HOW I MANAGED TO CONQUER FEAR OF STANDING INFRONT OF A CAMERA?
When Nathan Atane Ephraim was coronated as Mister Nigeria University, many wanted to know who he is.In an interaction with him, he gives us an insight background about himself and some of his aspiring achievements in the world of modeling.
Nathan tells us how he managed to conquer the fear of being shy in front of the camera !
Q:Can you tell us about yourself if you can provide biograph?
A:Nathan Atane Ephraim is a 28 years old indigene of Andoni, Rivers State, Nigeria and a computer science graduate from Kenule Beeson Saro Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State. Born and raised in the slums of port harcour( prison water front) where he had his primary and secondary education. He has always been a stylish kid and many would call him a model as he exuded from a young age a certain charisma and great choice of clothes . A rare spectacle of people residing in his area of birth.
Q:What inspired you to take part at Mister Nigeria Universe ?
A:Modeling as always been what I wanted right from my tender age. it has been my passion, In 2013 I went into full time modeling and same year I went for my first pageant( face of lacreme Nigeria) in calabar and didn’t win. Have always had flare for modeling.
Q:What did it mean winning Mister Nigeria Universe, and how has your life changed ?
A:It actually means a lot to me or permit me to say it’s a dream come true and it has positively affected my life.
Q:You once shared a post on Instagram that you used to fear, standing infront of the camera,how did you manage to conquer the fear ?
A: I confronted my fears and decided to make friends with cameras. Like Worldcharming Smart courage would say “ look into the camera”.
Q:Aside from Mister Universe Nigeria which other titles are you hoping to win in future?
A:Mr Universe world wide, Mr Supranational and Mr World.
Q:Who is your inspiration in the world of modeling?
A:My manager Mr Teinye Boyle inspires me alot.
Q:State 3 of your current favorite jam?
A:Alcohol by joeboy, Understand by Omah lay and Monalisa by lojay.
Q:Given an opportunity to advise any young aspiring model,what would you say?
A:I would tell that model to chase his/her dreams, I would tell him/her to know what they want and go for it and while chasing your dreams put effort and be consistent.
Q:How has the Covid 19 pandemic affected your modeling career ?
A:Didn’t really affect me because I needed enough time to prepare. So this more like every disappointment is a blessing because Mr Universe Nigeria was scheduled for 2020 but there was a delay because of Covid and I guess it was my time that’s why.
Q:What is next for you?
A:What is next for me is expansion, do international pageants, try bigger platforms, pet projects and lunch my foundation to touch lives.
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