{"id":75716,"date":"2026-04-23T08:30:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/?p=75716"},"modified":"2026-04-24T14:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T18:53:19","slug":"from-vilnius-to-costa-rica-these-new-faces-are-writing-their-own-playbooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/mdc-selects\/75716","title":{"rendered":"From Vilnius to Costa Rica, These New Faces Are Writing Their Own Playbooks"},"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-75716 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\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Egidijus Janukonis\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-75719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis05.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis05-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis05-731x1024.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-1-75719'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Egidijus Janukonis\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\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Egidijus Janukonis\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-75721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis03-731x1024.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-1-75721'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Egidijus Janukonis\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\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Egidijus Janukonis\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-75720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis04.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis04-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_egidijusjanukonis04-731x1024.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-1-75720'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Egidijus Janukonis\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Egidijus<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nEgidijus Janukonis \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/janukonis_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@janukonis_<\/a> \u2014 Lithuanian from Vilnius, Lithuania \u2014 born January 9th \u2014 186 cm \/ 6&#8217;1&#8243; \u2014 he\/him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/mboys-agency\">Mboys agency (Kaunas &#8211; mother agency)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/cma-models\">CMA Models (Milan)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/known-model-management\">Known Model Management (Amsterdam)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What are 3 interesting facts about you?<\/strong><br \/>\n1. I&#8217;ve played football for the past 17 years, both &#8220;professionally&#8221; and &#8220;casually&#8221;.<br \/>\n2. I&#8217;ve been going gray since I was 17 years old.<br \/>\n3. I enjoy many different sports such as: Football, volleyball, combat sports, racing sports, snowboarding, etc.<\/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 \/>\nKodak Black &#8211; Spaz Out, because at this point, I&#8217;m trying to reach several goals I&#8217;ve set for myself, both financially and career-wise, which is why I relate to this song. Listening to it helps me become more disciplined, focused, and goal-oriented.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What\u2019s a favorite book\/movie\/TV show, and why do you love it?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe TV shows Suits and Prison Break. I like Suits for its smart dialogue, interesting legal cases, and the confidence of the characters, especially how they handle difficult situations. Prison Break is exciting because of its constant suspense, unexpected twists, and the clever plans that keep you guessing what will happen next.<\/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-75716 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\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Fiorella Vindas\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-75723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas02-731x1024.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-2-75723'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Fiorella Vindas\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\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Fiorella Vindas\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-75724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas01-731x1024.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-2-75724'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Fiorella Vindas\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\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Fiorella Vindas\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-75722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas05.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas05-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_fiorellavindas05-731x1024.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-2-75722'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Fiorella Vindas\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Fiorella<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nFiorella Vindas \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/fiorella_vindas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@fiorella_vindas<\/a> \u2014 Costa Rican from Las Juntas de Abangares, Costa Rica \u2014 born March 25th \u2014 179 cm \/ 5&#8217;10.5&#8243; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/the-aegency\">The Aegency (London &#8211; mother agency)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/The-Society-Management\">Society  (New York)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Oui-Management\">Oui Management (Paris)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/special-management\">Special Management (Milan)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/the-squad\">The Squad (London)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/the-vanguard-management\">The Vanguard Management (Barcelona)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/flash-model\">Flash model (Istanbul)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Elite-Copenhagen\">Elite Copenhagen<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What\u2019s an essential part of your daily routine?<\/strong><br \/>\nCoffee. I can\u2019t live without it. As a Costa Rican, I was raised in a culture where coffee is enjoyed at least three times a day, so you can imagine how I get when I don\u2019t have one \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What&#8217;s one non-physical thing you&#8217;d like to change about yourself?<\/strong><br \/>\nProcrastination, I really hate that I\u2019m basically an expert at it. I always leave things until the last few hours, and it\u2019s not because I\u2019m lazy or anything, I just need that deadline to focus and get things done right.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Tell us about your hometown.<\/strong><br \/>\nMy hometown is a very small town in Costa Rica, on the Pacific side, called Las Juntas. The best thing about it is definitely that it\u2019s surrounded by mountains, so I had plenty of places to watch the sunset. The worst thing&#8230; We only have one bar :\u2019)<\/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-75716 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\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy May Kempf\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-75727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf01-731x1024.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-3-75727'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy May Kempf\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\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy May Kempf\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-75726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf02-731x1024.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-3-75726'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy May Kempf\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\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy May Kempf\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-75725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_maykempf03-731x1024.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-3-75725'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy May Kempf\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">May<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nMay Kempf \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/may.kempf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@may.kempf<\/a> \u2014 American\/French from Boston, Massachusetts, USA \u2014 born January 30th \u2014 173 cm \/ 5&#8217;8&#8243; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\nMaya Management (Paris &#8211; mother agency), <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Ford-Models\">Ford Models (New York)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nBelieve it or not, I have my coffee addiction to thank for my modeling career! I was scouted on my way to get coffee by a photographer, who also happened to live in the same apartment complex as me. We took some test shots that landed on my agent&#8217;s radar via Instagram. I turned down the opportunity to become a model at that time to focus on my studies, but my agent never forgot me. She reached out four years later, we signed, and here I am. Who knew a latte run would lead to this?<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What are 3 interesting facts about you?<\/strong><br \/>\n1. I am currently getting my master&#8217;s degree in Sports Management, and am a huge Formula 1 nerd.<br \/>\n2. I\u2019ve moved ten times in my life (six of those were just in the last five years for my studies).<br \/>\n3. I have always been fascinated by the mechanics of the human mind. To me, the brain is one of the most intricate and compelling systems in the world. Trying to understand the &#8216;how&#8217; and &#8216;why&#8217; behind human behavior is one of my favorite things to do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Share a bit about your background and upbringing.<\/strong><br \/>\nI come from a truly global family! With relatives who have lived everywhere from the U.S. to Morocco, travel is practically in my DNA. This international upbringing is exactly what sparked my passion for exploring the world and my lifelong goal of studying and living overseas.<\/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-75716 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\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Shayne Davies\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-75730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies01-731x1024.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-4-75730'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Shayne Davies\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\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Shayne Davies\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-75728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies03-731x1024.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-4-75728'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Shayne Davies\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\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Shayne Davies\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-75729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_shaynedavies02-731x1024.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-4-75729'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Shayne Davies\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Shayne<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nShayne Davies \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/shayne.davies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@shayne.davies<\/a> \u2014 American from Hackettstown, New Jersey, USA \u2014 born November 29th \u2014 183 cm \/ 6&#8217;0&#8243; \u2014 he\/him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/his-laboratory-management\">His Laboratory Management (Los Angeles &#8211; mother agency)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/two-management-new-york\">Two Management  (New York)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:<\/strong><br \/>\nI have been collecting vinyl since I was roughly 13 years old. I started by taking over my mom&#8217;s collection and then bought my first album at 17 when I got my driver&#8217;s license. Today, my collection is above 1,000 albums!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What\u2019s a favorite book\/movie\/TV show, and why do you love it?<\/strong><br \/>\nMy favorite movie of all time is &#8220;Monty Python and the Holy Grail&#8221;. My dad was born and raised in Wales, so British humor was always a major part of our family. We all love the movie so much that we even got tattoos referencing it!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What are 3 interesting facts about you?<\/strong><br \/>\n1. I was the manager of a record store in New Jersey for roughly four years before becoming a model.<br \/>\n2. I was a contestant on the karaoke-style gameshow &#8220;Don&#8217;t Forget The Lyrics&#8221;.<br \/>\n3. My uncle taught me to play drums when I was ten, and I have since taught myself bass, guitar, and piano.<\/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-75716 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\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Trea St. Hillaire\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-75733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire01-731x1024.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-5-75733'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Trea St. Hillaire\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\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Trea St. Hillaire\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-75731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire03-731x1024.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-5-75731'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Trea St. Hillaire\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\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Trea St. Hillaire\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-75732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_treasthillaire02-731x1024.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-5-75732'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Trea St. Hillaire\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Trea<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nTrea St. Hillaire \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/trea.venus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@trea.venus<\/a> \u2014 American from Flatbush, NY, USA \u2014 born July 25th \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>, Network by Nico (mother agency)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:<\/strong><br \/>\nI am a huge epic fantasy nerd. I refuse to read a book if it doesn&#8217;t have magic or mystical creatures (I am exaggerating, of course). I want a 1,000-page-plus book with rich world-building, boundless imagination, and epic battles. My logic is that this world is so boring, I don&#8217;t want to read a book that mirrors it; I want to be transported to a fantastical world where anything is possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What is your biggest irrational fear?<\/strong><br \/>\nSeeing, being near, or being touched by a lizard. As a child, while showering in St. Lucia, my mother\u2019s home country, a small green island lizard jumped on me and refused to get off. Since then, I have been deathly afraid of lizards. Everything about them disgusts me, especially the way they move; it&#8217;s unnatural. The worst of them all is the Komodo Dragon, a creature from the depths of hell.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 An issue or cause you are passionate about:<\/strong><br \/>\nI am deeply passionate about maternal healthcare. As a Black woman, I am acutely aware of the increased risk of morbidity and mortality within my demographic. My interest in Obstetrics and Gynecology stems in part from my own family\u2019s experiences, my mother was diagnosed with preeclampsia and required a cesarean section, and my aunt experienced a severe hemorrhage while delivering my cousin. Hearing these stories further fueled my commitment to improving women\u2019s health, particularly for vulnerable communities. I currently volunteer at an OB\/GYN clinic once a week, where I assist with taking patients\u2019 vital signs, including blood pressure, weight, and urine samples. While the physician is with the patient, I also help with fetal ultrasounds to monitor heart rates, measure fundal height, and assist during minor procedures. I strongly believe in advancing health equity so that every woman, regardless of her background, receives safe, compassionate, and comprehensive care.<\/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-75716 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\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Xavier McKenzie\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-75736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie01-731x1024.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-6-75736'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Xavier McKenzie\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\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Xavier McKenzie\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-75735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie02-731x1024.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-6-75735'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Xavier McKenzie\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\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Xavier McKenzie\" 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\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-75734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_xaviermckenzie03-731x1024.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-6-75734'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Xavier McKenzie\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Xavier<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nXavier McKenzie \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/xavier._mckenzie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@xavier._mckenzie<\/a> \u2014 Canadian from Toronto, Ontario, Canada \u2014 born May 23rd \u2014 185 cm \/ 6&#8217;1&#8243; \u2014 he\/him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/massardo-model-management\">Massardo Model Management (Toronto &#8211; mother agency)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/bm-models\">B&#038;M Models (Toronto)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/together-model-management\">Together Model Management (Montreal)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What are 3 interesting facts about you?<\/strong><br \/>\n1. I love skateboarding!<br \/>\n2. I love traveling and have gone to 10+ countries solo, since I was 16!!<br \/>\n3. I love adrenaline, whether from a roller coaster or a runway show, it all makes me feel alive!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:<\/strong><br \/>\nPeople are always super surprised when I show them I can understand every Balkan language! When I lived in Eastern Europe, I studied as hard as I could! Now I have the ability to speak and understand fluent Serbian, as well as the other Balkan languages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 The most interesting thing about your family:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe most interesting thing about my family is that we have always been in front of a camera. My Mom growing up was a YouTuber, my sister was a makeup influencer, and I always helped around! Little did I know that it would help me in the future so much, as I feel so comfortable behind a camera.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Egidijus Who: Egidijus Janukonis \u2014 @janukonis_ \u2014 Lithuanian from Vilnius, Lithuania \u2014 born January 9th \u2014 186 cm \/ 6&#8217;1&#8243; \u2014 he\/him. Where: Mboys agency (Kaunas &#8211; mother agency), CMA Models (Milan), Known Model Management (Amsterdam) \u2014 What are 3 interesting facts about you? 1. 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