Fola

Folake Adeyemo is originally from New York

City. Born in the Bronx of Nigerian descent she is working to

bring a unique look & vibe to the modeling scene. Known for

her great work ethic, bright smile, good energy & collected

experience, this beauty has gained enormous progress in

pursuit of her modeling endeavors.

Since she broke onto the scene she has braced runways for

Moshood Clothing/Nigerian Independence Fashion Festivities &

several of Philadelphia's up and coming designers Fashion

shows & segments namely;  Kemet Collective, Retrochic

Clothing, Eboni Bertrand & WalishGooshe!

She also started with & has walked for Vintique by ChiChi

featured in Olympus Fashion Week 2004 & more recently on

The Tyra Banks Show, first Season.

Fola presently does photo shoots for up & coming designers in

the Northeast US region.

In 2005, Folake continued working with designers &

photographers & participated in programs to help young ladies

with aspirations to enter this industry. This opened doors to

continue to inspire more change & acceptance of "shapely"

models, like herself.  As well as build the self-esteem &

character of young girls & ladies in inner city environments.

Recently, She has graduated from school acquiring a

Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology & she is steady on her grind

pursuing her many Dreams!!  Her ability & ambition will

inevitably impact the world!




QUOTES that I live by:

"I noticed that when you don't exercise your talents or put energy out into the world, its almost like your sense of self starts to shrivel" -Kimora Lee Simmons (Fabulousity)


"Do you not realize that all your ability, talents & resources have been predetermined so you can accomplished your purpose?""They are the toolbox of equipment and accessories that are God-given for you to use to attain what He has determined""in other words you are built to do what he has called you to accomplish" -T.D. Jakes (Maximize the Moment)



AVAILABLE FOR:

Fashion
Glamour
Commercial
Print
Promotional
Fit modeling
Runway/Fashion Shows
Sports/Fitness
Super Creative & Challenging projects


LOOKING FOR:

Agency or Agent representation

Paid Work

TFP or TFCD with select photographers

Opportunities/Events to network

Tear sheets/Publication opportunities


If you're seriously interested in working with FOLA, Please send an email on MM including the following information:


Name of Assignment
Title of Assignment
Type of assignment
Date,Time, Location
Compensation/Rates
Etc:  Hair, MUA, Styling, Credits
Contact Information
Any other details
*Will travel if expenses are negotiated*

ALSO VERY IMPORTANT:

***I expect a CD of images before leaving shoot unless otherwise discussed & disclosed in contract/revision.

***Professionals should know to expect an escort at the shoots with me (we are living in crazy times) that will serve as an escort & not a disruptive individual.

***You should expect to see images from shoot used on my web pages unless addressed in release. 

*** I am looking for paid assignments or exceptional TFCDs, Thank you!


UPCOMING GIGS/TRAVEL SCHEDULE

April - May 2008 Development Shoots



Thank you for your time & Peace & Blessings Always!!!

FASHION SHOWS/PRINT

Vintique Fashions Trunk Fashion Show, Philly, October 2003

Cover of ColorLines Magazine, Spring 2006

Organization of African Students Africa Night Fashion & Talent Show, Temple University, Philly, April 2003 through 2006

Lyricist Lab Fashion & Talent Show, Philly, April 2005

Wild About Philly Television Fashion Show, Philly, June 2005

Helping Inner City Youth in Fashion in Entertainment Business, Fashion Forum Show, Philly, June 2005

Nigerian Fashion Week Fashion Show, Nigerian Independence Weekend, Brooklyn NY, October 2005

Walish Gooshe Trunk Fashion Show Feb 2006

Zip Rip Clothing & Lung Pearl Clothing photo shoot March 2006

Fashion Show Segment in part of Nigerian Artist Two Face Concert, May 2006

Nigerian Independence Cultural Night Fashion Show, September 2006, Brooklyn New York, Moshood Collection

Black Star News feature Model, May 2007, New York

Book Shoot with Wonderful Photographer John Healy, June 2007, New York

I would love to do more print work & work that is challenging & creative!

PLEASE LEAVE COMMENTS & FEEDBACK!