interview

Name:
Gia Tang

Agency:
One Management (New York)

Also with: Monster Management (Milan) / sun esee model management (Hong Kong) / Longteng Model Management (Beijing) / PARS Management (München) / Scoop Models (Copenhagen) / Elite Amsterdam (Amsterdam) / Trend Model Management (Barcelona) / Two Management (Los Angeles) / Fly Models Mgt (mother agency)

Height:
5’9.5″

Place of Origin:
Taipei, Taiwan

Ethnic Origin:
Taiwanese

Birthsign:
Sagittarius

How discovered:
I was scouted by a new Taiwanese designer Cephas Cheng. He graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and he used to work at Alexander McQueen in London. When he came back to Taiwan to build his own brand ‘beCHPHAS’, he choose me to be on his image video and walk for his show in Shanghai. With his support and encouragement I decide to go abroad. Then I met my mother agency Fly Models Mgt, my booker Francisco and his team sent me to Milan where I started my international career. There I got my first campaign for Armani Jeans.

Favorite things:
I like lighting up my candle and listening to music relaxing or just practicing meditation. Also I really enjoy cooking. I can’t live without chili pepper. Love all kinds of chili pepper.

Favorite music, band:
Jazz or movie soundtracks. The xx, Desert Chang, Miyazaki Hayao, Billie Holiday

Favorite movie, tv show:
All the movies from Miyazaki Hayao. Friends. The Big Bang Theory

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
Chloe Love and Diptyque. I’ve been using Guerlain Orchid eye cream for a long time. It’s really amazing! Saved my panda eyes.

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
If I weren’t a model, I might be a graphic designer or actress. I’d like to build a green animal shelter hostel to help homeless animals.

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
Quipao and old advertising print, old accessories . Or any other old things. Like toys, clothes from grandmother’s closet. Mostly when I bring those thing home my Mom or friends will say those things are junk from dead people will bring bad luck. But I love those things with stories and memories.

Favorite modeling experience so far?
I appreciate every job I done. Traveling around the world and get to work with different team from different country is such a wonderful creativity thing to do. Recently I just did Vogue Italia and Vogue China, shooting with other Asian girls is lots of fun. Usually l work alone. Get a call time, location, then just packing and catch the flight. So it’s really nice to have group shooting.

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
Spicy hot pot and Shabu Shabu. Foot Therapy. Free WIFI everywhere. People in Taiwan are very friendly and kind. It’s a beautiful island where you can meet lovely people and great food.

Which brand would you really love to model for?
Armani, YSL, Steven Meisel, Chen Man. Also I’d really love to have a shooting with Ang Lee. Though he is a film director… But I’m interested in what comes through his eyes in a freeze moment on photo. What kind of story will he tell through fashion shooting.

Place you would love to visit:
The moon. Cause I could see our beautiful earth and jump-walking like I am flying.

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
Furniture. Such as classic designer’s chair collection. Vintage sofa. Danish table… etc.