17) Godfrey Gao

Godfrey Gao is the first Asian male model to model for Louis Vuitton. Recently he played Magnus Bane in the movie, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, based off the hit book series. He didn’t originally want to be a model. He took a risk and attended a casting call and ended up being chosen. This launched a successful modeling career.

What you can learn from him: Take risks. Don’t play it safe.