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IN CONVERSATION|MAIKEL LEURINK
Name|Maikel Leurink
Age|21
Hometown|Zwolle, The Netherlands
How did you get discovered?
I got scouted at a techno party, dancing for three days after my birthday!
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I was going to school for social work studies. I also worked at a non-profit organization helping kids with autism.
People would be surprised to know that I...
A lot of people don't know what I have been through, they mostly assume I am living a perfect life or judging or assuming me as a bad guy while I am quite the opposite.
What's your latest obsession?
Meeting people, traveling, fashion and dancing.
Your most prize possession?
Self happiness
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
As a dancer, Michael Jackson and basketball, Michael Jordan
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
My mother and friends
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Positive, Energetic and Humble
Describe your personal style:
Simple but making my own style with the clothes I buy.
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Paris and Canary Islands
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
How High?—Scene: Got weed? More cushion for the pushing
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Basketball
Player: Allen Iverson
If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Zwolle, The Netherlands—I would take you to my hometown, show you where I grew up, introduce you to my friends, family and of course, go to a big party to make sure you would never forget!
If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Which song would you choose as your theme song?
A show about partying with mates in the weekend. Theme song: Any songs from the soundtrack Saturday Night Fever
Craziest thing you ever done:
I went to four festivals in two days, basically partying for 30 hours and was awake for 60 hours with no sleep!
Your wish for the remainder of 2016?
I would like to come visit you in NYC!
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Berix Enesa|Patricia Cadiou-Diehl|Bananas Models (Paris)
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Maikel Leurink|Bannas Models (Paris)
Special thanks to Berix Enesa, Patricia Cadiou-Diehl and the men's board at Bananas Models (Paris); Maikel for his time spend to do the shoot in Paris with JTC and showing JTC his new pair of sneakers!
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MAIKEL LEURINK' S SELF PORTRAIT
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