Hassan Reese (middle) after winning best male model (photo credit to Trevor Griffiths)
Hassan Reese triumphs by winning the best male model at the BEFFTA awards 2013 voted for by the public. Hassan started modelling only in 2011 and was talented spotted by Hilary Alexander, fashion journalist and committee member of the British Fashion Council. Hassan has gone on to model as a body double for Usain Bolt, a billboard campaign for an African bank and for several designers at the official London Fashion Week. His star rose very quickly when his catwalk photos were featured in British Vogue in 2012 and Italian Vogue in 2013. Hassan has even found time to become a TV and reality star winning Channel 4's Dinner Date, playing a detective in Fox and doing a Fashion Film with USA reality star Courtney Stodden. Here are Hassan Reese's credits so far
- London Fashion Week - AW13 - Sydney Davies - Royal College Of Arts/Graduate Fashion Week (Adelaide Tamm) - May 2013. - House Of Flora Campaign/Fashion film Feb 2013 - CBS Drama - Video shoot/advert (Detective) - Currently showing - 2013 - Billboard/Website - Eco-Bank shot in May 2013 (Summer release 2013 in 33 countries) - Jigsaw label (Best Of British Fashion Show) - September 2012 - London Fashion Week - FF AW12 - London Fashion Week - SS12 - Africa Fashion Week London 2012 - Africa Fashion Week London 2013 - London College Of Fashion BA Runway 2012 - Guinness - Billboard (x 2) Late 2012/Early 2013 - Pepe Jeans (A/W Collection) - Nov 2011 - Gatorade (1 video attached) - Lonsdale - LCF Project - July 2012 - Rokstedi designs - August 2013 - Threads Creations (Lookbook) Aug 2013 - Helen Anthony Designs (August 2013) - SHOWfashion film - September 2013 - Brighton Fashion Week 2013 - Tata Christiane - Brian Chan - Pakistan Fashion Week SS 2012 - Pakistan Fashion Week 2011 AW 2011
Photographers worked with include - Hill & Aubrey - Stefan Kapfer - Tom Miles - London College Of Fashion - Royal College Of Arts - Fashionnaires via Oliver Morris - Bernard Miller - Elizabeth James
VOX AFRICA WINS BEST TELEVISION STATION AT THE BEFFTA AWARDS 2013
We are very happy that Vox Africa won the best Television station at the BEFFTA 5th Anniversary awards as our media partner the Sporah Show is broadcast worlwide now on Vox Africa including the UK on SKY Channel 218.
You can watch the Sporah Show on Vox Africa on SKY 218 in the UK on Tuesdays 8pm, Thursdays 11 am and Sunday 6pm. Watch the Sporah Show and see Sporah Njau shine the light!
CATWALK PROFESSOR HONOURS US WITH A PHD IN ETIQUETTE
THE CATWALK PROFESSOR is a qualified model trainer who resides in the UK. After winning the Starpic model contest in St Maarten he was granted a scholarship to attend Ophelia Devore modelling school in New York City where he was awarded "BEST RUNWAY MODEL" from his class outshining all male and female students. He went on to compete in Mr Pan Africa U.S.A and took the 1st runner up postion in 1999 a few years later went on to compete in Mr Model of the year catwalk contest in New York City in 2002 and won the title hands down. Catwalk Professor who resides now in the United Kingdom is the most sought after model trainer in the business known by many and the media as "THE MAN WHO TEACHES ALL THE GIRLS HOW TO WALK/POSE" he has graced many media coverage just to name a few (OK, Daily Herald, Voice, Guardian, Naturally just me, Radio times and the Daily Mirror. It’s amazing watching this man teach women how to walk as he transforms them into true catwalk divas as they walk the runways and work the cameras with nothing but confidence! Catwalk Professor is the 3 time award winning "BEST MODEL TRAINER IN THE UK" voted at the B.E.F.F.T.A awards in 2009, 2010, 2011 and has graced the TV series Model, Misfits and Mayhem on the most looked at tv station ITV2.And has also worked with the London School of Modelling. Catwalk Professor who is also called Mr Fierce is a true catwalk diva and teaches only what you see on the international runway. He takes his classes very serious as the way a model walks the runway reflects his knowledge of the industry. You can also join his fan page Catwalk Professor to see all his work and what he is up to and even follow him on twitter...Mrfiercecatwalk .His motto is behind every good man is a good woman and behind every good model who walks and pose is a good man who teaches her how its done.
London Guru: Welcome Catwalk Professor! People know you as an award winning model trainer but some may not know that you are also an Etiquette Expert. Tell me why you included etiquette in your line of work?
First of all I would like to take this moment to wish all readers here a wonderful and blessed New Year’s. As a model trainer I had to add etiquette in my line of work as it's very important how you carry yourself in public making everyone at ease. The worst thing I hate seeing is a lady who just can't be a lady and I am being more woman than her.
London Guru: Etiquette experts are seen by some as being snobs or from middle to upper class. So the average person may not identify easily with etiquette training. How can you explain etiquette to the average person?
It's very simple carrying yourself like a true lady from the way you sit, talk, stand and having the correct confidence...once you have proper etiquette people approach you differently.
London Guru: I also work with diplomats where etiquette is the most important tool for diplomacy. How do you interpret etiquette? How do you see it improving what you do already?
There is so much to etiquette and once you have that you can easily blend in any where
Catwalk Professor 2nd from Left in braids trained models at Face of 2012 Gala awards
London Guru: Are manners and social graces important for lasting personal or business success?
OH yes it is manners, manners and more manners you can never have enough who wants to ever work with someone who is just rude and has no manners!
London Guru: Do you think today’s society has forgotten social manners?
Today's society has forgotten all about etiquette take a look at some young kids how they carry themselves. A long time ago our parents were more concerned about etiquette even paying for their daughters to attend self development classes now they don't and you can see the difference.
London Guru: When a person meets someone for the first time, how should they introduce themselves. Give us an example of the phrases you would use, your actions and body language?
When you meet someone for the first time you must stand, remaining sitting is just very rude! You stand give a firm hand shake giving your last and first name with a smile.
London Guru: When someone offers you something how should you respond and acknowledge them?
When something is given to you....you must say thank you with a smile ....adding a smile goes a long way...so it’s said like this....................thank you very much, well appreciated (with a smile).
London Guru: What do you think is the worst behaviour socially?
Worst behaviour is talking on your phone so loud like everyone wants to hear, putting make up on in public, going to a club and leaving with heels in hand, women who love to be loud seeking attention.
London Guru: You are known for your acid tongue. If someone is ill mannered do you always call them out or does it depend who it is?
Acid tongue that's what they call me as i tell you just how it is with no holding back don't care who you are and what job you do i will tell you just how it is no need for me to cover it up other wise you will never learn and that means am not doing my job
London Guru: Tell me your definition of what a lady AND gentleman should be like?
This is just so simple....a lady should be a lady at all times the way she does everything that brings her the reputation of a woman of class, how she carries herself. You know it when you see it!
Same for the men who should be treating women with respect knowing that their mom is a woman too who carried them for 9 months and wiped their butts! Men who treat women with no respect surely have no respect for their mothers?
London Guru: It has been said today’s girls have a long list of negative role models they aspire to, women who regularly strip, online or on television, gaining fame and wealth from their bad behaviour. Do you think this makes it difficult for women in the industry to work hard and follow a respectful path when they see negative role models becoming famous and getting paid a fortune overnight?
We can’t always blame what's happening out there on the media and TV, sometimes I see kids 15 years old out at 4am who do we blame? The media ? ohhhhhhhhhhh no - parents need to set the foundation, it all starts from home. I was raised by a single mother. I watched the crazy movies but my mom was not to be messed with, one look and I know what she means. People need to monitor their kids, again sometimes I see girls, aged 12 walking the streets with hot pants helloo! Who do we blame surely not the media?
London Guru: From a man’s point of view what can you say goes through your mind when you see ladies with lousy manners behaving inappropriately? For example when over indulging and flashing breasts and staggering home drunk after a night out?
All I can say when you act trashy.... you attract trash.......when you act classy ..........you attract the well manner guys
London Guru: I know you are very loyal to your female fans and to protect your princesses you give them dating etiquette advice. Do you think everyone should be old fashioned when it comes to dating?
I think the old fashioned ways are the best, relationships long ago used to last much longer than today's.
London Guru: What do you think should be the secret weapons for a girl looking for a good guy for a meaningful relationship?
Be yourself, know what you want and don’t ever forget your values.
London Guru: Give us the top qualities you expect from anyone you interact with? These must be the unwritten rules that everyone must abide by.
There are many but to name a few:
1) I don't ask for respect i deamnd it
2) Call me by the right name no “hey”, no “hey bro”,no “hi boss” - I hate those short slangs
3) Don't show up late when we have a meeting or a class
London Guru: Who do you think is the classiest celebrity around and why?
I would say after myself - Halle Berry she is such a classy woman,she doesn’t try hard and whatever she puts on she still can bring attention.
London Guru: Who do you give credit for your good manners and values?
LOVE THIS ONE OH MY GODDDDDD........its my mom Margie - very strict which would make you angry at times but when you look back at all she did all you can do is smile and say God bless every single mother out their especially those single moms who work all day to come home to still prepare the kids meal, take them to school, take the boys to the barbers and so much more I have all respect for every woman.
Respecting the elderly
LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE
FROM AMERICA
Etiquette is less about how to maneuver a knife and fork and more about being mindful – mindful of others. This may seem trite and basic but few people do this well. It’s as simple as saying, “Good morning” to others as you enter an elevator, or speaking to the housekeeper as she takes out your garbage at work. It’s about saying “I’m sorry,” and admitting your mistakes when you’re wrong. It’s about living your life with honesty and integrity. It’s about making a significant contribution to the lives of others. As a cancer survivor, I always say, “Live your life as if it’s your last day.” It’s important to take good care of yourself and then you’ll be better prepared to take care of others.
By Etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore, founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach and author of Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities That Distinguish Outstanding Professionals,
