{"id":75744,"date":"2026-05-01T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T16:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/?p=75744"},"modified":"2026-05-01T12:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T16:00:17","slug":"these-rookies-were-shaped-by-strong-ties-and-serendipitous-beginnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/mdc-selects\/75744","title":{"rendered":"These Rookies Were Shaped by Strong Ties and Serendipitous Beginnings"},"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-75744 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_danielbiney06.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Daniel Biney\" 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_danielbiney06.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-75748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_danielbiney06.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_danielbiney06-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_danielbiney06-731x1024.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-1-75748'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Daniel Biney\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_danielbiney04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Daniel Biney\" 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_danielbiney04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-75750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_danielbiney04.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_danielbiney04-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_danielbiney04-731x1024.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-1-75750'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Daniel Biney\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_danielbiney05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Daniel Biney\" 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_danielbiney05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-75749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_danielbiney05.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_danielbiney05-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_danielbiney05-731x1024.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-1-75749'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Daniel Biney\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Daniel<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nDaniel Biney \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/biney_daniel_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@biney_daniel_<\/a> \u2014 Nigerian from Lagos, Nigeria \u2014 born September 10th \u2014 189 cm \/ 6&#8217;2.5&#8243; \u2014 he\/him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\nElena Grazia (mother agency &#8211; Paris), <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/two-management-bcn\">Two Management (Barcelona)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Share a bit about your background and upbringing.<\/strong><br \/>\nI&#8217;m both Ghanian and Nigerian. I have 3 siblings and a pet tortoise. My upbringing with my family has had the greatest effect on my life today, and I keep working on that because my parents are very hardworking, loving, and loyal, and my siblings are very supportive. Our love is strong, and we are always there for each other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What is your biggest irrational fear?<\/strong><br \/>\nI\u2019ve always wanted to talk to a celebrity, but if they suddenly approach me, I feel too starstruck!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What are 3 interesting facts about you?<\/strong><br \/>\n1. I like being around children, for one reason, it brings back good memories from my childhood days.<br \/>\n2. I tend to know a lot of people, but only a few are true friends. I know how to conserve my energy and relate to people based on their energy (aura).<br \/>\n3. I&#8217;m a fun person to be around with when I&#8217;m with my good friends; I always make them laugh.<\/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-75744 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_darshanjain03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Darshan Jain\" 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_darshanjain03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-75751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_darshanjain03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_darshanjain03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_darshanjain03-731x1024.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-2-75751'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Darshan Jain\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_darshanjain04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Darshan Jain\" 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_darshanjain04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-75752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_darshanjain04.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_darshanjain04-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_darshanjain04-731x1024.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-2-75752'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Darshan Jain\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_darshanjain05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Darshan Jain\" 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_darshanjain05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-75753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_darshanjain05.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_darshanjain05-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_darshanjain05-731x1024.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-2-75753'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Darshan Jain\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Darshan<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nDarshan Jain \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/jaindarshan_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@jaindarshan_<\/a> \u2014 Indian from Hyderabad, India \u2014 born November 2nd \u2014 188 cm \/ 6&#8217;2&#8243; \u2014 he\/him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/anon-management\">Anon Management (New Delhi &#8211; mother agency)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 An issue or cause you are passionate about:<\/strong><br \/>\nI am really passionate about mentoring or helping people gain confidence. I\u2019ve seen how much a little support can change someone&#8217;s path. In my personal life, I\u2019m the person friends come to when they are stuck. I love breaking down a scary problem into small steps so they feel they can handle it. I bring that same energy to a team. I love seeing everyone succeed together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Tell us about your hometown.<\/strong><br \/>\nMy hometown is Barmer \/ Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. I personally love to visit Jaisalmer every 2-3 years to meet with my mom&#8217;s side of the family. I also love the culture, the art, the forts, everything! I love to go there in the summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nOne day, I was just scrolling through reels and found a model who looked like me, so I applied to 3 or 4 agencies and was luckily signed by Anon Management. <\/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-75744 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_dinamuse04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Dina Muse\" 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_dinamuse04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-75755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_dinamuse04.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_dinamuse04-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_dinamuse04-731x1024.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-3-75755'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Dina Muse\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_dinamuse05.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Dina Muse\" 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_dinamuse05.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-75756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_dinamuse05.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_dinamuse05-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_dinamuse05-731x1024.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-3-75756'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Dina Muse\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_dinamuse03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Dina Muse\" 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_dinamuse03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-75754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_dinamuse03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_dinamuse03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_dinamuse03-731x1024.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-3-75754'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Dina Muse\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Dina<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nDina Muse \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/dinamusee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@dinamusee<\/a> \u2014 German from Nuremberg, Germany \u2014 born February 12th \u2014 173 cm \/ 5&#8217;8.5&#8243; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/mihamodelmanagement\">MIHA modelmanagement (Munich &#8211; mother agency)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 An issue or cause you are passionate about:<\/strong><br \/>\nI\u2019m passionate about supporting refugees. I volunteer at a Refugee Law Clinic, where I provide free legal advice, and it\u2019s a cause that\u2019s very close to my heart.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nI was actually scouted in a pretty unusual way. I was driving when a woman in a convertible pulled up next to me and started waving at me quite insistently. At first, I thought something was wrong with my car, so I pulled over. She came up to me and told me I absolutely had to model and that she ran a modeling agency. That\u2019s how everything started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 The most interesting thing about your family:<\/strong><br \/>\nMy father is German and once sailed around Africa. When his boat was damaged near Somalia, he had to stop there for repairs, and that\u2019s where he met my mother. They got married just two weeks later, and he stayed there for several years. Now, thirty years later, they\u2019re still happily together and live in Germany.<\/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-75744 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_janeiazykova03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Jane Daria Iazykova\" 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_janeiazykova03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-75758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_janeiazykova03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_janeiazykova03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_janeiazykova03-731x1024.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-4-75758'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Jane Daria Iazykova\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_janeiazykova02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Jane Daria Iazykova\" 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_janeiazykova02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-75757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_janeiazykova02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_janeiazykova02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_janeiazykova02-731x1024.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-4-75757'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Jane Daria Iazykova\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_janeiazykova04.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Jane Daria Iazykova\" 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_janeiazykova04.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-75759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_janeiazykova04.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_janeiazykova04-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_janeiazykova04-731x1024.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-4-75759'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Jane Daria Iazykova\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Jane<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nJane Daria Iazykova \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/tbsitss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@tbsitss<\/a> \u2014 Russian from Petrozavodsk, Russia \u2014 born March 12th \u2014 175 cm \/ 5&#8217;9&#8243; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\nScoutboard Management (mother agency), <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/m-directors\">M Directors (Seoul)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Tell us about your hometown.<\/strong><br \/>\nMy hometown is located in the Republic of Karelia, which is currently part of Russia but was part of Finland for some time. I was born in Petrozavodsk, which is the capital of Karelia. I loved learning about our traditions and history. I deeply love my hometown, but it breaks my heart that it is losing its cultural identity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What\u2019s an essential part of your daily routine?<\/strong><br \/>\nDefinitely creating something, it could be collages or drawings in my journal or moodboard videos on TikTok.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Share a bit about your background and upbringing.<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen I was 8, we moved from my hometown to Moscow. It was a really stressful time for me, but I kept my spirits up. In my new school, I was bullied by classmates for being new and different, I guess. But when I think about it now, I feel that it made me stronger<\/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-75744 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_lerababkina02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Lera Babkina\" 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_lerababkina02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-75761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_lerababkina02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_lerababkina02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_lerababkina02-731x1024.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-5-75761'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Lera Babkina\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_lerababkina01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Lera Babkina\" 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_lerababkina01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-75760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_lerababkina01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_lerababkina01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_lerababkina01-731x1024.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-5-75760'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Lera Babkina\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_lerababkina03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Lera Babkina\" 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_lerababkina03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-75762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_lerababkina03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_lerababkina03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_lerababkina03-731x1024.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-5-75762'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Lera Babkina\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Lera<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nLera Babkina \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/vababbkina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@vababbkina<\/a> \u2014 Russian from Orenburg, Russia \u2014 born August 13th \u2014 177 cm \/ 5&#8217;9.5&#8243; \u2014 she\/her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\nTwist Model Management (Moscow &#8211; mother agency), <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/the-french-management\">THE FRENCH MANAGEMENT (Paris)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/blow-models\">Blow Models (Barcelona)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/d-model-agency\">d model agency (Athens)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nTwo of my older sisters were models in their youth, and when I was 14, they organized my first photoshoot and submitted my images to agencies. Shortly after, I signed my first contract \u2014 that\u2019s how it all began.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What are 3 interesting facts about you?<\/strong><br \/>\n1. I learned how to type on a computer before I learned how to write by hand.<br \/>\n2. I was deeply passionate about mathematics in school and regularly competed in academic Olympiads.<br \/>\n3. I write poetry and practice tarot reading \u2014 I\u2019m drawn to both logic and intuition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 An issue or cause you are passionate about:<\/strong><br \/>\nI care deeply about equality, human rights, and freedom of expression &#8211; including feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and the importance of choosing peace over conflict.<\/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-75744 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_yunosukeoshida03.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Yunosuke Oshida\" 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_yunosukeoshida03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-75765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_yunosukeoshida03.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_yunosukeoshida03-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_yunosukeoshida03-731x1024.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-6-75765'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Yunosuke Oshida\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_yunosukeoshida01.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Yunosuke Oshida\" 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_yunosukeoshida01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-75763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_yunosukeoshida01.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_yunosukeoshida01-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_yunosukeoshida01-731x1024.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-6-75763'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Yunosuke Oshida\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_yunosukeoshida02.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"courtesy Yunosuke Oshida\" 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_yunosukeoshida02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-75764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_yunosukeoshida02.jpg 952w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_yunosukeoshida02-536x750.jpg 536w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/newfaces\/i\/2026\/04\/mdcselects_yunosukeoshida02-731x1024.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-6-75764'>\n\t\t\t\tcourtesy Yunosuke Oshida\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"name-title\">Yunosuke<\/div>\n<div class=\"writeup\">\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><br \/>\nYunosuke Oshida \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/yunosukeoshida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@yunosukeoshida<\/a> \u2014 Japanese from Tokyo, Japan \u2014 born June 23rd \u2014 185 cm \/ 6&#8217;1&#8243; \u2014 he\/him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/Bravo-Models\">Bravo Models (Tokyo &#8211; mother agency)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/the-claw-models\">The Claw (Paris)<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/the-claw-milan\">The Claw (Milan)<\/a><\/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 \/>\n\u201dKakugowaiika\u201d by Ketsumeishi. It\u2019s a song about chasing dreams and moving forward, because I\u2019m currently focusing on building my career and exploring the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 How did you become a model?<\/strong><br \/>\nI went to Paris on my own and visited a modeling agency there, and that\u2019s how my career started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 What is your biggest irrational fear?<\/strong><br \/>\nProbably ghosts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daniel Who: Daniel Biney \u2014 @biney_daniel_ \u2014 Nigerian from Lagos, Nigeria \u2014 born September 10th \u2014 189 cm \/ 6&#8217;2.5&#8243; \u2014 he\/him. Where: Elena Grazia (mother agency &#8211; Paris), Two Management (Barcelona) \u2014 Share a bit about your background and upbringing. I&#8217;m both Ghanian and Nigerian. I have 3 siblings and a pet tortoise. My [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":75767,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5440],"tags":[6529,1790,1212,4734,6530,6181,5809,4952,6468,5223],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75744"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75744"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75744\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75770,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75744\/revisions\/75770"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75744"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75744"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/models.com\/newfaces\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75744"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}