Guyana Model Search (GMS)/Designers’ Portfolio (DP) hits the streets of Georgetown today and tomorrow with two public events geared at bringing attention to the scourge of domestic violence and other societal issues as well as publicizing the July 1 event at Isika.
Meanwhile, according to a press release, Elite Model casting, which launched the career of local girl Amanda King last year, will also be at Isika on July 1, seeking to do the same for another local girl. Amanda and Nikita Barker had been selected to compete at the regional final in Trinidad and Amanda then went on to represent the Caribbean at the Elite Model Look Finals in Shanghai, China. Amanda is currently in the United States being managed by Elite.
The release said that both Vice President of Elite Jean-Pierre Begon and CEO of Guyana Fashion Weekend (the executive producers of GMS and DP) Sonia Noel are elated that the joint initiative has borne fruit.
Females between the ages of 15 and 22 who are interested in auditioning for Elite and the hopes of an international model career should attend the Better Living event by 1.30 pm to register for the casting. Model hopefuls should walk with a swimsuit and heels. Persons needing more information should contact the GFW Office at 226-3099, the release said.
Tickets for the Better Living Exhibition are $1000, while those for the Model Search/Designers’ Portfolio Finals Event which takes place at 6.30 pm cost $3000. The tickets are available at Courts Main Street, Nigel’s Supermarket, Kings Jewellery World, Nanda’s Boutique, Twins Drug Store and Giftland Office Max.
Meantime the GMS/DM competition is well underway and the third episode comes up tomorrow with the much anticipated first elimination of models being aired.
The corporate partners and contributors include Sonia Noel Foundation for Creative Arts, the Government of Guyana, Digicel, Scotia Bank, NCN, Courts, Dixie Lee, MPS, Water Chris Restaurant, 7 Hotel, Carib, EzJet, Giftland Office Max, German’s Restaurant and Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry.
