Shivani Anong Makoa Muthoo Is the New Face to Watch

In a world increasingly attuned to individuality and cultural resonance, Shivani Anong Makoa Muthoo arrives as a fresh voice — and a striking vision. The Hawaiian-born model of Thai and Italian descent possesses not only a distinctive, camera-ready face, but also the kind of grounded confidence that can’t be taught.

First discovered at fifteen while walking along Waikiki Beach with her parents, Shivani turned heads with the kind of beauty that stops you mid-sentence. But instead of leaping into fashion’s fast lane, she chose a slower, more intentional path. Her parents, deeply rooted in education and family values, encouraged her to finish school — a decision that gave her time to mature away from the spotlight.

At the time, the modeling world wasn’t her focus. Her true passion was surfing. Raised in Maui and riding the waves at Pipeline from a young age, Shivani was a competitive surfer before she ever stood in front of a camera. Her days were shaped by the rhythm of the ocean and the hum of her Ducati motorcycle after class — moments of solitude and freedom that still inform the way she moves through life.

And yet, the camera kept calling. Throughout high school, scouts repeatedly approached her, captivated by her arresting features: almond-shaped eyes, sun-kissed freckles, and a quiet but unmistakable presence. There was a time when she questioned whether her look — one that didn’t neatly conform to fashion’s more traditional ideals — would find a place. But today, Shivani embraces her heritage not as an obstacle, but as her power.

“There’s a strength in being mixed,” she says. “You carry many stories in one body. That should be celebrated.” Her message is clear: beauty doesn’t need to be defined — it needs to be expanded. And with every frame she steps into, she’s doing just that.

Now mentored by leading New York agent Greg Chan of The Supermodel Project, Shivani is entering the fashion world with both elegance and intention. Off-camera, she is deeply intuitive, spiritually in tune, and drawn to creative collaborators who value authenticity over artifice. On set, she brings a subtle magnetism — a calm energy that commands attention without ever asking for it.

Shivani’s journey is just beginning, but her arrival feels perfectly timed. In an era where representation matters more than ever, she offers something both timely and timeless: a new definition of beauty rooted in identity, depth, and truth. And in doing so, she isn’t just modeling — she’s shifting the lens.