Name:
Shanelle Nyasiase
Agency:
Red Model Management (New York)
MP Milan ()
MP Paris ()
MP MEGA MIAMI ()
Age:
21
Height:
5’9.5
Instagram:
@shanellenyasiase
Place of Origin:
Kenya
Ethnic Origin:
Sudanese
Birthsign:
Leo
How discovered:
By Ingrid Tamborin through photographer Daniele Tamagni
What was your first modeling job?
African brands Kiko Romeo and Adele Dejak
Favorite things:
Music, scrolling through my IG feed, traveling to new places and my family
What are you listening to at the moment?
SZA, Big Thief + Drake
Favorite movie, tv show:
Too busy to watch tv at the moment, but love a good drama series.
Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
Sunday Riley Eye Contour Cream
Marc Jacobs Beauty – Highliner Gel Eye Crayon
Rose Water
Margiela Replica – By the Fireplace
What were you doing before modeling?
I was studying to become a flight attendant because my dream was to do a job that would make me travel a lot.
What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
FLIGHT ATTENDANT!
What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
Sleeping
Favorite modeling experience so far?
All of them are my favorite, but opening and closing for Loewe, walking MJ and doing the Alexander McQueen SS18 campaign.
What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
Nairobi is a vibrant young city full of clubs and nice places to hang out. You should all visit…
Which brand would you really love to model for?
Celine / Maybelline contract
Place you would love to visit:
I love Brazil and I love places on the beach with the sun and beautiful weather!
Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
Alexander McQueen studded leather boots
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Always be true to yourself and the sky is the limit if you work hard and don’t give up.
Shanelle was shot exclusively for MODELS.com by Jessica Gordon, with styling by Julie Nivert, and makeup by Samuel Ruffin Hendrix. Thanks to Pierre and Lanny.
