Local influencer moves and shakes on TV
Local beauty influencer hosts a new show teaching women to strike a pose and be confident.

Gesels, the popular lifestyle show on KykNET, is excited to announce the addition of Moves & Mimosas, a brand-new segment hosted by the stunning Marika Opperman.
Marika is a resident of Roodepoort who has taken the concept of natural beauty to the next level.
With her extensive experience in the fashion industry and as an influencer and entrepreneur, Marika is passionate about teaching people how to pose confidently in front of the camera.
She is a wife, entrepreneur and mom to two teenage girls who try to navigate her life with purpose, self-awareness, and a great sense of humour. She describes herself as a “curator of beautiful things” and connects with women through sisterhood, creating beautiful collaborations.
She started by helping women locally find their niche by being an influencer of positivity and currently works as a pageant mentor who hosts workshops like Moves & Mimosas for women in their 40s. Embracing her natural beauty, she believes in skincare and less-is-more make-up, promoting more confidence in women’s skincare.
After her positive influence throughout the community, she received recognition when she scored her own show, where she shares her expert tips and tricks on how to pose like a pro, from standing tall and confident to accentuating your best features.
“Women deserve to feel comfortable in their own skin, no matter their age. Whether you’re a bride-to-be, a busy professional, or simply someone who wants to feel more confident in front of the camera, I try to inspire them to be their authentic self,” Marika said.