Heart to Heart Q&A Series: Ahmed Elsheikh

What’s your name?

Ahmed Mohamed Elsheikh

Where and when were you born?

Saudi Arabia Riyadh

16/3/1996

Where are you currently based?

Sudan

Where did you go to school?

Saudi Arabia

What did you like most about school?

PE and Business classes

Who was the most influential person to you as a child?

My father

What would people you know find surprising about you as a teen?

I’m a simple person

What was your first job?

Mishwar transportation app

What job do you currently do, and what are the most challenging aspects of it?

Doctor, there are no good opportunities and the environment is not supportive

Who was the most significant influence in your career?

My father

What is your definition of “happiness”?

Happiness is being with your loved ones

What is your happiest memory?

New Year’s Eve 2017 Bali

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

I’m about to get to my dream of working in UK

What is some memorable lesson you have learned in life?

No matter how hard it gets you should always keep moving until you get there

Who do you admire most in your family and why?

My father, he’s the most supportive and kind person

Whose biggest fan are you?

Chelsea

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Workout, play football, chill and party

What is your most favorite city?

London

What do you find most rewarding about your job?

Seeing people’s satisfaction and the outcome of treating your patients

Who is the most influential male figure in your life, and Why?

My father, he has always supported me through everything

What is the last thing you googled?

“Believe”

Do you have a favorite female model?

Georgina

When and how did you learn to model?

Professionally 4 months ago, I liked the idea of dressing and taking photos so I started it

What is the one thing you wish people knew about you?

That I’m a very simple person and down to earth

What is the most memorable travel experience?

Malaysia

If we looked in your fridge, what would we always find?

Milk

What sorts of settings/clothes/brands do you prefer to shoot for or wear?

H&M, casual clothes

What do you consider the most challenging aspect of your work as a model?

That it takes me out of my comfort zone

What song/s do you have on repeat these days?

Infinity by Omah Lay, Pretty little fears by Black & J-cole, East side by

What was your favorite activity during quarantine?

Working out

Who is your support system?

Jihad, Fatima, Abdo (my friends) and my family

What is your favorite place to shop?

H&M

How would your best friends describe you?

I’m like a father

Do you pursue modeling as your career or just as a hobby?

As a hobby

Do you have any siblings?

3 siblings, 2 brothers and a sister

Were you rebellious in your teens? Have you got in trouble because of it?

Yeah, yes lots of trouble

Where do you get your inspiration from?

From my close friends and from my life experiences in general

Tell us how did you get your start as a model?

It wasn’t planned it just started

Share something you would like the world to know about you?

I’m coming be ready

What advice can you give to prospective models?

Believe in yourself

How long have you been a model?

4 months

What country/city would you rather live in?

Los Angles or Miami