ITN NewsSat Apr 12, 2008
The modelling business in Cambodia is growing in popularity, offering new opportunities for young women.
Long Makara, 27, is is one of the most successful models in Cambodia. She models for magazines, the Cambodian Television Network and she even represented Cambodia at the Miss Tourism Queen international beauty contest in 2005, which is aimed at boosting tourism in participating countries.
She said: "Modelling is making a lot of progress. Our models from Sapor's Modelling School get a lot of support.
"We get hired for companies' opening ceremonies and the rich people want to see how nice the new designer clothes are."
She attends classes twice a week to further develop her skills and to help the younger models.
Sapor Rendall, the owner of Sapor's modelling school, said: "I opened the school because, most importantly, I am a model myself and I was so shy in the beginning, but then later I was alright, that I felt I should create this business so young Cambodian girls can join and get jobs."
The school offers not only courses in modelling, but also in make-up artistry, hair styling, facials, manicures, pedicures, massage and cooking to students from different parts of the country.
So for Sapor's students who do not have a model's traditional attributes, like long legs and flawless skin, they can still find success in related careers in beauty shops, spas and other small businesses,
No comments:
Post a Comment