Zimbabwe is among few African countries that is playing a massive role when it comes empowering boy child in the modelling sector which had turned out to be one of the none financial supported sectors in the Continent.Recently the land locked country crowned their first Mister Star International Zimbabwe. During our conversation we discuss about his achievement and the challenges that young Zimbabwean models face.
Q:Kelvin can you provide an insight about yourself? A:My name is Kelvin T Zivhu aged 18. I love to call myself the Royal Doctor because I’m an inspiration to many. I advocate against child abuse and drug abuse.
Q:Why you join the modelling industry and how has your career evolved since you embarked since you joined the sector ? A: To be honest with you I joined the industry last year because I believed it’s a gift.To my surprise things are going well and I’ve learnt a lot for the past months.
Q:Do you believe modeling has to do with the looks and fitness ? A:As for me modelling it’s all about talent,although looks and fitness matters to some extent.
Q:You won Mister Zim Teen star International can you share with us your experience? A:I believe it’s not always about winning or losing but it’s where it gets you in life.
Q:You are currently still on your studies and also you into modelling how do you balance the two? A:School is my first priority and I don’t like any disturbances, I do modelling during the holidays
Q:What do you think are some of the factors that have contributed to investors not to support none well-established models? A:Most people are now calling themselves models especially after a photoshoot which is the completely opposite of a model therefore no investors would like to ruin their reputation .On the other hand well established models carry a good name which can be a benefit to the investor.
Q:What inspires your modeling career ? A:It’s the opportunity that it bring.I feel like it’s the only industry which can boost my confidence and pushes me to use my talent to the fullest.
Q:In Zimbabwe’s models who is your role model?A:Byron Bibo Mulinga,not forgetting Hilda Mabu who always encougerages and motivates me through her works
Q:Where do you see your future in years to come ?A: I believe I’m gonna be the next international top model who is going to be an inspiration to many upcoming male model as well as paving a way for the generations to come
Q:Which title would you like to contest in the coming years? A:Currently I’m contesting in the Mr Teen Harare as we are preparing for Mr Teen Zimbabwe
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