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Stephanie Omogun co-founder Melanin Wonder in Miss World NL!
Miss World what does it mean?
A sit down with Stephanie Omogun who tells us all! ⇓
Founders
The Miss World Organisation was founded on the 29th of July in 1951 by the late Eric Morley.
Julia Morley is the current president of the Miss World organisation and Brand. It was the first pageant ever and right after followed by Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth. It is a first tier beauty pageant.
The main slogan of the pageant is:
Beauty with a Purpose!
Which simply means that you should not only be beautiful but you should also be involved in society, stand strong for a cause and have a beautiful mind as well.
What should you be involved with as a pageant contender?
This is usually a good cause or any other humanitarian act or cause.
Stephanie Omogun Finalist of the Miss World Netherlands pageant posing at the Royal Delft Factory
Miss World Netherlands supports The Phillippines!
Miss World Nederland supports the the AETA tribe in the Philippines. These AETA tribe people keep getting pushed into a corner. This is because they live in the Jungle. The major corporations keep cutting jungle trees to build sky scrapers and companies.
Which leaves little to no room to the AETA tribe who still wish to live in the bush.
Besides the harsh discrimination (mostly color-ism) that they face they now also have to deal with corporations.
The corporation keep disturbing their natural habitat too! Which is inhumane and unfair.
Miss World Netherlands will stand strong for them and strive to change their situation.
The indigenous people in the Phillippines. The original tribe and one of the first tribes to inhabit the land.
All Miss World winners around the world will compete in China which will host about 120 misses from around the globe in the as they call it ‘little piece of Hawai in China’ the city: SANYA.
Stephanie in her all-white outfit after catwalk lessons
Stephanie is currently competing in the competition with 16 other contenders.
“The finale will be at Koning Events at Isolatorweg 29 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
It will be hosted in a Royal and beautiful hall.
Important guests and prominent people from the pageant world will be joining us at the GRAND FINALE ON JUNE 10TH! So you should all get tickets and be there!” Stephanie says.
Last week I payed the ticket of a refugee that was stranded.
Stephanie at De Wittenburg Castle – Dress from www.dasonia.com
The license holder of this awesome competition is: Katia Maes. She is originally from Belgium but she currently resides in Holland.
She sent a lot of girls to international pageants during her career. To big international pageants such as Miss Tourism International, Miss Earth, Miss International, Miss Supernational and now also to Miss World.
Left: Rachelle Reijnders – Miss World Nederland 2016 | right: Katia Maes PhotoCredit: Hans Lachman
Katia Maes is currently the president of ‘Miss Word Nederland’ the most prominent pageant in the Netherlands which is quite an accomplishment. This year is her third year organizing this pageant.
Stephanie by Sacha van Manen
Stephanie: “How I am and contribute to the competition is to stay close to myself. Many contenders do charity for others or visit an elderly home etc.
But if you finish the competition or if you end up not winning the title would you still visit the elderly home on a weekly basis?”
Like I said I decided to stay close to myself and would love to uplift upcoming talents.
I write about them on Melanin Wonder of course which I am the owner of together with the co-founder of melaninwonder.com Janet Dara.
Janet and Stephanie founders of Melanin Wonder
What have you personally done in this competition so far?
Last week I payed the ticket of a refugee that was stranded. He could not go anywhere and only had a chip card but no money for transport.
I really felt compelled to help him. He told me that they had deported him out of the country.
It was like I saw him at just the right moment and I was also in a very good mood. As if it was meant to be actually amazing. You couldn’t make this up.
Dutch Trains, NS an abbreviation of Nederlandse Spoorwegen meaning Dutch Railway
I put 20 euros on his OV chipcard out of free will. It was way out of my comfortzone but I just felt like doing it at the moment.
Also do I make video blogs (VLOGS) about the Miss World Journey to show who we are. It is not only about the Grand Finale but also about the journey every week.
sponsored by JIMMORE
We are all different, we all have our different personalities. We all have our seperate lives while we compete for the Crown!
So people can follow what we actually do besides taking Pictures, LOL.
Miss World Netherlands gives back to the country
If you put it in the bigger picture. This pageant also contributes to the social conversations we have in this country.
You clearly see that women from different backgrounds get a long with each other. Multicultural and getting along does actually exist.
Stephanie at a Ti-CHi workshop by Tai Chi Sifu Patrick Wolters.
Why compete?
You get a platform and you get the chance to tell your story and tell people why you decided to wear the sash. It gives you a voice, a platform and most of all. People will actually listen to what you have to say. It sounds a bit weird but it actually does give you a BIGGER voice.
Miss World Finalist 2018 Stephanie – Dress by www.dasonia.com
I will have a much bigger impact on the world and in the Netherlands. Also will the media and many others give you a platform to do much more for your fellow people. I love helping people to get where they want to be. Literally and Figuratively! Just like America, The Netherlands has become one big melting pot of culture, religions and heritages. look at Amsterdam and many other big cities.
source: www.missworldnederland.nl
All these different people calling themselves a Dutchman and go to school. They all contribute to the welfare of the Netherlands as a WHOLE. I am one of them actually. The world must see that I too am a reflection of how a Dutch person could look like in 2018.
Stephanie at De Wittenburg Castle | Dress by www.dasonia.com
My favorite song at the moment is: All For you by Janet Jackson
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Valentine Rontez shares knowledge
Who is Valentine Rontez?
My full name is Valentine Rontez. I identified myself as African-America for most of my life, until I did some soul searching. My Ancestors are from Benin-Togo Africa. I was born and raised in Queens, New York, United States.
How did you become a model?
After getting fired from my Doorman job at the Gucci Store on 5th avenue New York I went through a depression and felt lost. My sister took some of my Facebook photos and posted them on Modelmayhem.com, I then received a message from Jahn Hall (photographer) who was interested in shooting me. We took “Beauty shots” in his stairwell & his warehouse studio. After working with Jahn I rushed to New Jersey to shoot with my good friend Christopher Horne.
While there Jahn contacted me and told me Sean Bennett from Specimen Model Management wanted to represent me. I sent Sean my polaroids and from there he scheduled meetings all around NYC to meet with different agencies. I was declined, but Sean had saved the best for last.
I met the casting director Michelle Lee who was casting for Calvin Klein, there she trained me and taught me how to walk the runway. I found a side gig doing catering incase the door for modeling did not open. Later that day at work, Sean called me with surprising news that I was confirmed for a Calvin Klein exclusive contract in Milan Italy for fashion week. IMG was then interested in signing me.
If you had to describe your road to success in 5 steps, which 5 steps would that be?
Firstly, I found God & built my faith & courage with his promises as my meditation.
I needed to love & accept myself, to embrace the fact that I am a perfect imperfection.
Develop perseverance & a hard work ethic.
Practicing good sleep and eating healthy was a major culprit for my mindfulness.
Remain humble in balance with knowing your self worth.
How did you get the idea to make a video about showing people how to model?
I get countless of direct messages from people all over the world young boys & girls 15 – 40 asking for advice. Most have the dream but do not know where to get started. I replied to as many as I could on a daily. Then I decided to make a video because visuals work better then words.
How is life living as a model?
Modeling allowed me to focus on what my soul desires and visit places in the world I would have never imagined I would be. I have had the opportunity to meet so many inspirations that expand my mind to new dimensions. Although I am not much of a night life person parties overseas are extremely fun.
What are some of the downsides of being a model that people never talk about?
The uncertainty of anything. Anything could happen and if your looks a re not desired in the business that means business stops for you as well.
Would you ever design your own clothes?
Yes! I am currently manifesting that. It would be great to have an own fashion collection.
We are obsessed with YOU-TUBE what are some of your favorite You-tubers to watch?
Haha I LOVE youtube after midnight. I watch comedy to inspirational videos. All-def-digital’s dad jokes are dry but hilarious to me. Jimmy Kimmel, Infinite waters (mindfulness), I listen to Jim Rohn, Les Brown, Gary V, & The Art of improvement for motivation. I am obsessed with lions and kitty cats weirdly so sometimes I wander there and get lost.
What are some of your favorite artists and songs u listen to?
I love any and all classical music. My favorite artist right now are Jay-Z, Peter Collins, A-Boogie, Kodak Black, J cole, Alicia Keys & Amine.
Where can we find you?
I can be found & reached on IG @x.valentine & Facebook “Valentine Rontez”
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George Adegite Nigerian Allround Designer Keep an EYE on him!
Who is George Adegite?
You may wonder who this guy is. All fashion enthusiasts may have heard of his clothing brand. AGEORGE the brand that focuses on quality, latest trends and impeccable design.
George Adegite Nigerian based in Amsterdam
George has been drawing, designing and scribbling down images and cartoons ever since he discovered he could draw. He is Nigerian, specifically from the Yoruba tribe. One of the biggest tribes today in Nigeria. He stays in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, where he also works. Catch him at the store at Zeedijk 54, Amsterdam!
Pidgin English socks made in Nigeria
In 2017 George surprised us all with a Look Book. This Look Book contained statement pieces sweaters with Nigerian Pidgin English slang words which has never been done before in this way.
Samuel Kingsley wearing Ageorge 2017
Only God can George me! Clever!
The orange sweater seems simple but has been a real trend in Fashion, just plain orange just gives you a type of swag! George saw this ahead of time and it has been a fashion item ever since.
Lagos, Nigeria is were the talented designer gets his inspiration from. Also does his personal experience in life influence him a lot!
In Lagos you are built to withstand a lot; traffic, drought, NEPA (electricity going out) and more of these type of adversities. People in and from Lagos are highly motivated by the hustle, getting the job done and getting cash. Get what is yours before anyone else does.
Lagosian Athletes Collection 2018
His most recent collection has been a particularly unique one. He designed it in Amsterdam. But all shirts in this collection have been handmade in Lagos, Nigeria. Which is rare, because most designers go-to areas are countries such as China and Malaysia. They get their merchandise made for a ridiculously cheap prize. He works with local tailors in Nigeria and he brings us amazing quality pieces to wear during sports but also on your daily grind. You can even rock these at great fashion events or just on a regular day at work.
George Adegite is clearly a fashion mogul to watch! Mark our words, we said it first!
Get your GEAR on AGEORGE!!
