VIDEO: INTRODUCING THE CAST OF MODEL CITY REALITY SHOW ON CENTRIC

Model City premiered at 8pm Thursday February 18th!

Zeric is an established working model who has just recently signed with RED NYC. Originally from MIAMI, Zeric has been modeling for several years now and considers his move to RED NYC, one of the top male modeling agencies, to be the career boost he needs to compete with the elite top tier.

Wendell is the “IT” boy. The current model of the moment” Wendell’s career is skyrocketing. He is requested to walk in the most sought after European runway shows (Hermes, Thierry Mugler, Kris Von Assche) and is the face of high profile campaigns stateside and abroad.

Salieu’s potential is boundless. The summer face of Sean John, the only obstacles in Salieu’s way are personal. Born and raised in war torn Sierra Leone to devoutly Muslim parents, Salieu has overcome tremendous hardships.

Henry is a college kid from Philly who was recently discovered by RED NYC! Fresh faced and eager, this young male model is excited about all the possibilities RED NYC has laid about before him.

Ibrahim is the quintessential Renaissance man. A self described “intellectual philosopher”, Ibrahim is a multi-talented artist/painter/martial arts master who also just happens to be one of the most in demand black models in the industry.

Nelson is a sought after model on the brink of super stardom, hip, high end companies seek out Nelson for editorial and campaign bookings when they need a hot, edgy, urban look to be the face of their brand.


Model City, a Centric original series, takes an up-close look at the world of black male models. The reality series follows the lives of four Black and Latino male models of RED Model Management NY, as they work to make a name for themselves, while dealing with the various challenges of “making it” in the female- dominated modeling industry. Models Wendell, Ibrahim, Nelson, and Zeric grant viewers exclusive access into their fast-paced lives, and their never-ending 24/7 grind to become fashion’s elite faces. Model City documents the contrast of model’s glamorous runway lifestyles with the realities of being a black model; less jobs, more competition, as well as the general struggle to stay on top of the game while handling rejection, exhausting schedules, jealous girlfriends, and the personal insecurities that can come along with the job.

The Series is executive produced by Sean Joell Johnson of LeftCenter Entertainment and Kelly Welsh of CrossRoads Media, in collaboration with Centric's Executive Vice President and General Manager Paxton Baker, and Centric's Senior Vice President of Original Programming and Development Essie Chambers.