Sure, it’s always nice to see a familiar face, but sometimes it’s cool to meet a new one, too. Consider yourself extra lucky, because today we bring you four!
Teens Ennaria, Jade, Eva and Alice might all be unique in their own way, but the one thing they have in common is that they’re wise beyond their years. This can be evidenced in everything from their ideas of Utopia to the words they live by, which you can soak up in our conversations with them below.
The four little angels also happen to be pros in front of the camera—once you’re done reading, go and say a big hello to them in the gallery above where proof of their natural talent awaits ( ・_・)ノ.
Name: Ennaria Tiffany
Nickname(s): Starburst!
Age: 18
Star Sign: Leo
Where are you from and where do you live now?
I’m from Sydney, Australia. I’ve never moved house, however it’s my dream to live in Tokyo, Japan.
Where would you take someone visiting your hometown for the first time?
I would probably take them on a walking tour all around the city. I would show them cute cafes, boutiques and little hole-in-the-wall type places they wouldn’t normally find! Or, I’d take them to my favourite nightclub.
Go-to ice cream flavour?
Mint choc chip! Or rainbow! If it’s gelato, then blood orange.
Coolest thing you’ve learned recently?
Sometimes the only person you can rely on is yourself. And, also the ‘praying hands emoji’ was initially intended to be a high five.
In your opinion what is the best meal on Earth?
Japanese chicken katsu curry! And then Baskin Robbins afterwards! (All in Tokyo of course!).
What is your idea of Utopia?
A world where people can be who they are, love who they want, dress how they want and do what they like without prejudice or judgement. Cheaper Starbucks would be nice, too!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be the person I needed and wanted to look up to as a kid. Hopefully one day I can inspire people.
Words to live by:
You can’t hate yourself into a version of yourself you can love.
Name: Full name Jadeite but known as Jade
Nickname(s): Jade, Jedi
Age: 17 (in 2 weeks)
Star Sign: Libra
Where are you from and where do you live now?
Born in Sydney with Chinese heritage. I lived in Beijing for seven years, then moved back to Sydney when I was eleven.
Where would you take someone visiting your hometown for the first time?
Luna Park and Kmart.
Go-to ice cream flavour?
Chocolate.
Coolest thing you’ve learned recently?
That the sound of your heartbeat is the sound of the valves in your veins closing.
In your opinion what is the best meal on Earth?
Pizza. With lots of cheese.
Can you tell us a joke?
I would tell you a joke about unemployment, but it doesn’t work.
What is your idea of Utopia?
A world where everyone treats each other with kindness and respect.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A designer of some sort. Or an illustrator.
Words to live by:
It doesn’t matter how slow you’re going, as long as you don’t stop.
Name: Eva Stewart
Nickname(s): Eves
Age: 19
Star Sign: Cancer
Where are you from and where do you live now?
I was born in Canberra but I’m half Serbian. I still live in Canberra now.
Where would you take someone visiting your hometown for the first time?
The National Gallery of Australia to show them my favourite exhibit.
Go-to ice cream flavour?
Coffee.
Coolest thing you’ve learned recently?
That baby chimpanzees nurture rocks similar to how children nurture dolls which implies chimpanzees are capable of imagination.
In your opinion what is the best meal on Earth?
Home cooked salmon on rice.
Can you tell us a joke?
What’s the best thing about Switzerland? I don’t know but the flag is a big plus.
What is your idea of Utopia?
A world in which everyone has equal opportunities to succeed, a world where we are successfully sustaining the environment, as well as contacting aliens and learning from other life forms. Also, a world where cats can talk.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A social worker who works with people who had a disadvantaged upbringing, a business woman and travelling model.
Words to live by: “Two things define you. Your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything.”
Name: Alice Yang
Nickname(s): YANG
Age: 16
Star Sign: Aquarius 🦋🦋🦋
Where are you from and where do you live now?
I was born in Singapore and moved to Australia when I was three! My heritage is Chinese, but I’ve grown up in Australia for the majority of my life.
Where would you take someone visiting your hometown for the first time?
I would take them to any street market to try a Tanghulu, a traditional Northern Chinese treat of hawthorn covered in brown sugar. Hands down best thing ever!
Go-to ice cream flavour?
Matcha or green tea for sure!! Or Pistachio if it’s from Messina :).
Coolest thing you’ve learned recently?
The Giddyup Dance! Lol.
In your opinion what is the best meal on Earth?
Home-made cabbage or chive dumplings 😊😊😊.
Can you tell us a joke?
Why do seagulls fly over the sea? Because if they flew over the bay, they would be called ‘baygels’.
What is your idea of Utopia?
Utopia to me would be a world without human selfishness and greed.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Not sure of the exact career as it’s always changing, but something to do with the creative industry. Editor-in-chief of a magazine would be the end goal!
Words to live by:
No pain no gain. 100%.
Feature: Madeleine Woon Photos: Luca Kiripun Fashion: Chloe Hill
Alice and Ennaria are represented by IMG
Eva is represented by Chadwick AUSTRALIA
Jade is represented by Priscillas AUSTRALIA
Shot on location at Beare Park, Sydney
