Joshua for Models.com MDC Selects

Who:


Joshua Nigel Blackson — @joshuablackson_ — Dutch from Almere, the Netherlands — born March 17th — 188 cm / 6’2″ — he/him.

Where:


Volks Management Studio (Amsterdam – mother agency)

— What is your biggest irrational fear?


Spiders! I don’t care if it’s big or small, real or on a screen. Last year, a spider jumped at me from the roof of a bus stop, so I’m traumatised.

— Share a bit about your background and upbringing.


Looking back, I had a pretty normal upbringing. There were some struggles, but everyone has those. I’m Surinamese, born in the Netherlands, and both my parents are from Suriname. When I was little, I went there every year, and last summer I finally got to be back in Suriname again after 17/18 years. What I love about my parents is that they always let me do what I want and support what I’m passionate about. I was always placed in a creative, cultured school. Until now, haha. But growing up, I learned a lot.

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?

1. I’m currently in my last year of my bachelor’s in arts.2. I love to do styling work.3. I can fall asleep everywhere: bus, train, Uber, on the ground, etc.

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