Durban dad sets eyes on Mr World SA title

DURBAN’S Amro Gabriels is heading to Pretoria this week to take part in the finals of the Mr World South Africa event on 13 July.

Amro started modelling in 2012, purely by accident.

“I was dropping off my younger brother for a photoshoot and a modelling agency owner insisted that I join my brother in the shoot. The rest is history! I’ve competed in many pageants over the years, most notable of those would be the Mr KZN, which I was fortunate enough to win, as well as Mr South Africa, where I was also blessed enough to have come out in the top six nationally. Without my family and close friends’ support, none of it would have been possible,” he said.

Amro said he decided to enter the Mr World South Africa pageant as it had inspired him ever since he started modelling.

“The Mr World event only takes places biennially. One of my biggest dreams from a young age was to compete in this prestigious event, as not only does it open huge doors, but it also allows an amazing platform from which you can inspire those that you love, as well as create a wave of inspiration across the whole world,” he said.

The Mr World South Africa Pageant looks at finding a well balanced man, who strives to not only make a difference in conjunction with the ‘Beauty With A Purpose’ campaign, but also lives a balanced, healthy lifestyle and one who understands the importance of social media and multimedia.

“The bonus is that you don’t necessarily need to be a model. I am beyond grateful to be a part of this journey with other amazing gentlemen who have been chosen as the top 12 contestants for Mr World South Africa. This is one of, if not the most exciting, period of my modelling career, as this competition is a step towards Mr World, which is the most coveted event in all pageantry worldwide,” he said.

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Looking to the final at the weekend, Amro said if he won the title, or even if he doesn’t, he has plans of building a life rehabilitation and education centre for destitute youth.

“Education to me is extremely important. Part of my current work is as a director of an organisation known as Role Models Foundation, which creates, develops, and funds pre-schools in underprivileged areas nationally. If I win the title I have plans of building the centre, starting the project in my city of Durban. Winning the title would help, but my plans are to pursue this goal nevertheless,” he said.

Apart from modeling and the anticipation of the upcoming pageant, Amro said he has recently been blessed with a little baby girl, Amrienta, who has added a light into his and his wife’s lives.

“Fatherhood now takes up the majority of my time, but I couldn’t have it any other way! I have to juggle between work, gym, fatherhood and family, but I always manage to end the day with a smile, thanks to my understanding wife! When I do have leisure time, family comes first!” he said.

Anyone wishing to purchase tickets for the final event can email Amro at info@amrotech.co.za.

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