Get Casted! by Andrew Weir

Meet the 10 fresh faces that received Casting Director Andrew Weir’s stamp of approval at the ACW Worldwide casting event for NYFW ~by David Ninh

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Name: Hanne Bruning Agency: DNA Model Management Where from: Germany Age: 19 Where were you discovered: “Two and a half years ago I was in London on a class trip and was standing in a tube station when a scout came up to me to ask if I had ever modeled. A friend of my mother’s is also a makeup artist and helped set up meetings with agencies.” What are you wearing today: “It’s all H&M.”

Name: Yulia Lobova Agency: Supreme Where from: “I was born in Russia, but have been living in Paris. I am from a small town called Naberezhnye Chelny.” Age: 20 Favorite thing about modeling: “I have a real passion for fashion. I love chic clothes. I love nice bags. I love fashion designers. For me, it’s a pleasure to even touch some of these clothes.” What show are you dying to be cast in: “Rodarte! I love their way of thinking. Their clothes are a mixture of art and fashion. I was in one of their shows before and it was my first big show.”

Name: Ping Hue Agency: DNA Model Management Where from: Hong Kong Age: 20 Favorite thing about modeling: “It never gets boring. I meet different types of people. It’s always a surprise and different things always come up. I love the makeup and of course the shoes! You know…girl stuff.” What are you wearing today: “My top is Zara. I’m wearing jeans from Urban Outfitters. My bat girl shoes, I found in Paris.”

Name: Renee Van Seggern Agency: Trump Model Management Where from: Holland Age: 20 Favorite thing about modeling: “I like traveling and meeting different people. I try to travel as much as I can because I get bored really fast. I can’t be around the same people all the time. I couldn’t have a regular job, I’d probably get fired (laughs).” What show are you dying to be cast in: “I love Zac, Rag & Bone, Donna Karan…there’s too many.”

Name: Ataui Deng Agency: Trump Model Management Where from: “I’m originally from Sudan but moved to San Antonio, Texas in 2004.” Age: 18 Favorite thing about modeling: “I love the creativity on a set with everyone involved, the hair and makeup artists, photographer, model. I like it when it all comes together. I love posing. It takes a lot to combine everyone’s creativity and create this piece of art. What show are you dying to be cast in: Lacoste What are you wearing today: My outfit is all American Apparel.

Name: Katja Borghuis Agency: Women Management Where from: Holland Age: 17 Favorite thing about modeling: “I like doing the shows. When it’s done, I get happy because everyone is so nervous beforehand.” Where were you discovered: “In my hometown Valthe. I was shopping and riding away on my bicycle when the scout ran after me.”

Name: Zippora Seven Agency: Elite Model Management Where from: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 19 What show are you dying to be cast in: “I want to do Marc Jacobs. It would be amazing.” What are you wearing today: “It’s all old vintage from New Zealand. Everything I wear is actually vintage.”

Name: Melinda Szepesi Agency: DNA Model Management Where from: Helena, Hungary Age: 17 Favorite thing about modeling: “I love photo shoots and fashion shows. I was excited to open Ann Demeulemeester last season.” Where were you discovered: “I entered a modeling contest in Hungary and I won. My best friend who encouraged me to enter came in second.”

Name: Katja Verheul Agency: New York Model Management Where from: Amsterdam Age: 20 Favorite thing about modeling: “I just started, so I am new and still figuring it all out. This is my first time in New York and I’ve only been doing this for six weeks!” Where were you discovered: “I was celebrating the Dutch team’s win against Brazil during the World Cup at a bar with my friends when a guy came up to me ask me if I had ever modeled. I went to Paris and did a show and then I got asked to stay longer in Paris, where I ended up getting signed.”

Name: Olga Boiko Agency: DNA Model Management Where from: Ukraine Age: 22 Where were you discovered: “I was in the Ukraine for Fashion Week a year ago. I was working backstage as a makeup artist and a manager saw me. I like modeling more.” What are you wearing today: “Zara.”

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