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With Kwanele Ngubane known as Kiki the model, says” She didn’t choose modeling career but it chose her”
By: Illovuonline.news Team
15-04-2020
Image: Chris Fallen
Q 1. Tell us about yourself: Why you Into modeling? Why are you interested in this career?
A •My name is Kwanele Ngubane, a 27 year old Model from Ladysmith but currently based in Durban: Modelling is a career that chose me more than I chose it, I did not wake up one day with thoughts of being a model but one day back in 2017 I decided that I wanted to do a photoshoot as a birthday gift to myself because I had always liked taking pictures and when I was in front of a camera everything about myself changed, I felt like someone else and that’s when I knew that I belonged in front of the camera, that’s when I taped into a talent I never knew I had and that’s the day my modeling journey started. What interest me most about the modeling industry is how I can portray different roles and the creativity that is in the whole industry, it keeps you on your toes as a model and you get to learn something new everyday.
Q 2. Tell us about your education: Have you attended fashion modeling courses? What related courses or studies have you taken?
A •I have a diploma in Human resources management and currently doing my last module in completing a diploma in Marketing. I started modeling at FCB models which offers modeling classes and that’s when I learnt alot about different genres of modelling among other things , and as a Marketing student I also learnt that as a model it’s my job to market the Designer’s work, show case that make up artist’s facebeat, influence the next person to buy that product, etc; as a Marketer you get to explore and learn about different kinds of advertising and selling and as a Model I get to apply what I’ve learnt at school to my modeling job.
Q 3. Why would you think you’re fit to be a model?
A •I would say I am fit to be a model because it’s not something that I forced myself into, Modelling for me was a calling that I never knew I had and when I do it, I do it with passion and I take each and every picture and step with confidence, respect and passion. I never take anything in modeling for granted, I have the utmost respect for each and every designer, make-up artist, photographer, product that I work with and I always give the job my all.
Q 4. What are your goals as a model? How do you see yourself progress in this field?
A •My goals include working with more local designers and artists, I believe in supporting each other locally first before exploring international opportunities and by working with local artists I see myself being recognized as that model who worked with, understood and grew in the industry with her own people, that is my progress plan of then getting recognized by international artists and getting those international opportunities.
Q 5. What do you know about the advertisement industry, advertising psychology and photography?
A •As a Marketing student I would say I know quite a lot about advertising and how to influence people into seeing what I want them to see, I’ve learnt to understand different markets and products and which product will best suit which target market and to also influence that target market into seeing the need for that particular product, with that understanding I’m able to capture and potray exactly what I want the target market to see in all my photoshoot, I ensure that my pictures tell the story that I want to convey to the next person.
Q 6. How do you communicate with people? Are you patient? Are you friendly? How open are you to clients’ requirements?
A •I am excellent communicator, I treat everyone with respect, I listen to them and understand them and understand their needs. I believe that as someone who has experience quite a lot in this industry, I must be approachable and friendly towards those that come before me and still need more information on where to start and how to start, I go as far as mentoring young women and teaching them everything I’ve learnt and know about modeling, I’ve accepted a speaker invitation to a Model’s workshop that was hosted by Miss Ambassador KZN Andiswa Dlamini, I’ve also hosted my own Model’s session at FCB Models last year to teach and guide younger models in the industry, I am basically patient and understanding to everyone that I interact with.
Client wise; I believe that as a model my job is to give what the client wants and communicate the message that they want to communicate to the audience therefore I am open to meet every client’s requirement with their products.
Q 7. Do you eat nutritiously? How often do you exercise or go to the gym?
A •As a model and also generally as a human being, It’s important to take care of your body to keep you it healthy and mind clear, I try to eat as healthy as I can. To be honest, I haven’t been to the gym since 2018 because of my tight schedule but I exercise daily by taking walks and sometimes I do skipping and I’ve started to meditate alot.
Q 8. What can you say to upcoming models or kids who are still in School,who want to pursue their modeling career?
A •I would say; in everything that you do never forget who you are, don’t rush to be a world known model and end up doing things that will compromise your morals and shame your family, be careful of fake agencies that will take your money and dissappear, do your research and ask for help to people who have been in the industry before you. In all that you do, remember that education should always be your first priority; modeling needs educated and well informed people and to be able to go forward in life; education is one tool that you need. No matter how good you are or think you are; always respect other people, respect every person that you will work with, treat each job and every job that you get booked in with the same respect no matter how small or big it is;give it the same effort.
Q 9. Do you have any limitations? Would you model any kind of clothing at all?
A •I would model wearing a dress made with balloons if I have to, I respect that designers are creatives and it’s always exciting for me to wear something that is unique so I don’t have limitations in clothing, I’m comfortable with whatever the designer throws at me.
Q 10. State your availability: would you travel? Work full-time, part time? Any hours?
A •Given the time to prepare;I would avail myself to traveling especially on weekends but I wouldn’t say I’m available to work as a model full time as I have other commitments.
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