The 12-year-old Amber Richardson started modelling to gain self-confidence and now she’s a titleholder!
She was recently crowned Miss Randfontein Pre-Teen 1st Princess after only being in pageantry for a year and a half.
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“The experience was very overwhelming and a lot to achieve, but I made it through and I’m proud of myself.”
According to Amber, she was happy when she heard that she won because she worked very hard.
“Next for me in this journey is to continue to assist my communities and help the less fortunate and also enter Miss Teen Johannesburg.”
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Amber said that becoming the first princess assists her to have a larger platform to work with and helps her to encourage others to follow their dreams. Her long-term goal is to become a successful mentor in pageantry and encourage the youth to enter pageants to build their self-confidence.
“I’m involved in many charity homes and projects. I assist with babies, children, abused and abandoned women and children, and the elderly. I also assist with fun days, food, and toiletries and by having my title I am hoping that the communities will see my heart and assist me with projects.”