Talented youngster set to jet off to New York
After performing at the showcase in September 2019, she received a call back to attend the International Model and Talent Association (IMTA) convention in July this year.
The sky is the limit for aspiring actress and plus sized model, 17-year-old Ruth Dube, who was recently selected to perform at the International Model and Talent Association (IMTA) Convention in New York this year. The young woman, who hails from Amanzimtoti, matriculated last year from Epworth School and has been on a mission to pursue her dream career in the arts industry. Ruth grew up as an imaginative and talkative child and has always been interested in a career in the arts. Her passion for the industry grew when she started high school and began studying dramatic arts.
“I always saw a future for myself in the industry. Enjoying all genres of film has allowed me to become anyone that I like. I have never felt lonely, because I could always turn to the film industry to allow me to expand my horizons,” said the passionate teenager.
This month, she auditioned for the International Arts Talent showcase, and received a call-back to perform in front of industry leaders including Rhavynn Drummer and Joey Hunter. After performing at the showcase in September 2019, she received a call back to attend the International Model and Talent Association (IMTA) convention in July this year.
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“I will be competing and performing in various acting and modelling categories for industry professionals as well as managers and casting directors. I will also be attending workshops held by industry professionals. I am so excited about this journey and I am ready to follow the path that God has set before me.”
She also hosts a YouTube channel, Life According to Ruth, where she posts short films that she has written, directed, shot, edited and acted in.
“Through my story, I would like to inspire people to pursue their dreams because they are possible and it is important to do so. For me being an actress and a plus-sized female model of colour is not only important to me because I love it, but also because I wish to be a representation for others like me who do not usually see themselves in media. The youth should relentlessly pursue their dreams and try to do everything possible to succeed. The most important thing is to believe in yourself and trust the process,” she added.
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In addition to being an actress, Ruth also hopes to become a director, writer and producer. She wants to further her studies in America. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and cooking and anything that allows her to be creative.
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