I am really excited about this section of the blog cuz I get to meet people from different Universities who are doing things that they are passionate about and with each person I get to interview comes a different experience.
Gbemisola is a 19 year old Economics student at Covenant University, an aspiring model and a devoted christian.
Journey into modeling
I started modeling in 2011, before then I don't think I had any personal interest in it, I remember, it was a sunday evening my mum called me into her room and showed me an ad on a newspaper (Vanguard I think) of a modeling competition "Ford Supermodel of the World Competition (Nigeria)", my dad was in full support and from there I gained interest. My dad bought my first sim-indus heels (black Jessica Simpson pumps). I went for the competition and came out as one of the top 20 finanlists among much older and much more experienced models. I decided to get a trainer. I was trained by a man named Brendar . I also went for the 'MTN Model of the Year' competition but I was told that I was too short. I was featured on the cover of 'Vanguard Allure' independence edition for 2011 which was too amazing but my modeling career was disturbed by my coming to cu, my parents wanted me to focus on my academics. However, Redefinition has been very helpful, I've been part of it 3times(2012, 2013,2014)
On winning the 'Model of the Year' award, the nomination process and Life After
The nomination process was OK not too tedious really, the 1st stage entailed a model (who trained us)
picking 20 girls from about 50 based on their ability to walk on the runway. The 2nd stage was a photoshoot of different themes(traditional, formal/coporate, casual and dinner), from the photoshoot, the top 10 girls were picked and based on walking on the redefinition show, I was made the winner. It felt so good, I knew I had a shot at winning but I didnt believe I was going to. I thank God for it. Nothing has really changed except for people calling me model of the year all the time but nothing has changed.
On Her Support System
My support system comprises of my parents, my friends and many other people.
Mide Wey; my personal photographer......lol he really supports me and believes in me, he calls me up for random shoots to boost my portfolio and if that is not support I dont know what is.
Ola Oriola; my number 1 fan, always makes me work and when I don't feel like i'm doing well, he encourages me to do well and work harder. My friends everywhere also contribute to my success. You, Melody for this interview have shown a lot of support.
On How she manages to maintain a high CGPA and be an outstanding model
"lol...ahh I dont know oh!!!! Modeling really doesn't take much of my school time and I try really hard to do well in school and commit everything to God. Its actually God....all God and none of me".
Maintaing Her Shape
"I dont do anything serious, I don't eat much normally so I don't gain a lot of weight when I do. I don't exercise (very bad of me). So there is no special trick on how I keep my shape, I think it is just natural"
Favourites
My family, my friends, Ola Oriola, Tobi Okonkwo. Coca-cola; thats like my best thing in the world.
I read to relax. I love Chimamanda Adichie's books and other Nigerian authors like Sefi Atta, Chinua Achube, Eghosa Imasuen and others. I also listen to MUSIC; Lana Del Ray, Ellie Goulding and others. I also love spending time with friends.
Her Definition of Christian Living
Christian Living to me is having an active relationship with God, knowing Him, loving Him, fearing Him and understanding His love for you and just acting on it. When you understand how much he loves you and act towards it. Gods love for us knows no bounds and the understanding of it alone provoke you to love him more....
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