It could happen to you: These Metro Vancouverites got their big breaks by trying out for Van Fashion Week Mar. 19-24.
Adam Dawda
Height: 63 Age: 23 Astrological sign: Leo
How he was discovered: Two weeks after meeting with the agency director of Numa models I was told to try out at the VFW casting call. Having never before done runway, I was nervous. With the whole five minutes of walking practice Id received a couple days prior, I went into the casting and did my best. To my somewhat surprise I got an email one week later saying I was in!
Something that surprises people about him: I love to play highly competitive (possibly geeky) computer games like Dota and Starcraft2. I welcome any challengers.
Fashion icons: James Dean, Calvin Klein.
Most sentimental wardrobe item: A long-sleeve shirt with various pictures from a ski trip that my dad made for me when I was 13. Its pretty hilarious.
His day job: Personal trainer.
Kanika Sasan
Height: 59 Age: 28 Astrological sign: Aquarius
How she was discovered: I have done the last three seasons of VFW. Followed by a casting call which led me into VFW in 2012, I had the privilege of walking for various designers like RG Sanchez, Misty Greer, Well Groomed, Pamela Ordonez, Farida Lalji, Byron, Papillon, etc.
Something that surprises people about her: I have a degree in political science (honours) and a post bachelors degree in HR management.
Fashion icons: Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Sonam Kapoor.
Most sentimental wardrobe item: A black, vintage D&G dress that was a gift from my husband on our anniversary.
Her day job: I work with Sunlife full time during the week and enjoy modelling whenever I get the time to do it.
Tyree Alleyne
Height: 6 Age: 22 Astrological sign: Scorpio
How he was discovered: Some friends had gotten cast for VFW last year, and they said it was a lot of fun; as well they made quite a few connections in the industry, so I decided to come down this year to try out. Im always early to castings because they can get so busy, so the first day I showed up about an hour early, and after having a seat inside, I was asked by Jamal (the producer) to walk a few times, and after that I was asked to be a part of VFW.
Something that surprises people about him: Most people wouldnt guess it but Im actually a fire breather!
Fashion icon: Johnny Depp. His sense of style matches mine in quite a few areas. (The fact that he looks awesome with dreads helps a lot too.)
Most sentimental wardrobe item: My burgundy Gucci tie or my carved Manta Ray necklace (which never comes off!)
His day job: Web designer and developer.
