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Philly Babe

Jessica McKelvey |
Jessica McKelvey |
“My heart is definitely Philly. I am a Philly girl 100%,” said Jessica McKelvey, 27, as she told SHY about where she’s from. A search for something new brought Jessica to the D.C. area and here she stayed. “The culture in D.C. is amazing.
| by Jan F. Lee | Shy M.|

Ilove how integrated it is and diverse it is,” she said. Currently, Jessica teaches first grade in Silver Spring (and loves every minute of it!) and frequents the D.C. nightlife scene. SHY saw her and we had to say, “Hello.”

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Fashion Top Models

Cherif Ndiaye’s High Road to Modeling

Cherif Ndiaye |
Cherif Ndiaye |
Most people share the dream of being discovered or at the very least, finding the ideal career, but if you’re anyone like Cherif Ndiaye, your profession would have discovered you.
| by Lucy Coutinho | Shy M. |

Constantly being approached by photographers, Ndiaye wasn’t always open to the idea of modeling but after a few photo shoots, he decided to give it a shot. His career has since taken flight as Cherif is signed with both L.A. Models based in California, and Major Model Management in N.Y.C.

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Baltimore’s Gorgeous

Photo: Sebastian B.
Photo: Sebastian B.
Gina Capobianco is a girl you want to get to know. A registered nurse who frequents the D.C. scene, we saw Gina out and about and had to say, “Hi!” By the way, I just want to make sure everyone is taking note of the really cool last name!
| by Jan F. Lee |

Born and raised in Baltimore, Gina’s fondest childhood memories include eating crabs and trips to Ocean City with her family. “Baltimore is real big on seafood. My family used to get crabs, like, once a week. Those are my happiest memories. I love eating so all my best memories are probably based around food!” she said.

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Fashion Top Models

DMV’s Elite Model

Ramatu Barry |
Ramatu Barry |
Watch out, Tyra. Ramatu Barry, 23, has her sights set on the top of the fashion and modeling industry. Born in Sierra Leone, Ramatu came to the Maryland area when she was 11 years old.
| by Jan F. Lee |

When she was 16, a model search came to town and her godmother persuaded the West African beauty to give it a try. As a result, she booked her very first campaign, putting her face on billboards all over the U.S.