Modelling has been increasingly accepted as a career over the years. Goa has churned some of the best models in the country over the years and they have inspired many to pursue their dream in making it big in the modelling industry. Models are prominent in several industries like fashion, cinema, entertainment and advertising industries. 

With Goa being blessed with natural beauty and unique heritage Goa has become the destination of choice for film shoots, commercials etc. This has led to increased demand for local modelling talent for movies, commercials, product launches etc.

With the modelling industry becoming lucrative and with models becoming influencers with large followings. Many of today’s Goan youth have taken up modelling as a career. Goa is also home to some of the best models that have competed and won on the International stage.

Here are some of the top models of Goa that should be on your watchlist:

1.Prathamesh Maulingkar:(@prathamesh_maulingkar)

He is one of Goa’s most famous faces. He is also a professional football player. He has represented India on the international stage where he won the title of Mister Supranational in 2018 being the first Asian to do so. Maulingkar is the first footballer in Asia to be featured on the cover of Men’s Health magazine. With all these accolades he has become one of the most in-demand models in the state. He is also an influencer with a big and loyal following.

2.Nakita Fernandes:(@nakitaafernandes)

 Nakita Nakita Fernandes made headlines when she got crowned the second runner-up at the World Beauty Queen 2019 Pageant held in South Korea. This was the highest placement for an Indian participant in the competition. Nakita is the first and only Indian model to enter the top 3 of this international pageant. She also holds the record of achieving the highest placement from India in the history of the World Beauty Queen competition. She is a young star who is taking the industry by storm.

3.Scarlett M Rose:(@scarlettmrose)

 Scarlett M Rose is one of the most famous models from Goa. She is a  model, actress, dancer and entrepreneur who took the centre stage and gained massive popularity after winning MTV Splitsvilla Season 7. She has been involved in the modelling industry from a young age where she participated in and won several titles. She has worked for many commercials and model shoots. She has amassed a large following on social media and is a notable influencer. She has appeared in several advertisements and is an ever-popular model. 

4.Kezaia Caldeira:(@ kezaiacaldeira)

 Kezaia Caldeira hails from Goa and is a fashion, lifestyle and travel Influencer. She has promoted and worked for many top brands across Goa. She won Miss Goa 2014 &World City Queen 2016. She began a modelling career from a young age and has been on an upward trajectory ever since. She has worked with many hospitality brands across Goa and is one of the most well-known influencers in Goa. 

5.Yashraj Karpe :(@ yashrajkarpe)

 Yashraj Karpe is a notable model from Goa. He has worked with many Goan brands across different industries like hospitality and fashion. His most recent work can be seen with Shangri-La Jungle Resort. He is a model you should consider for your next project.

6.Juvella D’Gama:(@juvelladgamaofficial)

Juvella D’Gama is a fashion, lifestyle and travel influencer. She is the B&B AWARD WINNER- Best Fashion Blogger Goa. Her captivating content has caught the attention of many hospitality and fashion brands in Goa and she regularly collaborates with them.

With modelling becoming a lucrative career it’s no surprise that many young people are opting for a career in modelling. Goa is also the preferred destination in India to shoot movies, commercials etc. making models/actors in good demand.