Friday, 27 March 2020

Malawian commercial model Zainab Phiri is taking a bold leap into her chosen field of interest as she pursues success

Taking a bold leap into her chosen field of interest, Malawian Commercial Model, Zainab Phiri is confident
of better things to come as she determinedly pursues success in commercial modeling. We had an opportunity for an interview with the Malawian model below;
1. Hey Zainab, kindly describe yourself in 3 words
1. Confident, creative, ambitious. 

2. When did you discover your passion for modeling?
2. When I was 16 years old. 

3. Who or perhaps what inspired you to pursue modeling?
3. Nobody precise I have always loved taking pictures, keeping up with fashion. 

4. What challenges and opportunities have you encountered?
4. Being misjudged mostly,  opportunities I won miss Mzuni 2019 i'm still the holding the title.


5. Who are some of the designers you aspire to work with?
5.  Alexander McQueen,  Alessandro Michele (Gucci), Lily Alfonso, House of Daniella, Scorpi. 

6. How has your experience in modeling been so far?
6. It has been fun, challenging and defining,  I feel like I have discovered  my strength and found my voice with it. 

7. How can you describe the state of modeling and fashion industry in Malawi currently?
7. Its still underrated but people are embracing it and promoting it. We have so many amazing fashion designers putting their work out there, expressing their passion. 
8. What do you reckon can be done to improve the state of the modeling and fashion industry in Malawi?

9. What are your other interests apart from modeling?
9. I would like to do fashion designing,  interior designing,  I would also like to be a brand ambassador some day.

10. What projects are you working on currently or in the near future?
10. Currently i'm working with Edwin Keong but not one specific project,  about the future that's something i'm yet to know. 

11. What do you hope to achieve through modeling this year and the short term?
11. I'm hoping to be a brand ambassador,  and inspire a girl child out there with the same passion to go for it. 

12. How can you be reached on social media?
12. Instagram zainab_phiri, WhatsApp +265884981913, Facebook Zayn Zee.










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