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O’Shea Robertson is a top UK male model. Born in London, 1993, he grew up enjoying sports & music. At 15, O’Shea was scouted on a bus after school, in South London, by then top model, Ash Stymest, who was signed to Select at the time.
“I remember thinking “This is so embarrassing! It was a a busy bus & I was with a few boys from my rugby team. I just wanted Ash to get off at the next stop!”
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O’Shea then decided to give modelling a chance over the summer in 2009. He was signed by Select Model Management on the day he went into the agency, after school, in uniform.
“It was a bit surreal. I wasn’t sure what to expect from Select, modelling or the fashion industry. I was excited, but not exactly sure what for.”
O’Shea got his first break in shows, walking exclusively for Givenchy Men’s Fall/Winter 2011 ready-to-wear show. From here, he would continue walk for blue chip brands such as Calvin Klein, Versace, Armani, Ralph Lauren, Brioni to name a few, over 11 years, with the latest show being the Giorgio Armani Spring ‘22 Menswear show, the first live show in Milan after the Covid-19.
“Shows were probably the most exciting part of my career; meeting & becoming friends with different models from around the world, the huge productions for the shows, meeting & working with the designers such as Donatella, Ricardo & Giorgio. Even the 3 hour casting lines I look back at with fondness now!”
Alongside having a successful catwalk career came editorials. O’Shea has enjoyed shooting editorials all over the world, having worked with great publications such as GQ, Esquire, The Rake, Man About Town, Wonderland & The Gent’s Journal. As the younger more creative side of modelling slowed down as O’Shea grew up & his look matured, there was a significant up tick in the more commercial campaign area of the industry.
“I’ve shot a lot of editorials, which I also enjoy a lot as they are more creative & expressive than say e-commerce. As shows & editorials slowed down, I began to shoot more commercial work, such as campaigns in South Africa, America, Tazmania, & the Caribbean. Over the years, I’ve have the pleasure of meeting & working alongside many great creatives, from photographers to make up artists.”
He has worked with renowned photographers such as Bruce Weber, Jean Baptiste Mondino & Damon Baker, but is always open to shooting with an upcoming photographer if he likes their work.
O’Shea also wanted to give thanks to all his agents, bookers and clients that have helped make his career what it is today.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7299 1300 E-mail: men@selectmodel.com

















