SARA WILLIAMS, PONTYBEREM
When did you become interested in modelling?
I’d always wanted to be a model but I knew it was a really
competitive industry, so never pursued it until I saw an
advertisement for the Make You Blush charity fashion show last
year. The show was in Oceana and all the proceeds went to Cancer
Research UK. It was a great opportunity to get my fi rst taste of the
catwalk and raise money for charity.
Why does the industry appeal to you?
Lot of people have a preconception about models but it’s a great
way to develop self-confi dence and being involved with charity
fashion shows is also very character-building.
“IT’S A GREAT WAY TO SOCIALISE.”
What have you done so far?
I’ve done lots of local catwalk shows and have modelled for
Rowberry’s and at bridal fayres. I also competed in this year’s
Miss Wales, which was amazing. I raised £3,000 for The Joshua
Foundation and made a lot of friends. A few girls are there to win
and don’t mix much with the other contestants but the majority are
just there for the experience so it’s a great way to socialise with
other aspiring models. I am now with agency modelclick.
Sara Williams
KATIE THOMAS, SWANSEA
When did you become interested in
modelling?
I think every little girl dreams of being
a model, but I was 15 when I started
to take it seriously after working with
Huw Rees, the fashion director at S4C,
on a fashion show in the Patti Pavilion
Rhiannon Protheroe-Thomas
featuring up-and-coming designers.
Why does the industry appeal to you?
RHIANNON PROTHEROE-THOMAS, CARDIFF
I’m a strong follower of fashion so to be
When did you become interested in modelling?
able to see a collection of clothes before
When I was 16 I entered competitions in the Western Mail,
it hits the racks is defi nitely a great perk
Cosmopolitan and MTV’s Hunks & Honeys competition. I then
of the job. It’s also a really social industry,
took a break from modelling to go to university and ended up
as you’re constantly meeting new people;
becoming a medical rep for several years. Then I decided to
I’ve made some really good friends through
join Modelclick, a website that promotes Welsh models, and it
modelling jobs.
really sparked my interest in the industry again.w
What have been the highlights so far?
Why does the industry appeal to you?
When I was younger I was in several hair
While it’s hard work, it’s also really exciting. I get a real buzz
shows in Wembley, which was a huge deal.
walking down the catwalk.
But I think every casting you get is a real
achievement. You go into a casting and see
What have you done so far? all these other models and think you’re never
I’ve appeared in the Style Wales magazine and on S4C’s Wedi going to get it, so when you get the call back it’s
7 in the fashion section. I’ve also appeared in catwalk shows a great feeling.
for local businesses, including Bossy Boutique and, perhaps
one of my proudest moments, modelled wedding dresses for
What are your aspirations now?
David Emanuel.
Just to be able to keep doing what I’m doing. I’m
modelling full-time but in this industry it all depends
What are your aspirations now? on how much work is available. I also have a real
I’m currently a student nurse so I still have time to take passion for travelling and have spent the last eight
modelling jobs, something I’d love to continue in the future. months going around the world.
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