{"id":72103,"date":"2024-04-22T10:30:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T14:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/?p=72103"},"modified":"2024-04-22T10:27:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T14:27:48","slug":"sydneys-new-wave-of-male-models-is-challenging-stereotypes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/features\/72103","title":{"rendered":"This New Wave of Male Models Showcase Sydney\u2019s Multifaceted Identity"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.gallery-item .gallery-caption {\n    font-size: .6rem;\n    color: #444;\n    margin: 0.6rem;\n}\n.name-title {\n    font-size: 3rem;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    letter-spacing: -1px;\n    margin-top: 1em;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n.gap-section {\nmargin: 10vw 5vw;\n}\n.image-section {\nmargin: auto;\nmax-width: 75%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class= \"writeup\">Australian men are stereotypically thought of as bronzed Adonises&#8211;hyper-masculine, sun-kissed, a bit rough-around-the-edges. However, Sydney&#8217;s reality is far more diverse and way more interesting. Meet the new wave of male models reshaping perceptions, showcasing Australia&#8217;s multifaceted identity.<\/div>\n<p style= \"text-align: center;\" class=\" nff_credits\">Photography by <strong>Ellen Virgona<\/strong> for MODELS.com, with styling by <strong>Tristan Levi Kane<\/strong> and grooming by <strong>Fernnando Miranda<\/strong>. <\/p>\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-72103 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\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney_2000-7_01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" 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\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney_2000-7_01-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney_2000-7_01-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney_2000-7_01-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney_2000-7_01.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/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\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney2_2000-7_03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" 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\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney2_2000-7_03-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney2_2000-7_03-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney2_2000-7_03-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney2_2000-7_03.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Jin Choi<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<strong>Agency:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/IMG-Australia\">IMG Australia (Sydney)<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Where are you from?<\/strong> I was born in Sydney, NSW, and my background is Korean.<br \/>\n<strong>How old are you?<\/strong> 20<br \/>\n<strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/jinchoiboy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@jinchoiboy<\/a><br \/>\n<strong> What&#8217;s the most typically Australian thing about you?<\/strong> Using \u201cyou reckon\u201d in nearly every conversation.<br \/>\n<strong>Tell us a bit about the\u00a0part of Australia you are from. What are the best and worst things?<\/strong>\u00a0The best part about living in Sydney is probably the Blue Mountains cause it&#8217;s such a good hiking spot; also, there are so many beaches in Sydney, and they&#8217;re all so lovely. Sydney could be even more fun if people realised there&#8217;s lots more to do than just the city&#8217;s inner east.<br \/>\n<strong>Your favorite word or phrase?<\/strong> &#8220;Claws out!&#8221; from the TV show Miraculous Ladybug.<br \/>\n<strong>What fashion trends are you seeing in your hometown?<\/strong> Corporate chic.<br \/>\n<strong>A non-touristy thing\/place visitors to Australia should check out:<\/strong> Burwood Chinatown markets.<br \/>\n<strong>What do you think Australia does best?<\/strong> Sarcasm.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gap-section\">\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .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-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .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-2' class='gallery galleryid-72103 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\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney3_2000-7_04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney3_2000-7_04-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney3_2000-7_04-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney3_2000-7_04-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney3_2000-7_04.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/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\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney4_2000-7_05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney4_2000-7_05-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney4_2000-7_05-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney4_2000-7_05-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney4_2000-7_05.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\"><a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/liam-laffan\">Liam Laffan<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<strong>Agency:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/kult-australia\">Kult Australia (Sydney)<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Where are you from?<\/strong> Eora (Sydney)<br \/>\n<strong>How old are you?<\/strong> 20<br \/>\n<strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/ll4f__n\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@ll4f__n<\/a><br \/>\n<strong> What&#8217;s the most typically Australian thing about you?<\/strong> I think the most typically Australian thing about me is that I&#8217;m very laid back and absolutely love getting out into nature.<br \/>\n<strong>Tell us a bit about the\u00a0part of Australia you are from. What are the best and worst things?<\/strong> Sydney is great because it&#8217;s a big city, but it feels very small once you have lived there for a while. I think this is both an upside and a downside. It definitely can feel hard to disappear or blend into the crowd if you&#8217;re in that kind of mood.<br \/>\n<strong>Your favorite word or phrase?<\/strong> I&#8217;m not really into Aussie slang, but I think the phrase &#8220;Woop woop&#8221; sounds very funny when used seriously. It means &#8220;in the middle of nowhere.&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>What fashion trends are you seeing in your hometown?<\/strong> Of course, the internet really influences a lot of people, as it does in many places. In terms of local trends this summer, I think it&#8217;s usually just whatever suits the weather. When it&#8217;s 40\u00b0C, it seems fashion becomes a much lower priority for a lot of people.<br \/>\n<strong>A non-touristy thing\/place visitors to Australia should check out:<\/strong> You definitely have to go experience the national parks. Specifically, some of the waterfalls in and around the Blue Mountains are pretty magical.<br \/>\n<strong>What do you think Australia does best?<\/strong> Although I&#8217;ve already mentioned these things, essentially: beautiful nature, lovely people, and things are very laid-back.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gap-section\">\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .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-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .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-3' class='gallery galleryid-72103 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\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney7_2000-7_08.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney7_2000-7_08-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney7_2000-7_08-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney7_2000-7_08-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney7_2000-7_08.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/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\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney8_2000-7_09.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney8_2000-7_09-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney8_2000-7_09-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney8_2000-7_09-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney8_2000-7_09.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\"><a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/louis-steele\">Louis Steele<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<strong>Agency:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/kult-australia\">Kult Australia (Sydney)<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Where are you from?<\/strong> I was originally born in the South of France in a town called Saint-Gaudens and then raised in Sydney, Australia.<br \/>\n<strong>How old are you?<\/strong> 19<br \/>\n<strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/imlouissteele\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@imlouissteele<\/a><br \/>\n<strong> What&#8217;s the most typically Australian thing about you?<\/strong> I think the most typical Australian thing about me is being down the beach and surfing whenever I can.<br \/>\n<strong>Tell us a bit about the\u00a0part of Australia you are from. What are the best and worst things?<\/strong> In my opinion, the worst part of Sydney is the crowds. Because Sydney is typically known for its good weather and beautiful locations, it attracts a lot of tourists. For me, the best part is the culture of cuisine and the landscape of the east coast.<br \/>\n<strong>Your favorite word or phrase?<\/strong> &#8220;J&#8217;ai faim.&#8221; In English, this translates to &#8220;I&#8217;m hungry.&#8221; Whenever I get the chance, I&#8217;ll be eating :)<br \/>\n<strong>What fashion trends are you seeing in your hometown?<\/strong> Fashion trends I see coming to life more are vintage pieces being worn and also styling sports jerseys with your outfit.<br \/>\n<strong>A non-touristy thing\/place visitors to Sydney should check out:<\/strong> When people who are new to Australia ask me what to do, I honestly tell them to explore the coastline. Whether you go north or south, it&#8217;s very beautiful, and I&#8217;m sure you will enjoy your time.<br \/>\n<strong>What do you think Australia does best?<\/strong> Provide entertainment to anyone staying or living in Sydney, whether it be hosting sports events, performances being singing and dancing, and fashion week.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gap-section\">\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .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-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .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-4' class='gallery galleryid-72103 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\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney5_2000-7_06.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-4\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney5_2000-7_06-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney5_2000-7_06-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney5_2000-7_06-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney5_2000-7_06.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/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\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney6_2000-7_07.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-4\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney6_2000-7_07-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney6_2000-7_07-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney6_2000-7_07-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney6_2000-7_07.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Luci Katada<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<strong>Agency:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/marchmgmt.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March Mgmt<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Where are you from?<\/strong> Sydney, New South Wales<br \/>\n<strong>How old are you?<\/strong> 20<br \/>\n<strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/lucienkatada\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@lucienkatada<\/a><br \/>\n<strong> What&#8217;s the most typically Australian thing about you?<\/strong> I adore fairy bread and Vegemite (not together, lol) &#8211; with a careful butter-to-Vegemite ratio, though, I&#8217;m reasonably civilized.<br \/>\n<strong>Tell us a bit about the\u00a0part of Australia you are from. What are the best and worst things?<\/strong>I can get any cuisine and know it&#8217;ll be authentic and delish, but Sydney streets have a grunge chic that I&#8217;m not a fan of.<br \/>\n<strong>Your favorite word or phrase?<\/strong> \u52ff\u4f53\u306a\u3044 (mottainai) What a waste!<br \/>\n<strong>What fashion trends are you seeing in your hometown?<\/strong> I love the current experimentation from all people and the shift away from traditional gender roles, enabling more authentic self-expression.<br \/>\n<strong>A non-touristy thing\/place visitors to Australia should check out:<\/strong> Bondi is so whatever &#8211; no matter how you beach, Clovelly is where it&#8217;s at.<br \/>\n<strong>What do you think Sydney does best?<\/strong> Water. It is so incredibly clean you can drink it straight from the tap.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gap-section\">\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .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-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .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-5' class='gallery galleryid-72103 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\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney9_2000-7_10.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-5\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney9_2000-7_10-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney9_2000-7_10-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney9_2000-7_10-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney9_2000-7_10.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/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\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney10_2000-7_02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-5\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney10_2000-7_02-815x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney10_2000-7_02-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney10_2000-7_02-597x750.jpg 597w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/04\/NIT_-_Sydney10_2000-7_02.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Tomas Genero<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<strong>Agency:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/IMG-Australia\">IMG Australia (Sydney)<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Where are you from?<\/strong> Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia<br \/>\n<strong>How old are you?<\/strong> 19<br \/>\n<strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/tom.genero \" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Tom.genero<\/a><br \/>\n<strong> What&#8217;s the most typically Australian thing about you?<\/strong> My best friend has pet wombats.<br \/>\n<strong>Tell us a bit about the\u00a0part of Australia you are from. What are the best and worst things?<\/strong> I&#8217;m from Canberra, the capital of Australia. The thing I love most about Canberra is its slow pace of living. On the other hand, Canberra can get very boring very quickly because of its slow pace.<br \/>\n<strong>Your favorite word or phrase?<\/strong> &#8220;Op-shopping.&#8221; It means to go secondhand shopping.<br \/>\n<strong>What fashion trends are you seeing in your hometown?<\/strong> A winter fashion staple in Canberra is Kathmandu black puffer jackets; everyone has one.<br \/>\n<strong>A non-touristy thing\/place visitors to Australia should check out:<\/strong> The south coast is one of my favorite places. It has so many beautiful secluded beaches to visit all year round.<br \/>\n<strong>What do you think Australia does best?<\/strong> Because Australia is such a diverse country, different people are able to share their culture through food. 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