Local girl in finals of “Apprentesses of Angelique Gerber”

Angelique Gerber Designs are looking for a fresh new face to represent this prestigious and sophisticated brand of beauty, style, ultimate femininity and timeless elegance.

Angelique Gerber Designs is looking for the ultimate high value woman, an aspiring socialite, determined and willing to work hard for a chance of a career in the entertainment industry.

In short Gerber is searching for an apprentice, who can be groomed into a well-poised “Lady of Culture and Refinement”.

That has what it takes to become famous and utilise each opportunity presented to her.

This is the competition that 27-year-old Bianca Jordaan found herself in.

“I never entered the competition myself,” she explained.

“A friend of mine saw the competition on Facebook and decided to enter me.

“I knew nothing about it until a received an email saying that I had been chosen to compete.”

Jordaan, who hails from Delville, was taken aback when she heard that she had been entered into the “Apprentesses of Angelique Gerber” but warm to the idea immediately.

“This competition is not only about a pretty face but also about what you have to offer.

“It is a great opportunity to make a mark in one of the fastest growing industries and allows you opportunities to help others,” Jordaan said.

The competition which began in May has taken contestants on an unforgettable journey.

Jordaan gave her thoughts on some of the activities contestants were asked to do during the course of the competition:

•  To open a Facebook page and Twitter account.

“This gave us an opportunity to market ourselves and get our names into the arena.”

•  Make an introductory video.

“This gave us an opportunity to introduce ourselves to the judges and explain what we are all about.”

•  The contestants then had to approach companies and get them to sponsor a list of charities provided by the organisers of the competition.

Two examples were VWR Warm Vir Charity and Good Morning Angels.

•  The contestants then had to get involved in local charity fund-raiser.

“I love to run so for my charity outreach project I have been running to raise funds and awareness.
“I have focused on a children’s cancer charity called Little Fighters Cancer Trust.”

• Answer a Binnelanders casting call.

“That took me out of my comfort zone, but it was fun.”

•  All the contestants had a photo shoot.

• The contestants had to make a handmade gift that will be presented to Gerber after the competition’s final.

“I enlisted the help of my two boys Ean Jordaan (7) and Ruan Van der Burg (4) for this project, their help made making the gift all the more special.”

With the competition entering its final stages the contestants headed to Pretoria.

Their final week has thus far included the painting of a children’s home and an informative workshop.

The workshop included talks from all the judges as well as Gerber herself.

The girls also learnt what exactly would be expected of them if they won the competition.

The final will take place this coming Saturday.

When asked if her family and friends were supportive of her Jordaan told the GCN that, “My family and friends have been amazing.

“They have helped me where every they could, be it babysitting or helping with a task, they have really helped me through this competition.”

“The two things I am taking in to the final are when my eldest son, Ean, asked me if I win the competition will I be a princess.

“He went on to tell me not to worry if I won or not because I was already a queen to him.

“The second is some advice from my boyfriend Gunther Fouch‚, he told me not to go into this competition just to win but to have fun and enjoy the experience.”