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Mije Von Merta-Sustarich

Modeling | Acting | Talent

Mije is a Slovenian-American model, actress, and certified personal trainer based in San Francisco. Her experience spans fashion, commercial, fitness, runway, and pageantry, bringing versatility and professionalism to every project. With training in acting, dance, and martial arts, she combines strong stage presence with athleticism and elegance. Her diverse background allows her to adapt seamlessly to both creative and commercial work.

Mije, Slovenian American Model & Actress
Mije, Slovenian American Model & Actress

Measurements & Sizes

  • Bust/Waist/Hips: 37-30-39 as of September 2025 
  • Inseam: 30″
  • Height: 5’5″
  • Shoe Size: Heels/Sandal: 7 | Sneakers/Boots: 8
  • Hair: Blonde
  • Eyes: Blue

Education

  • San Francisco State University (Expected Graduation Spring 2026)
    • Major: Chemistry: Biochemistry
  • University of California, Berkeley (Graduated May 2022)
    • Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology: Biochemistry

 

Mije, Slovenian American Model & Actress
Mije, Slovenian American Model & Actress

Affiliations

  • Model Grove (2024-Present) 
  • O’Neal Casting (2021 – Present)
  • NVS Models (2020 – Present)
  • More Than Models (2020 – Present)
  • Odyssey Runway Model/Talent Agency (2019 – 2020)
  • Blackwell Files (2016 – 2017)

Work Experience

Commercial & Fashion Modeling

  • Game Day Men’s Health- Promotional Social Media Campaign- (June 2025)
  • Google Test Shoot Model – (June 2025)
  • Cable Car Store at Pier39 San Francisco – Clothing Product Model (2024)
  • Short Story Box – Clothing Product Model (2022)
  • Centaura Athletica – Fitness Model (2022)
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine – Fitness Model (2021)
  • Visionaryeyez – Sunglasses Product Model (2018)
  • Kindredbelle Clothing Company – Model (2018)
  • Enabled Skateboarding Company – Sponsored Model & Product Model (2018 – Present)
  • Fitbit – Fitness Model (2017)
  • SkinTie – Runway Model (2017)
  • Lively App – Model (2017)
  • Bart Bridge Clothing Line – Model (2016)
  • Level 3 Clothing Line – Model (2014)

Music Videos & Film

  • “The Way We Lie”- Movie Actress- (August 2025)
  • “No Cards Left to Play” by Sandeep Khurana – Music Video Model (2024)
  • “Marhaba The New Crescendo” by Sandeep Khurana – Album Cover Model (2022)
  • “What Are You Looking At?” by Dru Down – Music Video (2021)
  • “Look at Her” by Duda Mac – Model/Dancer (2020)
  • Illuminati Techno Music Video – Dancer (2016)
  • The Flow Documentary – Movie Extra (2017)

Acting & Theater

  • “Disciples of a Craftsman” Movie- Flag Waver (2025)
  • “Blood Wedding” (Play) – Role: The Mother (2022)
  • Earnin App – Actress & Model (2018)
  • Ambrosiasys – Commercial Model/Actress (2018)
  • ABC Rugs – Commercial Model/Actress (2018)
  • Dazl – Actress/Product Model (2018)
  • JC TV Productions – Actress (2016)
  • Dignity Health – Actress for GIF (2016)
  • Ephanycreative– Martial Arts Stunt Coordinator/Consultant for Commercial Production (March 2018)
  • Full Sail University – Photographer Sherese Elsey, Model (February 9, 2019)

Runway & Live Performances

  • Paw Patrol Costume Character Actress/Handler – 2022
  • Misty from Pokemon Costume Character Actress/ Handler-  Character Performance – (October 2022)
  • International Women’s Day Celebration – Modern Dance Solo (2018)
  • San Francisco Earth Day Festival – Runway Model (2016)
  • Sofitel’s Wedding Runway Show – Runway Model (2016)
  • Enchanted Wedding Runway Show – Runway Model (2016)
  • Rumi Awards – Runway Model (2017)

Brand Ambassadorship

  • Celsius at San Jose Rock ‘n’ Roll Run San Jose (October 2025)
  • SuvaTea – Model & Brand Ambassador (2020)
  • Thai Battle Boxing – Brand Ambassador & Model (2017 – 2018)
  • Top Results – Face of Brand/Brand Ambassador (2016)
  • Airclear Anti-Pollution Masks – Brand Ambassador, Model and Product Video Actress (2016 – 2017)

Print Publications

  • Isabella Magazine – Cover Model (2022)
  • Edith Magazine – Model (2021, 2020)
  • Malvie Magazine – Model (2021)
  • Like a Lion Magazine – Model (2020)
  • Elan Vital Magazine – Featured Fighter (2019)
  • Undefeated Magazine – Model (2017)
  • Abstract Rome Antics (Book) – Featured Model (2017)

Training

  • Acting Fundamentals (Advanced) – Michael Moran, UC Berkeley (2022)
  • Acting Fundamentals (Advanced) – Patricia Miller, City College of San Francisco (2018)
  • Acting Fundamentals (Intermediate & Beginner) – Deborah Shaw, City College of San Francisco (2017-2018)

Awards & Recognitions

  • Miss Slovene National Benefit Society Pageant:
    • Runner-Up Miss SNPJ (2025, 2024)
    • Runner-Up Miss Talent (2025)
    • Runner-Up Miss Activity (2019)
  • Bollywood Event Valentine’s Day Pageant – 1st Runner-Up (2018)
  • Miss Slovenia (Rumi Awards Pageant) – Finalist (2017)
  • Times Square Yearbook Scholarship Award (Photo featured on Times Square Billboard, NYC – 2016)
  • Jackie Speier’s Congressional Art Competition (U.S. Congress) – Special Recognition (2016)
  • Photographer’s Forum 36th Annual Photography Contest – Finalist (2016)

Special Skills

  • Certified Personal Trainer by National Academy of Sports Medicine:
    • Nutrition Coach, Weight Loss Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Physique and Body Building
    • Website: www.TrainwithMije.com
  • Martial Arts Experience:
    • Muay Thai Fighter (15+ years)
    • Yongmudo: Upper Yellow Belt
  • Dance: Hip Hop, Tap, Acrobatics, Jazz, West African, Fosse, Modern
  • Skateboarding
  • California Licensed Driver