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At just 22 years old, Valeria Voss is quickly emerging as one of Ireland’s brightest new faces. A recent graduate of Dublin City University with a degree in Economics, Politics & Law, the newly crowned winner of Ireland’s Next Top Model represents a modern generation of intelligent, ambitious and empowered young women.

Valeria has already gained attention on the international fashion scene, including walking at the prestigious Flame International Fashion and Arts Festival in London. Alongside her growing modelling career, she remains passionate about law and women’s rights, inspired by her experiences working with Setanta Solicitors and her desire to advocate for equality and safer professional environments for women.

Originally an RTÉ production, Ireland’s Next Top Model was relaunched by director and producer Micheal “Marty” Byrne, who revived the competition as a platform to discover raw Irish talent and provide young people with opportunities to represent Ireland on both national and international stages. Byrne’s vision for the competition has focused on confidence, individuality and creating genuine opportunities within the fashion and entertainment industries, with previous winner Kristine Diana going on to achieve major success since her reign.

Speaking after her win, V. Voss said that winning Ireland’s Next Top Model marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as she now prepares to fly to Egypt to proudly represent Ireland on the international stage.

Photography by Shannon Irvine 

Kristine Diana, a 26-year-old model originally from Latvia but now based in Dublin, has always had a deep passion for the modelling industry. Moving to Ireland at the age of 7, Kristine quickly adapted to her new home, while still cherishing her Latvian roots. From the time she was a little girl, she dreamt of stepping onto a global stage, and at just 11 years old, Kristine was scouted, marking the start of her modelling journey.

Over the years, her career has evolved, and today Kristine is not only a contestant on Ireland’s Next Top Model, but also a strong advocate for children’s rights and a dedicated voice for those who often go unheard. After completing her studies in Business with Law, Kristine’s mission is to use her platform to support vulnerable children, partnering with organizations like Tusla to create a better future for those in need.

Kristine draws inspiration from her experiences and the women who’ve shown her that authenticity, self-expression, and confidence are key to success values she brings into her work every day. Her modelling journey, much like her career, is rooted in purpose and a desire to empower others, especially the next generation.

Now, as Kristine’s career reaches new heights, she remains focused on her ultimate goal: to elevate the voices of children in Ireland and beyond, while carving out her place on the global stage.