Meet this month’s cover star Suzan Akyuz / @suzan.akyuzx
Photography: Valeriia Kirieieva / @lera.kire.photo + @miami.photographer.fl
HMUA: Anastasiia Gruzdeva / @makeup__miami
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Congratulations on your cover of FHM Sweden! How do you feel right now? Accomplished.
Have you ever been to Sweden? If not, would you like to visit someday? I’ve never been, but it’s on my bucket list for sure. I’ve visited its neighboring countries before, and I really enjoyed myself there.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Sweden? Fika (coffee break ), higher quality of life, top-notch standards (in everything), and its stunning natural beauty.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of FHM magazine? A “lad mag” a man’s magazine, haha.
Tell us about your background and ethnicity… Born and raised in the United States. I’m a proud American, but I take more pride in globetrotting.
What was it like shooting for FHM? It was like any other photo shoot, but it was my favorite one so far. Felt my best, can’t beat that.
Favorite body part on you? Hmmm, hard to answer I absolutely love all of myself but my eyes, and I like my hands a lot.
Favorite body part on him? Hair and eyes.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Hmm, this one is tough, but I think I’m going to go with a cheetah since they are the fastest land animal, and since I like to take my sweet time, I could definitely use being able to move faster! Plus, they are absolutely stunning and beautiful.
Tell us about your modeling journey… Just like any journey, it has its highs and lows. I had to figure out the right path for me and trust myself in every decision that I made. Didn’t have much support in this avenue since I’m the first in my family to do it. I am grateful for all of it because it’s helped me grow, develop an inner gps and most importantly, I have been extremely confident, self empowered, and developed a lot of self love. You’re not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, and you have to be able to handle lots of rejection and never take it personally.
Who or what inspires you the most? I have a few people who inspire me, but a big name would definitely be Kate Moss. I follow my favorite Finnish, Swedish, and Russian models and get inspiration from them as well . As far as “what” inspires me, it’s Pinterest, haha.
Any last thoughts? On to the next chapter, the next journey for me. This was a huge milestone for me in my modeling career, and I am extremely proud of myself . Excited about what is next for me!