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Supermodel Kelsey Ryan prepares to enter National Service
Kaliburg-based model Gabrielle Montgomery takes the reins at Del Valle
Sulari, Duchy of Suldanor
May 8, 5647


Changing of the Guard: As Ryan preps for National Service, Kaliburg's Gabrielle Montgomery steps up

The first Supermodel Era is coming to a close at Del Valle, as the Fashion house's first Spokesmodel, Kelsey Ryan prepares to leave the Couture designer to enlist in mandatory National Service. She will officially be let out of her contract three months early so she can meet the deadline for enlistment required of her by law. Ryan said she is enthusiastic about joining the service, and said she hopes to end up in the media corps doing a job which allows her to leverage her skills and talents.

"I know its kind of a long shot, but I know NSP needs promotional materials too," said Ryan, as she was headed to her last major photoshoot for Del Valle, before mustering in in early July. "I mean: I have been modeling since I was 16, and these last four years or so I was doing this at a pretty elite level. It's really what I know how to do." Whether that plan works out or not, Ryan says she has already signed an exclusive one year contract with Del Valle when she completes her National Service. "After that, I am a free agent, and can try new things," she said. "I always thought I'd really like to try everything from tv, magazines, and also the runway. And maybe travel more. But I will have those choices when I get done and I will still be in my 20s."

Ryan also noted that Del Valle is in great hands. "The next class is stepping up," she said. "I recommended that they get Gabby (Kaliburg's Gabrielle Montgomery, who herself has just completed her National Service obligation.) "She's the perfect age to take this over, and we knew each other from when we modeled teen fashions. She would write me from Ananto to tell me how things were going- We kept up our friendship through letters, and I made sure that Del Valle considered her for this job. And sure enough, they just inked the contract last week. I am so excited for Gabby. She's so beautiful, and will really take Del Valle to the next level."

Montgomery, who just turned 22, is a native of Kaliburg. Her parents work in showbusiness, and started her in fashion at 14. "Gabby has even done some designing," said Ryan. "I mean, she's the whole package. She's very savvy and knows what she wants in life. I have nothing but respect and admiration for her." For the last four years, Montgomery has been working in the Ananto Corps of the NSP as a nurse practitioner at the Mainside Base Clinic. "Oh yeah, she's a smart one too," said Ryan.

Montgomery will take the month of June off and will begin modelling for Del Valle in July. "Last February, when she took leave, we visited her agent and had them renegotiate her management contract, so she actually gets what she's worth. I also took her to this photographer I know in Sulari, Jessica Bradford, who took some amazing headshots for her portfolio," said Ryan. "We shopped those around when she was still working on getting this contract, and got a lot of interest from different designers who really wanted to work with her. But of course, Del Valle beat them all to the punch. She's gonna hit the ground running when she's ready to go."

For her part Ryan said she intends to remain in contact with Montgomery while she does her own service. "Yeah, we're basically sisters by now," she said. "I love her so much and really want the best for her. It's a little bittersweet, but I am so happy that Del Valle has their heads screwed on properly and picked the right girl. That kinda makes up for me having to take a few years off. So I'll come and visit her when its my turn to take leave and we'll go out and party it up!"

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