SANTIAGO RIVATA

photography JED SULLIVAN

styling CAMILLE NAOMI FRANKE

Name:  Santiago Rivata (@santiagorivata_)
Pronouns:  he/him
Agency:  Monster Management Paris, Monster Management (Milan), Monster Management Spain (Madrid)
Age:  20
Height:  6’2
Place of Origin:  Villa Maria, Cordoba, Argentina
Ethnic Origin:  Argentinian
Birthsign:  Leo

Did you always want to be a model? Tell us about how you were discovered.
Throughout my life, I had never thought about becoming a model. Whenever I imagined what I wanted to be when I grew up, it was always my last option. Many people during my teenage years told my parents that I could be a model, but I never paid attention—until the opportunity came along. I was discovered one day while walking on the beach in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, during a vacation, and that’s where it all began.

Most memorable modeling experience so far? 
It was the night of my debut with Versace, and also Dario’s first show for the house. The energy was absolutely incredible, and it’s a moment I will never forget.

One song you have on repeat, and why?
A song that I always have in my mind is Stan by Dido and Eminem. I love listening to it because I enjoy its rhythm, and it always motivates me on difficult days. Plus, I really love American rap.

What other passions do you have aside from modeling?
I love being in the countryside, working with my dad on the land, spending time with the animals and the machinery. It’s a passion that has stayed with me since childhood, something my dad taught me from a young age. I also love cars and playing video games.

What is something you’ve always wanted to do/try?
Something I’ve always wanted to do is drive a race car on a racetrack.

What’s one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?
I think something that might surprise people about me is that I grew up on a farm with my family and learned to ride a horse on my own when I was just three years old.

What change would you like to see in the world?
I would like the world to change for the better. I dream of a world where everyone has a home, where people are happy with their families, and where there are no more conflicts over meaningless things, among many other changes. I believe that positive change begins within ourselves, by reflecting on how we want to be in the world. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”