Local model wins Mr Teen Mbombela
Wandisa Simelane (15) won the prestigious Mr Teen Mbombela title in December 2021
The Mr and Miss Teen Mbombela 2021 event was held at the Army Support Base in Mbombela.
Simelane is a grade 10 learner from Mashishing High School. He also won an international modelling contract during the International Modelling and Talent Association (Imta) auditions earlier this year. During these auditions the world’s top model and talent agents, managers, and casting directors set out to find new talent.
Imta is a professional association and one of the most successful modelling and talent training centres in the world.
Wandisa will be part of the South African delegation that will fly to New
York to attend the Imta Convention from July 10 to 15 next year. He was also
awarded a scholarship to study in New York at the world-acclaimed American
Music Dramatic Academy (Amda) in 2022.
These students have the opportunity to interact with Broadway veterans and
the distinguished Amda faculty.
“As an actor and a model I am compassionate and grab every opportunity that comes my way. I have always dreamed of going to America to walk in one of those fabulous
fashion shows, showcasing the designs of world-famous designers and to be on
a stage performing. I am ready to put in the hard work. I am so grateful for this
scholarship,” said Wandisa.
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John Nyundu, of Nsizwa Nyundu Foundation, is mentoring Wandisa and said this young man has been improving his interpersonal skills by participating in various community projects. “2021 has been a great year for the youth of Mashishing.
The Nsizwa Nyundu Foundation is also supporting Nadia Milazi, a finalist in the Miss Teen Universe pageant,” said Nyundu.
