These models magnify the name of Costa Rica on international catwalks
About 11 years ago, Natasha Fleming, founder of the Independent Model Management (IMM) agency, was told that Costa Rican models were not going to succeed abroad. That reality changed and, this 2021, Costa Rica has several of them positioned, including Adriana Mora, Solomon James McCrackin, Juliana Herz, Verónica Siblesz and Adrián Feruma.
“Now the industry is looking for more Latin girls, with indigenous or biracial features, black models: now the industry is not so standardized. When I started the agency it was completely different, they were more closed, they only wanted Russian or Brazilian models; however, now having Costa Rican models making a career is very important for the country because it gives us exposure to Costa Rica,” Fleming said.
Adriana Mora
She walked in 2017 for the Dolce & Gabbana brand at Milan Fashion Week.Adriana Mora is a Costa Rican model, she is 25 years old, 1.78 m tall and grew up in Coronado. In 2017, she was signed by Fleming's agency IMM.
This young woman has modeled for relevant brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Urban Outfitters and Pull and Bear. She was on the cover of Vogue Tokyo and currently has contracts in Los Angeles (United States), Spain and Milan (Italy).
Fashion show in CDMX, Mexico, for the Dolce & Gabbana brand in 2018."Adriana has the face of a doll and people, many times, do not believe that she is Costa Rican, but she is 100% Tico. When you see her, she is white, with eyes blue and has European features, that has caught the attention of the brands. Adriana has a lot of personality, good measurements, good skin, hair, height and very good command of English, "explained the director of the IMM agency. Juliana Herz Juliana Herz could be one of the most successful Costa Rican models abroad. She is from Tamarindo and is 1.70 m tall. She is the daughter of an American and a Costa Rican. She stands out, for several years, in the world of international modeling: she is signed in New York, Los Angeles and Miami. Juliana Herz at the premiere of the movie James Bond 007, in London.This brunette has been the face of renowned brands such as Kylie Cosmetics, Maybelline, MAC Cosmetics, Old Navy, Bloomingdales, Bobbie Brown, BEBE and L'Oreal. Additionally, she has been featured in magazines like Sports Illustrated and Cosmopolitan.
“Juliana is a campaign monster. She has a personality that when she enters a place it lights up, she may be short, but her personality is innate; In addition, she speaks perfect English, her face is incredible, she has impressive features and a lot of confidence, she believes it, ”said Fleming of IMM, her mother agency for nine years.
Adrian Feruma
He is a 29-year-old Costa Rican model, who measures 1.87 m; he is also a journalist and audiovisual producer.
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Feruma caught the attention of the agencies for being very athletic and for his European profile. Currently the young man is no longer part of the IMM agency.
veronica siblesz
Parade in New York for the Bronx and Banco brand, September 2021 for NYFW SS22.
Veronica is Costa Rican and has Cuban parents, she is 1.78m tall, 22 years old and a curvy model. In fact, she was the only curvy model on the catwalk for the Bronx and Banco brand in the fashion show in New York (United States) and the first Costa Rican model to do this type of show. "The industry has grown a lot, before a model curvy had no chance (six years ago), and in the last three years there has been a big change and now you see plus size and curvy models, by the way, they are not the same, pluz size are girls of size 16 and up and curvy She goes from size 8 to 14. Veronica is neither skinny nor plus, she has quite a lot of hips and legs," Fleming said.
Currently, the tica is signed in London, Paris (France), New York (United States).
Solomon James McCrackin
Solomon James McCrackin is a 17-year-old from Limon, who is 1.87 m tall. A few days ago he became the first Costa Rican to model for Louis Vuitton.
Unlike previous models, McCrakin was signed by The Agency CR. The young man was dedicated to surfing and photography, but he was discovered by recruiter Rob Chamaeleo; in a matter of 22 days, the tico made its debut on a high fashion catwalk.
“Solomon has characteristics that look American, Californian, but he has classic and fine physical features, he has an impressive facial symmetry, an elegance of face that can make photos for a perfume from Giorgia Armani, Dior, Gucci, luxury brands. And he has an anachronistic face, which lasts over time, "explained Chamaeleo. The young man will be traveling to different destinations in the coming days to sign with international agencies.
Other relevant models in the industry are Ela Fundora, who did an editorial for Vanity Fair Italy in May of this year, as well as Tatiana Guido, who managed to be the first Costa Rican signed with the entire network of Elite World and The Society in NY.
For more details, you can contact IMM at email [email protected] and The Agency CR at 8872-2332.
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