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IN CONVERSATION|OLEG GRACHEV
Name|Oleg Grachev
Age|19
Hometown|Blagoveshchensk, Russia
How did you get discovered?
I always wanted to get into modeling so I was following a couple of agencies on instagram to see if there are any open calls information. I submitted my snapshots to Aim and they got back to me and here I am at Aim.
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I was going to school for business administration and management, living out in the country and dreamed about something big happening to me.
People would be surprised to know that I...
speak two languages (Russian and English) fluently. I can also get by in Chinese and Spanish. I've traveled around the world, been in seven countries. I was a exchange student two years ago and lived with a host family for a year. I was a member of the university choir and sang lead in high school musicals. I had a 4.0 gpa all the way through school and in honor society in university. Do you need more info about me? :)
What's your latest obsession?
Modeling, working out, singing...I love photography and traveling
Your most prize possession?
The gold chain my parents gave me for my 15th birthday. I don't see them a lot since they are living in Russia but it is a reminder about them when I look at the chain.
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My mom. She always worked hard, gave me the best education and set a good example!
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
To my mom, this morning
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Friendly, Open minded and Observative
Describe your personal style:
Lots of black and everyday style with a edge of high fashion
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Hainan Island, China
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Tennis
Player: Maria Sharapova
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?
Blagoveshchensk, Russia—Triumphal Arch, which was built for the Tsarz visit
If you were given a indie cable show, which song would you choose as your opening theme song?
I would run something motivational, to give people an opportunity to start something help people with need. Opening song would be Hall Of Fame by Imagine Dragons
Your wish for the remainder of 2014?
Become known for modeling, earn money and help people in need
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Nole Marin|Wil Hill|Aim Model Management
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Oleg Grachev|Aim Model Management
Special thanks to Nole Marin and Will Hill and the men's board at Aim Model Management; Oleg for the wait for this feature to be posted at JTC!
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OLEG GRACHEV' S SELF PORTRAIT
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