By KOPANO MONAHENG
IN Mzansi where unemployment is an ongoing issue, it is important that young people are empowered with the skills they need to succeed.
And the KMP Foundation is doing just that through pageantry and the partnerships it has with different TV production companies.
Pertunia Malingisa, actress, and professional modeller and organiser for Mr and Miss Mzansi International, said while it has never been a problem for big TV production companies to find and hire actors and actresses, for small organisations like KMP Foundation it has been a challenge for these big talents to make a breakthrough in the TV industry.
This is thanks to Netflix for having recruited some of her Mr and Miss Mzansi International modellers to go and do some acting in one of their productions.
But she also said that every time they do rehearsals for the Mr and Miss Mzansi International, they also get the chance to attend workshops aimed at empowering them to become successful in life. They learn entrepreneurship skills, life skills and more:
“I always tell them that easy come easy go and that if they want to make it in life, they need to work harder,” she said.
She urged Mzansi youths to focus on whatever they do so that they can grow and become better individuals tomorrow.
She said success will follow.
But she also said that there are a wide range of careers that one can pursue in the beauty and fashion industry, which includes becoming a model, fashion designer, makeup artist, hair stylist, and many more.
And of course, there are plenty of behind the scenes roles in production, logistics, and more.
“So whether you’re looking to be in the spotlight or behind the scenes, there are plenty of career options in beauty and fashion,” she concluded.
The Mr and Mrs Mzansi International are happening tomorrow November 25 from 1pm till late at Roodepoort City Hall.
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