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Rest well dear uncle Zebu

Originally from Philippines, Jake Jacob now resides in Taiwan and loves it.

After moving countries, Jake's career just took off, he found that he was being cast in films that he could never have been able to get in Philippines.

Jake's first film opened doors to everything, he was very lucky to get a leading role.

When Jake is not acting, he is doing photo shoots or competing at Pageants. He is the current Mr United World.

For more info, find Jake on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube by his name Jake Jacob.

Born In November 2005 in Greece with Hydrocephalus, a true fighter is Zoe Szymon.
The 15 year old is a multi talented genius.

From creating so many different types of art, the soon to be 16 young lady is unstoppable. Here are a few things that Zoe is very good at; filmmaking, animation, voice overs, iicture editing, musician, model, fashion designer and puppetry.

Zoe also delights in learning about different countries and their history and geography. She has made so many friends in many countries and is well loved.

Recently, Zoe has won two awards; one from Fashion Art Media Awards and another from Flame international. Presently, Zoe is also a title Pageant winner for Wow 2021.

To know about Zoe, contact her manager Mr Adrie Van de Nieuwenhof on Facebook.

ROLAND VAN BREMEN

In His Words:

My name is Roland van Bremen. I am a Dutch photographer, 57 years old, married, one daughter and living in a small town in Germany, close to Nijmegen (in the Netherlands) at the Dutch/German border.

My working area? The Netherlands, Germany or anywhere in the world where my camera follows me …
My journey started with my father being a press photographer, getting me interested in his work and then him becoming my mentor. By that time, there was no digital revolution. You made the picture in your mind - worked your 36 exposures and then had to check your work during the development in the dark room. But I’m certainly not romancing the good old days – in these hectic times, being able to check the result at an instant is very comforting. Still, trying to work as if we have less exposures available rather than unlimited memory cards sharpens your view and results. Digital post processing then finalizes the thing I want to do: create something special.

Why I love to work mainly with natural light? It is so challenging - there is no second time around - you will never find the same light setting again – so it also possible to create unique pictures.
Photography rewards me with many interesting persons, experiences and the possibility to express my creativity in which there is never a dull moment.

For people who want to start with photography or who are just not sure how to continue – believe me: read about it, practice, share, check the work of others and then grow your dream!

If you are interested to see more of my work, you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, 500PX and Viewbug.

JOJO ALMAZORA SEBASTIAN

Jojo is a devoted and compassionate nurse in the Operating Theatre at a busy Metropolitan Hospital in Sydney. However, on weekends, this orthopaedic nurse transforms into charming and dashing tuxedo attired singer-entertainer and masters of ceremony. A veteran of the United States Military Forces, he could be seen regularly in concerts where he performs as a front act for artist both locally and internationally. He is a main staple in the Local and International Pageant in the last 17 years.

He was named the Australian Best Pageant Host in the Australian Golden Sash Awards for both 2019 and 2020. At the beginning of 2020, he was named as the Most Influential Person of the year and Musician of the Year in the Ava’s World Magazine Awards. In the same year, this former University Professor, participated in Sydney Sings for Hope Concert for the benefit of the frontliners for the Bush Fire that happened in NSW. He also lent his voice in the Heroes of the World Album recording the song "Walang Mahirap sa Buhay" written and arranged by Oliver Gadista.

In July 2020, this former disc jockey of Brother Joe and Pinoy Love Crew, represented Australia in the First Virtual Edition of the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA 2020). Furthermore, he will be representing Australia once again in the 25th Year of the World Championship of Performing Arts to be held in California USA in July 2021...

Recently, Jojo was nominated and awarded in the Inaugural Sydney's Best Dressed due to his good dressing sense and confident personality. Moreover, he released his debut Christmas Album entitled: "Christmas Ain't Christmas Without You" released 30th October 2020. Furthermore, he has received a nomination for the Manila’s Best Dressed for 2020-2021 to represent Australia in the prestigious Annual Event.

In 2021, Jojo aspires to broaden his horizon as an individual and concentrate on his advocacies he been helping in the past 10 years. His advocacies includes following: (1) children and (2) Volunteerism. For the Children, he continues to support various charitable institution and fundraised for Sydney Children’s Hospital and Cerebral Palsy Foundation. He also provides scholarship for the less fortunate in the Philippines to continue college education.

One of the project he really wanted to concentrate on 2021 is Community Service by Volunteerism. Volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity where an individual or group provides services for no financial gain. Volunteering is often intended to promote goodness or to improve human quality of life. Volunteering may have positive benefits for the volunteer as well as for the person or community served. Jojo highly believe that if our community comes together and volunteer even for just a couple of hours a month under any charitable institution and non-profit organisation – it will make a positive difference on the personal and professional aspects of all individuals involve, especially oneself. He furthers state that he would like for the community to realise to volunteer is a social responsibility of all its member especially to the marginalised and disadvantaged.

Last year 2020, Jojo decided to represent NSW in the Mr Diamond International. Last 17th April 2021, he was crowned as the Mr Diamond International 2021 Winner. Not only did he win the title, Jojo also bagged several almost all of the Special Awards - Mr Diamond Designer King; Mr Diamond Congeniality; Mr Diamond Public’s Choice; Mr Diamond Talent King; Mr Diamond Social Media King; Mr Diamond Runway King; Mr Diamond Interview King; Mr Diamond Pageant Planet Choice; and Mr Diamond Publicity King.

Recently, Jojo was also announce as a 2021 Awardee for the International Asian Excellence Awards.

Jojo’s vision and purpose in this endeavor is to have a bigger platform to introduce and promote his advocacies.

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Treb Lim is a fashion photographer from the Philippines. Treb has been contributing his Photography skills for a year to the Golden Magazine France, he also contribuyed Ganap Magazine International and Fashion Flair Magazine.

Recently, Treb was as one of the Top 100 Photographers in Aspire Magazine. Treb Lim also works closely with well known designers and makeup artist in the Philippines.

Being a fashion photographer is great, it opens door for me to see the full view on what really fashion is all about. It is the personality that matters most. Fashion is about statement it is not just about beauty and size, Treb said.

Treb is working alongside other photographers for Top Model Philippines. His main goal is to work internationally as fashion photographer one day.

Claudia Machado or Claudiasecret as she refers to be called is a Portuguese model who moved to London a few years back to pursue her nursing career, not knowing anyone and with language barrier,Claudia worked hard to learn English, study nursing, join a modelling agency and also start singing.
It was not easy to begin with but Claudia's hard work has seen her walk on a few of London's top fashion runways, she has also worked hard to get a few small roles in films.
Claudia is excited to be on TV in a few weeks, she could not say much about this project. Miss Machado is also walking the next New York Fashion Week.

In her words:
My name is Mary Mullally, I’m a 36 year old mam of four, three girls Gabrielle 17, Lisamarie 13, Jade 12 and little boy Travis 2 years old. I grew up in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford but have been living in Youghal the past few years with my partner.
I’m a qualified MUA Makeup Artist, tans and extensions and also did a course on life coaching, if I can help anyone it's what I am all about. I’ve worked with many shows and charities over the years to raise much needed money.
I started my first pageants (Ireland Pageants) journey back in 2016 to build build up my self confidence after a bad relationship which worked wonders, since then I’ve done so much more to show other girls and ladies out there, that you can always follow your dreams and there’s always light at the end of the tunnel, if I can do it anyone can.
I got a chance to take part in Miss Bikini Ireland back in 2017, which was a fabulous experience, I also got to take part in Top Model Ireland. The biggest break for me was going to the UK to represent Ireland at Miss Carnival Queen International with my youngest daughter Jade who also took part.
I took a two year break back in February 2020 because of health reasons but more importantly to welcome my son Travis into the world. I suffer from Endometriosis so I undertook Salpingectomy surgery around this time. I’m so grateful to have my children as Endometriosis can cause infertility in women.
I then took back to the stage few months after surgery in July after a few beautiful words from my Pageant sister Mrs Joy Kelly who I first met at the Ireland Pageant who is now the beautiful Mrs Galaxy Ireland, to take part in Miss Emerald Isle (with scars and all) where
I came in the top three and went on to winning, 1st running (2nd place) up in the Mrs Group (Publicity Winner), Beauty With A Purpose. Iit was fantastic to be back on stage, I’m also waiting to go back and take part in the Ireland Pageant as Ms.Munster 2020 with my second daughter Lisamarie for Miss Teen Munster 2022, hopefully it will go ahead this year as it had been cancelled twice due to the pandemic.
I was super excited when my good friend Sandra McKenzie-Vass Keogh (Miss Elegance Of The World International) asked me if I would be interested in taking part in the Miss Elegance Of The World Ireland heat final taking place at The Imperial Hotel, Cork on the 31st of July 2021. Sandra didn't have to ask me twice as I was super excited to be part of this team,
I was also in talk with the director Mr Anthony Turner last year but with lock-down it couldn't go ahead but I’m now delighted to be part of it this year. It will be a bit different than others years as it won't be performed on stage only via video, but still I can't wait to be with the ladies that will win will go to the final in Blackpool next March at The Imperial Hotel, Blackpool and if we’re lucky to win we’ll go the grand final in Florida to represent Ireland.
I would recommend Pageant to anyone, it's not all about looking pretty but building your confidence up and meeting new people.

He lives in our time. The man who has received the formula for unity. As he claims Karanja Afreekahn, had an encounter with the divine and a mysterious load of information was loaded to his brain.
The formula 12.

Karanja Afreekahn, originally from Kenya now based in Germany has been mysterious since childhood. He could predict the future, his mother nicknamed him 'the time traveller' he also could manifest whatever he needed despite having no money! To date, what he needs just finds it's way to him.

In his own words: I am an advocate of unity. From within... starting with mind and heart coherence, then one with all. Becoming the one. Unity in all levels.. within and without. Using the formula 12, we are able to solve the puzzle. This information was given to me in a very mysterious way after the death of George Floyd.! Since then my life is a bliss because I realized 12:12, like day and night is the path of life.

Join me as I seek more explanation and guidance on the way forward.

Based in the Netherlands, Melissa Muchaneta Budding Vandira, is the founder of Bereka, a company that began with a Zimbabwean inspired baby carrying sling and then evolved to include mother and baby workouts and eventually a vibrant community. She is a true entrepreneur.
For her, starting a business was not about the money, or the potential status – the bravado of the title or the seduction of the hustle but simply by identifying a problem that needed fixing and then having the hutzpah to seek out a solution for herself and others. She did not sit back and complain or commiserate, she created.

To understand the genesis of her story, we need to go back about twenty years, to before she ever met her husband, before she became a mum of three, before she learnt Dutch or even set foot in the Netherlands. She grew up as a young girl in Harare and Chivi, Zimbabwe, and as the first born girl she was inevitably the third parent. She could often be found doing house chores and errands with her younger sister strapped to her back or resting on her hip, using a “mbereko” (baby sling). As this is a common cultural practice, Melissa never gave this custom much thought beyond its basic function. Until she herself was about to become a mum for the very first time.

Based in the Netherlands, Melissa Muchaneta Budding Vandira, is the founder of Bereka, a company that began with a Zimbabwean inspired baby carrying sling and then evolved to include mother and baby workouts and eventually a vibrant community. She is a true entrepreneur.
For her, starting a business was not about the money, or the potential status – the bravado of the title or the seduction of the hustle but simply by identifying a problem that needed fixing and then having the hutzpah to seek out a solution for herself and others. She did not sit back and complain or commiserate, she created.

To understand the genesis of her story, we need to go back about twenty years, to before she ever met her husband, before she became a mum of three, before she learnt Dutch or even set foot in the Netherlands. She grew up as a young girl in Harare and Chivi, Zimbabwe, and as the first born girl she was inevitably the third parent. She could often be found doing house chores and errands with her younger sister strapped to her back or resting on her hip, using a “mbereko” (baby sling). As this is a common cultural practice, Melissa never gave this custom much thought beyond its basic function. Until she herself was about to become a mum for the very first time.
Melissa was now living in the Netherlands, far away from home and her extended family. Perhaps it was the distance or the time away from her roots that led her down a path to reconciling her traditionally African approach to child rearing with the new modern European scientifically tested advice she was consistently receiving. In doing so she began to craft out a unique path for herself and her growing family.
Ever the entrepreneur she worked through this vital inquiry by experimenting and testing out her hypothesis. She explored accommodating conventional Western practice, using a pram, having the baby learn independence through sleeping separately etc. versus using her “mbereko” and cuddling with her baby. Studying the differences between African children and their European contemporaries. Melissa began to look at the mother-child bonding process and slowly uncovered the merits of the traditional, innate ways she was raised. She questioned whether European methods were actually superior or whether this was just part of postcolonial glorification of the West. A difficult question to definitively answer.

Conceivably, the clearest way to proceed was by comparing one of the earliest mother child interactions that is also one of the most significant differences between the two schools of thought: how babies are carried. Mbereko or baby carrying is practiced in cultures all over the world; it allows mothers to get on with their day without neglecting to provide the necessary attention and nurturing that infants require. It’s very similar to how many animals in the wild naturally care for their young. Melissa went on to find studies that supported this theory, suggesting that it improved breastfeeding and immunity building for the child as well as promoted bonding through the release of oxytocin and healing of the pelvic area for mums.
Melissa’s decision to adopt mbereko for her family quickly caught the attentions of other mothers in her local area and one by one people started to request that she make one for them. Soon after she discovered a few other parents who shared her conviction, but only used their baby slings in the privacy of their homes. So before long, she convinced her peers to go public and promote the use of mbereko. This sparked a continuous conversation around raising children and ensuring that both mothers and fathers got to bond with their infants.
As the orders for the baby slings continued to come in, Melissa became more dynamic in her use of different fabrics, expressing different styles while always maintaining the same attention to detail and fit. Each bereka is handmade and custom fit to the exact specifications of the wearer.

Today, Bereka is so much mor

An Acclaimed Party Rocker DJ Bayo has taken the Art of Djing to another level. Multi award winning Bayo is most definitely the best DJ in London. DJ Bayo's mix sets and podcasts are very popular around the world, recently on Saturday nights Bayo plays to a crowd of over 500 guests from all over the world, this DJ starts playing at 10pm down to 4am, this has become a very popular trend especially during the pandemic.

DJ Bayo also does Zoom parties at the same time as the Mix Cloud podcasts, this are invite only but what a way to spend a Saturday night dancing away with other guests.

Passion for music is definitely a big deal for this DJ. Not only does he love music, but you has an intense passion for Djing for all top afrobeat artists like Davido, Diamond Platinumz to name a few. It is safe to say that this celebrity DJ eats, breathes, and even sleep music!

To get to DJ Bayo's Saturday night parties use the links below.

FB: Deejay Bayo
IG: Deejaybayo
Mix Cloud: Deejay Bayo.

Award winning actor Alan Delabie, a merchant's son, could have chosen the same destiny as his parents. After seeing his older brother become a fight champion and watching Bruce Lee's films Alan quickly developed a passion for practicing martial arts It was then, at the age of 10, he started training in Shotokan Karate. At 17 he earned his black belt, and then learned to become a full contact specialist. At the same time he trained in artistic nunchaku and became a European champion.

He later ventured off and started performing in nationwide TV shows on france 2 and France 3 "c'est l'heure with jean luc Delarue ". He performed in over 500 shows in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Alan also performed in a live demonstration in front of over 15,000 viewers in the Paris Première TV channel of the Martial Arts Festival in Paris Bercy (budo galas).

Alan auditioned for a reality completion show produced and directed by Jalal Merhi called "Road to Hollywood", in Toronto, Canada. In the show, he competes to become the best stuntman. Impressed by his acting and talent, another director named Chris Power decided to write a screenplay for him called "The French Dragon."

While in France, Alan started to go to auditions and gained small roles. He appeared in a TV show called "A Tort Ou à Raison" and a TV movie "À Dix Minutes de Nulle Part." He also played a part in the film J.C.V.D with Jean-Claude Van Damme. This eventually lead him to land bigger roles such as starring in independent feature films such as Marc Saint Georges "The savior" and "Svolta." He didn't just settle with acting. Alan also wrote, produced and starred in a thriller feature film, "8 hours". His film premiered in Belgium and eventually made its way to San Diego's legendary Ken Cinema. He appeared on KUSI TV News' Good Morning San Diego" USA California to promote his film. In addition, Alan also made a short film "Mourir d'aimer" and starred with, actress Catriona McColl.

Alan flew to Toronto again to play the role of Officer Galant in the modern western Canadian horror film "Bloodslinger". He is truly ambitious and has the determination and loves this craft.

Recently, Alan decided to write, produce and starring inside the feature "Anatomy of an antihero: redemption". with Guest star like Academy Awards Eric Roberts and also Bob Wall from Bruce Lee 's movies " Enter the dragon".

His film, Anatomy of An Antihero won several awards including the Los Angeles film Awards 2019, best actor Awards Los Angeles. It was nominated as Best Show at the San Diego Film Awards and won the Best Narrative Feature Annual for the 2019 New York Film Awards. in 2020 Best Action film Vegas Movies Awards as well with best Acting duo with Eric Roberts , best action crime feature for ISTANBUL film Awards 2020 , New york international film Awards best Fight scene ....

Alan is on the cover of World Martial Arts magazine for his latest film, Denard, scheduled for 2020. He played with the Qissi brothers, Jean-Claude Van Damme's opponents in The Quest and Kickboxer, as well as Louis Mandylor (Debt Collectors, Rambo the last blood, My fat greek wedding , Battle drone ) he has worked recently with Costas Mandylor ( SAW franchise , Cosmic sin with Bruce Willis) For his Feature « Borrowed Time sequel » Alan is Always ready fo some new adventure ...

Irina-Cristina Bogdan is an enthusiastic and multitalented individual with experience in fashion, digital marketing, and student engagement.
After completing a Teaching degree in Romania, she moved to Aberdeen, Scotland, in 2016, to study Fashion Management at Robert Gordon University. She graduated with First Class Honours in 2020 and decided to stay, now pursuing a master’s degree in Digital Marketing. At the same time, she works part-time as a Student School Officer, Student Ambassador, and Associate Trainer.
Irina has been involved in various fashion projects as a model, stylist, dresser, blogger, visual merchandiser, creative director, model liaison, and store planner. She also appeared in films and adverts, acted in plays, danced in competitions, sang in various choirs, and used to paint and create jewellery. So, she is definitely a creative and artistic person and a keen bean who likes keeping herself busy.
To those interested in gaining more experience in the fashion industry, Irina suggests volunteering because it teaches you how to navigate in real-life scenarios and helps you make connections. That is actually how she became a model for Aberdeen Fashion Week.
Irina’s ultimate advice: “Push yourself out of your comfort zone to learn and build your confidence, but don’t do something that conflicts with who you are, you should always feel safe and have fun”.

Find Irina here:
· Facebook: @Irina-Cristina Bogdan (https://www.facebook.com/irinacbogdane/)
· Instagram: @irinacristina.b (https://www.instagram.com/irinacristina.b/) and @enthusiastic_irina (https://www.instagram.com/enthusiastic_irina/)
· Blog: Enthusiastic Irina (https://enthusiasticirina.wordpress.com/)
· YouTube: Irina-Cristina Bogdan playlist with some of the projects Irina has been involved in (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgp-2lC2ZsPMW70BZnDqUV2O3WgCPzqxv)
· RGU Fashion Management Magazine ‘Collect10n’: Interview on pages 150-151 (https://issuu.com/robertgordonuniversity/docs/2019_rgu_fashion_magazine_-_collect)
· RGU Fashion Management Magazine ‘To The Nines’: Styling on pages 84-88, Article on 136-137 (https://issuu.com/robertgordonuniversity/docs/rgu_fashion_magazine_-_to_the_nines)
· LinkedIn: Irina-Cristina Bogdan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/Irina-Cristina-Bogdan/)

Jade Duffield will be showcasing at Digital Aberdeen Fashion Week on 28-30 May, 2021. Jade talks about her collection, and how she sources out materials for her very trendy accessories. Tune in to this very interesting interview.

“The reproduction of too many useful things, results in too many useless people” – KM.K
KUNST [noun f] German definition for Art. Pronounced: /Kynst/
Established in 2011, artist Kiss My Kunst – based in the upper east side of Scotland – created an innovative design strategy for alternative fashion activists seeking an individual style of wearable art.
Using a DIY punk ethos whilst pulling inspiration and influences from various music genres; taxidermy and his own personal surroundings, Kiss My Kunst formulates all ‘kunstwerk’ prints and designs through his own artwork and photography allowing for the creation of unique hand-pulled, silkscreen-printed t-shirts and attire using 100% solvent free paints.
All apparel are carefully sourced Earth Positive 100% organic cotton garments supported by the Fair Wear Foundation and Soil Association – as such, they present ethically produced, environmentally conscious clothing, manufactured solely using sustainable energy appealing to consumers who love to make bold style statements while still making responsible choices.
Through www.KissMyKunst.com, KMK offer a range of adult and junior attire, accessories, original artwork and music releases through the Kiss My Kunst Records music label.