Modelling takes Schanté van Heerden to America
Young model appears in numerous soapies and advertisements on television
SECUNDA – Ms Schanté van Heerden (19), a former Secunda resident, left for America on Sunday 30 June to attend a workshop hosted for models, dancers, singers and actors.
The workshop will kick-off in New York at the New York Film Academy whereafter the models will fly to Orlando in Florida in America to take part in the Arts Convention.
This will give them the chance to perform in front of agents, casting directors, managers and record producers from Hollywood, New York, Europe and Asia.
The modelling agency Ms Van Heerden works with, 33 and Me Model and Artist Management, sent her to an audition whereafter she was chosen to take part in the International Arts Talent Showcase (IATS) last year.
At the IATS, she had the chance to showcase her talent in front of an international talent scout, Kim Myers and Rhavynn Drummer, an independent casting director for Tyler Perry Studios.
“I am excited to be able to live my dream and thankful for everyone who made it possible for me,” said Ms Van Heerden.
Ms Van Heerden grew up in Secunda, but moved to Johannesburg when she was in Grade 10.
She began modelling last year and appeared in numerous advertisements on television for companies such as Telkom, Cell C, Nike, Standard Bank, Nedbank, IBM and Wimpy.
She also featured as an extra on television and appeared in a Hollywood movie, The Last Day’s of American Crime, that was broadcasted on Netflix.
Some of the soapies she appeared in include 7de Laan, Getroud met Rugby, Binnelanders, Generations, Rhythm City and Girls of St Agnus.
In her free time, she enjoys watching series, spending time with family and friends, playing paintball or xBox games.
