THREE local models made history in the United States of America (USA) last week.
Zenande Mncwabe (7) of Empangeni, Yandisolwethu Khumalo (11) of eSikhaleni and Courtney Coetzer (16) of Richards Bay scooped top accolades during an international modelling showcase in New York.
The talented trio from Trelique Modelling and Promotional Agency received numerous callbacks after participating in various modelling categories.
They showcased their talents in swimwear, photography, acting, fashion and creative runway, as well as in television commercials.
Not only did they impress the judges and international scouts, but were declared the best among more than 1 500 other hopefuls.
The Zululanders were scouted by Just You Artists to represent South Africa during the Applause Rising Talent Showcase (ARTS).
Their journey started when they impressed national scouts during the Elements of Fashion show in Richards Bay last year.
They were than asked to represent the region and province in Johannesburg and that’s when they were identified by international scouts and requested to attend the ARTS showcase.
Zenande Mncwabe (7)
Seven-year-old Zenande walked away with a third placing in the creative runway category and received four callbacks from major international companies.
The Little Miss Universe beauty queen was selected by Nath Butler to feature in his South African dance show to be held in Johannesburg later this year.
The St Catherine’s School Grade 1 pupil was also invited by Kim Myers to showcase her talent once again in Hollywood in December.
She now stands a chance to work with major companies in America.
This young beauty is no stranger to the limelight.
She is known for making headlines after she scooped the Little Miss Universe title in Turkey in June.
Yandisolwethu Khumalo (11)
This Grade 6 pupil from Mzinngwenya Primary School also received a callback from the New York Film Academy and major US companies.
He was offered an opportunity to work in New York during school holidays and get exposure through the academy.
Yandisolwethu also had an open interview with two other companies and is hopeful of receiving working contracts soon.
This young lad is known for his stage presence and holds various tittles under his belt.
Courtney Coetzer (16)
After showcasing her talents in fashion, swimwear, creative and theme fashion categories, as well as television commercials, Courtney was scouted by Major Models and Corestone Models from Canada.
This Grade 11 pupil at Hoërskool Richardsbaai impressed many agencies and was approached by eleven companies.
Courtney was one of the highly likable contestants and received many job offers.
This 1.78 tall model will now work in America during school holidays and hope to move there permanently after finishing matric.
Trelique Modelling and Promotional Agency Managing Director Angelique Wright congratulated all three models, saying that they have now paved a way for others.
‘I am over the moon to see our own making it big overseas. This shows that we have lots to offer the world and it will motivate others to also do their best and fly the Zululand and South African flag high.’
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