Interview With Model Nneka Alexandra Holder

Nneka Alexandra Holder, 26, from Trinidad and Tobago, is a model with big hopes and aspirations for the future. We were fortunate to have Nneka tell us about herself and discuss her career in modeling.

Occupation: Student at the University of Trinidad and Tobago, Corinth Campus, where is enrolled in Sport Studies.

Hobbies: Eating, reading, liming with friends, going to the movies, listening to music, sleeping.

Last book she read: Letters to Ailan by Wendy Fitzwilliam

 

Personal motto: “Life goes on with or without you.”

Qualities you like about yourself: My ambition, discipline, determination, and desire to be the best at all that I put my mind to.

Things you would like to improve about yourself: My lack of spontaneity, and going outside of my comfort zone more often.

Things you dislike: People being disrespectful, narrow minded, having a lack of respect and common courtesy towards others.

How did you get into modelling? For years people have been telling me that I should model because I have the model “look”. However, I was never that into it because not every tall, slim girl wants to be a model. Also, I didn’t have the self-confidence and belief in myself that I really could do it. In December 2012, on a whim I went to a casting call for a modeling agency that a friend told me about. I went to it to prove to myself and everyone else that I was right about modeling not being for me. However to my surprise, the selection panel at the casting really liked me and invited me to join their agency immediately. I stayed with them for 6 months before parting company with them by mutual consent. I am currently considering an offer to join another agency, and I am actively looking at what opportunities are out there for me.

What areas of modelling do you do? : Print and commercial

What are some you have done? Being new to the industry my experience so far has involved mostly working with local designers and photographers.

How has modeling affected your life?: I’ve learnt to be more comfortable in my skin, to think outside of the box, be open to new experiences, and to appreciate my body in new ways.

 

Advice to aspiring models: Do not be afraid to put yourself out there. There is a lot of criticism and rejection in the modelling industry – but there’s also a lot of that in life, in general. You will hear “no” more times than not, but the one time you hear “yes” will outshine all of your previous disappointments.

 

Future goals: To obtain for a Masters Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, and become an athletic trainer – and eventually a sports medicine specialist.

 

Copyright 2013 Caribbean E-Magazine All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without credit..