Scouted by Helen
Borg on Facebook, you’d never guess that Grade 11 student at St. Henry’s Marist
College, Kristan Oldewage, doesn’t have any modelling experience – especially
since she’s even won a few phases in the Project! She calls herself a ‘die-hard
Durbanite’ and we’re pretty sure that she has made the Durban who knows her
very proud.
LFP: What was the most
memorable phase in the Project for you?
Kristan: Jerome’s concept
of the dolls in the Phase 10 shoot, definitely!
LFP: Which phase was the
most difficult personally and how did you come through triumphantly?
Kristan: Phase 8 – The
underwater shoot. I had to push the barrier stopping me from continuing. I
needed to concentrate to make sure that I didn’t look like I was holding my
breath, to make sure I looked like I was playing tennis at the bottom of a pool,
and to make sure that I didn’t drown! Haha! It was very difficult but I got
through it.
LFP: Looking back, if you
could, would you do anything differently?
Kristan: I feel that in
the beginning phases, I would definitely not have stressed so much because it
really wasn’t necessary. It just ended up holding me back from what I was
capable of. I’ve stopped stressing since!
LFP: If you are not chosen
as the winner, which of the other girls, from all the other phases included,
would you have liked to be the winner?
Kristan: Sansha Lambert –
She has maintained positive vibes throughout and has proven that dynamite definitely
comes in small packages!
LFP: What do you think is
the quality you have that sets you apart as the winner from the other girls?
Kristan: I feel that I am
always open to trying new things and doing different things. I’m always keen to
just go with the flow; anything to make those final images look on point!
LFP: Do you have any
advice for the girls who would like to be scouted to be a part of the Project
next year?
Kristan: This is 100% a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I feel that the next group of girls need to
bring something to the competition that will set them apart from every other
girl. Be as unique as possible, different isn’t wrong.
LFP: How has being a part
of #ProjectScouted changed your life in the past few months?
Kristan: The Project has
offered so much exposure for me; my life is not the same as it was before the
Project. My eyes have been opened to a fun side of modelling; if this is the
life of a model, then it’s like being happy is your job.
LFP: What have you learned
about yourself during the Project?
Kristan: I have discovered
a new self-confidence that I didn’t have before. I am more comfortable with my
imperfections now and am now not afraid to put on a pair of heels and strut
what I was blessed with.
LFP: Having the experience
of the Project now behind your name, where do you see yourself going from here?
Kristan: I will definitely
use this experience to go further with modelling and explore new opportunities
that are thrown at me. Exciting stuff is in order, watch this space!
LFP: Anything else you’d
like to share with the Project fans?
Kristan: There are just
not enough words to describe how grateful I am for being chosen to be a part of
such an amazing Project, let alone the unforgettable friendships that were
built amongst everyone. A massive ‘thank you’ doesn’t even come close to how
thankful I am to Lee Folkard and my scout for making this real for me. This
time last year, never would I ever have imagined of being involved in such an
incredible Project. A huge shout-out to all the talented make-up artists for
putting in long hours to make the models look photo-ready; your work is
beautiful. Thank you so much to the
photographers and videographers who have also captured the memories from each
phase. Lastly, thank you to Iman Sheik for helping us strike the perfect poses.
Everyone’s support throughout the Project is much appreciated and once the
Project is over, I will miss this family so much. Project Scouted, Cycle 2 –
you have been a treat!
The end has come
and there is only one phase left until our #ProjectScouted Cycle 2 winner is
chosen. Will it be Kristan?
