Thursday 2nd July 2009
Words: Shinata Sangha
BRIT-ASIAN.Com's Shinata Sangha brings you an exclusive interview with one of India’s most infamous supermodels and catwalk diva, a Gladrags Mega Model 2000 winner, Miss India Tourism 2002 and India’s very first Miss Tourism International and Miss Fresh Face 2002 the one and only ‘Candice Pinto’.
She’s a diva on the catwalk having walked Lakme and willis India Fashion week for several consecutive years, she’s also had her stint as a International model but she is a down to earth personality at heart, she’s won over the judges hearts time and time again since being crowned Gladrag’s Mega Model 2000 and went onto become India’s very first Miss Tourism International 2002 pageant also winning the Miss Fresh Face 2002 contest, nine years on and she is probably one of India’s most successful supermodels till date.
She’s walked international fashion shows for top designers and done international campaigns and graced the covers of over 50 magazines in India alone, so I thought why not track this stunner down and get an exclusive interview for our magazine and see what she thinks of it, say hello to the one and only gorgeous ‘Candice Pinto’.
1. Candice your one of the most successful supermodels in India what has been your secret to stay on top?
There is no secret, being a model you have to consider this profession seriously as not every one can have what it takes to be a successful model. I respect my Profession and do get that Respect from The Fashion Fraternity
2. What is your mantra in life?
Be Healthy, Honest and Happy! Think positive and i strongly believe nothing is Impossible!
3. How many beauty contests have you won all togther?
i entered Gladrags Megamodel and won it in 2000, i won Miss Tourism International Pageant in 2002 In Malaysia and Miss Fresh Face 2002 which I also won.
4. Why did you never compete in Femina Miss India, you could have easily went onto win Miss World or Miss Universe?
During that time there were only Femina Miss India ands Gladrags and it was quite huge, I just happened to get Gladgrags first and no doubt if i had to ,i would have also joined Femina Miss India but I have no regrets!
5. Do you have future plans of going into Bollywood?
It has never crossed my mind and its a different ball game all together and I Never say Never, you never know what life has in store for you
6. Why not go to Paris/Milan/London or New York and become an International model?
i started when i was 18 and was yet in college so its was not easy for me as im very much a family girl so the thought of being away from home was not really my cup of tea, and i anyways Travel so i guess im happy being here.
7. Why is there not many Asian models modelling internationally apart from the likes of Ujjwala Raut, Laxmi Menon?
its a choice you make and its nice to see Ujjwala and Laxmi out there, and there is alot of choices out here so i guess that’s the reason why we don’t see so many Indian models out there.
8. Who is your favourite Indian model both male and female?
i grew up in this Industry Admiring Jesse Rancheria (Jesse was a finalist with Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai in Miss India 1994, she came a close third and is still one of India’s most famous models on the runway) and she is my good friend now, and male I think Milind Soman was good on the ramp.
9. Who is your favourite International Female Model?
Naomi Campbell has been on the top as i love her Body and attitude on the ramp.
10. Who do your prefer and why Naomi Campbell of Tyra Banks?
Naomi!
11. What is your vision for the future of Indian fashion?
it has changed ,for the better, be it using newer models, different cuts, different outlooks from a designers point or choreographers point of view, things getting more organised…..getting there. The future is Pretty Bright for India and Indian fashion
12. What in your opinion has been your biggest modelling assignment till date?
Many and not a specific one that i can really think of!
13. How did you get into modelling?
I happened to get lucky and it was Gladrags Mega model which I won in 2000.
14. What was you doing before modelling?
Studying and wanted to finish my Graduation.
15. How did you get into Gladrags Mega Model?
My Mom and my sister were keen on me joining, so i did.
16. All the men out there and wanting to know if your single?
Hmmmm Well maybe , maybe not!
17. What is your message for all your fans worldwide?
Well do what makes you happy and never forget the people that have been with you in your worst/good times as you can always count on them.
18. What is next for you on the agenda?
A hoilday but i guess that would not happen in a month or so!
19. What did you think of the bollywood film ‘Fashion’ which was a film to portray what supermodels have to go through in reality?
Tts a fictional Film and my friend Mugdha Godse was in it and i guess it was a good film to watch just dont take the story literally.
20. What do you think of Brit-Asian Magazine?
The magazine is very cool trendy and up to date, I enjoy reading your blogs the most.
Ciao for now…
Shinata Sangha
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