Gelo

Star Sign: Libra

Where are you from? Ilagan City in the Philippines 

Languages: Filipino and English

Find me on Instagram: @_gelorivero 

Find me on TikTok: @gelooriveroo

Any other socials? X: @HiIamGeloRivero

How did you feel when you found out you were going to the World Final? I was happy and very excited, of course. I was actually supposed to fly to Italy anyways, but when I found out I was going to the World Final, I decided to focus on that.

What would it mean to win the contest? It would mean a lot because I come from a family of athletes! It would also mean a lot for my country because I want to expand the opportunities available to models in the Philippines.

Who are your model or fashion heroes? My mentor, Vova. He’s been modelling for fifteen years, has travelled everywhere and modelled in the big four fashion weeks. He’s helped me with everything and taught me a lot.

What Instagram accounts are you most obsessed with? @emestudios_ and @ghandaclothing 

Three words you would use to describe yourself: Outgoing, lively and protective.

What's something most people would never guess about you? I’m partly Chinese.

What is one item in your wardrobe you would save from a fire? My SOLO quarter cut faded denim.

What is a trend you secretly love that you probably should not? Baby tees.

What film or TV show can you quote line for line? Suits, especially Harvery Specter’s lines!

Name a creative person (living or from the past) whose life you wish you could live for a day? Kobe Bryant.

What are your favourite subjects to study? Business, specifically entrepreneurship.

What would be your dream career if modelling did not exist? I would love for my brand and other business ventures to get to the level of success that they could sustain my dream island life.

A travel memory that has stayed with you: My Japan family trip, it was the first time my whole family went out of the country.

What is your coffee shop order? Vanilla sweet cream cold brew.

What do you want people to remember about you? That I'm a guy that can always lighten up the mood.

Anything else we should know? I'm an Island boy and from time to time, I go back to our home in Siargao and spend time with nature and the locals. I love a simple, peaceful and slow island life.