Opened in 1995 by Heinz Holba, New York Model Management is one of the top modeling agencies in New York City, committed to promoting prestigious talent and exciting new faces. Sister to L.A. MODELS, an established full-service agency on the United States West Coast, and L.A. TALENT, a television and commercial agency for beauty in Los Angeles and Hollywood, New York Model Management's international staff brings a wealth of fashion savvy and experience to anticipate trends in fashion. Some of the top models represented by New York Models include industry icons, Amy Wesson, Anna Jagodzinska, Meghan Collison, Olga Sherer, Sui He, as well as editorial favorites, Grace Valentine, Ella Richards, Fatou Jobe, Yilan Hua, Lou Schoof, Marland Backus and Unia Pakhomova. Utilizing a world-wide scouting and placement network, New York Model Management’s New Faces division continues to discover and develop emerging talent, including Akon Changkou, Kayako Higuchi, Liza Popova, Scarlett Costello, and Tianna St. Louis. The men's division represents male stars, Xavier Buestel, Ty Okungoya, Gryphon O’Shea, with notable newcomers, Charles Oduro, Jabali Sandiford and Samuel Wilken. The Direct division’s lucrative roster includes talent who have maintained longevity in the business with established clientele, including Beri Smither, Daniella van Graas, Iliana Papageorgiou and Joana Sanz. As it continues to develop top talent and promote to clientele worldwide, New York Model Management grows in renown, respected for its professionalism, creativity, and dedication to the present and future of fashion.