AFRICA'S TOP MALE MODELS : BERTINI HEUMEGNI

My name is Bertini Heumegni, born October 22^nd, 1972 in Douala, Republic of Cameroon. Cameroon is a country in West Africa, situated above the equator. I am model, an accomplished actor, and a 15minute of fame TV celebrity. Growing up in Douala, I always dreamed of coming to the United States of America. My mother died when I was at the age of 10. After all these obstacles, I grasped life with all I had.

Life became a four way street for me, the struggle in the street of the city, hustling in order to pay my school fees, 29 brothers and sisters; I realized that education was my passport to a better life. Education was the ultimate way for me to achieve my goals and dreams. I finished high school regardless of the obstacles and received a diploma then graduate of UNIVERSITY of LAGOS.. I later travelled to South Africa where I got discovered in the world of fashion. I lived in South Africa for 7 years, while there I did all the fashion local magazines and runways. In 1997, I was named MR CLIFTON BEACH. Got a contract with a major agency in New York City, so I found myself in the United States in 2000 millennium. I Lived in New York, the most challenging city where I tried to push some fashion gigs here and there (see gallery).

Eventually, the walk of fame gave me a way through a television show called, “AMERICA NEXT TOP MODEL“, on UPN9 (see video on profile). This was my first American TV show that gave me the 15minute of fame. In New York, I learned not to put my eggs in one basket, so I decided to also become a Personal Trainer for one of the prominent gym in New York City, (NEW YORK SPORTS CLUB). At this club, fitness and health is the concern of the members. One thing that distinguished me from other members are my unique African belief of traditions, African, black with hassle green eyes. I am a proud parent with two lovely (twins). Danielle Heumegni, 18 years old, a track & field runner and a soccer player in college, and Patrick Heumegni, 18 years old, a football player, and track & field runner. My multitalent leads me to my first production “THE AMERICAN DREAM”. www.camerlywoodproductions.com. My dream will never complete itself until I become a superstar or when my kids become superstars. LIVE IS A JOURNEY OF DREAMS THAT WILL NEVER STOP UNTIL YOU DIED; GOD BLESSE BOTH AFRICA AND AMERICA.

 

Keep up Bertini!

2013 BLACKFOX APPLICANTS

SNAPSHOTS: CHRISTIAN DIOR (COUTURE FUGS AND FABS)

 

 

 

Fabulosity!!

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PLUS SIZE MODELLING part 1

What is plus size modeling?

Plus size modeling can be many things. I will go over the most common types of plus modeling, the requirements for each type and the best way to find work.

 

 

Plus size fashion models

The first and most known type of plus modeling is plus size fashion modeling. Here, a plus size model is defined as “a non-straight size model.” Straight-size is a term to describe “regular” fashion models, the girls sized 0-2-4. For most agencies, you are technically plus size from a size 6, and there are actually girls working as plus size models in that size, often leading to the reaction “what? You call that plus size?” But it is very important to remember that plus size models in this category are rarely plus size women. Size wise, they are average. Most models in this category fall between a size 10 and a size 16, but 8s and 18s are not an exception. Larger than 18 almost never happens.

Plus size industry models have the same requirements as straight-size industry models. They have to be tall; 5’8” is a minimum, but taller is preferred since a tall frame will carry a size better. They are also very proportionate, with great skin, a toned body, long legs, nice hair, and a beautiful smile and face. The thing that sets them apart from other fashion models is their size. I mentioned before that their size is considered average, but other than that they are not really a representative of the “real average woman,” and that is also not why they are here. Think about it, do fashion models represent the average slim girl? No, and plus size agency models do not represent the average plus size girl either, only in size. The other major difference is age. While for straight-size models it’s usually “the younger the better,” plus size models start working later and can work well in their 20s.

Most work in this category is commercial, but legitimate fashion work (like major designers and fashion magazines) is slowly finding its way into the plus size industry.

While plus size fashion models are often classically beautiful, there’s also a different, “edgier” type on the rise. In a lot of cases, these are models that used to be straight-size models, but who made the switch and became plus size models. So don’t worry if you are a plus size model with super short hair, or a gap between your teeth; the only way to find out if an agency will like your look is by applying.

 

Keep it here for Part 2

IDOLS: MANY FACES OF TYRA BANKS

Fierce

 

Model

 

Business lady

 

Awards look

For Vogue Italia (manequin)

 

 

 

 

 

Tyra Lynne Banks (born December 4, 1973) is a former American model, author, actress, and television personality. She first became famous as a model, appearing twice on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and working for Victoria's Secret as one of their original Angels. Banks is the creator and host of the UPN/The CW reality television show America's Next Top Model, co-creator of True Beauty, and was the host of her own talk show, The Tyra Banks Show.

Banks is one of four African Americans and seven women to have repeatedly ranked among the world's most influential people by Time magazine

More on her life on wikipedia.

 

 

 

 

BEAUTY: WHICH SHADE OF LIPSTICK IS PERFECT FOR DARK SKINS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well?? Comments are welcome.

My comments are, colors are perfect for the bold ladies who want to make a statement at occassions, and you have the nudes which can be for everyday uses same as darker lipstick shades.

 

 

 

 

 



BLACKFOX APPLICANTS 2013 - WACK FROM CAMEROOM

 

Photographers or Agencies based in Cameroon that would like to book Wack

Please mail blackfox at blackfoxmodels@gmail.com

TCFD OFFER!

Aj will be will offering an outdoot tfcd shoot in Mikocheni Area this weekend. And those who do good work, may be offered a proffessional shoot with an upcoming top media house.

Contact Aj +255 714 132626 for a spot if left.

 

FASHION WITH KELIS

 

 

At trace magazine

 

 

 

At a river island shoot

 

 

Artistic

 

 

Kelis Rogers born August 21, 1979), better known mononymously as Kelis, is an American singer-songwriter and certified chef. She has won Brit Awards, Q Awards, and NME Awards, and was nominated for two Grammy Awards. Outside her native United States, she has had nine top ten singles in the United Kingdom alone. Kelis appeared on Moby's Area One Tour, supported U2 on the European leg of their Elevation Tour, Britney Spears' The Onyx Hotel Tour and headlined her own All Hearts Tour with Robyn.

 

She is inspirational!

 

 

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