16 people who you will be talking about in 2016

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With a new year upon us, we can't help but wonder: who is the Next Big Thing? From up-and-coming models and musicians, to a female superhero and possible Oscar nominees, here are 16 rising stars who we're betting will be the topic of many conversations (all good!) in 2016.

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Kaia Gerber
The next Gigi Hadid? We certainly think so. Kaia Gerber is following in her supermodel mom Cindy Crawford's footsteps. The 14-year-old IMG model landed her first editorial in Italian Vogue in early 2015, so this budding cover girl's career is already off to a fashionable start. And keep your eyes on the big screen too: Kaia will also feature in the movie 'Sister Cities' in 2016.

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Giacomo Gianniotti
Giacomo may be new to Seattle Grace Hospital (he made his debut on 'Grey's Anatomy' this year), but 2016 will certainly keep Dr. Andrew DeLuca on his toes. Born in Rome, and having moved to Toronto, Canada when he was a teenager, he finally set out in 2015 for the City of Angels. Next year, the 26-year-old will be seen in the film 'Race,' which is based on the story of legendary athlete Jesse Owens.

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