Belgo-Congolese Nandy Malaïka Nicodeme, 20 years old, is the star of the reserved-spring 2020 summer campaign.
Born on October 2, 1999 in the city of Mons in Belgium, the young 1.77 m model, who several big brands are snapping up, was discovered during a concert by Justin Bieber, as part of the musical tour ” Bieber’s Purpose ”which took place in Belgium.
It was while dancing on Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” hit that Nandy Malaïka Nicodeme was approached by a talent detector.
One thing led to another and it quickly caught the eye of casting director Ashley Brokaw, who placed her in the Prada Fall 2017 show, reports Vogue.
“If I hadn’t been to Justin Bieber’s show, I probably would never have met my agent, and before he said I should consider modeling, I never thought about it!” Shortly after, I signed up with Next.
I guess I would never have done everything I did and everything I have left to do if I hadn’t gone to his concert.
So I’m thankful to him, in a way. And he’s my favorite singer. “, Said the young model to the American magazine Vogue.
Subsequently, Nandy Malaïka Nicodeme signed to the prestigious modeling agency Next, which paraded her for the Prada Men’s show.
“It was a lot of fun to parade with the boys for my first show. We had so much fun, while keeping the same energy all day behind the scenes.
I guess there is a more natural competition between the girls, but in my experience everyone has been so kind and authentic. “
Subsequently, many creators solicit it to parade it during Paris Fashion Week fall-winter 2017-2018.
“When I arrived in Paris, I thought I would do one or two shows – I didn’t know I would end up doing the same!
Even when you’re tired of running all the castings, fashion week is fun; the energy and creativity that surrounds you motivates you, “said the young model to Vogue.
The latter thus paraded for Sonia Rykiel, Acne Studio, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior and Chanel.
When she is not working, most of the time, Nandy Malaïka Nicodeme enjoys spending time with her family or friends. “
My mom is the most influential person in my life. Since I was young, she taught me that in life I should seize all the opportunities available to me.
Sometimes I’m going to fall, but I just have to get back in place. My brother is like my other half.
I want to make them both proud because they are the two people who have had the greatest impact in my life, ”she said.
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