Carnival City\u2019s Big Top Arena provides the stage for the glittering finale of Top Model South Africa on February 17.<\/p>\n
This is the second time that Carnival City will play host to the final showcase of what is the most prestigious model search in the country.<\/p>
The grand finale of Top Model South Africa promises red carpet glamour, spectacular fashion, and will be attended by A-list celebrities and top media alike.<\/p>\n
Top Model South Africa is without a doubt the biggest platform for new models to be discovered in South Africa.<\/p>
The winners (one male and one female) will walk away with a number of phenomenal prizes, including management contracts with some of South Africa\u2019s top model agencies, an editorial spread with Maxim magazine, and a portfolio shoot with top photographer Amorie Pearson.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is amazing to see the change Top Model South Africa brings to people\u2019s lives, not only for the two winners, but for every single contestant,\u201d said Suzette Marais, CEO of Top Model South Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not merely a modelling competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, we strive to discover new talent and give them a platform, but we also help develop their social skills.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey receive advice from the best mentors and industry professionals, and we try our best to prepare them for what is known as an extremely harsh industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the process we become like a family to them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Last year\u2019s winners, Deidr\u00e9 Engelbrecht (23) and Dean Alberts (19), haven\u2019t looked back since they walked away with this esteemed title.<\/p>\n
Deidr\u00e9, originally from Pretoria, is with Ice Models in Johannesburg and Cape Town.<\/p>\n
The 1.82m tall beauty is currently one of SA\u2019s most sought after runway models, and has walked for top fashion designers including Gert-Johan Coetzee, Ryan Keys and Chinese couturier, Chu Yan.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Memorable SA story takes to the stage<\/a><\/p>\n Hollywood Walk of Fame now at Gold Reef City<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n She has since also signed with The Campbell Agency in Dallas, Texas.<\/p>\n The energetic and vibrant youngster Dean, all the way from Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, is signed with Boss Models in Johannesburg and Contact Model Management in Cape Town.<\/p>\n It was evident from the start he has what it takes when he booked Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and a spread in Men\u2019s Fitness SA magazine, as two of his earliest modelling jobs.<\/p>\n The female winner of the 2018 Top Model South Africa competition will also have the opportunity to compete in London for the international title, Top Model Worldwide.<\/p>\n Two of the competition\u2019s previous winners Nirelda Andreke (2014) and Anri Pretorius (2016) went on to win the global title.<\/p>\n This achievement immediately elevates Top Model South Africa to an international platform.<\/p>\n The current titleholder of Top Model Worldwide, Russian model Viktorija Kartanovic, will make an appearance at the Grand Finale at Carnival City.<\/p>\n The production of this year\u2019s event will once again be managed by renowned producer and choreographer, Willie Venter, and will feature designs by Kyna Consili, Dress Me Tonight (Rozanne Georghiou), Claris (Gerrit Pienaar), AVD Couture (Adriaan van Wyk), Michelle Mouton, Couture Esperanza (Abolaji Aremu), Black Tie and The Dapper Toad.<\/p>\n The event will start at 7pm (entrance registration starts at 6pm).<\/p>\n No children under 12 years old are allowed to attend.<\/p>\n The dress code for the event is fashionable in black or metallics.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n