IN CONVERSATION|NICHOLAS COSTAName|Nicholas Paschoal Da CostaAge|20Hometown|Santos, San Paolo, BrazilHow did you get discovered?I had a bet with my father. We were drunk and my father said if I passed out first, I would have go to a agency near where I live and give modeling a try. I am happy I made that bet cause I have been traveling around the world due to modeling!What were you doing prior to modeling?Before modeling, I was studying to become an engineer!Most embarrassing moment in modeling.I modeled for a brand called Long Tran. They made me wear this tall platform shoes and I was supposed to walk on the runway, it was so high that I almost fell on the catwalk! Thought it could only happen to women with heels! Something surprising about yourself... Some years ago, I was more muscular than I was now. I was into bodybuilding. Once I got into modeling, I was told to stop all those muscle building exercises. I actually lost almost 5 kg. of my muscle weight at one time!What*s your latest obsession?The Walking Dead, TV-SeriesYour most prize possession?Worn out purple sneakers from Vans, I need to get them repair! They are super comfortable!Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?When I was a kid, I wanted to become a firemanWhen is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?My mother...I love you!Three adjectives that best describes you:Unattached, Easygoing and FunnyDescribe your personal style:In colder weather, I love to wear vintage clothing. In warm weather, comfortable clothes only!Your favorite place you have travel to:Tokyo, Japan, people are so polite and respectful and the parties are awesome!Your favorite film and scene from the film:Zombieland—Scene: When the male character try to impress the girl character by trying to be the kind of guy he thinks she would like. For example, riding a motor bike when he hardly knows how to ride one.If there*s a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?Santos, San Paolo, Brazil—All the beaches in Brazil are amazing! So definitely there!If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Which song would you choose as your theme song?A interview talk show with guests like Will Smith and model Sean O*Pry. Theme song would be hip hop music, not a specific song comes to mind yet. Favorite moment in modeling:When I did my very first catwalk show for Versus/Versace in NYC, designed by J.W.AndersonYour wish for the remainder of 2014?I never did Brazil fashion week and so if I do plan to it this season (In November) I wish I will do a lot of shows!MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: Delwin Kamara|Nadia Shahrik|Major ModelsIMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John TanMODEL|Nicholas Costa|MajorSpecial thanks to Delwin Kamara, Nadia Shahrik and the men*s board at Major; Nicholas for his time spend with JTC!