzo. Bracelet - model&#039;s own.\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack8_2000-7_09-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-70023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack8_2000-7_09-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack8_2000-7_09-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack8_2000-7_09.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-70023'>\n\t\t\t\tPants &#8211; Filipe Augusto. Sandals &#8211; Kenzo. Bracelet &#8211; model&#8217;s own.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack9_2000-7_10.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Jacket, pants and shoes - Kenzo. Shirt and tie - stylist&#039;s own.\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack9_2000-7_10-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-70022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack9_2000-7_10-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack9_2000-7_10-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack9_2000-7_10.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-70022'>\n\t\t\t\tJacket, pants and shoes &#8211; Kenzo. Shirt and tie &#8211; stylist&#8217;s own.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack10_2000-7_02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"Top and pants - Filipe Augusto. Shoelaces (worn around waist) - Nike. Flip flops - Kenzo. Bracelet - model&#039;s own.\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack10_2000-7_02-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-70030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack10_2000-7_02-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack10_2000-7_02-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2023\/05\/MOTW_Issack10_2000-7_02.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-70030'>\n\t\t\t\tTop and pants &#8211; Filipe Augusto. Shoelaces (worn around waist) &#8211; Nike. Flip flops &#8211; Kenzo. Bracelet &#8211; model&#8217;s own.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nff_credit\">Issack was photographed exclusively for MODELS.com by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/isaac-calpe\">Isaac Calpe<\/a> (assisted by Aina Cotado), with styling by Carla Ruiz, and hair &#038; makeup by Miwa Moroki. Thanks to Bienbien lab, Kenzo, Issey Miyake, Nike, Public Image PR, Audrey, Ouarda, and Antoine.<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<h2>interview<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/issack-abdi-sadik\">Issack Abdi Sadik<\/a> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sadik.issack\" target=\"_blank\">@sadik.issack<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pronouns:<\/strong><br \/>\nhe\/him<\/p>\n<p><strong>Agency:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/elite-paris\">Elite Paris<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:<\/strong><br \/>\n25<\/p>\n<p><strong>Height:<\/strong><br \/>\n189 cm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Place of Origin:<\/strong><br \/>\nMogadishu, Somalia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ethnic Origin:<\/strong><br \/>\nSomali<\/p>\n<p><strong>Birthsign:<\/strong><br \/>\nSagittarius<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Did you always want to be a model? Tell us about how you were discovered.<\/strong><br \/>\nNo, 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Most memorable modelling experience so far? <\/strong><br \/>\nTravelled first time in Europe after arriving as a refugee in a bad situation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One song you have on repeat, and why?<\/strong><br \/>\nDon Carlos &#8211; Tomorrow is Another Day<\/p>\n<p><strong>What other passions do you have aside from modeling?<\/strong><br \/>\nStudy &#8211; because I dropped out of school in Africa and would like to progress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is something you\u2019ve always wanted to do\/try?<\/strong><br \/>\nTo fulfill my dreams, like finishing my studies, working hard to take care of myself and others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?<\/strong><br \/>\nMy modelling career because I\u2019m well known on the streets of Paris and everyone finds it a bit confusing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What change would you like to see in the world?<\/strong><br \/>\nSaving children to make sure of the coming future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issack was photographed exclusively for MODELS.com by Isaac Calpe (assisted by Aina Cotado), with styling by Carla Ruiz, and hair &#038; makeup by Miwa Moroki. Thanks to Bienbien lab, Kenzo, Issey Miyake, Nike, Public Image PR, Audrey, Ouarda, and Antoine. interview Name: Issack Abdi Sadik (@sadik.issack) Pronouns: he\/him Agency: Elite Paris Age: 25 Height: 189 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":70029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[4574,6031,6030],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70021"}],"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=70021"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70021\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70033,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70021\/revisions\/70033"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70021"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70021"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}