BAJAN SUN MAGAZINE
NOV 2014
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adia’s passion and adoration for modeling came between
the ages of six and seven. She used to watch Style with
Elsa Klinch every Saturday on television instead of playing or
watching cartoons. She enjoyed watching IMAN and the way she
graced the catwalk, the way she carried herself and commanded
attention. Nadia was so happy to see a woman with her
complexion walking the runway. However, Nadia’s inspiration
for modeling came from Naomi Campbell.
Nadia have always been into the arts, dancing, drama and music.
But, as she got into her early teen years she became more of an
athlete and a track runner. Laughing, Nadia exclaimed “No one
can picture me being a tom boy now, lol.” Nadia grew up in St.
Lucia so upon returning to Barbados at age 17 she was taken to a
rehearsal with her now best friend who was a model with New
Horizon Modeling Agency. Nadia recounted her experience
indicating that there was a dance rehearsal first and her best
friend wanted her to meet Oral Welchman. Oral was the one who
then suggested that Nadia should join as a model. From there,
Nadia started with the pageantry.
Since then, Nadia have gone on to represent Barbados in several
pageants regionally and internationally. It was at a competition in
Mexico where she got her first international modeling gig after
winning best bikini body. For Nadia, modeling has helped her
become very confident in who she is as an individual. Modelling
allow Nadia to realize that it is okay to be yourself and not dwell
on the negativity of others. Being in the modelling industry Nadia
has no doubt learnt numerous lessons one of which is accepting
people for who they are and still interact with them while
separating the personal and the professional aspect of it.
The modelling industry is a business where you need to learn
multiple facets of it. You have to know the behind the scenes as
well as have something to fall back on; essentially a Plan B. For
Nadia her experiences in modelling has led to her combing her
three passions (fashion, hair and makeup) which has led to the
birth of 1509byNadiaJoseph.
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