FEATURED NEW FACE: KAYODE
Meet Kayode, a very exciting new addition to our men's board! He's a creative at heart and passionate about film and graphic design. In his free time you'll catch him shooting super 8 film flicks of his friends, working out or watching the footy (he's an Arsenal supporter through and through)! Check out what he had to say below.
Age?
19
Hometown?
Clapham, London.
How did you get scouted?
Instagram.
When did you join IMM?
June 2022.
What was your reaction when you first got scouted and who did you tell first?
When I initially saw the DM from IMM, I thought it was a typical scam agency or bot account which I have encountered a couple times. But when I actually clicked on the account and saw that not only the agency was legit, but someone I knew was currently being represented by IMM, I was somewhat shocked as I’ve been told many times I could become a model but never thought I’d actually get the opportunity. I remember being at sixth form when I received the DM and showed some of my friends and they told me to go for it!
What was your first impression of the agency?
I’m pretty good at controlling my nerves but I remember my heart pounding just being on the train to the agency for the first time. I was anticipating a ‘job interview’ type meeting where I would be put on the spot and interrogated but by the time I got there, I remember meeting my agents Sarah and Cailin for the first time and they were very welcoming and made me feel like a member of the agency before I had even signed anything. The office space was clean and organised and it smelt lovely.
Favourite experience so far?
Probably casting at ASOS. Their building is massive with giant screens showcasing their latest campaigns and a tunnel full of photography studios. Seeing myself in their trademark white background on the computer screen felt surreal as I’ve ordered loads of clothes from them in the past and the thought of modelling for them had never crossed my mind.
What excites you about modelling?
The spontaneity of the whole journey. You will never know what brand is looking at booking you or what town, city and even country you could end up next. It's near enough impossible to predict what your agent will present you with next but it’s bound to be something you could have never imagined yourself doing.
What advice would you give to future new faces?
I would tell all new faces to never say never! In other words, be open to every opportunity you are given.
Top 3 things on your bucket-list?
Go to space, go and watch a world cup live and a typical answer but gotta skydive at some point as well.
Go-to party trick?
Opening a beer bottle with my ring. Simple but impressive!
All-time guilty pleasure?
Being awake at 3am on YouTube watching someone build a house from scratch with their bare hands.
Dogs or cats?
Gotta say cats to be honest. They’re pretty much baby Lions.
If you could invent one thing what would it be?
Teleportation. Never being late again.
What are you passionate about?
Photography, art and football until Arsenal start doing poorly again.
Dream modelling job?
I don’t know if this is considered as modelling but the inner kid in me would go crazy if I were a playable character in a video game.
What's your most worn piece of clothing?
Anything baggy (2 sizes up) because it's way more comfortable and warmer than slim fit clothes.
What do you never leave home without?
Can’t leave without the Vaseline. Moisturised lips are essential.
What's the best advice you've received?
Stay ready so you never have to get ready.
What is guaranteed to put you in a good mood?
Sleep.
If you could have one superpower what would it be?
I would probably choose the ability to fly and then visit every country on Earth.
Describe your style in 3 words:
Baggy, steezy, unachievable.
What's the weirdest thing you've eaten?
An olive.
If you could travel anywhere in earth, where would you go?
The Mariana Trench which is the deepest point in the ocean. There’s definitely things down there which have never been seen before and I need to see it!
For booking inquiries please email cailin@immagencygroup.com.
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