She is a young woman with big dreams and slowly but surely she is turning them into a reality.<\/p>\n
Elizabeth-Ann van Aswegen (15) from Lambton shone brightly in the modelling section at the recent Talent Africa Competition.<\/p>
So well in fact that she was selected to represent South Africa at Talent America Competition, which will take place in New York, from June 22 until July 1.<\/p>\n
She will compete in the formal and high fashion categories at the international competition.<\/p>
In her recent competition she entered 10 categories and won the following accolades: casual, silver medal; formal, gold medal; runway, gold medal; high fashion, gold medal; swimwear, silver medal; fitness, silver medal; headshot x2, gold medal; commercial, silver medal; and catalogue, gold medal.<\/p>\n
When asked why she entered the competition, the Afrikaanse Ho\u00ebrskool Germiston learner said, \u201cI was motivated by my modelling coach, Charmaine Swart, from Vogue Models.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe was last year\u2019s face of Talent Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n
Elizabeth-Ann is extremely excited about the opportunity to represent South Africa overseas.<\/p>\n
\u201cI see the competition as giving me the potential to grow and learn a lot and I am very excited to represent my country in America,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She also sees the competition as a way to further her career.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy goal is to enter Miss South Africa and I would one day like to have my own modelling school,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Elizabeth-Ann has two sisters, Letitia and Natasha, and three brothers, Arno, Sean and Richard, and is aunt to four pretty girls.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Enjoy a cup of tea this Mother\u2019s Day<\/a><\/p>\n Health professionals honoured at Khanyisa Service Excellence Awards<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Her parents, Cobes and Elize, are extremely supportive of her and are always encouraging her and helping her stay positive.<\/p>\n \u201cThey attend every pageant I compete in,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Elizabeth-Ann\u2019s gran Liz Bradbury makes all her dresses for her pageants and she thanks her granny for this.<\/p>\n She also thanks her granddad Martin for his support as her grandparents try to attend every competition she competes in (they travel from Pretoria to wherever she is competing).<\/p>\n When she is not modelling, the youngster enjoys reading, writing and spending time with her family.<\/p>\n In order to attend Talent America Elizabeth-Ann needs to raise R75 000.<\/p>\n To this end she has a number of projects lined up.<\/p>\n They are planning to get local artists together to perform a concert (artists can contact Elize on 078 670 5926 for more information). Elizabeth-Ann will also be selling pancakes and cupcakes, and will do recycling.<\/p>\n She is also hosting a competition called Miss and Mr Sparkle 2019 Photogenic Competition.<\/p>\n There will be a main entry section for ages 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18 and 19 and over.<\/p>\n The extra categories are: Best Eyes, Best Smile, Best Pose and Best Advert.<\/p>\n The top three winners in each category will win a sash and a crown, and the junior and senior overall winners will win a sash, a crown and a hamper.<\/p>\n For more information, contact Elize on 078 670 5926.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e 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