With abundant hope to success in the fashion and modeling industry, Claris is focused on making a household name for herself and we got a chance to get more insight into her aspiration through our interview here;
1. Hi, hello how would you like to introduce yourself?
_Hello hello. My name is Claris Kamau. I’m 22 years old. I am a professional teacher and counsellor yet to graduate in December from Maasai Mara University. Most importantly i am a Model who is 5′ 5” tall and size 6. I’m the Miss Popularity Maasai Mara University 2022-2023. I’m also an artist where i focus on drawing and i love dancing, cooking and reading novels._
2. When did you discover your passion for fashion and modeling?
_I discovered my passion for fashion long before i discovered model life. Back in lower primary I’d find myself drawing different styles of dresses and realized I’d want to be a fashion designer. I’d design uniforms and bedsheets during school events all the way to high-school. For modeling, i discovered the passion in 2022 where when i joined the university in 2019, some models had approached me and pleaded i join the modeling crew. That’s when i finally made the decision to join in 2022._
3. Who are some of your influences and source of inspiration in modeling?
_As i joined modeling, i realized I’d enjoy watching videos of models doing their thing including Naomi Campbell and Bella Hadid. But i felt influenced by Mercy Gitahi also know as Remcy. I’d admire her confidence and walk which encouraged me to look up to her. I’m sure she’s unaware. My inspiration came from the two that i had mentioned where when i looked at their journey i feel motivated especially Naomi Campbell who was the first black model to be featured on the Vogue Magazine._
4. For how long have you been modeling professionally?
_I’ve been modeling for 1½ years that is since February 2022_
5. What lessons have you learned on your journey as a professional model?
_I’ve learned a couple of things like_
_-you need to believe in yourself first_
_-you’re not everyone’s cup of tea_
_-you should enjoy artistic and creative ideas and activities_
6. What opportunities and challenges have you encountered?
_Challenges are faced in every other specialization. They included criticism from people where they have negative assumptions, the incomes are not stable depending on a gig done_
7. Tell us about some of the pageants you have participated in recently?
_The last pageantry that i participated in was quite challenging. Having to compete with people from different levels and you’re not familiar with opens your eyes to help you see the difference between your ideas and theirs and how each participant views things in general which motivates you more._
8. What are your future aspirations and things you. Hope to achieve through professional modeling?
_My future aspirations are to be a fashion model internationally and a runway model locally. To work with brands that would help Kenyan models to be recognized worldwide._
9. Which brands would you like to work with in future, locally and internationally?
_I would like to work with El Afrique a local brand and Victoria’s Secret and Gucci as international brands_
10. What’s your advice to young and upcoming models in the industry*
_Believe in yourself before others, pursue what you dream of and recognize your strengths_
11: how can you be reached on social media
_My socials include_
_-instagram @Sy.zy_gy_
_- tiktok @made.by.syzygy90_
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