Centurion actress, singer and songwriter is set to represent her country overseas
"This will give me the opportunity to get my name out there and hopefully after this event, I will get noticed for a possible scholarship at the New York Film Academy."
Yolandé de Klerk from Centurion will represent South Africa at the largest talent convention in the world at the International Models and Talent Association in Orlando, Florida, in July this year.
The 25-year-old actress, singer and commercial model is set to compete in various categories such as monologues, commercials, singing cover and songwriting.
De Klerk said she is still in awe as she cannot describe her excitement to represent her country.
She was scouted at an International Arts Talent Showcase last year in October where she had to perform in front of a panel of American judges. The judges were Rhavynn Drummer, the casting director of Tyler Perry Studios, Blaze Johnson from The Voice America, Nate Butler from X Factor and Joey Hunter, the former co-president of Ford Models.
“I have a passion for arts.
“This will give me the opportunity to get my name out there and hopefully after this event, I will get noticed by the judges for a possible scholarship at the New York Film Academy in America,” she said.
Although it might seem that De Klerk has a natural talent to speak in front of an audience, she said that as a little girl, she was very shy.
“I started with drama classes to build some confidence. Immediately I fell in love with the world of arts.
“I have participated in numerous Eisteddfod events and Noordekruin arts festival,” De Klerk said.
“From there are on, I knew that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.
“In doing so, I want to inspire and motivate others like me to achieve their dream, that you believe in yourself and not what the world wants you to be.
“I want to bring my experience that I will gain in America, back to South Africa.
“I want to grow as a person and hopefully after this event, I will be able to get my name out there and to focus on my acting career,” De Klerk said.
She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Film Arts, double majoring in screen acting and screenwriting.
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