From skinny Precious who was always teased and called Stampie, to the model who got to travel and see the world?
Precious is just a girl with a lot of love to give, and on a daily basis I learn more about her :)*
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2. You were born and bred in Pheliville how it was like growing up here?
It was what it was, the place I was born, and I wouldn't have had it any other way. Although I kept to myself a lot, growing up ko Pheli was good for me. There was never a dull moment. 373 !!
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3. Did you always know that you will be where you are today?
Nobody ever really knows where they'll end up, do they? A person just goes after what their heart desires, and then voila, you find yourself living your dream.
Oh I wanted it! I wanted it and I went after it! It has been a journey and a half. What I've seen and learnt, the people I've come across. It has been quite a ride.
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4. You are obviously based in JHB but what places do you always visit when you are in Pheliville?
To be quite honest I go to my mum and then I leave. Hardly ever go anywhere else. Unless there's that Uncle-Fouzi schwarma craving, then I'll drive past Hatfield. Yummmmm :p
5. From Tladi Street to gracing big magazines such as True love with you work how has the journey been?
It has been more than what I expected. Way more. Ups, downs and everything else inbetween. I can safely say, it's been unreal. Even for me. The best job so far, Levi's national campaign. I'll never forget it. And now I'm waiting on the Nike pics, I can't flippin wait! *moonwalks*
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6. Apart from the glitz the glam and the fame what else would you say you have learnt from this industry?
Glitz and glam? Hmmm.. I'm not very glamorous, infact, am quite a simple girl. Also not to highly strung on fame etc, but I'll tell you what I've learnt from the industry...
I've learnt that people will only keep you around for as long as it benefits and suits them. Also, a person needs to make decisions based on personal preferences and not peer pressure and/or other influences.
One must keep family very close. They are the ones who will always be honest.
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7. To that little girl out there who aspires to be like you where would you advise them to start?
If you want to be a model, you need to a good agent, go to all your castings, believe that you can make it and you will!
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8. This industry is brutal and forever changing what do you do to stay relevant?
I'm not trying to 'stay relevant', I'm trying to live my life. Not based on who says what or who does what. People either like you or they don't. You can't be everyone's cup of tea. At least not all the time.
Yes the industry can be a bit of a stumble, but that comes with the territory.
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9. With such a busy schedule do you ever have time for love?
My schedule ain't that busy. I try hard not to be 'busy'.
I carry myself through life at a sensible pace, and it suits me just fine. There's always time for family, love, friends, fun, work, adventures and everything else my soul needs. I make sure of it.
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10. I am sure you keep a strict diet but when was the last time you had "Sephahlo” and where did you buy it?
Strict diet? No no. No strict diet. Just very little junk food and I drink a lot of water. With a jog here and there.
As for sphahlo, if today is Thursday. Ke jele sphahlo sa ko Dollar (Rammala street) on Saturday when I went to see my mum. #21! We don't go to Pheli and NOT get sphahlo sa ko Dollar.
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11. Pheliville doesn't follow the fashion status of other townships you seldom see fashion shows and such events, why do you think that is so?
You know the funny thing is, a friend of mine and I discussed this at length this past weekend.
The fashion sense isn't up to date, but that's because I haven't been involved in any projects yet. LOL. I'm working on something. Watch this space ;)
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12. What would you do if you had the power to improve this?
Like I said, I have a few tricks up my sleeve, and you'll be the first to know when we're ready.
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13. You are an inspiration to a lot of women out there, what inspires you? What is your Motto?
An inspiration?! Who are these women? I want to meet them and say: "Two words; Resilience and perseverance."
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14. What can we look forward to in the Life of Precious super model extraordinaire what projects are you working on?
I'm going to an actress. Yes. And actress. A GOOD actress!
That day is slowly drawing near. Besides everything else I did before I went to The Identity Drama School in England... My first real feature is in Kagiso Lediga's film Blitz Patrollie. I did an amazing scene with David Kau and Joey Rasdien. Look out for that and more from May 2012!
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Precious Makgaretsa
follow her on Twitter: @PreshMak
www.icemodels.co.za
