Ryan

United Kingdom • 17 years old • 185cm

Star sign: Scorpio

At Elite Model Look we say: “your differences make our world”. What makes you different?

My style, and my 6 beautiful sisters to keep up with!

What’s your passion?

I love seeking out fashion treasures in vintage and thrift stores. My mum has been taking me to the local market since I was small & I love finding a bargain!

What is the best advice you ever got?

Be yourself!

Tell us your favourite…

Sport: Trampolining, surfing & boxfit. I used to be part of the local trampolining squad.

Vacation: I went on a boys’ trip after my exams this year. We went to a holiday cottage in Lyme Regis, Dorset. There were so many memories made!

Inspirational quote: ‘It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves’ - William Shakespeare.

What was the last film you went to see in the cinema?

First Man (2018).

What does friendship mean to you?

Everything!

Beach or pool?

Beach, preferably one where I can surf! But I'm often at the pool working as a lifeguard.

How does it feel to represent the United Kingdom at the 35th Elite Model Look World Final?

It’s a bit surreal and very exciting! I walked into Elite London in the summer, and now I’m off to the World Final of Elite Model Look! I’m looking forward to meeting new people and hearing their stories.

Tell us about UK!

The UK is famous for so many things, the Queen is probably right up there along with Shakespeare, Stephen Hawking, Alexander McQueen and the BBC… the list is endless! I’m really proud of Dundee in Scotland where my dad's family come from, which has recently undergone amazing economic and cultural regeneration. The same kind of regeneration has taken place in Bristol where my mum's family come from.

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