Glenwood superstar models on LA ramp
Glenwood boy has achieved a scholarship for the New York Film Academy.
CHRISTOPHER Tite from Glenwood High School was part of the SA squad who attended the World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood, Los Angeles from 1 to 10 July.
Christopher competed in the singing, modelling, acting and instrumental categories. he is an accomplished pianist, having played since the age of eight.
The competition is open to children from all over the world in either the junior (five to 15 years) or senior categories (16 years and over), with more than 50 countries competing. All competitors enter the regional competitions in their country, followed by the country championships. The SA Championships of Performing Arts was held in April. Those who were selected then travelled to Los Angeles to compete.
Christopher made it to the semi-finals in LA, followed by the final showcase – one of only seven South Africans to make it that far.
Ultimately he won silver for piano, gold for modelling ramp, gold for modelling photography, as well as Divisional World Champion Modelling and a scholarship for the New York Film Academy.
Christopher also plays rugby for Varsity College and Glenwood, as well as waterpolo.
