Episode 15: With young icon Appiok Tong

Today I am speaking with the beautiful and talented Irish Model Appiok Tong. Appiok is 19 and is represented by Not Another Agency, probably one of the most diverse agencies in Ireland. As well as being a covergirl on Image Magazine, Appiok has graced many Irish editorials, runways, and campaigns such as The Irish Times Magazine, Stellar Magazine, Brown Thomas, Umit Kutluk and Helen Steele to name a few.

As a child she admired the confidence and charisma of Jourdan Dunne, Leomie Anderson and Naomi Campbell and when she was approached to model she was ecstatic. Modelling is Appiok's passion, it is something that she loves to do and her drive and ambitions are unparalleled. 

Already, in Ireland Appiok has experienced problems with inclusivity in many aspects of the industry already. In this podcast Appiok tells me about the problems she faces  too often with hair and makeup on set, having to bring her own foundation, and being singled out. We also chat about her experience of tokenism and the importance of representation.

I know Appiok is going to be a superstar.

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