Models galore this Friday

1412-1-1-TMOTHY HOGO2Naledi Sande Arts Reporter
All is set for the second edition of the Zimbabwe Models awards that will take place this Friday at Pablos in Borrowdale. The awards will see various players in fashion, modelling and beauty getting recognition for their contribution towards the sector.

Backed by state Minister in Vice President’s Phelekezela Mphoko’s office Tabetha Kanengoni, Zimbabwe Models Awards will this year involve more models than last year.

Organisers Mercy Mushaninga and Rose Moyo-Chigwida said most models that were nominated did not submit their portfolios. Mushaninga said they were ready for the event, which she said would be an outstanding award ceremony.

Zimbabwe Models Awards has more than 20 categories all in all for female, male and child models with over 100 models nominated. This year will also see surprises in several individuals that are set to walk on the ramp among them Timothy Hogo, Candice Mwakalyelye and The Herald’s own Tafadzwa Zimoyo.

Entertainment will be provided by the designers who will showcase their designs and Adrian Tate for the after party at Pabloz. This year’s awards would be dedicated to Kiki Divaris, the late patron of Miss Zimbabwe trust who Mushaninga said was a pillar of strength in the industry.

“She was instrumental in shaping the industry. She helped the models since the 1980s and she was very passionate about modelling,” said Mushaninga.

Several people will be awarded for different roles they played in the modelling industry.

“Of cause, there were challenges while organising this year’s edition,” said Rose.

It was one of the reasons which resulted in the late submission of profiles by the nominated models.

“There were a few issues but were resolved. Some models submitted their profiles late and some even failed to bring forward their portfolios,” she said.

Winners will walk away with trophies and by winning the award, they are expanding their brand.

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