RENE HORAK

PIM: Hi Rene. Thank you for gracing PIM.........all the way from JohannesburgTell us more about yourself?Are you a girl next door or Adrennaline junky?
rene: I would have to say a bit of both, I’m outgoing & very active I can’t just sit at home I love seeing places & exploring new things! I definitely have a little girl next door in me...I can be quite shy sometimes

PIM: Tell us more about your modelling. How did it start?

PIM: What do you like most about modelling? What do you like least?PIM:PIM is honored to have you! Your ambitions and goals as a model? Where do you see yourself in ten years time?PIM: We led to believe that you currently studying in Potchefstroom. What are you studying toward and how would you entice PIM to come and visit POTCH?

rene: It has been so much FUN c,”) I’m enjoying every moment, there hasn’t been any negative stuff & hopefully I don’t change my mind.

PIM: How do you stay in such great shape. Care to share some of your dietry and training secrets? rene: When it comes to training I’m addicted, I absolutely love jogging, cycling, playing squash, hunting any sport! Diets??? NO NO NO don’t believe in it, personally I think just eating healthy and doing exercise is the way to go...

PIM: Your dream shoot…Pick a location, a theme ?PIM: Lol I like that :) Is there any one you would like to meet right now? And If you were invisible for a day? Where would you wanna be?

rene: MALDIVES, it’s the most gorgeous island in the whole world.

PIM: Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and then a guys?
rene: Well...I would have to say..my “V” I feel special to have it cause not allot of people do. Then my favourite part of a guys body, without a doubt a sexy back...yummmmmy! ! !

PIM: Where can we find you on a typical weekend if you not doing a modelling shoot

PIM: What was the most bizarre and funny come on line that a guy has used on You?.
rene: “Can I please have your number, I seem to have lost mine...?” So funny!! must be honest pick up lines don’t really work for me.

PIM: If you were a tour operator and had to entice people from around the World to visit South Africa .How would you promote it?
rene: I am an absolute bush girl, I love the bush veld and all the animals..I would have to say SA is a country with spectacular scenery, there is so much to see, from our extraordinary wildlife to our diverse cultures, SA is one of the most beautiful country’s definitely worth visiting.

PIM: Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess?
rene: Everyone knows me as an animal lover..., & a talent I discovered quite recently is hunting...so knowing me and my love for our four legged friends that comes as a surprise.

Whats ur favourite fashion brand – GUESS
Your favourite Car: Audi R8 Gorgeous!!
Fav Food: Sushi
Fav Drink: SOCO & lime
Fav purfume on guy: Guess...
Purfume on me: Lacoste touch of pink**
Fav club: Manhattans
Fav restuarant: Quayside Cabin, A little place in Hermanus makes the best seafood in the world...mmmm...
One wish you would like to come through.?: To be a GUESS model
A quote that you always live by: "We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails"
If we snuck into your bedroom, what could we find you sleeping in? I feel quite comfortable in my own skin so you would be lucky if I’m wearing anything at all... :)
What type of music youve been listening too lately- I love all kinds of music, but I have a soft spot for old school, I’ve been listening to some Aking, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straits & visvang tunes..

Last movie you watched? The Hangover ....hilarious!!!

PIM: If you could be anyone famous in the World today, Who would you want to be and Why?

PIM:What do you do to feel sexy?
rene: Putting on some sexy lingerie stepping into some stilettos and posing for a photo shoot is definitely my way of feeling sexy and seductive...

PIM: Are you single? IF PIM had the power to create the perfect man. What type of features do you suggest we add :)?

PIM: If you had to kidnap any sportsman/celeb and take them to a remote island ,who will it be?
rene: Christiano Ronaldo

PIM:If PIM had to take u on a date .What do we have to do to blow your socks off and make you say Wow?

rene: You wouldn’t have a hard time pleasing me I’m not high maintenance at all, so taking me to a game ranch in the middle of the bush in a cosy cabin next to the river sipping champagne and watching the sun set would be my perfect date!

PIM: Rene.A pleasure to have you on PIM. Best of luck with the Modeling career......Where will we see you next. Whats the next big modelling gig you have lined up?

rene: Thank you for having me and for giving me this awesome opportunity...I’m going to enter FHM Models 2010 so hopefully something great will happen...

rene: Nope! Well where do I begin...Green smouldering eyes, sexy kissable lips, a fit body but not too muscular not in to that & of coarse a gentlemen but still adventurous & outgoing.
rene: Megan Fox, she’s one of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen & yet so down to earth.
rene: Catching up with friends, having a braai and just relaxing at home that’s my typical weekend.
rene: I’d never miss an opportunity to meet a hot guy, so Tim Reggans(don’t know his real name) from the series Friday Night Lights is definitely a major HOTTY....!!!
Oooh...Exciting..! Well I would kinda like to be in Mr. Hugh Hefner’s bedroom to see what goes on in there, or if something really goes on/up...ha ha!
rene: Thanks, it’s so exciting to be here...the first thing that comes to mind would be to grace the cover of FHM that would be a HUGE honour and awesome!!!!! I don’t really plan that far ahead living everyday is sort of my thing, but to still be modelling would be great.
rene: I’m studying to be a teacher and I’m in my final year. If you come to POTCH...CAUTION: you are about to have loads of fun & see VERY HOT girls everywhere... if that isn’t enticing enough I don’t know what is...
rene:Too be honest I only started about a month ago, so this is all very new to me but so far I’m enjoying every second!!

LEANDRA PINHO

Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

PIM: Hi Leandra. Welcome aboard PIM.........all the way from Edenvale and the other half of the sexy Pinho sisters. PIM has met Michelle and now we have you. Tell us about more about yourself?Are you a girl next door or Adrennaline junky?
leandra: Im defiinitely the adrennaline junky!!
PIM: PIM has seen you at the World Bikini Comp and you were TOP 6. So lots to look forward to in your modelling career. Are you enjoying the journey
leandra: Course im enjoying the journey, although im a very impatient person so i hate waiting for things and i hate it when things take long.. haha but i guess thats what its about hey=)

PIM: So tell us whats it like at home lol, Getting ready for shoots and Comps. Two Gorgeous sisters in the same household.Care to give us a behind the scenes analysis. Are the two o you quite similar and supportative of each other?

leandra: We are complete opposites!! but very supportive of one another, i always have my sisters back like she always has mine, even if we do the same competition, we always root for one another haha!
Behind the scenes: we get each others opinions on getting ready, help each other with hair and make up, we wont leave the house even if we are going to be late if 1 of us is not happy with her outfit or if 1 of us doesn't look as hot as the other=)

PIM: Have you guys ever entered and competed against One Another and been formidable rivals
leandra: Yes we have competed against each other in Miss World Bikini, we definitely weren't rivals but supported each other all the way!

PIM: We led to believe that you are all set in pursuing a career as a Pilot?A beautifull model Jet setting the World....and flying huge 747's. Telll us more about this Passion?PIMS booking in advance for that first flight lol!

leandra:I have wanted to be a pilot since the age of 4 years old. I have been obsessed with planes and i want to travel the world but have always wanted to take myself there! I have always been a tom boy and been told that this is a man's job but that's exactly why i think it is perfect for me. I always got told to do something you love or dont do anything at all!

PIM:PIM is honored to have you! Your ambitions and goals as a model? Where do you see yourself in ten years time?

leandra: Hopefully walking the cat walk for victoria secret haha, if not that, being a huge ramp model and the worlds greatest pilot at the same time;)

PIM: What do you like most about modeling? What do you like least?
leandra: Being on a ramp and strutting my stuff! I hate going for castings because they so unpredictable and my ultimate modelling dream is to be on the ramp!

PIM: How do you stay in such great shape. Care to share some of your dietry and training secrets? leandra: Its called having a super fast motabolism, like a car with a twin turbo and nitro!!


PIM: Lol I like that :)Is there any one you would like to meet right now? And If you were invisible for a day?where would you wanna be ?

leandra: Gisele Bunchen, definitely! She is my modelling idol!! I'd be caressing Jonny Depp's body at least that way he is not going to just want to marry me for my looks lol!

PIM: Your dream shoot…Pick a location, a theme ?

leandra: Definitely a caribbean island doing a bikini shoot!

PIM: Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and then a guys?
leandra: As hard as it is to choose, i would pick my stomach.. And on a guy, definitely his stomach.... that counts.. ALOT!

PIM: Where can we find you on a typical weekend if you not doing a modelling shoot
leandra: Chilling, watching top gear or having a braai with a few friends and family, or out and about on the town finding a good place to party..

PIM: What was the most bizarre and funny come on line that a guy has used on You?.

leandra: Bizarre: Everytime you walk past me you make me want to cry.. I asked why (big mistake) cos your ass looks like an onion!

PIM: If you were a tour operator and had to entice people from around the World to visit South Africa .How would you promote it?

leandra: Well other than SA having the most beautiful woman in the world... We are hosting the 2010 world cup, therefore, if football and beautiful woman don't grab your attention, NOTHING WILL!!

PIM: Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess?
leandra: Because im so good at getting what i want, i have turned out the be an amazing negotaitor, Im also really good at football, i love the sport. I am also really good at drawing, i love art!

Good at football.Awesome: Whats ur favourite fashion brand – Anything Manchester United!
Your favourite Car: Ferarri Enzo
Fav Food: Prawns
Fav Drink: Double malibu and appletiser(long drink), Tequila(shooter)
Fav purfume on guy: Armani Black Code
Purfume on me: Black xs
Fav club: La med in cape town
Fav restuarant: Jimmy's Killer Prawns
One wish you would like to come through.?: If i told you, it wouldn't come true. So its my little secret;)
A quote that you always live by: Not a quote but a motto….“ "impossible is nothing!"
If we snuck into your bedroom, what could we find you sleeping in? Hot Shorts and a tank top, i sleep in that all year long...

What type of music youve been listning too lately- Hip hop!!

Last movie you watched? the hangover

PIM: If you could be anyone famous in the World today, Who would you want to be and Why?
leandra: Gisele Bunchen because she is the top model in the world at the moment.

PIM:What do you do to feel sexy?
leandra: It doesn't take much because i am sexy...;)

PIM: Are you single? IF PIM had the power to create the perfect man. What type of features do you suggest we add :)?
leandra: Duh, have you seen Jonny Depp?? All his features would be just fine thank you! When do i collect?? hehe

PIM:If PIM had to take u on a date .What do we have to do to blow your socks off and make you say Wow?

leandra: Fly me to another country, just for dinner..

PIM: Leandra.A pleasure to have you on PIM. Best of luck with the Modeling career......Where will we se you next. Whats the next big modelling gig you have lined up?
leandra:Gracing the cover of a very well known magazine.

MINJO PRETORIUS

A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded.
Author-Lord Byron (George Gordon Noel Byron)

PIM: Hi Minjo. Welcome aboard PIM.........all the way from Centurion Tell us about yourself?

minjo: Hi PIM, thanks for having me, I am from centurion, and I am in the events and promotions business, I studies marketing and event co ordination.

PIM: What are some of the accolades that you have achieved thus far in your career?

minjo: I started my own Promotional sand events company , Blissful Events at 19, :)

PIM:How is Pretoria Minjo,Would you ever move to JHB?Give us two reasons why PIM should get to Pretoria on the weekend?

minjo: I do like Pretoria very much…the Jacaranda city isn’t so busy as JHB…for one , but I would not move the JHB..i want to move down to the beach though – will see what the future holds.

PIM: What do you do for a living Minjo?

minjo: I run promotional campaigns and do events management…and keep myself busy with promotions.

PIM:PIM is honored to have you! Your ambitions and goals as a model?

minjo: Photographic modeling is my biggest interest.

PIM:Where do you see yourself in ten years time? How did the modeling journey begin

minjo: Well PIM, in ten years time I hope to have my business up and running and successful.

Firstly? I use the enter beauty pageants as a little girl and taking pictures just for fun, a photographer approached me and suggested that I do a shoot with him, and said he saw potential…and that’s where It started :)

PIM: Did you ever think you'd be doing this(modeling)?

minjo: I have always wanted to do modeling and admired the models in magazines since I was a little girl, I also attended a few modeling schools and completed finishing course…I am actually a qualified modeling teacher!

PIM: What do you like most about modeling?

minjo:The designer outfits you get to wear for shoots and all the amazing pepol you get to meet, it truly is a glamour industry to be in. What do you like least? Te cattiness of some girls.

PIM: How do you stay in such great shape. Care to share some of your dietary and training secrets?

minjo: Thank you PIM, no secrets …good genes, I actually dont like the gym at all, nor do I like exercise…lots of water…is something I cant go without though.

PIM: If you were invisible for a day?where would you wanna be ?

minjo: On a beautiful Island…with no worries

PIM: Your dream shoot…Pick a location, a theme ?

minjo: I would definitely have to say the beach…no place like the beach..

PIM: Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and then a guys?

minjo: Haha I would have to say my legs, and bum(so I have been told)..on a guy..abs and a nice tatoo

PIM: Where can we find you on a typical weekend if you not doing a modelling shoot?

minjo: I really enjoy going to FTV and Cofi with friends, or having them over for fondues :)

PIM: Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess?

minjo: Mmm..

Whats ur favourite fashion brand – Guess

favourite Car: Dodge Viper

Favourite food:Sushi

Favourite Drink: Martini

Favorite perfume on a guy: Diesel Life

Perfume on you: Versace

Favorite clubbing and Hangout? . FTV Sandton

Favourite restaurant and coffee shop....? Feast

One wish you would like to come through.? A lifetime of happiness

A quote that you always live by: “Try and make the best of a bad situation”

If we snuck into your bedroom, what could we find you sleeping in?Now that would be telling… What type of music youve been listning too lately- I enjoy all kinds of music, Parletones and Snow patrol Is definitely a favorite.

Last movie you watched?How was it?Marley and ME…cried my eyes out.

PIM: If you could be anyone famous in the World today, Who would you want to be and Why?

minjo: I honestly would love to be a millionaire and travel the world…. PIM:What do you do to feel sexy? My favorite perfume and a awesome outfit :)

PIM: Are you single? IF PIM had the power to create the perfect man. What type of features do you suggest we add :)?

minjo: No..not single! The perfect man, a real gentleman that is caring and protective, loving and reliable J a nice smile..is a great feature to have

PIM:If PIM had to take minjo on a date .What do we have to do to blow your socks off and make you say Wow?

minjo: Something different and be creative…candles and roses, is my favourite.

PIM:Minjo.A pleasure to have you on PIM. Best of luck with the Modeling career......Where will we see you next. Not sure yet…but keep your eyes open :) Whats the next big modelling gig you have lined up? I don’t have anything planned as yet other than doing an updates portfolio shoot. Thank you for having me PIM.

LIZANDI WOEST

The beauty that addresses itself to the eyes is only the spell of the moment; the eye of the body is not always that of the soul."
~ George Sand~

PIM: Hi Lizandi. Thank you for gracing PIM. So you from JHB. Tell us more about your yourself and your modelling journey thus far.?

lizandi: My pleasure.. Well, I am from JHB, but I am a full time law student at the North West University in Potchefstroom. I finished my BComm Law degree last year and is currently busy with my LLB degree. I started my modeling career at the age of 6 and just fell completely inlove with it. I started only doing beauty pageants and ramp modeling at firts untill about two years ago when I was chosen to do a model calendar in Mauritius. After that I just loved being infront of the camera, its my favourite place in the world. Haha!

PIM: PIM Met you at a few FHM MODEL 2009 PARTIES. How was the competition and journey? lizandi: The FHM Models comp was great, I just loved every moment of it. It was lots of fun but hard work at the same time. I had to work really hard to get votes and make it to the Top 10, wich was amazing! I learned alot from all of it and it was a really awesome experience. I also made some great new friends along the way and met some really stunning people, so thank you so much to everyone who voted for me and supported me!

PIM:What have you been doing since FHM Models?

lizandi: Well apart from being really busy with my studies , I have been working on some new photoshoots, but I can't say to much about that right now. I have also been entering alot of competitions and working on chasing my dream. But most of the time I am just being a student

PIM: What’s a day in the life of Lizandi. How do you pay the Bills?

lizandi: Haha, well because I am a full time student, at the moment my parents still pay my bills, lucky me! Otherwise, a day in the life of Lizandi is really just normal. I get up every morning, go to class, study ALOT, and hang out with my friends. Oh the life of a student!!

PIM:PIM is honored to have you! Your ambitions and goals as a model? Where do you see yourself in ten years time? Did you ever think you'd be doing this(modeling)?

lizandi: My dream is to be a great photographic model. I would love to work with FHM and other magazines again in the future, but at the same time I also have so many other dreams. I am a law student and I love my studies. I also dream of being a great laywer one day. In ten years I see myself done with my articles and making a great success of my life. Being a model/laywer or even maybe running my own modeling agency. Yes, I did, because I have been doing it for so many years, modeling has become a big part of my life.

PIM: What do you like most about modeling? What do you like least?

lizandi: Modeling has really helped with my confedence and the best part about modeling for me is that every new experience is a challenge where you have to give your absolute best and work really hard, but when succeed its the best feeling in the world. I love chalenging myself, there is always space for improvement. The bad part of modeling for me is the bad comments and negative criticism. When you are a model you learn to deal with it, but sometimes it can be really hard. People can be really mean.

PIM: What are your Health and beauty secrets Lizandi? Any tips for our readers? How do you stay in Shape?

lizandi: It isn't really a secret, I follow a healthy diet. No junk food and alot of water. Exercising includes earobix or just going for a run around the block. Eating right and sleeping right is my two secret weapons.PIM: Your dream shoot…Pick a location, a theme ? Paris, France, I would love to do a shoot with the Eifeltower in the background.

PIM: Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and a guys?

lizandi: Well the sexiest part of my body for me would have to be my eyes, the eyes are such a powerfull weapon, haha! The sexiest part of a guy has to be his tummy, I am a sucker for a great sixpack.

PIM: What was the most bizarre and funny come on line that a guy has used on You?.

lizandi: Oh this is quit embarrasing. A guy once told me that I looked like a girl he saw in a great porn movie.

PIM: Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess?

lizandi: I played provincial hockey for 3years.

Whats ur favourite fashion brand - Guess

If you had a million rand, What would be your first purchase: An awesome appartment in a great view

.Favourite food: Pasta

Favorite perfume on a guy: Junky

Perfume on you: Guess GoldFavorite clubbing and Hangout? : Picasso's and River Cafe in Potch.

Favourite restaurant and coffee shop....? Pannarotti's and Mug and Bean

One wish you would like to come true.? Making a success of my life.A quote that you always live by: Never say never!

PIM: If you could be anyone famous in the World today, Who would you want to be and Why? lizandi: Adrianna Lima, she is just gorgeous and one of the top models in the world.

PIM: Are you single? What’s your ideal man?

lizandi: No, I have been in a relationship for two and a half years. My ideal man is funny, intellegent, caring, hard working, honest and someone I can depend on.

PIM:Lizandi.A pleasure to have you on PIM. Best of luck with the Modeling career

lizandi:Thank you so much for the opportunity!

CHANTEL SNYMAN

The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science- Albert Einstein

PIM: Hi Chantel. Thank you for gracing PIM. So you from JHB. Tell us more about your yourself amd your modelling journey thus far.?

chantel: My name is Chantel I am 27 i stay in centurion, I work for Tripel xxx as a part time rep I am a very out going type of person and always up for a challenge I love animals so I am against any abuse to any animal. My modeling well its a hobby for me at the moment dont realy have the time to put all the effort into it that is needed and also where to find a good agency these days that will help you become what you want instead of filling there pockets. What more about my self hmmmm there is so much to tell but such little time :) !

PIM: What are some of the accolades that you have achieved thus far in your career?Highs and the lows?

chantel: My career well that is a tricky one because I dont realy have one of those,I keep my options open so i do abit of every thing ! But what I can say is that you dont realy need a education these days because if you are street smart you will do good ,just need some one to give you a chance. Lows in my career is that I am always wondering when it will end but so far I have been on track all the time !

PIM: PIM Met you at a few FHM MODEL 2009 PARTIES. How was the competition and journey? chantel: LOL well the competion was exciting, alot of work but fun. I enjoyed it. It was my first eva competion I entered so it was a learning curve and a step in a new direction of being or becoming a model. Important thing I learned was that neva forget your fans because its their support and love that helps you in a big way as well to get you where you are especially in a competion like FHM Models .

PIM: What’s a day in the life of Chantel. How do you pay the Bills?

chantel: Being busy all the time, as mentioned I work for Tripel xxx as a part time rep

PIM:PIM is honored to have you! Your ambitions and goals as a model? Where do you see yourself in ten years time? Did you ever think you'd be doing this(modeling)?

chantel: Where do i see my self in 10 years? Well not being a model but being succsessfull in what eva I decided to take on . My ambition and goals as a model! I want to still do a very glamo shoot for glamourous shoot for a famous brand !

PIM: What do you like most about modeling? What do you like least?

chantel: Hmmmm I dont know what i like about it? It was a dream of mine and I think for me what I can say I enjoy is that I made my dream come true ! What i dont like is that you get these girls and guys that because they are models, they forget that they also only just a human like all the rest .What I am trying to say is "dont think because you a model you beter then the rest !

PIM: What are your Health and beauty secrets Chantel? Any tips for our readers? How do you stay in Shape?

chantel: How do I stay in shape well if I find that out I will let you know. I dont do any sort of training or diets , I think i am just lucky . Beauty well I got that from my mom.To maintain that, Dont do any thing special like beauty treatments every second day like some girls do !Again I am just lucky I suppose !

PIM: Your dream shoot…Pick a location, a theme ?

chantel: My dream shoot! Paris! and it must be a very VOUGUE type of setting and with real fashion sense !

PIM: Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and a guys?

chantel: well I will have to say bum and for the guys my boobs lol :::)

PIM: What was the most bizarre and funny come on line that a guy has used on You?.

chantel: I cant realy say I have eva had a pick up line .

PIM: What do you think about J Zuma as our new president. Are you optimistic about the future in SA?

chantel: All I can say is that people must stop complaining about who the president is and start working together as a nation to better SA so that all can benefit from it ...am I optimistic, well if the goverment do what they are there to do and not make empty promises yes i think that we have a good future here !

PIM: Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess?

chantel: That talent is a secret only one special person can know that and that person is ME !

Whats ur favourite fashion brand – Guess

If you had a million rand, What would be your first purchase: A house
Favourite food: Pasta
Favorite perfume on a guy: paco rabanne Black XS
Perfume on you: Dolge&cubana light blueFavorite clubbing and Hangout? :FTV

Favourite restaurant and coffee shop....? Cofi

One wish you would like to come true.? To do my dream shoot

A quote that you always live by:Favourite brand and colour of Lingerie? black , victoria secret and Lalenza

PIM: If you could be anyone famous in the World today, Who would you want to be and Why? chantel: Angelina Jolie, why well she has alot of sex appeal. She does not let any one walk over her ,she does great things for other people . she is famous but she stilL acts like a normal person ..

PIM: Are you single? What’s your ideal man?

chantel: No i am not.What is my ideal man? Someone that I can see my self growing old with .

PIM:If PIM had to take Chantel on a date or approach you in a bar .What do we have to do to blow your socks off?

chantel: I dont know if the bar thing will work ,but should you take me on a date and blow my mind I think you will have to make it so romantic that its beter then a fairy tale !

PIM:Chantel.A pleasure to have you on PIM. Best of luck with the Modeling career

CARLA GALINOS

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness.
-JOHN KEATS, Endymion

PIM: Hi Carla Thank you for gracing PIM. So you from JHB. Tell us more about your yourself amd your modelling journey thus far.?
carla: Hi, Thank you for including me as one of the PIM Babes.
I’m a very confident individual, although I believe I have my faults, like everyone does, I have never let them destroy my confidence. I believe that our little faults and quirks make us unique. I’m always friendly to just about everyone I meet…lol…which has caused some to label me as a flirt. I wouldn’t say I’m too flirtatious though. I’m very loyal to those I love and consider friends. I’m spontaneous and free spirited. Love the occasional wild outing. I’m movie crazy…I don’t go a single weekend without watching at least one at the cinema. I talk way too much…lol. I love to laugh, it uplifts the soul.
Modelling is at the top of just about every list I have. Although I haven’t yet broken into the industry like I would have liked to, I still enjoy working at it. I’m completely addicted to having my photo’s taken…lol….and I love that I’m able to add some of my own creative sparkle to my work. I have been fortunate enough to have worked with some truly talented photographers and thanks to them have gained valuable experience as a model.

PIM: What are some of the accolades that you have achieved thus far in your career?Highs and the lows?
carla: I am still climbing that corporate ladder at the moment, so although I have been promoted here and there and been given heaps of responsibility I believe I still have a long way to go.
With regards to my modelling, I have not won any competitions however I have taken part in some and they are as follows:
Pageants:
2002 Miss Damelin 2nd place
2004 Miss SA Beauty Photography Finalist
2005 New Face Finalist
2006 New World Model of the year 2nd place
2009 Miss H2O Top 20 Finalist
Publication/competitions:
2005 Fashionista Magazine - swimwear Catalogue
2005 Speed & Sound Bonnet Babes
2008 Zoo weekly Girl next door
2008 FHM Sports babe

PIM: What’s a day in the life of carla. How do you pay the Bills?
carla: I’m an Electronic Banking Administrator for The South African Bank of Athens. It’s a very demanding job which is a good thing as I’m one of those people who get bored very quickly and I need to be challenged constantly. Not the glam job I would like but it pays the bills. ;)

PIM:PIM is honored to have you! Your ambitions and goals as a model? Where do you see yourself in ten years time? Did you ever think you'd be doing this(modeling)?
carla: I am a photographic model as I do not have the height to do ramp modelling. I would like to find my way into modelling publications as this is where I shine.
I was always into modelling as far back as I can remember, however I never thought I would get the opportunity’s I have had. I’ve been rather lucky.

PIM: What do you like most about modeling? What do you like least?
carla: What I like most about modelling is that it builds self confidence. You learn to take constructive crit and at the same time you learn to let go of the needless nastiness that comes with putting yourself out there.
The thing I like least about modelling would have to be the stereo types that people link to the industry.

PIM: What are your Health and beauty secrets Carla? Any tips for our readers? How do you stay in Shape?
carla: My health and beauty tips….hmmmm…I’m not over the top when it comes to this sort of thing but here are a few things I do stick to that work well for me:
I don’t believe in starvation diets, rather I stick to a balanced diet that includes all 5 food groups. Starvation diets do more damage than good and it slows down your metabolism something chronic. 6 small meals a day is better than three big ones as it assists in speeding up your metabolism as does lots of water & exercise. The gym is my number one way of staying in shape.
A great little trick to remember when dishing up your meals….Carbohydrates need to be more or less the size of your fist, Meats the size of the palm of your hand…fish the size of your open hand and there’s never a limit to your veg…so go mad there rather than over do the meats and carbs. Low fat dairy is always best…trust me after 3 weeks of low fat products you won’t want to go back to that horrid full cream stuff. Lol
I am quite fanatical over the health and appearance of my skin. So I have a few tips:
A daily three step facial regime – Wash, Tone & Moisturise ;) All three are important.
I find scrubs do more damage and cause the skin to become red and inflamed, try pureeing some pawpaw into a past and then apply it like a mask. Pawpaw has natural enzymes that remove rough and dead skin without irritating the skin.
Body Butters for winter ladies, they ensure your skin stays moisturised during the dry cold weather and they smell amazing.
I use Avroy Shlain spa products on my feet and hands. I have found these products work the best for me.

PIM: Your dream shoot…Pick a location, a theme ?
carla: I would love to shoot in a desolate area, desert. Something with a Guess jeans feal.

PIM: Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and a guys?
carla: I am all about the eyes.

PIM: What was the most bizarre and funny come on line that a guy has used on You?.
carla: Not so much bizarre as just plain annoying…”Hi, I think you are very Cute” CUTE is not a word I find complementing. Lol….it’s almost as bad as the word nice. I associate cute with soft toys and just think that there are so many other words that you’ll find are synonyms to the word cute that work so much better….like….charming, endearing, attractive.

PIM: If you were a tour operator and had to entice people from around the World to visit South Africa .Especially Cape Town? How would you promote it?
carla: Quite simply we have one of the world’s most beautiful costal holiday destinations. Hollywood stars are known to love Cape Town and many of them own holiday homes there. There’s never a lack of entertainment, shows, clubs and concerts to be seen. It is definitely the artists capital of SA in my opinion, if you want to make it as any kind of artist from music to photography Cape Town is the place to see, be and be seen.

PIM: What do you think about J Zuma as our new president. Are you optimistic about the future in SA?
carla: I’ll be completely honest here….I was devastated at the fact that the majority of South Africans chose to have JZ run our country after all the controversy that surrounded him. He was definitely not my choice when I made my mark on the 22nd of April 2009. However, I will give him his dues. From what I’ve seen and heard since his move into presidency, he has made some decent decisions that I’m sure every South African will benefit from. He is now our president and even those of us who did not vote him in need to get behind him and support him.
I do still cling to a glimmer of hope for the future of South Africa.

PIM: Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess?
carla: Hmmmm I don’t know if you’d call it a talent…lol…but I can bring on the tears on command. Hey it’s gotten me out of many a bad situation. Hehehe
I have also been know to be somewhat Clairvoyant…..yes….I’m one of those weird folk. Bet you’d never have guessed that. lol

Whats ur favourite fashion brand – Sissy Boy
If you had a million rand, What would be your first purchase:
A House, property is always a good investment.
Favourite food: Chinese
Favorite perfume on a guy: Jean Paul Gaultier
Perfume on you: D&G Light Blue
Favorite clubbing and Hangout? : I’m a big News Café fan; it’s always a great outing. As for clubs I’d have to say my fav is Manhattans Rivonia. Hatfield is always mad fun too. ;)
Favourite restaurant and coffee shop....? Jimmy’s Prawns and Cappuccinos
One wish you would like to come true.? I wish for …World Peace….LOL….no seriously. ;) I’d like to get the opportunity to model overseas. That would be an awesome experience.
A quote that you always live by: "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced."
Favourite brand and colour of Lingerie? Temptations and Pink is by far my fav colour for just about everything. ;)

PIM: If you could be anyone famous in the World today, Who would you want to be and Why?
carla: Adriana Lima….she’s beautiful and she’s living my dream.

PIM: Are you single? What’s your ideal man?
carla: No not single, I’ve been happily involved with one guy for 8 years now.
My ideal man is energetic, confident and humorous. He needs to be athletic and well built, he must look after his appearance and of course the most important feature….he’d have to have beautiful, kind eyes. I need someone who is able to handle all the drama because I seem to attract it….lol. He needs to be completely loyal…I accept nothing less than a man who is willing to give his whole heart, a man who is able to allow me to know him completely.

PIM:If PIM had to take Carla on a date or approach you in a bar .What do we have to do to blow your socks off?
carla: On first approach I prefer a down to earth honest one. There is no need for sweet talking and pick up lines. I want to meet you….not your representative…so be yourself, sometimes a simple Hello is a great ice breaker.
As far as dates go….I’m a party girl…so you’re best bet is to start off at a restaurant…or even a News Café…lol…so that we can chat and get to know each other a little. Then it’s time to hit the town…Take me clubbling and you’ll need to dance…cause I’m not a bar leach and love to dance. Lol!
If it’s a day time date…then you’re gonna have to get creative. I’m an adrenaline junky, so amusement parks, bungee jumping & racing cars are a few of the things you may want to indulge me with for the day. ;)

PIM:Carla.A pleasure to have you on PIM. Best of luck with the Modeling career