{"id":72587,"date":"2024-06-28T03:26:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T07:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/?p=72587"},"modified":"2024-06-28T03:26:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T07:26:33","slug":"these-new-faces-are-up-for-a-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/mdc-selects\/72587","title":{"rendered":"These New Faces Are Up For A Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.gallery-item .gallery-caption {font-size: .6rem; color: #bbb; margin: 0.4rem;}\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.writeup a {\nletter-spacing: -1px;\nfont-weight: bold !important;\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: 33%;\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-72587 gallery-columns-3 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\/06\/mdcselects_fidansoltanova05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Fidan Soltanova\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_fidansoltanova05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-72590\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-72590'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Fidan Soltanova\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\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_fidansoltanova02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Fidan Soltanova\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_fidansoltanova02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-72591\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-72591'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Fidan Soltanova\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\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_fidansoltanova01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Fidan Soltanova\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_fidansoltanova01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-72592\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-72592'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Fidan Soltanova\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Fidan<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nFidan Soltanova \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/fidansolt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@fidansolt<\/a> \u2014 Azerbaijani from Brooklyn, New York, USA \u2014 born September 22nd \u2014 172 cm \/ 5&#8217;7.5&#8243; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/that-agency\">That Agency (Los Angeles)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/dreamland\">Dreamland (New York &#8211; mother agency)<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Tell us about your hometown.<\/strong><br \/>\nI&#8217;m from Baku, Azerbaijan, a town called Yasamal and its very special lands. I didn&#8217;t grow up in Baku, but I go back and visit frequently. I grew up in Brooklyn, NY. The best thing growing up was being able to buy my 5-course meal at the deli with a lucky $2 bill when chips and juices were 25\u00a2 each. And the worst thing about Brooklyn is how our favorite restaurants and spots are being bought out by private equity companies and gentrification by newcomers. Also, the kids with dirt bikes that start riding them at 2-4 am and making crazy noises with the muffler. They both suck.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What&#8217;s a favorite book\/movie\/TV show, and why do you love it?<\/strong><br \/>\nI love this book called Modernists and Mavericks by Martin Gayford because it is a single narration of the painting and artist scene in London, post-Second World War. It includes illustrations from the time and photographs of the artists and their lives are documented. They all have such peculiarities and idiosyncrasies about themselves and their way of creativity that light and fill my mind up, as an artist myself, when reading about these iconic figures. So I really love that book.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:<\/strong><br \/>\nI speak four languages and sing in others, too. I speak Azeri, English, French, and Spanish on a daily to weekly basis. I also speak Russian and Turkish, but I can&#8217;t say I&#8217;m fluent anymore. And I sing in Portuguese. I find speaking multiple languages in America to be more of a rarity, so people find this fascinating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\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: 33%;\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-72587 gallery-columns-3 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\/06\/mdcselects_imogencunliffe01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Imogen Cunliffe\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_imogencunliffe01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-72595\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-72595'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Imogen Cunliffe\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\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_imogencunliffe03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Imogen Cunliffe\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_imogencunliffe03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-72593\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-72593'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Imogen Cunliffe\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\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_imogencunliffe02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Imogen Cunliffe\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_imogencunliffe02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-72594\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-72594'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Imogen Cunliffe\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Imogen<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/imogen-cunliffe\">Imogen Cunliffe<\/a> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/imo_cunliffe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@imo_cunliffe<\/a> \u2014 British from Manchester, UK \u2014 born March 5th \u2014 178 cm \/ 5&#8217;10&#8221; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Boss-Models-UK\">Boss Models UK (Manchester)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Marilyn-Model-Mgmt\">Marilyn Agency (New York)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Fashion-Model-Management\">Fashion Model Management (Milan)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/the-squad\">The Squad (London)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nI was scouted three times before I actually decided to give it a go. The third time, I was at the Christmas markets with my boyfriend when I was stopped (by my now-agent). This time, I decided I was going to give it my best shot, and I&#8217;m so glad I did!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen I was 11, I started playing in a steel band called Pantonic All Stars. We traveled all around the country and parts of Europe, raising money for charity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What was the last thing you Googled?<\/strong><br \/>\nI have always loved animals; therefore, I want my pets to have the best life\/fun things to do. I am always Googling the specific plants that my betta fish would like or how to keep my hamster entertained.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\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: 33%;\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-72587 gallery-columns-3 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\/06\/mdcselects_jinheehan05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Jinhee Han\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_jinheehan05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-72596\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-72596'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Jinhee Han\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\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_jinheehan03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Jinhee Han\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_jinheehan03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-72598\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-72598'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Jinhee Han\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\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_jinheehan04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Jinhee Han\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_jinheehan04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-72597\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-72597'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Jinhee Han\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Jinhee<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/han-jin-hee\">Jinhee Han<\/a> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/jinheehann\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@jinheehann<\/a> \u2014 Korean from Seoul, South Korea \u2014 born July 13th \u2014 189 cm \/ 6&#8217;2.5&#8243; \u2014 he\/him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/bananas\">Bananas Models (Paris &#8211; mother agency)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Why-Not-Model-Management\">Why Not Model Management (Milan)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Elite-Models-London\">Elite London<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What&#8217;s an essential part of your daily routine?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen I am in Korea, almost every day is organized. After I wake up at home, I wash up, eat lunch, exercise at the gym and rest at home. Come to think of it, my daily routine remains the same even when I&#8217;m in Europe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What is your biggest irrational fear?<\/strong><br \/>\nTo be honest, I want to say this is what I&#8217;m doing. There are always successes and failures in the fashion world. I haven&#8217;t been challenged more than others yet, and I&#8217;ve failed less often, but I may not always be cast, and I may not be able to work. I always want to achieve many achievements, but I&#8217;m always afraid of failures that may come at any time. But this is also the part that allows me to enjoy my job as a model; I know it is a little weird \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:<\/strong><br \/>\nI&#8217;m very introverted; I never take pictures of myself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\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: 33%;\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-72587 gallery-columns-3 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\/06\/mdcselects_mikolajgawski04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Mikolaj Gawski\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-4\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_mikolajgawski04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-72599\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-72599'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Mikolaj Gawski\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\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_mikolajgawski01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Mikolaj Gawski\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-4\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_mikolajgawski01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-72600\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-72600'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Mikolaj Gawski\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\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_mikolajgawski02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Mikolaj Gawski\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-4\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_mikolajgawski02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-72601\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-72601'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Mikolaj Gawski\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Mikolaj<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nMikolaj Gawski \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/mikolajgawski_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@mikolajgawski_<\/a> \u2014 Polish from Warsaw, Poland \u2014 born September 22nd \u2014 187 cm \/ 6&#8217;1.5&#8243; \u2014 he\/him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/selective-models\">Selective Management (Warsaw &#8211; mother agency)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 The most interesting thing about your family:<\/strong><br \/>\nMy grandfather was a professional soccer player; now he is a physical education teacher.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nI was on the way back from shopping, and the scout from my mother agency stopped me and gave me his business card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:<\/strong><br \/>\nI love to cook, which is why I went to gastronomic school. My favorite types of food are Italian and Asian. I also love to eat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\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: 33%;\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-72587 gallery-columns-3 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\/06\/mdcselects_subomisoloman01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Subomi Soloman\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-5\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_subomisoloman01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-72604\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-72604'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Subomi Soloman\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\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_subomisoloman04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Subomi Soloman\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-5\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_subomisoloman04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-72603\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-72603'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Subomi Soloman\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\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_subomisoloman05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Subomi Soloman\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-5\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_subomisoloman05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-72602\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-72602'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Subomi Soloman\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Subomi<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nSubomi Soloman \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/iamsubomioflagos_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@iamsubomioflagos_<\/a> \u2014 Nigerian from Lagos, Nigeria \u2014 born April 4th \u2014 186 cm \/ 6&#8217;1&#8243; \u2014 he\/him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/named-models\">Named Models (London)<\/a>, Cool Model (Nigeria &#8211; mother agency), <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/City-Models\">City Models (Paris)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/crew-model-management\">CREW Model Management (Milan)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Trend-Model-Managment\">Trend Model Management (Barcelona)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Tell us about your hometown.<\/strong><br \/>\nMy home is situated on the mainland depths of Lagos state. It&#8217;s always fun during the Christian and Muslim festivals or raze parties. It has an international airport and a local airport. The sad thing about my hometown is the high crime rate and crazy economic growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Share a bit about your background and upbringing.<\/strong><br \/>\nGrowing up in a tough neighborhood, often referred to as &#8220;the trenches,&#8221; shaped me in ways that I couldn&#8217;t fully appreciate until later in life. Life in the trenches meant facing daily challenges, from economic hardships to the constant presence of crime. My family worked hard to make ends meet, and I quickly learned the value of resilience and resourcefulness. Despite the tough environment, my community was filled with individuals who looked out for one another. We formed strong bonds and found joy in simple pleasures. My parents emphasized the importance of education and staying out of trouble, pushing me to excel in school as a path to a better future. These experiences instilled in me a gritty determination to overcome obstacles and pursue my dreams, no matter the odds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 If you were to choose a song that symbolizes this current phase of your life, what would it be and why?<\/strong><br \/>\nIf I were to choose a song that symbolizes this current phase of my life, it would be &#8220;Level Up&#8221; by Burna Boy. This song reflects my current mindset of growth and ambition. I&#8217;m in a phase where I&#8217;m focused on self-improvement and reaching new heights in both my personal and professional life. The lyrics talk about overcoming challenges and striving for better, which perfectly aligns with my current journey of leveling up in every aspect. The upbeat rhythm and motivational message keep me inspired and driven to achieve my goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .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: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .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-6' class='gallery galleryid-72587 gallery-columns-3 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\/06\/mdcselects_yangli02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Yang Li\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-6\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_yangli02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-72606\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-72606'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Yang Li\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\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_yangli01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Yang Li\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-6\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_yangli01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-72605\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-72605'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Yang Li\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\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_yangli03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Yang Li\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-6\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2024\/06\/mdcselects_yangli03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-72607\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-72607'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Yang Li\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Yang<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nYang Li \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/yangchuan0909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@yangchuan0909<\/a> \u2014 Chinese from Hangzhou, China \u2014 born September 29th \u2014 177 cm \/ 5&#8217;9.5&#8243; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/lacoco-model-management\">Lacoco Model Management (Shanghai &#8211; mother agency)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Trend-Model-Managment\">Trend Model Management (Barcelona)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/flash-model\">Flash model (Istanbul)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/kin\">kin  (Seoul)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Tell us about your hometown.<\/strong><br \/>\nAnhui, located in China, has a rich historical and cultural heritage. However, due to work, I rarely stay in my hometown.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 If money wasn&#8217;t an obstacle, what would you be doing with your life?<\/strong><br \/>\nRead a book every day, soak in the peace and happiness of life, and help others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What&#8217;s a favorite book\/movie\/TV show, and why do you love it?<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;Little Women&#8221; and &#8220;The Pursuit of Happyness&#8221; give me great encouragement and direction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fidan Who: Fidan Soltanova \u2014 @fidansolt \u2014 Azerbaijani from Brooklyn, New York, USA \u2014 born September 22nd \u2014 172 cm \/ 5&#8217;7.5&#8243; \u2014 she\/her. Where: That Agency (Los Angeles), Dreamland (New York &#8211; mother agency) \u2014 Tell us about your hometown. I&#8217;m from Baku, Azerbaijan, a town called Yasamal and its very special lands. 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