{"id":75514,"date":"2026-03-06T12:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/?p=75514"},"modified":"2026-03-06T12:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:34:20","slug":"these-rookies-were-discovered-by-fate-curiousity-and-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/mdc-selects\/75514","title":{"rendered":"These Rookies Were Discovered by Fate, Curiousity, and Social Media"},"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-75514 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Alek Zhelev\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-75517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev04.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev04-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev04-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-75517'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Alek Zhelev\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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Alek Zhelev\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-75516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev03-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-75516'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Alek Zhelev\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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev05.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=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev05.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev05-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_alekzhelev05-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Alek<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nAlek Zhelev \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/xalekj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@xalekj<\/a> \u2014 Bulgarian from Plovdiv, Bulgaria \u2014 born November 22nd \u2014 186.5 cm \/ 6&#8217;1&#8243; \u2014 he\/him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Ivet-Fashion\">Ivet Fashion (Sofia &#8211; mother agency)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What are 3 interesting facts about you?<\/strong><br \/>\n1. My favourite painters are Frida Kahlo and Egon Schiele. I\u2019ve always been fascinated by self-portraiture and how emotion can be expressed through the body.<br \/>\n2. I\u2019m a night person. I\u2019m drawn to the quiet and stillness of nighttime, even when I\u2019m tired.<br \/>\n3. Cardio is my favourite part of training. I enjoy the mental clarity and rhythm it gives me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:<\/strong><br \/>\nMost people are surprised to learn that I\u2019m learning how to sew, draft patterns, and make my own pieces. I like studying runway collections and slowly exploring the creative process behind fashion whenever my schedule allows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile recovering from surgery, I came across an Instagram story from my mother agency searching for new faces. It felt like the right moment to step outside my comfort zone and explore something that genuinely interested me. It was my best decision yet.<\/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-75514 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Annissia Bonsu\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-75519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu03-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-75519'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Annissia Bonsu\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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Annissia Bonsu\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-75521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu05.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu05-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu05-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-75521'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Annissia Bonsu\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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Annissia Bonsu\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-75520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu04.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu04-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_annissiabonsu04-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-75520'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Annissia Bonsu\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Annissia<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nAnnissia Bonsu \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/nissiboo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@nissiboo<\/a> \u2014 American from Virginia, USA \u2014 born December 31st \u2014 175 cm \/ 5&#8217;9&#8243; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/new-icon-ny\">New Icon New York (mother agency)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/cover-management\">COVER MANAGEMENT (Paris)<\/a>, <\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What\u2019s a story your family\/friends like to tell about you?<\/strong><br \/>\nA story my mom really loves to tell is the time I wore my play Cinderella heels (or \u201cclack-clack shoes\u201d as I used to call them) to Pre-K. I broke one playing at recess, and the school provided me with whatever shoe they had, so I wasn\u2019t barefoot\u2014they put me in these light-up Sketchers with the Velcro strap for boys. I threw the biggest fit until they gave me my clack-clack shoes back. Broken and all, I would\u2019ve much rather been barefoot if I couldn\u2019t wear my clack-clack shoes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 An issue or cause you are passionate about:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe fashion\/beauty industry has come a long way, but there\u2019s much more room for growth. As a woman of color, I feel called to be part of changing what the world standardizes as beautiful. Modeling is a platform for me to broadcast everything people made me feel ugly for and turn it into art. I believe I\u2019m meant to play a big active role in doing exactly that and to be an inspiration to those who can relate, so they can understand where their beauty and uniqueness lie within and outside of them. Kind of like turning your \u201cweaknesses\u201d into superpowers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nSince the age of 13 (2015), I\u2019ve always known I wanted to move to NYC to become a model, but didn\u2019t know exactly how. It seemed like back then, most models were getting discovered\/scouted or got in through nepotism. So I just kept taking pictures nonstop, got more artistic with my shots, and connected with photographers until I had enough material to jump into the DC Market, which helped tremendously in building the courage and experience to try freelancing in NYC for the 1st time in 2021. This was my 2nd time visiting New York, but my 1st time chasing my dream there. After countless open castings and a few bookings, there was still so much more I felt like could be accomplished. After a much-needed mental health break in 2024, I returned to NYC with bigger intentions and a better mindset. I accidentally walked into the New Icon office the day before their actual casting for new faces, and they were about to send me away, but they invited me to sit down and interview. I followed up, and on Feb 9, 2024, I signed my contract with my 1st agency.<\/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-75514 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Ella Sanders\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-75523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders03-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-75523'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Ella Sanders\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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Ella Sanders\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-75522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders02-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-75522'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Ella Sanders\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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Ella Sanders\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-75524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders04.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders04-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ellasanders04-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-75524'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Ella Sanders\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Ella<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nElla Sanders \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/ella.x.sanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ella.x.sanders<\/a> \u2014  from Berlin, Germany \u2014 born July 21st \u2014 176 cm \/ 5&#8217;9&#8243; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/IZAIO-Management\">IZAIO Management (Berlin &#8211; mother agency)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Metropolitan-Models\">Metropolitan \/ M Management \/ Makers (Paris)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Tank-Agency\">Tank Agency  (Milan)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 An issue or cause you are passionate about:<\/strong><br \/>\nWorld Politics &#8211; through my family, I grew up talking about politics at the dinner table and having discussions. That\u2019s why having opinions and being educated about impactful news is really important to me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nI got scouted in London in 2023 while shopping with my friend, but because of the law and my age, I was not able to work with that agency, which inspired me to apply to agencies in Germany. Through all that, my biggest supporter and pusher was my best friend, who always told me how much potential she saw in me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 The most interesting thing about your family:<\/strong><br \/>\nOne of my biggest role models and probably the coolest part of my family is my grandma. She grew up during the Second World War and was a refugee, but through her dedication and focus, she ended up working in an important role in one of the biggest political parties in Germany. She is the most powerful and intellectual woman I know, and that\u2019s why she is one of my role models.<\/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-75514 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Emilia Bellfield\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-4\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-75525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield03-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-75525'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Emilia Bellfield\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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Emilia Bellfield\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-4\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-75527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield05.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield05-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield05-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-75527'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Emilia Bellfield\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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Emilia Bellfield\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-4\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-75526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield04.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield04-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_emiliabellfield04-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-75526'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Emilia Bellfield\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Emilia<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nEmilia Bellfield \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/emiliabellfield\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@emiliabellfield<\/a> \u2014 Cypriot from Paphos, Cyprus \u2014 born January 4th \u2014 177 cm \/ 5&#8217;9.5&#8243; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/faze-models\">Faze Models (Berlin &#8211; mother agency)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What are 3 interesting facts about you?<\/strong><br \/>\n1. I was part of the Children\u2019s Youth Parliament of Cyprus for 4 consecutive years.<br \/>\n2. I am heavily invested in Greek mythology.<br \/>\n3. I love reading and annotating books. Once I\u2019ve finished one I love, I often write a personal essay about it, diving deeper into the meanings and cultural significance of the book.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 The most interesting thing about your family:<\/strong><br \/>\nI have a wonderful blend of both European &#038; Mediterranean aspects in my family. My mum is Czech, so getting to see snow, castles, and bears in Czechia was always wonderful. My dad is Cypriot. Cyprus was where I was born and raised. Around loud but warm people, swimming in the sea, and exploring the Troodos mountains. My family offered me two different worlds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:<\/strong><br \/>\nI love writing poetry. It\u2019s something I keep to myself, but it definitely intrigues people when I first tell them.<\/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-75514 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Jay Crowder\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-5\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-75529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder02-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-75529'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Jay Crowder\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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Jay Crowder\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-5\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-75530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder03-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-75530'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Jay Crowder\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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Jay Crowder\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-5\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-75528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_jaycrowder01-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-75528'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Jay Crowder\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Jay<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nJay Crowder \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/jaay_.corn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@jaay_.corn<\/a> \u2014 American from Marshville, North Carolina, USA \u2014 born May 4th \u2014 189 cm \/ 6&#8217;2.5&#8243; \u2014 he\/him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Next-Models-NY\">Next New York<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Next-Paris\">Next Paris<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Next-Milan\">Next Milan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nFunny story, actually: an agent from my agency saw me on TikTok live once and came over from TikTok to my Instagram, telling me how I\u2019d be an amazing model. It ended up taking me a super long time to reach back out because I didn\u2019t know if it was 100% legit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What\u2019s an essential part of your daily routine?<\/strong><br \/>\nVASELINE VASELINE VASELINE\u2026 I use Vaseline every single day, whether it\u2019s applying it to my face or just carrying around a smaller container for my lips. Tell them about me \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 An issue or cause you are passionate about:<\/strong><br \/>\nI am a young BLACK man, and I am very passionate about Justice, Equality, and Pride for the black and brown community.<\/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-75514 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Kier Wiyual\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-6\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-75531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual04.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual04-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual04-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-75531'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Kier Wiyual\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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Kier Wiyual\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-6\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-75532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual05.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual05-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual05-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-75532'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Kier Wiyual\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\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Kier Wiyual\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-6\" data-magnific_type=\"gallery\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-75533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_kierwiyual01-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-75533'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Kier Wiyual\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Kier<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nKier Wiyual \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/fearrkiizz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@fearrkiizz<\/a> \u2014 American from Fort Worth, Texas, USA \u2014 born September 18th \u2014 190 cm \/ 6&#8217;3&#8243; \u2014 he\/him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Next-LA\">Next LA (Los Angeles)<\/a>, Autre Management (Kansas City &#8211; mother agency)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What is your biggest irrational fear?<\/strong><br \/>\nButterflies. 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