Yiorgos Paraskevas

Height: 6'2.5" / 189 Chest: 38.5" / 98 Waist: 31" / 79 Suit: 38" UK / 48.0 Shoe: 11 UK / 46 EU Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel

Yiorgos is represented by PRM Agency London. To see his book click here.

Hallo, my name is Yiorgos Paraskevas, I’m 20 years old and I am Romanian/Cypriot. I would love to study psychology in the near future.I love fitness, in my free time I do calisthenics and yoga also I like to travel around the world.

When did you start modelling?

I started modelling one year ago, because I was curious to see how the industry works.

How did you get scouted?

I had some shoots in Cyprus, my mother agency (Xray Models) in Greece scouted me on Instagram.

Who are the models you aspire(d) to?

I don’t really aspire to someone specific, but I really respect Noah Mills.

What would be your dream modelling job?

I really want to work for Moschino.

In an industry based on appearances, how do you handle negative comments and rejection?

I’m trying to stay calm in every occasion and ignore everything that makes my mood change.

From your perspective, how do you think the fashion industry can improve?

The fashion industry is improving, it’s more diverse and I think this is helping all of us no matter how we look to be represented.

What’s your favourite project/shoot you’ve done so far?

The SS21 show for Burberry.

Tell us something we wouldn’t know by looking at your portfolio?

I can make you laugh and have some deep conversations.

What’s your favourite feature?

My friendly personality and my sarcastic humour.

What’s you motto in life.

My motto in life is never give up no matter what.

You can follow Yiorgo on Instagram @iorgoparaskeva

Photography by Dimitris Theocharis