Beauty is an ecstasy; it is as simple as hunger. There is really nothing to be said about it. It is like the perfume of a rose: you can smell it and that is all. ~William Somerset Maugham
Hi Bernice.Great to have you on PIM.What are some of the highs and lows in your modelling career thus far, Great experiences to share? bernice:My lows would be that the modelling industry was extremely quiet in Winter. My highs would definitely be, the meeting of talented designers and getting to wear some of the most stunning outfits made. The fact of meeting new people and getting out of one’s boundaries is also an ultimate high for me.
So you are Portuguese, Were you disappointed at Portugal in 2010.The Portuguese fans were awesome.
How was the World Cup? Well I wasn’t really disappointed in the games that Portugal played, I was however a bit thrown back with their behaviour in regards to losing, I really felt that they could have behaved in a better manner. However the fans were phenomenal, they all stood together – united and supportive. The World Cup was definitely something so different, it brought about such a vibe and well a extraordinary fever.
PIM has met you at the FHM Models 2010.How was the experience. Are you entering this year? The experience was great and helped me a lot as a person as well as it opened quite a lot of doors for me. I will definitely be entering again this year.
What are some of your goals of being a model and where would you want to be in ten years time? My goals for being a model would be to get exposure, meet new people and get involved in as much activities as possible and also to help designers get exposure on their clothing. In ten years time I see a boutique of my own including my own label.
Any major competitions or shoots you involved in at the moment? I am currently doing the Miss Mischief Taboo 2010.
What’s a typical day in the life of Bernice Caldeira? Driving around to different shopping centres and looking at all the different stores and clothing. I go to castings and shoots in order to build portfolio aswell.
If you had to have KIDNAP any sportsman/ celeb who would that be ha ha? Ha ha, definately David Beckham.
Your dream shoot, Pick a location, a theme ? Zanzibar with an exotic tropical theme.
Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and a guys? My back and a guys arms just do it for me.
What was the most bizarre ,funny and pick up line that a guy has used on You? Did it hurt when you fell from heaven
What’s your favourite fashion brand :My favourite brand is Guess.
If you had a million rand, What would be your first purchase? The first thing I would purchase is a holiday home in Zanzibar!
Favorite Food and Drink? Would have to be Sushi with an ice cold Lemon Ice Tea...
If you had to get someone drunk quickly, what would you order them at the bar ? Pssst Stroh Rum Of course.
Favorite perfume on you? Viktor and Rolf – Flower Bomb
Favourite perfume on a guy? JOOP
Favourite Club or Hangout? Taboo and Tao or wherever there is a party.
Favourite Lingerie & Colour? Wonderbra / Purple
One wish you would like to come true? That I could meet my Prince Charming,he he.
A quote that you always live by? "Life's to short to live it in regret, so love the people who treat you right,forget about the one's who don't believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it, if it changes your life then let it! Nobody said it would be easy they just promised it would be worth it".
If we snuck into your bedroom, what could we find you sleeping in? I’ll leave that to the human imagination.
What type of music have you been listening too lately? House music
Last movie you watched? 3D Step Up and it was brillant.
What do you do to feel sexy? I do my hair / nails / eyelashes / sunbed and facials and I buy something new to wear.
If you could be anyone famous in the World today, who would you want to be and Why? Victoria Silversted.The reason why I would love to be her is due to the fact that she is so beautiful but she doesn’t use that to her advantage – she is still such a real person, honest and genuine.
You mentioned you love speed, Fast Cars and Bikes. What do you drive Bernice....and er...Whats your dream Car? I drive a Mini Cooper S. My dream car would be a Mazarati,oh yess!
Are you single? Yes
Whilst we on the topic, How important is a guy’s dress sense to you? So PIM can spruce up and impress someone like you. What’s your ideal man? Dress sense is very important because it shows a lot about a person as an individual.
If Bernice Caldeira wanted to impress PIM on a date.What would you do.Detials please from dressing up to activities Dressed in a comfy jean, loose fitting t-shirt and a pair of extra comfy sneakers, we would head off on a 4 wheeler outride, taking us to a river bank, where there will be a picnic set up. With the most tasty savouries and fruits etc, we would brunch and spend the afternoon talking etc. Once we done with the relaxing we will drive back to catch a quick clean up and off for the outdoor massages we go. We will enjoy a few cocktails at the pool to gather energy to go and dine at the best restaurant and dressed to the tee in a stunning Little Black Number, once the dinning is done with it’ll be time to go out and paint the town RED!!!!!
The fruition of beauty is no chance of hit or miss... it is inevitable as life. ~Walt Whitman
PIM: Hi Simone Welcome aboard PIM.........thank u guys for having me its a great honor.Tell us about yourself? Simone: Firstly I'm a proudly Afrikaans girl who loves the traditional braai, biltong and rugby! I love shopping and shoes are my absolute favorite must have item EACH time I shop! I live in Roodepoort where my fellow FHM Model Lee Ann Liebenberg also grew up.
What are some of the accolades that you have achieved thus far in your career? I have worked with big brands such as, FTV and FHM, I prefer photographic modeling although I have done pageants and accomplished numerous titles I chose to rather stick with photographic, this is my passion.
PIM has seen your pics before on various sites & publications.Tell us more yes I was chosen for a few interviews and features, my biggest thus far was being selected for Jack Parows website. It was a huge honor to be selected for PIM of course!
What do you do for a living Simone? currently I am focusing on my modeling career a few interesting and exciting stuff lined up this year.
Your ambitions and goals as a model? I have quite a few, recently I was offered my own website my ad4models to promote my FHM Models 2011 campaign, I would love to make it to the top100 which will be chosen by the 26th of September, u can view my profile on http://www.fhm.co.za/
Where do you see yourself in ten years time? hopefully a well known South African model, by then I would also love to be married.
How did the modeling journey begin Firstly? modeling is a lot of hard work its a cut throat industry, if u are not a fighter and have a strong personality u won't make it in this industry. I had a lot of down falls and I have not always achieved everything I wanted but I just stayed determined and got my big break recently, thanx to all my fans!
Did you ever think you'd be doing this(modeling)? I've always had a passion for modeling, I won my first title at the age of 11 and fell in love ever since, I had a great modeling teacher at the time, Sheree Pornalis, I looked up to her in many ways and she inspired my career.
What do you like most about modeling? the free lifestyle I live, the people who look up to me, the people that supports me, all the photo shoots and the parties.
What do you like least? the pressure, constantly being under the spotlight and not wanting to disappoint ur supporters.
How do you stay in such great shape. Care to share some of your dietary and training secrets? hehe uhm I don't have any, I TRY my best to gym during the week and jog sometimes also try and do some pilates. And diet? Nope I always start on a monday morning at 6am and end it at about 8am hehe.
Is there any one you would like to meet right now? yes, I'd love to meet Enrique Iglesias...damn that boy is fine! Luckily he's coming to S.A!!
And If you were invisible for a day?where would you wanna be ? in a HUGE shoe mall, I'd take every type of pair!!
Your dream shoot…Pick a location, a theme ? a waterfall with a fairy theme, kinda cute but could still be hot!
Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and then a guys? I love my curves, I'm comfortable in my skin. And I love a sexy six pack on a guy, hot arms and big legs, typical jock.
Where can we find you on a typical weekend if you not doing a modeling shoot? at home cooking or baking, tanning drinking cocktails with my friends or a comfy dvd and popcorn night.
What was the most bizarre and funny pick up line that a guy has used on You?. I stop listening at the "hello" part so I dunno and don't care, come on guys should know by now that pick up lines are so lame! Just be yourself I promise u that will charm the girl.
If you were a tour operator and had to entice people from around the World to visit South Africa .How would you promote it? we have such a beautiful country, all the wild animals and the prettiest coast areas.
Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess? I am a tomboy and I can fix almost anything possible, I don't really need a man, hehe!
Whats ur favorite fashion brand – Prada and Gucci.
Your favorite Car: BMW
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite Drink: any wine
Favorite perfume on a guy: Black XS
Perfume on you: chanel allure
Favorite clubbing and Hangout? FTV, Billy the Bums,
Favorite restaurant and coffee shop....? Mugg & Bean and 'Die werf' small restaurant in pretoria, very romantic!
One wish you would like to come through.? Fame and Fortune babies!! Hehe kidding, to find the perfect guy that supports me in my career and loves me for who I am and only wants me!
A quote that you always live by: dream as if ull live forever but live as if ull die today!
If we snuck into your bedroom, what could we find you sleeping in? mostly lingerie or anything I'm comfortable in, I usually fall asleep in my gym outfit on the couch hehe :)
What type of music you've been listening too lately- I love all music, music calms and relaxes me.
Last movie you watched?How was it? I don't really get any time for movies anymore so the last one was Eclipse and I love Taylors body, hehe can't really remember the rest tho.
If you could be anyone famous in the World today, Who would you want to be and Why? I'd rather work on making myself famous as everybody else is taken.
What do you do to feel sexy? wear sexy outfits.
Are you single? there is someone special in my life but we are not currently together .
IF PIM had the power to create the perfect man. What type of features do you suggest we add :) honesty, lovable, considerate, caring.
If PIM had to take Simone on a date .What do we have to do to blow your socks off and make you say Wow? make me laugh and be yourself, treat me with respect and ull receive the same,
Simone.A pleasure to have you on PIM. Best of luck with the Modeling career......thank u guys so much!Where will we se you next. Whats the next big modeling gig you have lined up? FHM Models 2011 keep ur fingers crossed please guys!!
PIM: Hi Rachel Welcome to PIM..Tell us about yourself and your modelling.Where have your exploits taken you?
Rachel: I'm a mixture of four nationalities; Lebanese, Congolese, Belgian and Angolan. I grew up and studied mainly in Europe and The DRC. I moved here 4 years ago and had to learn english in 6 months to gain admission to a university in which I'm studying law. I have a rising career in modelling and have competed in various contests and been successful at most but my passion lies in the film industry.
Any major competitions we can look for Rachel Habib in? FHM Top 100 Sexiest in the near future. SASI Swimsuit 2010 and perhaps other popular publications i.e. Maxim & GQ:
RACHEL..anything you’d like to say. A message for our readers to entice them to vote for you in future competitions? I'm truly the combination of beauty and brains!
So u like SPorts and Horses,Believe you have one in Congo. ? Yes I'm a sports fan, especially it comes to football and rugby. I was into horse riding a lot when I was younger and I do have a horse in Congo.
Speaking of which. What’s a typical day in the life of Rachel habib? I have law classes during the day. In between that time I juggle school with castings, auditions, rehearsals, acting classes, photos shoots etc. In the evening, I'll gym and try to do some school-work as I am still a student.
If you could cook PIM any meal and desert to blow us away...What would that be? Lebanese of African dish maybe? A lebanese salad called 'Taboule' for starters. The main course would be 'Carbonara d'agneau au parmesan' (Pasta with lamb and parmesan cheese) and finally 'Tiramisu' for dessert.
PIM: If you had to have KIDNAP any sportsman/celeb, who would that be ha ha? Ha ha good question, why kidnap though? I would say Channing Tatum or Victor Valdes. There's so many good looking male celebrities and sportsman, so its quite a hard question.
Your dream shoot…Pick a location, a theme ? 'Bali/Madagascar/Mauritius/Hawaii/Zanzibar/Seychelles/Mykonos - the theme would be glamorous and exotic.
PIM: Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and a guys? :) I would say my eyes - you can tell a lot about a person by their eyes and what they're thinking. My eyes say everything about what I’m thinking..
What was the most bizarre and funny come on line that a guy has used on You? Ha ha ha, just thinking about it makes me laugh; "Since you entered this room, my heart stopped beating, I know it’s a sign, God sent you from heaven to be mine"
2010...in SA...UR THOUGHTS..How do you think we will handle it, Are you optimistic about SA and the future in retrospect to the economy, change of presidency etc? Let me put it this way. If you were president of this country. What would you change NOW! I would continue invest in the large infrastructure projects already in place so that we can address the issue of unemployment. One thing that has made me really proud to be a South African is the pride and patriotism we have shown as a result of hosting the World Cup. That shows me that South Africans do have the spirit of a people who can achieve great things when motivated. As a future lawyer and entrepreneur I’d like to see government do more to encourage the development of young and small businesses in the form of micro loans and other such programs..
Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess? I can play 7 instruments! That’s a joke, well I can say that I am good with languages( I can speak more than 4 of them) and I can act…
What’s your favourite fashion brand? I have a favourite brand for different things so if I start naming them, we’ll be stuck here for the day, lol.
If you had a million rand, What would be your first purchase? A house for my parents because they are the reason for why I am who I am and I love them with all my heart.
Favorite Food and Drink: That is a hard one because I love food in general. I would say sushi and any non-alcoholic fruit cocktail.
Favorite perfume on you: Mont Blanc by D& G
One wish you would like to come through? To become a successful actress and model
A quote that you always live by: Work Smart, Play Hard!
If we snuck into your bedroom, what could we find you sleeping in? Sexy lingerie... Hahaha, that would have been such a predictable answer coming from a model. But the reality is that, even though I love lingerie, when it comes to bed time, like the girl next door I would wear something which is comfortable, so it would be shorts and a top.
What type of music have you been listening too lately: Dance , R&B , French and Arabic music.
Last movie you watched? Green Zone, great film..
What do you do to feel sexy? A girl sholud wear something that compliments her and which she feels comfortable in. Not everything suits everyone, you have to get the right thing for your body and then you’ll be able to feel comfortable and sexy. For me it's first a mental attitude and then it reflects from the outside by the way you carry yourself. I will never wear something that looks bad on me. That is what makes me feel sexy.
Would you say a woman can learn how to be a model, or modeling is something in the genes?
You have it or you don't have it at all? Why do you think so? First of all, you need to fall within certain strict requirements, which are; a specific height, measurements, good skin, smile, look and genre. The rest is all about you, your personality, qualities, whether you are a hard worker. Its the dream of a lot of girls but only a small few get the opportunity to become successful. You also learn every day, how to carry yourself, how to pose, how to wal. In essence, I would say it’s a mixture of the two.
If you could be anyone famous in the World today, who would you want to be and Why? I'd prefer to be myself in 10 years.
Are you single? Whilst we on the topic, How important is a guy’s dress sense to you? So PIM can spruce up and impress someone like you. What’s your ideal man? I don't have an ideal man, but I know what I want so if a guy has those qualities then there might be chance for us to have something. Its not all about looks but its about personality.
If PIM had to take you on a date. What would we have to do to blow your socks off lol? I would prefer not answering this question so at least guys will keep on trying their best to impress me.
We ascribe beauty to that which is simple; which has no superfluous parts; which exactly answers its end; which stands related to all things; which is the mean of many extremes. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
PIM: Anesca.You are truely Poetry in Motion. . How did the journey begin. Where have your exploits taken you..... Tell Tell? What are some of your major achievements?
I started modelling when I was 14 and at that time it was only to do something extra curricular. I really liked it and started doing pageants. Although I've never won a title, I was always placed among the top three at least. Haha! Anyway, after a while I joined an agency and Voila!Some of my biggest achievements include being a finalist in the Face of Paco Rabanne XS competition which is an international fashion brand and the competition was nation wide. Also, I've worked on two local films namely Wild At Heart and Bakgat 2. I'm also a cheerleader for the university I'm studying at. I've done a few fashion shows, but nothing major yet. I'm still waiting for my big break! Haha!
Speaking of which. What’s a typical day in the life of Anesca Swart? A typical day in my life is actually very boring. I'm currently doing my Honour's degree in Economics, so other than that, there's not much time for anything else! Haha! But I do make time for loved ones of course. And then there's castings for modelling jobs from time to time. When I do go out to party, I make it worthwhile though. Haha!
If you could cook PIM any meal and desert to blow us away...What would that be? I'm really not a good cook at all. My staple food is currently two minute noodles! Haha! But if I were to really put effort into a meal, it would be something traditional (I'm from a very small town, where restaurants is almost non-existing!), so it would be the traditional Sunday type of meal with lamb, vegetables and lots of carbs with a sweet red wine! For dessert, of course Malva pudding with a nice choclate sauce and cocktails later.
If you had to have KIDNAP any sportsman/celeb, who would that be ha ha? If I could kidnap a sportsman or celebrity, it would be Quentin Chong. He's the South African, and World Champion of Muay-Thai, a type of martial arts. I'd kidnap him (or at least try to), so he can teach me
this art. I can't get enough of this sport! But I still have to gain enough courage to actually try it myself. I love my face too much.Haha!
Your dream shoot…Pick a location, a theme ? As for my dream shoot, it would be in a bikini on the beaches of Phuket in Thailand. The water is an amazing bright blue colour and it's so serene. I think it'd make an amazing shoot!
Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and a guys? :) The sexiest part of my body is definitely my buttocks. I've received a lot of compliments for them! But I think I'm overall quite nicely in shape and everything is in relation. As for guys, definitely shapely legs and a strong jawbone! Can't go wrong with that!
What are some of the competions or events we can find you in ?What exciting stuff have you done or are planning on doing regarding your modelling? Modelling has definitely sent me on some weird journeys, like when I was doing a haute couture fashion show, the designer didn't want the models to potentially damage the dresses, so he dressed us himself! And we were standing there in nothing but a g-string! Definitely felt uncomfortable that day!
What was the most bizarre and funny come on line that a guy has used on You? A guy once used a really really bad pick-up line on me. He said: " You are the second most beautiful woman in the world." I asked him who the most beautiful was then? He said: " That woman will still have to be born." Now it sounds okay at first I guess. But then you start thinking that it may have been an insult, because then obviously more beautiful women were to come and you would be replaceable? Plus, I didn't know how to react to that. I just said okay and walked off. It's not the kind of line that really makes a girl feel special you know? I like pick-up lines, they're so cute. Like:"Did it hurt when you fell out of heaven?" and things like that. Cheesy is still awesome! It'll work on me. Haha!
2010...in SA...UR THOUGHTS..How do you think we will handle it, Are you optimistic about SA and the future in retrospect to the economy, change of presidency, latest political issues etc? Let me put it this way. If you were president of this country. What would you change NOW! I don't really like talking about politics. But 2010 is an amazing honour for our country. I was really surprised with how wonderful the stadiums look! I'm really positive about it. I am concerned about crime though. That is what's tearing our country apart. Racism will always be an issue, but I just wish that people could realise that we do need each other. If I was president, I would concentrate on the infrastructure of the country and the public hospitals. Potholes will definitely have to be fixed and the state of the hospitals is just a scary thought! I would look into other emerging countries' policies and make some adjustments like lowering tax!
Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess? I have a talent for the game Need for Speed! I'm really good and I will challenge anyone!
What’s your favourite fashion brand: Sissy Boy and Guess. I love Sissy Boy jeans! They always fit perfectly! If you had a million rand, What would be your first purchase? I would definitely do the safe thing and
invest. I could always play around with shares, but it's very risky. I would spend some too! Unfortunately a million rand is not enough for me to import a Ford Shelby GT 500 car. So I'll give a portion to the SPCA, as animals lie very close to my heart and with the rest I'll take my mom on a mad shopping spree!
Favorite Food and Drink: Pizza & I love drinking Coke:I'm really a down to earth, girl-next-door type of person!
Favorite perfume on you As for perfume, anything by Guess makes me smell nice!
One wish you would like to come through? I have lost of wishes! The biggest right now is that I can become a famous SA model! Only you guys can make that happen for me!
A quote that you always live by: The quote that I live by is that there will always be someone worse off
than you, no matter how hard you may have it right now, so be thankful for the things you do have!
If we snuck into your bedroom, what could we find you sleeping in? I sleep in a tank top and hotpants! It's really the most comfortable
What type of music have you been listening too lately: I love house and hip hop music. Something I can dance to. I dance all the time by myself when no one's watching! Even if people is watching, I won't mind!
Last movie you watched? The latest movie I saw was such an inspiration. Avatar. It was a crazy long movie, but very worthwhile! And the graphics was awesome! I really recommend it!
What do you do to feel sexy?I'll dance around in little clothing or just go to a club where I can dance and have a lot of attention! Getting attention from the opposite sex in general is really a compliment. I've even had a lesbian girl trying to make a move on me! It was a really big compliment for me!
Would you say a woman can learn how to be a model, or modeling is something in the genes? You have it or you don't have it at all? Why do you think so? Modelling can definitely be learnt. Most of the international models you see on Ftv was accidentally discovered somewhere and a lot of them are nothing like you would expect from a model. All models have come where they are today by learning. Talent and looks does play a role, but it's definitely not rocket science!
If you could be anyone famous in the World today, who would you want to be and Why? it would have to be Hugh Hefner! I mean, look at all the assets the man has! And he's sweet too. He saved the Hollywood sign in LA by donating $900 000! So I think it'll be great if on your old age day you can still get to host amazing parties, have beautiful women all around you and be soooo rich! Haha!
Are you single? Whilst we on the topic, How important is a guy’s dress sense to you? So PIM can spruce up and impress someone like you. What’s your ideal man? Unfortunately for you guys, I'm not single. I've been in a looong relationship for the past seven years. He's my first love from my school days, so yes, true love does still exist! Dress sense is extremely important! A guy in jeans and a cool t-shirt or collared shirt is really attractive! It doesn't have to be too much trouble. Simplicity with style is always appreciated! My ideal man is tall and shapely with a great sense of humour and style. I'm interested in a manly man. I'm a damsel in distress and need someone to open bottle caps and be a handyman. Also a gentleman who will open the car door for me for example.
If PIM had to take U on a date. What would we have to do to blow your socks off lol? The ideal date for me would be a picnic somewhere outdoors. We would eat pizza of course and drink cocktails while chatting about everyday issues and our future aspirations. Then we'd go to the amusement park and have a blast on all the rides until our heads hurt! It would be sooo much fun. Something I'd look really forward to
Good luck Anesca A pleasure to have you on PIM. Best of luck with the Modelling and FHM Models 2010. We’ll get the votes coming your way.. Thanks again for the oppurtunity! All of the best to you and your users!
The ever-present phenomenon ceases to exist for our senses. It was a city dweller, or a prisoner, or a blind man suddenly given his sight, who first noted natural beauty-Remy de Gourmont
PIM: Candice Brink.You are truely Poetry in Motion.We seen you in FHM Models... How did the journey begin. Where have your exploits taken you..... Tell Tell?
candice: I am fairly new to the South African modeling scene but I must say that I am enjoying it thoroughly. It began when I sent through my picturess to FHM actually so far I have done a few campaigns and Shows…I’m taking it one step at a time and taking advantage of every opportunity that comes my way.
Swashbuckling adventure,Quad Bikes, Energy of the party and an overwhelming passion of the outdoors..Tell us about this passion Candice.? I have no fear I don’t know if this is a good thing or a bad thing…I am a bit of a self proclaimed adrenaline junkie.I’ve got to have action & excitement in my life.
What are some of your goals of being a model.Where would you want to be in ten years time? Well I have many goals as far as modeling is concerned. At the moment I am working at establishing myself in S.A., I want people to start sitting up and taking notice, cause the truth is I’m not going anywhere any time soon! In ten years I would love to have a successful career in the entertainment business (as acting is my Ultimate Passion). I would like “Candice Brink” to be recognized internationally as a sought after brand as there are many sectors I still want to dabble in E.g.: Fashion, fragrance etc. Actually I plan to release my own line of couture tee’s (T-Shirts) before the end of the year as well as well as launch my official brand. WATCH THIS SPACE!!!!
PIM understands that you are always commuting between SA and Europe. Tell us about the different cultures abroad and how it impacts your modelling. We hope its just commuting and you will return forever for good old Castle and Boerewors :) I have a passion for travelling one of my goals in life to see every corner of the globe. How do u know where u Ultimately want to be if u haven’t seen it all??? I love experiencing the different cultures - u will find some u love and some u don’t - I was very protected until I started venturing out into the world. Being able to be in different parts of the world can be great for your modeling career, it is also easier to work with the best people in the business. S.A. will always be my home I love it here & I am defiantly a JOZI girl @ heart, that’s probably why I am always up and down – I’m undecided about where I want to be and I’m young there is no reason to chose for now I will have “BOTH”.
Candice...anything you’d like to say. A message for our readers to entice them to vote for you?I see you are entering a few comps.. I am currently involved in two projects both of which have amazing opportunities for me as a model…so it would be absolutely amazing if the readers did get involved!!!! The first one is the yearly FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the world IssueYou can vote for me by clicking on this link http://fhm.co.za/fhm-100-sexiest/ and typing my name in the 10 available slots and then clicking VOTE!!!! Or by texting “Candice Brink” to 34973 There are amazing prizes to be won and it literally takes a min so go check it out.
Secondly the Sports Illustrated Model Search Just click on this link http://www.sinewmodelsearch.co.za/model/?model_id=747 and S-P-A-N-K my hot button as many times as u possibly can. he he These are both great opportunities but it’s up to you to get me there PIM readers!!! So go ahead and make my dreams come true – Much Love xoxo
Speaking of which. What’s a typical day in the life of Candice Brink? Ha Ha I’m pretty normal I get up at about 7am(depending on how many times I press snooze). I have a cup of coffee (Do not talk to me before this I may Eat u!!) I Check my mails and plan my day, then I head off to the office LIn the evenings I hit the gym and then I usually go out with friends – I’M NEVER HOME EVA – Where ever the party is I’m there. If I am home I’m catching up on Grays or Desperate housewives – it will be pre-recorded because I loathe adverts.I am studying at the moment so I fit that in too along with everything else too!!!
PIM: If you could cook PIM any meal and desert to blow us away...What would that be?I’m a really good cook actually….I would cook my famous Pasta!!! For Dessert: Chocolate covered strawberries & Apple Pie.I have cooked this exact meal for someone Special before and he loved it!!!!
If you had to have KIDNAP any sportsman/celeb, who would that be ha ha? Josh Hartnett….his absolutely gorgeous.
Your dream shoot…Pick a location, a theme ? Theme: Diamonds & Pearls Location: The Dessert.
Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and a guys? :) Mine: My Eyes.A Guys: It’s random but his Neck…it’s always a lot of fun to kiss a soft, sexy neck!
What was the most bizarre and funny come on line that a guy has used on You? A guy once came up to me and asked me what I would like for breakfast the following morning. A little presumptuous but not totally cheesy!!!
2010...in SA...UR THOUGHTS..How do you think we will handle it, Are you optimistic about SA and the future in retrospect to the economy, change of presidency etc? Let me put it this way. If you were president of this country. What would you change NOW! I would defiantly clamp down on corruption and the unnecessary personal spending of the members of the ruling party. I would put more focus on stopping crime in SA so citizens as well tourists have peace of mind. As long as people continue to be educated , yes I do think South Africa has a bright future ahead!!! I am extremely optimistic about the 2010 World Cup, it is an amazing opportunity for us and I’m backing Bafana all the way!!!
Are you positive about SA...... Extremely it’s my Country and def one of the most beautiful in the world at that.
You are a dancer. If you had to create a dance for SA and the World cup , What would it entail :) Well I would have so much to work with as far as incorporating all the different cultures in our wonderful country has to offer. It would be one of a kind, I wouldn’t just be a dance it would be an exhibition of all the amazing talent in South Africa. There would be lots of color, fireworks etc. The aim would be to leave the world shocked.
"How would you entice people from around the world to visit SA...? What I do is to encourage people to travel to our Country when I am abroad and tell them about all the wonderful things we have to offer E.g.: The Kruger Park, Biltong , Braai’s and the fantastic weather. We have a lot to offer and there is a lot to do here we just have to be as positive and possible about our young Country.
Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess? I write poetry, nothing I want to get published. Rather than keeping a journal, I do that…to me it’s much more creative. I write about personal experiences…I have been doing it for about nine years, it keeps me sane.
What’s your favourite fashion brand :Wow, there are to many to mention. South African Brand: Bangs and Lipstick & Rocket fuel Internationally: The row (By Mary-Kate and Ashley Olson) and Lipsy London
If you had a million rand, What would be your first purchase? A ticket around the world!!!
Favorite Food and Drink: To Drink - Stoney’s Ginger Beer or Starbucks, two of my many vices!! To Eat – Anything Mexican, KFC & Subway .
If you had to get someone drunk quickly, What would you order them at the bar he he? Flaming Lamborghini x 2 in row.
Favorite perfume on you: Tom Ford Black Orchid
One wish you would like to come through? Right now I would love to be featured in FHM SA’s 100 Sexiest women in the world issue!!!
A quote that you always live by: The bigger the challenge the greater the opportunity.
If we snuck into your bedroom, what could we find you sleeping in?A tank top and snoopy PJ Bottoms.
What type of music have you been listening too lately:
Last movie you watched? “Remember Me”- What a good movie but so sad Robbie Patz is just delicious – I like how they make British boys :-)
What do you do to feel sexy? I secretly wear lingerie, even is no one is going see it- it’s like a sexy little secret that empowers u!!!
Would you say a woman can learn how to be a model, or modeling is something in the genes? You have it or you don't have it at all? Why do you think so? I think that if you really want something you will get it no matter what, these days many people offer model training which can teach u certain skills and give you more confidence but ultimately the more professional experience u have the better you get. ….but yes it does help if u do have something Extra to offer.
If you could be anyone famous in the World today, who would you want to be and Why? Kimora Lee Simons – Just for one day though She does it all ….I want to know how ,so I can use all her secrets to success.
Are you single? Whilst we on the topic, How important is a guy’s dress sense to you? So PIM can spruce up and impress someone like you. What’s your ideal man? I prefer not to discuss my personal life but if you have to know there is a special person in my life at the moment. My interest in a guy is not based on the way he dresses but he has to be presentable. I do love it when a guy knows how to put a great outfit together and looks good it’s def a perk. Every guy should have suit that he looks like a Billlion Dollars in. My ideal man is someone who just gets me, he must make me laugh , his my best friend but still mysterious.
If Candice Brink wanted to impress PIM, What would you do to blow PIM oway on a date....Details please,,,from dressing up to activities I would take the guy in question to a Skid pad where he could pick the sports car of his choice and go crazy for a couple of hours. While he was doing that I would be getting ready for our date & I would pull out the stops for this one. Little Black Dress, Heels, lingerie etc. The date would be at his favorite restaurant but if I really liked him I would cook for him @ MY PLACE……
Good luck Candice.PIM wishes all the success in the future
PIM caught up with Model and Owner of Candikats Promotions Katya Pappalardo and found out whats been going on in the world of promotions
Hi Katya.Welcome..You are a leading model and energetic career women with your promotional company Candikats..Tell us more about Candikats and what you offer? katya: Candikats Promotions is a niche promotional modeling agency which specialises in VIP hosts and hostesses for corporate events, launches, awards evenings, golf days and expos. Casting agencies also send us briefs, so we get modeling jobs too! And Candikats launched the Candicaddies (specialised golf day course hostesses) in 2009...
Can you mention some of the leading clients that Candikats has taken care of, over the years? Gosh, we've had hundred of clients over the years, but some of the better known ones are Richemont International (Mont Blanc, Cartier, Panerai etc), the ICC, PSL, Cricket SA, Vodacom, Namibian Breweries, Luxottica Eyewear (Ray Ban, Arnette etc.) to name a few..
What are some of the most memmorable experiences you have encountered as owner of Candikats Memorable experiences...ha ha...washing car windows in our bras for National Cleavage Day at Grayston/Rivonia intersection years ago..we made the front page of the newspaper :). And singlehandedly organising 60 promoters working simultaneously for the same 5 minutes on two consecutive days over 6 different regions during the Super 12 and Tri Nations Rugby, which spanned over 3 months! It is always lovely to see my ladies on TV during our countless awards ceremonies which we have done over the years.
And er....... well some of the hair raising moments ? Well...there is nothing like someone letting you know laaaast minute that she won't be at a promotion...or even worse, not bothering to let you know, or simply forgetting that she was meant to work, and going to Durban for the week instead!! I had to do a promotion myself 2 weeks ago, and I am 36!! Ha ha!! It is quite an adrenalin rush, I must say. But I have been called a miracle worker by past clients, as I tend to work rather well under pressure, and finding replacements last minute is something I have had to do many many MANY times over the years!
How has this type of business evolved over the years, considering these days we have powerful social networking tools like facebook, and twitter as well as the tremendous opportunities companies are offering these days in terms of Marketing? I think in order for promotional companies to stay in business, they have to specialise, as there are millions of us around these days. When I started my business, I was literally one of three promotional companies!! In the beginning we did every type of promotion, including intersections and in-stores, but I must be honest, my staff much prefer the more upmarket type of promotion, and frankly, so do I! Social networking can be useful if you are trying to ascertain availability of staff really quickly, as many staff members are surfing the net during lectures ha ha!
What inspired you to follow in this career path..I know you a model..Youve been FHMS 100 most sexiest..you campaigning this year..Oh whilst we on this readers please vote for KP....
What inspired you? Necessity inspired me Naseem. I couldn't get a job after achieving two degrees and a diploma..but modeling opened many doors for me, and it opened the door to promotional work..which literally inspired the beginning of my business. Yes please everyone, vote for me!! I am trying to show South Africa that women improve with age, since I am one of the older contenders. I have been on the 100 Sexiest list for two years running, and I've been nominated as a contender again by my amazing fans, so let's hope I make the cut again. I'm presenting on radio on 93.8fm Radio Midrand at present, and I honestly think that all publicity is good publicity, even the slightly risque variety...there is a time and place, and featuring in 100 Sexiest suits me just fine!! :) www.fhm.co.za/fhm-100-sexiest/ and I'm also trying my luck at the Sports Illiustrated New Model Search (I was shortlisted for their 'Beauties of Sport' last year).
Ok so say a reader wants to be part of this awesome promotional agency..What do we do.What are the steps and opportunities that lie in wait? Aspiring promotional models should email me photos, but in all honesty, the economic climate has caused the industry to quieten down tremendously. Also, Candikats clients expect a particular calibre, and though beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder, clients always ask to see photos first, so please make sure the ones you send me are awesome :) And as for opportunities, well life is what you make it, so keep your eyes and ears open. Of course, most agencies, including my own, frown upon exchanging details with clients, as obviously stealing clients from one's boss is unethical, but you just never know and you could be in the right place at the right time and land up with another Charlize story...
Any future developments on the horizon Kats? As I mentioned, I am currently presenting on Radio Midrand 93.8fm and I absolutely love it. I hope that since modeling relies on eternal youth (though Photoshop is a blessing ha ha), at least my voice won't age, so there might be a longer lifespan for that angle of my career. I'm not saying I don't want to be on TV, because of course I do. I don't know any model who doesn't!
With your experience that you have built up over the years why would you reccommend Candikats to prospective clients. Candikats Promotions has stood the test of time. There are many fly-by-nighters, and you won't believe how many of my promoters have gone into competition with me over the years. This business is about patience and logistics. One needs patience in order to deal with flighty students, who would seriously rather go partying than arrive on time for a job the next day. And, logistics is key. One literally needs to be able to juggle people, and jobs, and to make sure that the jobs are filled by the people who best fit the spec. It's not as easy as everyone thinks, but I think, 9 and something years down the line, that Candikats isn't going anywhere!
Thank you Katya.We wish you all the best and loads of success with Candikats Promotions...Oh and good luck with FHM 100 most sexiest.You wanna entice readers to vote for you........ Thanks PIM. FHM mag can be the springboard to any model's career. It's a matter of getting the editor to take one seriously :). Please vote for me on FHM and SI Model Search...I may run a promotional agency, but I love modeling as well!!
In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty. ~Christopher Morley
PIM: Riana.You are truely Poetry in Motion.Cage Fighting, Interior Design, Muscle fitness, FHM Germany..Wow...incredibly stunning and sexy! PIM are honoured. How did the journey begin. Where have your exploits taken you..... Tell Tell? What are some of your major achievements?How did you end up in FHM Germany of all places? riana: Not much more to add here hun, FHM Germany just saw my pics & wanted me in the mag.
So tell us more about your passion for cage fighting Riana.You are a ring girl at the events. Ever thought of stepping in one day :). Nope mmm that hot bod behind a cage..beating opponents. :)
So you have your own interior design business. Great. If Hugh Hefner asked to re-design his entertainment room..OH what will you prescribe? I’d do something chic & pimped out to the max
Riana and Television. Where and when can we look out for you.? Busy working on my first show you will have to wait & see.
Speaking of which. What’s a typical day in the life of Riana Roberts? I wake up at 5am start my day with some garden yoga. After that I start working on my interior design projects, modelling shoots and working on ideas for my new TV show. Finally I end off a very busy day with an evening workout session at the gym
If you could cook PIM any meal and desert to blow us away...What would that be? Sushi & champagne
If you had to have KIDNAP any sportsman/celeb, who would that be ha ha? Ryan Botha
Your dream shoot…Pick a location, a theme ? Any island
Oh and what would you regard as the sexiest part of your body and a guys? :) Eyes
What was the most bizarre and funny come on line that a guy has used on You? Does God know his angel is missing
PIM: So you were no 7. 100 most sexiest in the world a few years ago..And i see you back in the running again. Any message to our readers as to why they should vote for you....You have our vote for sure? VOTE VOTE VOTE
2010...in SA...UR THOUGHTS..How do you think we will handle it, Are you optimistic about SA and the future in retrospect to the economy, change of presidency etc? Let me put it this way. If you were president of this country. What would you change NOW! Boring!
Tell us about one talent that you have that we never able to guess? I don’t have any.
What’s your favourite fashion brand: Gucci
If you had a million rand, What would be your first purchase? A first class ticket around the world.
Favorite Food and Drink: Sushi & champagne
Favorite perfume on you:Bulgari black
Favourite perfume on a guy: Bulgari black
One wish you would like to come through? I have so many
A quote that you always live by: You are the master of your own destiny
If we snuck into your bedroom, what could we find you sleeping in? something cute & sexy
What type of music have you been listening too lately: Anything & everything
Last movie you watched? 500 Days of summer
What do you do to feel sexy? I wear sexy lingerie & perfume.
Would you say a woman can learn how to be a model, or modeling is something in the genes? You have it or you don't have it at all? Why do you think so? You learn as you go along
If you could be anyone famous in the World today, who would you want to be and Why? Megan Fox, she’s hot.
If PIM had to take U on a date. What would we have to do to blow your socks off lol? Romantic picnic
Good luck Riana. A pleasure to have you on PIM. Best of luck with the Modelling and FHM Models 2010. IT IS NOT FHM MODELS. Its FHM 100 sexiest! :)Thanx
We’ll get the votes coming your way..
