KNOW MORE ABOUT MISTER ZIM’S PEOPLE CHOICE WINNER
Winning People’s choice during Mister Zimbabwe’s 2021 Finalist it’s one of the best things to ever happen in the life of a freelance model Richard Mikonyora.
I caught up with Richard who peeled up some parts of his modelling journey and what it meant to him to be the most voted model during ,Mister Zimbabwe Pageant . He also talks about how modelling industry has been affected by lockdown and the COVID 19 pandemic.
Q:Since you won the title People’s Choice what have you been up to?A:Since I won, I, haven’t covered much ground yet because I haven’t got much freedom of movement due to lockdown. But I have been doing online marketing with Jet and inspiring other models through my quotes on social media. Also, I’m doing more on self awareness and growth in preparation of lockdown end.
Q:How has your career changed since you the Mister Zimbabwe 2020-21 competition?
A:Currently not much changed because I have been underlockdown in picture, but some recognition from other brands with the intend to do business has increased.
Q:Can you share with us what was your greatest part of the event ?
A:The greatest part of the event was doing the catwalk in front of the grand jury, it strike both fear and confidence in me but that was the greatest part.
Q:Besides being a model you are a young enteprenuer can you tell us how your business has been during the COVID 19 pandemic ?
A:I’m a fashion designer so with Covid it opens some doors and clothes some. I got a, chance to provide protective clothing. (masks) for some of the events that’s do with awareness for the people on how to stay safe.Also my daily run of the business was, hugely affected we could not operate as usual due to lockdown.
Q:Can you tell us more about your modelling career. when did it arose and what attracted you to take part in modelling ?
A: I started Modelling in 2017 with Vivacity Talent Agency, from there I worked with Chique Models and then moved to freelance modelling and now I am working with Jet Zw. What pushed me to be a model, was, my desire for fashion, I love my clothes and I always cherish being one ever since early ages in life.
Q:What are some of your goals you planning to achieve as Mister Zimbabwe’s people choice ?
A:My goals are for my works to reach international heights and also to live a good mark in my my industry, to aspire upcoming talent and create opportunities for young entrepreneurs as well.
Q:Who is your Inspiration in business and why ?
A:Well I have been inspired locally and internationally. Locally my Former King Devson and Mr Motsi motivate me with the greater heights they are reaching for this industry. Then internationally Mr Africa Emmanuel Umoh from Nigeria ,he set the regional bar which all African models wish to reach some day. The Mr Words Jack Heslewood is the man to look upto as a big icon to my industry.
Q:Who are some of the A Lister in Zim’s modelling industry you would like to work with and why?
A:In Zim modelling I would to work with Zviko Motsi, Ben Chest, Devison Luzane,Panashe Peters just to mention a few as the industry is full of models, who have performed remarkablely.
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