Scandinavian Boy Wonder, Even Fjaestad, Shares life Experience in Chicago, and Beyond

By Jorge Zavala | Creative Director
Photography by Jorge Zavala for #PdMModels

The modeling realm, while one of the most exciting and fast-moving industries in the world, is as diverse as the models encompassing it. Even Fjaestad, a native of Norway, spent a year of his high-school experience in Chicagoland making new friends, learning the ways of American teenagers, and simply living life to the fullest. Happy, social, and sporty, this Scandinavian sensation was discovered by #PdMModels while in transit back to Oslo, Norway. There is a certain positive energy whenever Even stares at the camera, and this radiates nothing but confidence.

Even, with the traditional glow of Scandinavia, shared his enthusiasm for travel, family, and life. When asked about studying in the United States, he responded gleefully. "I wanted to have a new experience and see how life in America is different from how it is in Norway." Even lived in the affluent Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, located approximately 15 miles northwest from downtown Chicago. While Even admits that he did not choose Park Ridge himself, he did meet nice and kind people all around and enjoyed the picturesque Chicago suburb along with big city life

One of the freshest faces in #PdMModels' campaign, Even is a natural at radiating an assertive fierceness that is not always present in new models. During his time in Chicagoland, he spent his time with both sports and academics. Even played football at Maine South High School and received the American high school experience first hand. However, while spending nearly a year in the States, he does admit to missing both his friends and family back home.

In addition to his upcoming success in the modeling world, Even plans to finish his last year of high school in Norway before taking part in his mandated military service. In most countries of Europe, a year of military service is required for young men. When asked about plans to return to the States, Even mentioned he doesn't have any concrete plans anytime soon to return but would make a trip in the near future if the opportunity arose.

Already one of the most popular fresh faces, Even is expected to have an exciting and memorable career in the world of fashion and lifestyle. Fantastisk!