Samantha Gagas

I’m an accountant turned model with a passion for fitness, business, and modelling. Nothing makes me feel more empowered as a woman than being confident and feeling sexy. I left my job to pursue my dreams, which has been the best decision of my life. I have been so fortunate to travel the world, meet incredible people, and find happiness in my career. Maybe I am a dreamer and a bit of wanderlust, but I love trying new things and exploring the world. Maybe I just like a challenge!

- Nelly Maduna

Hobbies and interests 

I grew up on a ranch with horses, so riding horses is one of my favourite hobbies. I love everything about horses from competing to trail riding in the mountains. I even know how to rope cattle, which surprises many people. This girl likes to get a little dirty sometimes! I am also very adventurous. I’ve been skydiving, paragliding, scuba diving, and so much more! I like doing things that have a sense of danger.

Goals and career ambitions 

One of my goals with modelling is to be featured in major magazines, like Playboy. I honestly cannot believe that I am in Playboy right now. It makes me smile from ear to ear! Apart from my modelling career, starting my own business has always been a dream of mine. I am so happy to say that I am opening my own modelling franchise in Denver, Colorado with the International Bikini Model Search this year, and also launching online fitness challenges. I feel so blessed to take two of my favourite interests, modelling and fitness, and make them a career.