IGGY MODELS

Iggy Goncalves has been involved with the modeling and talent business for 22 years. He began his career as a child model and slowly transitioned into the business side of the modeling industry while living in Boston, Massachusetts. The knowledge and skills he acquired landed him an internship with the world renowned Elite Model Management in New York City. Working for Elite Models was an eye opener and a dream come true all bundled in one life changing opportunity. He loved watching and learning from some of the world's most admirable, respected, and successful scouts and agents.

 

Following his internship with Elite, and with an eager and entrepreneurial mindset, Iggy launched what was then the original Iggy Models, Inc. He scouted, managed, and introduced new-face models to national and international markets, all while pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in South Florida. Upon graduating college Iggy received a job offer from a leading model management firm with offices in New York and Miami, and was accepted to graduate school simultaneously. While working and traveling full-time as an Agent and International Scout, Iggy completed an accelerated MBA program within a year. In 2015, he was presented with another opportunity this time as an international scout for Wilhelmina Models which brought him back to New York City. His major career success includes the international scouting and launching of two Victoria's Secret models, Bruna Lirio and Gizele Oliveira. Both of which he recruited from his very hometown of Vitoria, Brazil.

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"What really makes me happy in this business is meeting diverse people and being exposed to cultures. When it comes to  discovering and developing talent: There's really nothing more fulfilling to me than building models up physically, emotionally, and professionally. It's rewarding to witness a model coming from nothing, finally have the opportunity to give back to their families once achieving success in a very rewarding and lucrative business."

- Iggy Goncalves

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A native of Brazil, Iggy has traveled/scouted in over 60 cities, states and countries worldwide in the pursuit of top models.