When you speaking about Zimbabwe’s junior modelling sector, you close the pafe of the conversation without speaking about 10 year old model, Zibusiso Zans Gatsha.
Zibusiso is among the few models in Zimbabwe who have represented the country this year international in a positive way.ee me ee
In a converstation with him, he opens up about his journey in the modelling and in addition how his peers and the public are reacting in his achievement.
Find out how a 10 year model has managed to be an inspiration to those older to him ?
Q.Briefly can you introduce yourself to our readers by telling us who you are?A. My name is Zibusiso Zane Gatsha a 10-year-old boy. Am going into the 6thgrade in January and I go to Montessori Zimbabwe, a school in Bulawayo. I started modelling this year and in September won the title of Junior model Zimbabwe and later on went to Dubai to represent the country and I won the title of Junior Model International, Best talent and Prince of Africa. I am also a brand ambassador for Kids and Teen Hub.
Q.How have yoy managed to balance the two modelling and your schooling?A. Balancing modelling and school hasn’t been that hard because I only go for training at Fervid models three times a week after school. School obviously comes first as my parents always say. I always make sure that in whatever I do I give it my all, so balance is something that I havecome to learn to manage quite well because besides school and modelling I play basketball and I always love swimming.
Q.Whom do you look up to in the world of modelling?A.In the modelling industry I look up to my sister Zoleka Gatsha.
Q.What has been your greatest memorable moment since yoh ventured in the modelling sector?A. My greatest moment was being crowned Junior Model International in Dubai. There were several children from about 42 countries competing and I came up tops in my category. The International title is a huge achievement for me especially seeing as though I have come to love modelling so much and I only started this modelling journey recently.
Q.You are currently the Greatest of all Times (GOAT), when speaking about young Zimbabwean models what is your recipe of success? A. My motto is and has always been ‘success is my only option’. In everything I do I always strive to be the best, be it school, on the runway or anywhere else. And my parents have taught me to always ask God to lead me in everything I do, so I would say it is prayer and my hunger to succeed that have put me where I am.
Q.Why did you select to be under the wings of Fervid models?A. I joined Fervid models which is run by Miss Planet Zimbabwe, Jemima Mandemwa because my sister Zoleka is also under this agency encouraged me to do so. I would say this modelling agency is arguably one of the best right now in the country.
Q.You made the country proud in Dubai, what did you learnt during your journey/stay in Dubai ?A.In Dubai I learnt that competition in the industry is tough and I always have to be on top of my game. I also learnt that I should believe in myself and always do my best.I was dressed by kids and teen hub throughout the dubai trip
Q.Where do you want to reach with your modelling career?A. I want to make a name for myself by winning more International titles and also get more endorsements.
Q.To your peers/friends do they see you as a celebrity now?A. My friends are aware of my achievements but they still treat me the same way they did. Am still the same 10-year-old too.
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