My Modelling Journey...

“The secret to modeling is not being perfect. What one needs is a face that people can identify in a second. You have to be given what’s needed by nature, and what’s needed is to bring something new.” ― Karl Lagerfield-

Ever since I was a kid, modelling has always been my passion. I also wanted to take up fashion designing (which was why my first choice for the poly course selection was Temasek Polytechnic's Apparel Design & Merchadising)..Although I am thanking all my lucky stars that I did not end up there as I may not have liked it.. I have participated in several modelling competitions and even modeled for several people. Throughout this journey, I have met amazing people and cherish the experience I have encountered.

In 2011, I got a Facebook message from my friend Waanie inviting me to participate in the Elite Model Look. I honestly had no idea Singapore actually had Elite! O.O! I was super stoked. With much convincing with my mum, I brought a pair of heels and went down to Ion. In the end Waanie didn't turn up (Probably because she did not meet the height requirement for Elite which was a minimum of 170cm).

I know a lot of Singaporeans would complain saying that this is not fair as Asians espeacially Singaporean girls are majority in the height range of 150-165. But the thing is Elite is an international modelling agency and moreover it is the top modelling agency as the world's top earning model Giselle Bundchen who earns $42 million is from that prestigious agency. (Modelling don't come easy..moreover definitely not in Singapore)

I made a few friends..some made it to the finals with their looks and catwalking ability. (I was surprised that I made it to the semi-finals although it was my first time strutting..On the bonus part I was the only Indian haha) There were only about 2 Singaporean Chinese girls and 1 China Chinese girls who made it to the finals (top 12) the rest were all mixed blood. Some girls participated in this competition as they were on their holidays. After this, they went back to their countries like Germany & Texas.

The girls I befriended..the nicer less bitchier ones haha

The Jovial Aimee

Gorgeous Cazmir

I've always wanted to name my daughter

(when I have one Cazmir..after meeting her I thought maybe Cazmira)

The FUN Debra

The Gurl with the Dreadlocks Diana

Sultry Eden

Our "Jie Jie" as she was the oldest at 23,Erika

Part Persian, Part Arab, Barbie Doll Farah

 The winner, Fiona! (she deserved it^v^)

 Sweet Fionuella

 Amaze-Ballz Georgia

Country-Gal Jacklyn

Known for the longest hair, Jess

The feisty one, Jessica

 Part Chinese, Part Indonesian, Jesslyn

 The first girl I made friends with, Josie

 The girl who rocked all her Tats & Piercings,Petrina

(she also made it to Supermodel Me)

 The only other 15-year old, Praveena

 The determined one, Rach

The most Gorgeous Eyes,Ruby

The one who is always sleepy, Clarice

 

The tallest one amongst us, Esther Lynn who's 187cm

The one who has tonnes of modelling experience, Amelie

The 3 Musketeers, Rachel, Louise & Mikaela

The Best Runway Walk, Maddie

The classy & elegant one, Maxine

The part African-American & Part Malay girl 

who has a rather strong Minah accent..hahaha, Bianca

These were the pretty ladies I met through my Elite Journey..

I was offered a contract by Elite. My mum being the traditional mum (who thinks modelling = nudity just like Sakthiish..haish) did not sign it..so I technically "threw" my contract away and lost a HUGE opportunity to have been in the modelling industry..

Well, everything happens for a reason right?

In my next blog..I'll talk about my modelling journey, the 2nd part..hehehe