Anok Yai
Anok Yai’s life took a major turn when she posted a photo of herself at a concert. The photo quickly went viral, catching the attention of modeling agencies who wanted to work with her. She eventually signed with Next Models and before she knew it, she was appearing on the covers of prestigious magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.
Despite her fame and success as one of the most prominent models of the past year, Anok Yai, who is from Egypt, opened up about the challenges she faces in her daily work. In a meeting with Oprah Magazine, she courageously confronted and shared her experiences of dealing with prejudices.
Gina Pacack
While the models featured in this collection claim they never intended to use Instagram as a platform for modeling, Gina Pacak openly admitted that she created an account with the sole purpose of being discovered as a model. And boy, did it work! The vice president of IMG noticed her and flew her to New York. She has already worked with renowned brands like Carolina Herrara and now travels the world as a professional model.
Standing out from the crowd is no easy feat. These models showcased here are both fortunate and deserving, as they managed to break through the noise. Let us know if you have ever tried using your Instagram account as a means to pursue your modeling dreams.