Citizen TV News Anchor, Janet Mbugua is one hell of a beauty.
In another Universe, I think me and her would be married with cute fat babies. But that’s a fantasy for another day.
It’s thus surprising that back in the day, one modeling judge never saw her as all that hot or tall enough.
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Writing for her blog ‘officialjanetmbugua.com’ the TV anchor revealed how her first attempt to audition as a model was a disaster.
I auditioned to be a runway model! Now, I’m 5’5, but I didn’t let this bother me, even though the first casting call I was sent to was filled with long legged, amazonian structured gals and guys. I somehow made one of the cuts…it was over 15 years ago so that part remains blurry…”
When my turn came I decided to be cliche, because I honestly wasn’t even sure what I was doing in that room! I said I wanted to be a runway model and before I could finish, Mentor X interrupted me, ‘How tall are you again?’ ‘5’5?’ I half asked and answered. ‘Stop right there; you’ll never make it to the runways, so you need to pick a different dream. Be realistic’. Her words verbatim. The room went silent with everyone trying not to look me in the eye. Of course it stung because it just felt unnecessary. Plus I was only 17 years old…
However, the corrosive words didn’t put her down completely.To prove the judge wrong, she went for other auditions until she was successful in one that took her to Malaysia.
In your face evil judge!!!
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She said:
I’m not sure how I picked myself up from that but something in me clicked. I had to choose to believe in me if no one else did. I’m so glad I made that decision! I would later walk the runways of Malaysia…
Janet still does a couple of modeling stuff here and there. It’s inspiring to see that one person’s words didn’t put her down. Many of us get discouraged by little things yet we would actually make it if we kept on pushing. The mantra is ‘never give up.’ Always adhere to it.
Persistence pays. You might also want to read about Janet Mbugua’s nasty experiences with house girls.
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