Featured Model

Sam Ypma

Agency  Mode (Edmonton)

Hometown  Lacombe, Alberta

Background  Dutch

Modelling Since  2007

Height  178 (5'10"")

Hair  Platinum Blonde

Eyes  Blue

Discovered   I was scouted for the first time in the mall when I was 12, but my parents wouldn't let me go to the open call. I was scouted in another mall a year later and still wasn't allowed. Finally a year later Mode was calling my house asking my parents to let me go in the model search that they were having. I won third place so I managed to talk them into letting me give it a try.

Best Modelling Moment  Being able to travel and meet so many interesting people has been such a blessing, as well as working with so many talented people. One of my favorite shoots was in London where we drove two hours out of the city to an abandoned college. The location was so eerie and interesting - I could have spent a week out there exploring.

Awkward Modelling Moment  Can't think of too many but I felt fairly awkward when I was shoo-ed away from a casting after they had me hang out for about 20 minutes and walk a few times.

What lesson(s) have you learned in the last year?   Easy come, easy go. The things that are worth it are the ones that take the most effort.

What advice would you give a new model starting out?   Learn not to take things personally, enjoy everyday - even when itès difficult.

Favourite Market  I love to work in Paris, something about the city is magical. It is easy to get around and such a refreshing place to be.

Favourite Model   I have too many to list, I've always loved models. A few are Aline Weber, Meghan Collison, Lindsey Wixson, Katlin Aas, and Lara Stone.

Most embarrassing song on your iPod?  Haha I would have to say Beat Dat Beat by DJ Pauly D.

Also represented by

Trump (New York)

FM (London)

Marilyn (Paris)

Why Not (Milan)

DCM (Seoul)

Twitter: @sam_ypma