11 Q's with a model Liam Bergan

April 7, 2020 Helena Raju

Model: Liam Bergan @liam.bergan
Agency: Wilhelmina New York
Reinhard Model & Talent Agency @reinhardagency
Photography & Retouch: Helena Raju @helenaraju
Location: Philadelphia, PA (USA) & NJ

Your dream modeling job?
Liam: Hard to say exactly what my dream job would be modeling considering all of the different potential opportunities the industry offers. I have always dreamt of traveling to beautiful places like Bali, Thailand, Cambodia, Majorca to do location shoots and campaigns for clothing companies and brands. It would allow me to enjoy the scenery and culture of traveling while also creating insane content!
How would you describe your style?
Liam: My style is tough to pin because I try to keep it so versatile. One day I will come out rocking a tracksuit for cool comfort, another I might wear a full blown suit. I like to combine the aspects of high fashion with street trends while always putting my own little edge on an outfit. I think style is so incredibly freeing. It allows you to dress to be whoever or whatever you want to be that day. Recently I have been trying to wear fancier clothing, such as turtlenecks and suit jackets paired with distressed/ripped skinny jeans and doc martens.. throw some "punk" looking accessories on it and the look embodies so much personality.
Your personal passion or hidden talents?
Liam: My personal passion is inspiring others. Nothing makes my heart happier than hearing from other people that I have inspired them to do something that they love. Whether that be getting in shape in the gym or following modeling dreams of their own.. or any other passion. There is a certain fulfillment in hearing that someone is motivated by seeing me do something. When people reach out to me and tell me they see my hustle and progress and they want to do the same, it motivates me so much to keep pushing on. As far as hidden talents, I sing and record a little bit of music. I usually shy away from sharing it because im not sure people will take it seriously, although I did just recently drop a video for a song called "shadows" i made with my friend Weslee Wates.
You were a runway model for Philadelphia Fashion Week, what was the most challenging part?
Liam: PFW was an amazing and career starting experience for me. They definitely gave me a lot of publicity and helped me realize my potential as a model. Very grateful for that. But the challenging part was the long days! A lot of driving for me and a lot of sitting around and waiting for the shows to start! But ultimately it was a really amazing experience where I met some of the most outstanding people in my life to date.
What is the most meaningful tattoo on your body?
Liam: My very first tattoo. Its a little piece of script i wrote that says "love life" with an EKG line on both sides right over my heart. I drew this design the week of my 18th birthday. It was an extremely difficult time for me and not exactly where I imagined spending my 18th birthday. The tattoo symbolizes love of the life I live and hope for life filled with love in the future. This tattoo is there to constantly remind me of the dark times, while also symbolizing the fact that I overcame them. Probably is and always will be my favorite tattoo.
What’s your favourite part about being a model?
Liam: My favorite part of being a model is the network I have been establishing since I started. Meeting so many creative people who are full of love and positivity has seriously opened my eyes to WHO i want to be. I have met so many talented and interesting people whether they be photographers, stylists, designers, other models ect. and i feel like i can relate to them so easily. This network and connection to these creatives has also allowed me to learn so much each and every day about becoming a better model. Ive also been learning so much about myself, life and what im passionate about which i attribute to meeting all of these people in the fashion industry.
What is your best memory so far since you’ve been working in the industry?
Liam: Best memory so far was being on Fox29 Philly during Philly Fashion Week. It might sound silly but it was my first time being on TV ever and it was so fucking cool. Hopefully that's not the last time I am in the lime light!
One of your music videos just got released. Tell me about it...
Liam: Shadows! This song means a lot to me! The video was filmed by my good friend Austin Depew who is an extremely talented videographer based in Baltimore. My friend Weslee Wates produced and recorded the song as well. The concept of the video is facing your "shadows" or demons in life, which as typically created by yourself. I struggled for a long time with drinking and doing drugs to escape reality and avoid feeling. I self medicated in order to avoid acknowledging negative feelings and allowed substance to replace facing my problems. The shadows video shows that when you do those types of things, avoiding problems, repressing feelings, using substance to make yourself feel better, you are more often than not hurting yourself further. I learned the hard way that eventually, my poor choices, bad habits, unhealthy lifestyle was the cause of my own unhappiness! I wanted this song/video to show people that its okay to not be okay and its important to ask for help when you need it.. most importantly I wanted people who were dealing with their own demons/shadows to know that they too could overcome them! its just a matter of mentality and personal growth/ change.
Here is a link to the video check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XByIJCOBuFc
If you believed in reincarnation, who were you in your previous life?
Liam: Rather than a person I think i would have been an elephant. I love elephants, actually one of the top items on my bucket list is to go to an elephant sanctuary in Cambodia.
What’s your top 3 places you would like to visit?
Liam: Cambodia- elephant sanctuary. Thailand - Sak Yant (stick n poke) bamboo tattoo blessed by a monk. Amazon- Peru- Ayahuasca retreat.
Ten years from now (you will be…)
Liam: I will be one of the top models in the world. First NYC, then LA, London, Paris, Europe, Asia.. EVERYWHERE. I will have absolutely shocked the fashion and modeling industry as to what their standard Fashion Model should look like. Using my modeling career as an entrance into the fashion industry, I will become a stylist, then a designer. Oh yeah, plan on getting into acting, and making more music as well. Sounds cocky, but sky is the limit and I know i have absolutely incredible things coming for me. Now its time to talk less, work more and make these things happen one move at a time.

Thank you Liam!