Name:
Soraya Jansen

Agency:
Nevs (London)

Age:
20

Height:
5’10”

Place of Origin:
Germany

Ethnic Origin:
½ German + ½ Malaysian

Birthsign:
Gemini… Versatile, Broad minded, softly spoken – yeah that’s me ;-) Watch out for the split personality though haha

How discovered:
I did a few shoots with friends up in Glasgow but it wasn’t until I took the plunge and came down to London to meet Nevs and signed on the spot – the next thing I know I am relocating to London and walking at Fashion Week… Lets call it fate!

Favorite things:
I love to cook, do yoga, drink green tea, hang… I’m all about ZEN!… But show me the party and I’m there! I guess that’s the Gemini in me

Favorite music, band:
If I’m in an electronic kinda mood I’ll go for Hudson Mohawke or Evian Christ, but I also LOVE my R&B too – from Spooky Black to anything from the noughties. Throw in some Gwen Stefani or Nelly Furtado for good measure. Pretty varied tastes.

Favorite movie, tv show:
All the enfant terrible’s such as Tarantino, Kubrick, Hitchcock. I’m a big doco fan too – Samsara blows my mind! For something a bit more light hearted Curb Your Enthusiasm never fails to put a smile on my face. We love Larry David!!

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
I am obsessed with KTZ, Nasir Mahzar and Ashish, for me they are modern day pioneers and I literally love every piece from their shows this season.

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
If I wasn’t modeling I would be doing my third year photography at Glasgow School of Art. I’m very arty!

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
Um… Do I say? Haha CROCHET!!! There, I said it :)

Favorite modeling experience so far?
I did my first season at LFW SS15 and walked for Giles. It was so surreal to be part of such a huge show with an all star cast and definitely left me wanting MORE!

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
I miss all the amazing Malaysian food – especially when granny would make it. Mmmm and also all the fresh fruits there like rambutan.

Which brand would you really love to model for?
I’m a massive Versace fan and always have been- it defines sexy! But I also love the new breed such as Ashish and House of Holland who are definitely reprezentin’ the youth and I feel “get me”.

Place you would love to visit:
New York for city life or Maldives for some white sand! But I’m definitely London and feel very when my train pulls into Peckham

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
The Scottish referendum and Bloody Marys.