NAMIBIAN model Viivi Oiva Hamunyela (or Viivi) will represent Namibia at this year’s Top Model United Kingdom 2023 beauty pageant.
The model, who is pursuing her education in the UK, says she was discovered for the pageant after participating in London Fashion Week last year.
The Top Model pageant is one of the UK’s top model awards, model searches and fashion events. It has a track record of finding new modelling talent, highlighting amazing designers, establishing careers and making dreams come true.
The main awards are scheduled for Saturday at The Grand Connaught Rooms in London, as part of the 16th season of the model awards, which will be held this year during London Fashion Week.
“The fact that I have accomplished so much despite my career is definitely a dream come true. I’m motivated by the opportunity to represent Namibia on these global stages,” says Viivi.
Viivi, who is overjoyed at the prospect of winning, promises to support and advance the modelling profession with her victory.
“I had plans on training upcoming models to follow their other passion of being successful models, and having visited so many countries, I do believe that as a country, this too contributes to tourism,” she explains.
She adds that one’s ability to succeed in their goals cannot be limited by their work or models.
Viivi has spent the last nine years working in the modelling industry.
She competed in Miss Tourism World in Vietnam a year ago, therefore, this is not her first overseas competition.
Viivi says, “I’ve taken part in many competitions, but I’ve always wanted to keep my life private. But with what I’ve accomplished so far and the competitions I’ve entered, it’s pretty much impossible.”
The model, who was born at Walvis Bay, says she has been hosting model shows in her neighbourhood since she was eight years old.
“At one point, my mother used to pay me N$5 to buy chips for the winner. One of my aunts, who always said I would make the best model in the world, was my inspiration.
“My best accomplishment has been persuading people as a lawyer and an entrepreneur. I constantly aim for the best,” Viivi says.
She claims that participating in Top Model this year is a dream come true for her.
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