Willow Faygenholtz

Willow Faygenholtz — known professionally as Willow Star — is a full-time commercial model based in Chicago who works throughout the Midwest. Originally from Santa Cruz, California, she moved to Chicago to finish school and build her portfolio, and has since modeled for brands including Nutella, McDonald's, GE Appliances, KitchenAid, Crate and Barrel, Harley Davidson, Kohler, Aldi, Radio Flyer, Land's End, and Ocean Spray. She has appeared on billboards for New York Jewelers and works as a TV model for Chicago's NBC, Fox, and WGN. A dancer since childhood trained in ballet, jazz, and hip hop, Willow brings movement and energy to every shoot. This actor headshot by Michael Schacht — warm light, natural smile, approachable confidence — reflects the commercial versatility that keeps her in front of the camera for some of the biggest names in retail and lifestyle branding.