NAKEEM's time is NOW!

One can be forgiven for seeing a jockey as just, a person who rides horses professionally; after all the horse is the real star...

Until you meet one with skin so perfect that it looks painted; it couldn't really be that flawless could it? 
Teeth and a smile so bright it makes you want to go get laser whitening too; till you discover he's never had it done and only seen a dentist twice in his 21 years of life! Shoulders, that match more perfectly with a suit than a tie does and a gaze more focused than your cat.

One could be forgiven for thinking you'd have to be speaking about a model, not a jockey! That is until you see THIS  face...

The handsome lad has already caught the eyes of the production team at the ever increasingly popular Wardrobe TV Show (watch the episode here) and whether its a suit from Hugo Boss or cruising attire from Cave Shepherd, Nakeem makes it look like a million bucks.

 His calm, composed but steely confidence is tempered by a humility that is by far his most endearing trait. Refreshing in a world where beauty and big egos seem to go hand in hand.

Unafraid of the storms life can bring; Nakeem's grounded demeanor may be attributed to his having to surmount his own share of challenges having lost two siblings (brothers) in tragic circumstances; as a jockey; model and person; getting-up dusting-off and riding again is much more than an empty platitude, its his personal story.

Whatever he does he gives it his all and takes the plunge. 

As for the horse; no one remembers who he is; its the rider that's the star...Jockey or Model all bets are on Nakeem! 

Cool, charming, confident,  remember the face and reset your watches, he's already ahead of the pack...Nakeem's time is now!

All images shot by British photographer Matt Carr on location in Barbados.

Model:            Nakeem 
Agency:           GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer:  Matt Carr    
Stylist:             R. Graham Edwards

Christopher for Cave Shepherd's "Christmas In 3D"

Christmas is in the air and when you think of shopping in Barbados and want the best the first place to look is Cave Shepherd!

Best products, Best Selection...and Best Models in their advertising campaigns.

Here is Christopher for the Men's Gift Section of "Christmas in 3D"!

ERIN shoots lead in MATT CRUZ's- Can't Ignore

GADAL's Erin is impossible to ignore and did a commendable job as lead and 'love interest' in Matt Cruz's - Can't Ignore. The bajan bombshell shot the video in record time as as she says, was "onto the next one".

REMI for Trina Turk Swimwear

Summer is in full swing and things are heating-up over at Trina Turk, where Remi is one of the models featured for their summer collection.

Model:             Remi
Agencies:         GADAL Model Management Inc.
                      VISION LA
Client:            TRINA TURK

CHRISTOPHER GOES TO LONDON IN NEW YORK!

Just before you start scratching you head and wondering, "where is that?"

London is not a 'Where' but a 'Who'... London as in 'Seth London', one of the hottest lenses in NYC; and when a model collides with London the result is 'magic'!

BEHOLD

 

Christopher
is currently in
New York
with his
agency
Q Models.

Model:             Christopher
Agency:           GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer:  Seth London
Stylist:             Sequine Lee

REMI! The Legend Continues...

Ever so often we need to remind you what we do...making STARS is what we do. It wouldn't be fair however to let your appetite go unsatisfied- here's the PROOF in the PUDDING.

REMI continues to RISE and while others require the arsenal of an iPhone and a pose; Remi is no poser, he out there making bread!

Might as well change his address to "Sky" because he always on a plane- to somewhere- from somewhere...and it all started in BARBADOS, because in Barbados at GADAL, STARS are what we make!

God's blessings on REMI...

Just a glimpse of what Remi has been up to...

Model:             REMI
Agency:           GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer:  Peter Z. Jones

A Glimpse of what REMI's been up to...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAMON!!!

The Greek Gods certainly knew how to have a good time...

We at GADAL Model Management Inc. want to wish the Adonis - Ramon Dodson a Happy Birthday; one that is fit for the Gods!

Rock On!

Model:             Ramon Dodson
Agency:           GADAL Model Management Inc.

GADAL Models in Digicel 'Smartphone' Advertisement.

Who does one of the Caribbean's top mobile service providers go to when looking for talent for it regional advertisements?

GADAL of course!

In their new 'Smartphone' advertisement Digicel chose not one; not two; but three GADAL girls - Charlene, Danielle and Faith to walk down their digital runway. You saw it here first!

Digicel 'Smartphone' from Piranha Bar on Vimeo.

Models:            Charlene, Danielle, Faith 
Agency:           GADAL Model Management Inc.
Production:      Piranha Bar
Casting:           Kerri Birch

FIGHT CLUB: Still Standing!!!

Ephesians 6: 13
New International Version (NIV)
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand!

Struggle, Challenges, Conflict all part of life. 

Each day we get up is a victory in itself and immediately after getting out of bed... the FIGHT commences again! If you are breathing, you are already part of the 'Fight Club'.

We all feel pushed-around, pressed, our back against the wall at times, the two important things to remember are: GOD is in control and that it WILL PASS; with that in mind whatever you are facing becomes a matter of ENDURANCE. Out-lasting the bad-times, surmounting the barriers and over coming the struggles.

When you are exhausted and can hear your breath as heavy as the load you feel on your shoulders.
No matter how hard you get hit, pushed, pounded;  - give it YOUR ALL so that when the dust settles you are... 

STILL STANDING!!!

Model:             Bjorne 
Agency:           GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer:  Jaryd Niles-Morris
MUA:                Colour Coded

CHRISTOPHER makes his debut on MODELS.com

GADAL Model Christopher made his debut today on MODELS.com as the male model in the Daily Duo section of the New Faces listing. MODELS.com is considered to be the NASDAQ of all things happening in the model industry.

Using phrases like "Bajan beauty", "bodacious afro" and "phenomenal handsomeness"  to describe the Barbadian heart-throb; the 'official' global model website has given Christopher the nod of approval.

Yet another Bajan flying the Barbados flag proudly across the globe...

With two international agencies already under his belt; (Fashion in Milan and Base in South Africa),
GADAL will be burning the midnight oil to keep adding to that number; it's only a matter of time...and Christopher's time has come!

Read the MODELS.com article here.

Introducing KENROY: Knock You Out!

LL coined the words "I'm Gonna Knock You Out" and GADAL 'new face' Kenroy certainly doesn't hold back any punches! Shot by Jaryd Niles-Morris on his first trip to Barbados, the Jamaican model-in-the-making came out of his corner hitting hard.

Knock Out star, Cool Cat and Sophisticated... all in one package.

We are sure that Kenroy will be knocking em dead in the fashion ring in no time; just remember where you saw him first!

Models:            Kenroy Larman
Agency:            GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer:   Jaryd Niles-Morris

When Kenny Met Hannah Lee: The WOW! Campaign.

Ok we admit it, we've been holding back on you...

Just when you thought the Kenny and Hannah Lee pictures couldn't get any hotter...they did!

Feast your eyes on this image

Taken just before the splash now you see what the water was for; not just for effect but to cool things down on set- literally! 

This is just the first of a series of images we'll be releasing as part of an important campaign called W.O.W! acronym for Walk On Water!

The campaign will feature several top photographers from across the globe starting with the Creme de la Creme of local fashion photographers including names like Benjamin Drakes and Jaryd Niles-Morris and others. 


These images will feature the models of GADAL Model Management Inc.; of course but also YOU! That's right! 

Every-time you post our images, speak about them or give us your feedback on this blog or on Facebook you could be eligible to be a part of our WOW! Campaign in some way.

These images will be exclusive to our blog only- so if you want to see them join today. 


Models:            Hannah Lee and Kenny Lindsay
Agency:            GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer:   Jaryd Niles-Morris
MUA:                 Colour Coded

When Kenny met Hannah...

Whoever coined the phrase, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" obviously never visited Barbados!

On his very first trip to Barbados, Kenny managed to do not one but two shows at one of Barbados' most popular events- Girlfriends' Expo- held this year at the Concorde Experience; and then after scorching the runway, shot with one of Barbados' hottest Fashion photographers- Jaryd Niles-Morris of 540itt.com accompanied by fellow agency model Hannah.

We'd love to, let what happened in Barbados, stay in Barbados...but the aftermath was just too much to contain!

Here's the evidence:

Shot in studio at one o' clock in the morning, its another reminder that genius doesn't sleep. For the even more scorching shots you have to ask Kenny or Hannah to see their books (wink). It's going to be another scorching year at GADAL!
Models:            Hannah Lee and Kenny Lindsay
Agency:           GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer:  Jaryd Niles-Morris
MUA:                Colour Coded

GADAL W.O.W.! Campaign 2013

Sneak peek of the W.O.W! Campaign (acronym for Walk On Water) 2013 images.

Kenny and Hannah Lee for GADAL Model Management's W.O.W! Campaign 2013.


Models:             Hannah Lee and Kenny Lindsay
Agency:           GADAL Model Management Inc.
Photographer:  Jaryd Niles-Morris
MUA:                Colour Coded
Logo Design:     Benjamin Drakes
Graphic Design:     Ha'san Tull

LIFE IS TOO SHORT NOT TO LIVE IT!!! HAPPY 2013!!! Avicii vs Nicky Romero - I Could Be The One (Nicktim)

GADAL Models Ramon and Cole in Avicii vs Nicky Romero - I Could Be The One (Nicktim) music video; shot right here in BARBADOS and already at 14 million plus views!

Dont get caught in the rat-race LIVE your life. Happy 2013!!!