Kat Models

Name: Mellissa

Place of Living: near Koblenz (Rheinland-Pfalz)

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 53 kg

Measurements: 87-67-95

Size: 34-36

Shoe Size: 39

Hair color: black

Eye Color: dark brown

Availability: worldwide

Discovered by two modelling scouts in Asmara, Rahwa Afeworki  never imagined herself in front of the camera. Now she’s a sought after and versatile print, video and runway model whose baby face and exotic looks have drawn attention from photographers around the world. She’s walked the catwalk at fashion shows, for clothing designers, added her talent to video shoots, and appeared in magazine look books, international and local newspapers and catalogs.

Of Tigrinya descent, Rahwa is an Eritrean girl with an international background. Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and raised in Asmara, Eritrea, As the youngest of five , Rahwa has always been the most ambitious in her close-knit family. “My parents were always there for me, and I had the greatest childhood any child would wish to have. My mother is my biggest influence and my inspiration in life. I learned to be a strong person and fighter from her,” she says.

Rahwa was awarded the best model on her first contest in 2003 and 2004 consecutively which was held in Asmara Intercontinental Hotel. She won the first in youth festival show in 2007. In 2008 Rahwa stood 2nd in the contest titled as miss ” Face of Eritrea”. In the year 2011 she placed among the top 10 semifinalists and end up in 5th place after the competition of miss of Eritrea. The doors finally opened for her in the month of January were she worn the title of Miss new Year Eritrea (Miss Eritrea) due to this victory she became Eritrea's representative in the Miss East Africa in 2012 which was held in Tanzania , where she was placed among top 10 and she won Ambassador Award.

She was a candidate at the Finale Miss Afrique Caraibes Pacifique and Miss University Africa. Known for her kind heart and shining smile, Rahwa stays fit by Salsa dancing. She’s also interested in designing and Painting. She is signed in with Kat Models in Uganda (http://facebook.com/katmodels). She takes each modelling experience as a challenge to make the most of every opportunity.

“I want to tell the world there’s more than meets the eye to girly girls like me from Eritrea and the world. There was a time I thought maybe someday I could work in the fashion industry, but never could I imagine myself in front of the camera given the background of my country.” she says.

Her goals as a model are to have her face become recognized worldwide, to act as an inspiration for others, to bring joy to people and fans, to encourage others to embrace their inner beauty, and to express her gifts by showcasing talented fashion designers.

Biography created by Chief Executive Officer Mr. Enoch Naam from Kat Models, London,United kingdom. 

Kenyan-born Kelly Wanjiru is the personification of a true, self-made sensation who knew early on in her life that she was destined to work in the world of fashion and show business. Truth be told, she wanted to become a star, but not just a star – she wanted to be a role model.

Born on July 11th , 1991 in Kiambu, Kenya; Kelly Developed a passion for modeling and acting at the age of 6 yrs (with a strong will and little tolerance for the word "No"), she convinced her mother to move her and her two sisters, to Nairobi which then began her journey in exploring acting classes and modeling. She grew up admiring the high fashion models her favorite being Alek wek- A Sudanese born super model who remained her favorite and role model to date.

Free of pretense, her hard work and a positive spirit allowed her to move to the neighboring country Uganda, to fend for herself. She was later on scouted by Kat model scouts and enrolled in the Kat Model School of fashion (http://facebook.com/katmodels ) Kelly has met various photographers and producers all over Kampala. She has attended various designer shows, and promotional events to continue to add to her list of network/experience. She is recognized for her diversity, exotic looks, assorted talents and unique interests.

Currently Kelly (https://www.facebook.com/Misskellywanjiru/)has led her way into a broader dimension. Working on various projects and meeting such renowned fashionistas as Lilian Anyona (Managing Director Fashion Africa and Kat Models Kenya), Tony Chira (Executive Director of Kenya modeling Fraternity), Miss Bikini winner 2011 francesca franny, designer Mohammad Bana for African Archievers, Enoch Naam Executive director Fashion Africa and Chief Executive director of Kat Models and Justina Mutale founder of positive runway global catwalk. She continues to expand!

You may also recall her as a cover model of fashion Africa magazine with premier including Super model Rahwa Afeworki. She is a hottie who is on her way with much more to come and no telling where she will be heading next!

The Milestones…
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1.Kelly's popularity has soared in recent years: she has been nominated for the Miss Malindi competitions which were held on 27th December in Malindi, Kenya 2012

2.Showcasing for Indian designs by Shenu Hooda on 31st December 2012

3.Launch of the Nodding disease campaign Piato restaurant Uganda on The 25th November 2012. A deadly disease that has killed children between the age of 1-15 yrs in over 3000 households yet has no cure.

4.Hit the runway for two designers at positive runway fashion event on 23rd February 2013, designers being; African Achievers Awards designers walikuwa Galina Tatarinova na Azra Walji

Biography created by Chief Executive Officer Mr. Enoch Naam from Kat Models, London, United Kingdom.