Noni Cyngor

Meet Noni, originally from Atlanta, Georgia, now based in New York City, is a model of American and Edo (Nigerian) descent. She was discovered through Instagram during her junior year at Georgia State University, where she studied political science. Noni's notable career highlights include Elle Magazine's digital cover (Bulgaria 2020), Essence magazine's "Best in Beauty 2023," and walking for Theophilio SS22. She also collaborated with NA-KD fashion for the NA-KD x Noni Cyngor collection.

Her modeling style is confident, soft, and expressive, often seen with a slick back bun or curly fro and oversized sunglasses. Noni is passionate about the environment, practicing recycling and limiting food waste. Inspired by her mother, she loves hosting and creating memorable experiences for loved ones.

Noni has worked with directors/photographers like ABDM Studio, Zoe Ghertner, Chrisean Rose, and Christian Cody, and collaborated with designers and brands such as Theophilio, Target x Diane von Furstenberg, and Tanya Taylor.

As a model, Noni advocates for women of color, body diversity, and authenticity in the fashion industry. Her background in ballet influences her modeling style, feeling most herself in front of the camera. She enjoys traveling to places like Cape Town and Istanbul, cooking for friends and family, and listening to jazz and old school R&B music. Noni believes in recognizing the value in her own accomplishments. She lives by the phrase “comparison is the thief of all joy”, as no one can be you better than you.