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This past week 7:30’s very own T.L.S. got on the phone to have an exclusive interview with Sophila Kasukumya, so she can give us an insight of the modeling industry....
[read the interview below]
T.L.S.
–When & why did u become interested in a modeling career?
SOPHILA –I was in the seventh grade when I took part in my first modeling pageant
at my school, I was always the tallest in my class and always felt awkward, my
friends actually pushed me to try it cause they had faith in me that I did not
have, so I gave it a try and vwala I loved it, started watching so many modeling
TV shows and looked up to Cynthia Kanyema as my source of inspiration…
From then I have strived and
pushed to do my very best though sometimes I may crumble I keep going on
because I believe that in order to get to where I wanna go imma have to face
some challenges
T.L.S. –Tell us about your education? What languages
do you speak? Have you attended fashion modeling courses/what courses have you
taken?
SOPHILA –I did my primary in Zambia & went on to do my high school in
Zimbabwe, where my passion for modeling took the next step, I am a fluent
English speaker…I speak Bemba too…
T.L.S. –What
are your goals as a model? How do you see yourself progress in this field?
SOPHILA –Seeing that modeling isn’t to par as in the western countries, I hope to
create a platform that will help society appreciate the decency of modeling…
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T.L.S. –What
is your nutrition? How far do you go to the gym?
SOPHILA –Hahaha can I lie there??
T.L.S.-You
can try..
SOPHILA –LoL...Well ummm, I start my day with cereal then a slightly heavy lunch
which always has to be a balanced diet, then later in the evening I help myself
with some light dinner, I jog four times a week…I take a glass of water every
morning too.
T.L.S. –What are your dislikes & likes?
SOPHILA –Well I am no fan of judgmental people, especially people out there to
point at your mistakes whilst forgetting to look into the
mirror…failures…definitely hate the devil lol…the heat…I dislike liars…
I am definitely a fan of peace,
cause peace is not only the greatest feeling but also determines the amount of
progress one will make…I like the cold,
good for skin LoL…like making friends… music & obviously modeling
T.L.S. –Um ok…
SOPHILA –LoL I know I’m a lil’ boring…
T.L.S. –LoL
T.L.S. –Who
are your favorite designers?
SOPHILA
–Bridget Awosika (Nigeria), Doro Olowu Korto Monolu (Liberia), David Tlale
(South Africa) & internationally Betsey Johnson…
T.L.S. –It
is often said that a model should have a good personality. According to you,
what are the traits required for a good personality?
SOPHILA
–I personally think it all starts with the heart, a pure humble loving heart is
your basic good personality, because then one watches out not for their own
well being but for others also…
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T.L.S.
–Lol you answered my next question
SOPHILA
–Lol really??
T.L.S. – Anyways next question, do you think that your hair should also
complement your attire or do you think that it is ok to go around with the same
kind of hair style to different places and with different types of clothes?
SOPHILA
–Well I think that hair styles are to compliment your fashion sense it’s
important because fashion tells a story and hair is part of it…
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SOPHILA
–LoL…the question I dislike, umm ok, except the fact that I have excelled in my
school, I have managed to take part in several charitable organizations such as
the junior council, which have enabled me to assist where I can, I have also
proudly participated in different pageants that have created a platform for me
to speak out for my fellow youths...
T.L.S.
–What advice would you give to new comers in the modeling industry?
SOPHILA
–Without sugar coating I would advise them to say the industry requires not
only beauty but brains also to go along with it so they should be informed…it’s
not that easy it’s a tough industry that requires hard work and commitment,
it’s like any mere job except a lil’ flexible, be strong determined and see you
at the top..
T.L.S. –What can be the worst nightmare in the modeling industry?
SOPHILA –Ummm not being able to a successful and productive model…
T.L.S. –Finally
what do think of 7:30 apparel?
SOPHILA
–Okay so besides 7:30 being the best at what it does with its distinguishing
attributes that makes its brand stand out from several others, I also think it
is a fantastic guide to everyone that needs the latest and sickest fashion
advice…
