Since Athena Katoanga snagged the top prize from “Making a Model” in 2018, the then-13-year-old finished her schooling and has continued her modeling career. In January 2020, she graduated from high school at age 17 after being homeschooled since her freshman year due to a busy schedule and travel. Today, Katoanga splits her time between L.A., New York City, and Oregon. Post-“Making a Model,” she signed with agencies that operate in each of her home bases; LA Model Management in California, Marilyn Agency in New York, and Q6 Talent in the Pacific Northwest.
Outside of the fashion modeling world, Katoanga has expressed interest in acting and auditioning for roles. “I love reading the scripts I get and having the chance to walk in someone else’s shoes,” she explained to Seraphina Magazine in 2019. “It’s really cool seeing behind the scenes and the process of it all…that’s probably my favorite part.”
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Katoanga started a YouTube channel where she periodically posts makeup and hair tutorials, vlogs, and fan Q&As. She also uploads videos to her TikTok account, which has accumulated over 5 million likes as of this writing.
