Written by Tanisha Cardozo
Asia’h Melody Blake is not your average 17-year-old. Born in North London and rooted in the vibrant cultures of Anguilla, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Jamaica, she is a teen model making bold waves in the UK fashion scene and beyond.
In October 2024, a conversation with her youth worker — a former model herself — led to a golden opportunity. A spot had unexpectedly opened up in Inspiring Edge, a local charity fashion competition founded by her youth worker’s sisters. Asia’h jumped at the chance, despite having no formal experience and being the youngest contestant. She quickly found herself training alongside seasoned, signed models — and the journey began.
Under the guidance of mentors Lana, Hailey, and Reuben, she spent two intense months in rehearsal. Outside of official sessions, she would practice for hours at home, studying professional walks and refining her technique.
November 2024 arrived, and with it, the moment that would redefine her future. Performing in front of an audience that included pageant queens and celebrities like Alesha Dixon, Asia’h’s presence lit up the stage. When her name was announced as Inspiring Edge Best Female Model 24-25, the roar of the crowd marked the beginning of something much bigger than a title — it was the rebirth of a dream.
Her modeling career took off from there.
Despite a severe setback just months later — a two-week hospital stay due to a brain infection and viral meningitis — she defied the odds and won Miss Model Queen UK 25-26. The experience reminded her that strength isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, spiritual, and mental.
Since stepping into the spotlight, Asia’h has walked in London Fashion Week, modeled for acclaimed designers, and been invited to major networking events across the capital. Her distinctive signature — adorning her hair with shimmering gems — has become a standout runway look, rooted in a personal expression of empowerment and individuality.
Among her icons, she cites Adriana Lima, Naomi Campbell, Shalom Harlow, and most importantly, “Dee” — the youth worker who helped ignite her journey.
Her aspirations are clear:
- Sign to a major modeling agency
- Walk at top fashion weeks (LFW x3, AFW, PFW x2, MFW x2, and Miami Swim Week)
- Book advertising campaigns and music videos
- Launch her own modeling class for teens
- Shoot for a major global brand
- Become one of the youngest Victoria’s Secret Angels
But modeling isn’t the only dream she holds close. “Beyond modeling, I’d love to explore acting — I’ve always been told I’m a natural drama queen!” she laughs. She also hopes to revisit ballet, a discipline she fell in love with as a child.
If she could walk the runway to one song? “Only Girl” by Rihanna — her personal power anthem and the soundtrack to her confidence. And if she launched a fashion label of her own, it would be called MIM — Melody in Motion. For Asia’h, fashion is about more than beauty — it’s about movement, purpose, and inspiring others to unlock their fullest potential.
If her life were a magazine cover, it would be titled “I’m Just a Girl from North London”, she says. “That’s where my journey began — but I’ve learned that where you start doesn’t define where you’ll go.”
That grounded mindset extends far beyond fashion. Asia’h is a dedicated member of the Youth Advisory Board for the Adolescents Initiative, where she works with policymakers to tackle youth issues like knife crime and shares her experiences with Members of Parliament. Her activism, like her modeling, is rooted in a desire to uplift her community and represent voices too often left unheard.
Asia’h Melody Blake is more than just a name to remember — she’s a movement in motion. Or as she would say: Melody in Motion.
