{"id":75582,"date":"2026-03-27T11:15:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/?p=75582"},"modified":"2026-04-01T23:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T03:33:19","slug":"from-lagos-to-valencia-these-new-faces-found-modeling-by-fate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/mdc-selects\/75582","title":{"rendered":"From Lagos to Valencia, These New Faces Found Modeling by Fate"},"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-75582 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_adaorasuccess03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Adaora Success\" 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_adaorasuccess03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-75585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_adaorasuccess03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_adaorasuccess03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_adaorasuccess03-731x1024.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-1-75585'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Adaora Success\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_adaorasuccess04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Adaora Success\" 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_adaorasuccess04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-75586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_adaorasuccess04.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_adaorasuccess04-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_adaorasuccess04-731x1024.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-1-75586'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Adaora Success\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_adaorasuccess05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Adaora Success\" 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_adaorasuccess05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-75587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_adaorasuccess05.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_adaorasuccess05-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_adaorasuccess05-731x1024.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-1-75587'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Adaora Success\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Adaora<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nAdaora Success \u2014 Nigerian from Lagos, Nigeria \u2014 born February 2nd \u2014 180 cm \/ 5&#8217;11&#8221; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\nElena Grazia (Paris &#8211; mother agency)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nI was scouted by a friend who is a model! Modelling was something I&#8217;ve been interested in for a long time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What\u2019s a favorite book\/movie\/TV show, and why do you love it?<\/strong><br \/>\nMy favorite book is Macbeth by Shakespeare, and my favorite TV show is BoJack Horseman. I watched it 7 times!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What\u2019s an essential part of your daily routine?<\/strong><br \/>\nOh, I never &#8211; ever &#8211; ever skip my nighttime skincare routine. And water &#8211; always.<\/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-75582 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_ireneroldan02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Irene Roldan\" 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_ireneroldan02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-75589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ireneroldan02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ireneroldan02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ireneroldan02-731x1024.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-2-75589'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Irene Roldan\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_ireneroldan01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Irene Roldan\" 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_ireneroldan01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-75588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ireneroldan01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ireneroldan01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ireneroldan01-731x1024.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-2-75588'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Irene Roldan\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_ireneroldan03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Irene Roldan\" 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_ireneroldan03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-75590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ireneroldan03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ireneroldan03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ireneroldan03-731x1024.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-2-75590'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Irene Roldan\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Irene<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nIrene Roldan \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/ireeneroldann\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ireeneroldann<\/a> \u2014 Spanish from Valencia, Spain \u2014 born October 15th \u2014 180 cm \/ 5&#8217;11&#8221; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Carmen-Duran-Agency\">Carmen Duran Agency (Valencia &#8211; mother agency)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What are 3 interesting facts about you?<\/strong><br \/>\n1. I&#8217;ve been doing figure skating for many years. I just love it!<br \/>\n2. I\u2019ve been in Scouts since I was a kid, learning values and loving nature.<br \/>\n3. I love music. I just couldn&#8217;t live without my AirPods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nI had always wanted to become a model, so my mother and I began researching different agencies to see if I could try it. During our search, we came across Carmen Dur\u00e1n Model Agency, although at first we did not feel confident enough to apply. One day, while we were shopping in a supermarket, a girl approached us and asked if I was a model. I replied that I was not. After speaking with us for a while, she told us that she worked for the agency. She also said that I had potential and invited us to visit and start the process of joining. That was where everything started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What\u2019s a favorite book\/movie\/TV show, and why do you love it?<\/strong><br \/>\nI really enjoy reading books and watching series or movies because I love getting lost in stories. If I had to choose, I\u2019d say Stranger Things and Harry Potter, as they have been favorites of mine for many years. Over time, I\u2019ve grown to feel connected to the characters and very close to them.<\/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-75582 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_makaylaoas03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Makayla Oas\" 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_makaylaoas03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-75593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_makaylaoas03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_makaylaoas03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_makaylaoas03-731x1024.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-3-75593'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Makayla Oas\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_makaylaoas02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Makayla Oas\" 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_makaylaoas02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-75592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_makaylaoas02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_makaylaoas02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_makaylaoas02-731x1024.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-3-75592'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Makayla Oas\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_makaylaoas01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Makayla Oas\" 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_makaylaoas01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-75591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_makaylaoas01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_makaylaoas01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_makaylaoas01-731x1024.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-3-75591'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Makayla Oas\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Makayla<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nMakayla Oas \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/makayla.oas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@makayla.oas<\/a> \u2014 American from Los Angeles, California, USA \u2014 born January 1st \u2014 173 cm \/ 5&#8217;8&#8243; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\nNo Agency (New York)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Share a bit about your background and upbringing.<\/strong><br \/>\nI grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles. I remembered hating it. Everything seemed so boring at the time, but now I live in New York and miss the indoor malls and my mom&#8217;s cooking. My mom is Chinese, and my dad is white. I used to spend each summer staying with my grandparents in their home in Northern China. I remembered hating that too, screaming at the gates of my Chinese summer school to let me out. But of course, I miss that now too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nI was walking on the Santa Monica Pier at age 18 with my boyfriend, and an agent scouted him. I went with him to the agency, and they ended up wanting to sign both of us. I started modeling then, and he did not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What are 3 interesting facts about you?<\/strong><br \/>\n1. I was a competitive squash player&#8211; my highest ranking was #1 in Southern California for my girls&#8217; division.<br \/>\n2. I started playing piano when I was 4 and played competitively for most of my life. I hated it and quit in high school, but later picked it up recreationally and rediscovered my love for piano.<br \/>\n3. I like to collect Furbies, and I would love to collect more.<\/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-75582 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_nainaagorot03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Naina Agorot\" 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_nainaagorot03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-75596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_nainaagorot03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_nainaagorot03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_nainaagorot03-731x1024.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-4-75596'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Naina Agorot\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_nainaagorot01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Naina Agorot\" 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_nainaagorot01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-75594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_nainaagorot01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_nainaagorot01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_nainaagorot01-731x1024.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-4-75594'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Naina Agorot\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_nainaagorot02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Naina Agorot\" 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_nainaagorot02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-75595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_nainaagorot02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_nainaagorot02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_nainaagorot02-731x1024.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-4-75595'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Naina Agorot\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Naina<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nNaina Agorot \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/naina_atem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@naina_atem<\/a> \u2014 South Sudanese from Abyei, South Sudan \u2014 born October 28th \u2014 178 cm \/ 5&#8217;10&#8221; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Marilyn-Model-Mgmt\">Marilyn Agency (New York)<\/a>, Tifeny Moreira (mother agency), <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/select-model-management-la\">Select Model Management Los Angeles<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 The most interesting thing about your family:<\/strong><br \/>\nI grew up in Egypt, alongside 5 siblings, and I was the eldest. 3 of my brothers play basketball, and one of my sisters is studying Architecture, and the other is the baby of the family at 3 years old.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Can you tell us about your happiest childhood memory?<\/strong><br \/>\nEating Fufu, a local Sudanese dish made from plantains that my mom prepares. I look forward to returning home and sharing meals with my extended family. <\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:<\/strong><br \/>\nI love being creative in my spare time, from singing to painting nature.<\/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-75582 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_naomikalu01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Naomi Kalu\" 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_naomikalu01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-75597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_naomikalu01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_naomikalu01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_naomikalu01-731x1024.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-5-75597'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Naomi Kalu\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_naomikalu02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Naomi Kalu\" 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_naomikalu02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-75598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_naomikalu02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_naomikalu02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_naomikalu02-731x1024.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-5-75598'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Naomi Kalu\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_naomikalu03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Naomi Kalu\" 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_naomikalu03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-75599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_naomikalu03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_naomikalu03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_naomikalu03-731x1024.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-5-75599'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Naomi Kalu\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Naomi<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nNaomi Kalu \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/naomii.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@naomii.lu<\/a> \u2014 German from Oldenburg, Germany \u2014 born June 4th \u2014 180 cm \/ 5&#8217;11&#8221; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\nFyne Management (Germany &#8211; mother agency)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What\u2019s a story your family\/friends like to tell about you?<\/strong><br \/>\nMy family still loves telling the story of the time I tried to run away with my hamster when I was 10. While my mom was in the shower, I packed a backpack, grabbed Pico (cage and all), and set off on my bike, determined to leave the country. I made it about 10 minutes, straight to my grandma\u2019s house, and never left the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What are 3 interesting facts about you?<\/strong><br \/>\n1. My sister and I are 17 years apart, so I basically grew up as an only child. Until suddenly I wasn\u2019t.<br \/>\n2. By 21, I had already visited 12 countries, which is also how I discovered my love for solo traveling.<br \/>\n3. As a kid, I was convinced I\u2019d grow up to be both a teacher and a model. Practicing my catwalk in my mom\u2019s high heels whenever I got the chance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 An issue or cause you are passionate about:<\/strong><br \/>\nI\u2019m passionate about racial equality and awareness. As a German-Nigerian who grew up in a mostly white environment, I became aware early on of how important representation and understanding are. And my parents taught me to speak up when I encounter inequality. In my day-to-day life, I try to contribute in small ways, whether that\u2019s encouraging more mindful, respectful language, challenging stereotypes, or highlighting the strength and influence of Black women today.<\/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-75582 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_ziyitan02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Ziyi Tan\" 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_ziyitan02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-75601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ziyitan02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ziyitan02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ziyitan02-731x1024.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-6-75601'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Ziyi Tan\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_ziyitan03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Ziyi Tan\" 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_ziyitan03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-75602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ziyitan03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ziyitan03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ziyitan03-731x1024.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-6-75602'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Ziyi Tan\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_ziyitan01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Ziyi Tan\" 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_ziyitan01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-75600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ziyitan01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ziyitan01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/03\/mdcselects_ziyitan01-731x1024.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-6-75600'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Ziyi Tan\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Ziyi<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nZiyi Tan \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/tanz.1y1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@tanz.1y1<\/a> \u2014 Chinese from Wunan, China \u2014 born August 4th \u2014 180.5 cm \/ 5&#8217;11.5&#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><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nBefore I became a model, I was actually a bartender. During my bartending job, many customers would ask me if I was a model. Over time, I wanted to explore some new possibilities for myself, so I sent my information to a talent scout and successfully signed with my current agency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Tell us about your hometown.<\/strong><br \/>\nMy hometown is in Hunan, a remarkably young city. There, one can experience a different pace of life, such as streets that remain congested even at three in the morning. It also has a distinctive food culture; Hunan is known as the City of Chili. I believe the charm of this place lies in its venerable and rich cultural history, allowing one to see many traces of bygone eras throughout the city. However, I dislike the pervasive second-hand smoke and the smell of betel nut in the air, which can be quite unpleasant and can leave one with an unfavorable impression of the city. But for me, Hunan will forever be my hometown\u2014a place where I feel at ease and content.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 The most interesting thing about your family:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe most amusing thing about my family is that my sister and I have three cats. We like to give them nicknames that suit their behavior. We also tell our parents, when they urge us about marriage or having children, that we already have our own &#8220;cat children.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adaora Who: Adaora Success \u2014 Nigerian from Lagos, Nigeria \u2014 born February 2nd \u2014 180 cm \/ 5&#8217;11&#8221; \u2014 she\/her. Where: Elena Grazia (Paris &#8211; mother agency) \u2014 How did you become a model? I was scouted by a friend who is a model! Modelling was something I&#8217;ve been interested in for a long time. 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