DERMACKO

DDermacko

INTERVIEW BY TAPIWA RUBAYA

Demarcko derives from Jamaica, when he came to Zimbabwe he had no idea that he was going to be part of Africa’s modeling industry. With encouragement coming from family and friends,Hope was not lost in Demarcko .He kept his faith high as he believes that his destined to be one of the ‘A’ listers in Africa’s modeling industry

Q:When did you took a decision that your next step was being a model?

A:It was Last year November after after Prom.

Q:What are the obstacles that you faced after you made the decision ?

A:My friends didn’t believe I could do it and used to laugh at me saying I wasn’t capable of doing something and that I never stick to one thing for instance. I’m always going out ,even my mom told me once that it was a bad idea and after all she didn’t see any career coming from the modelling sector but now she does and is happy.

Q:Where do you believe your modelling career is taking you in the next coming years ?

A:I would like to do more runway modeling and even commercial modeling. The reason behind this is because I want it to expose me to different markets.

Q:The industry has been facing a number of challenges with many believing that being muscular is another, attribute that defines a model (what’s your comment on that)?

A: I think personally that world is evolving each and everyday and it would be unfair if we stick to the same norms of a model must be a certain type of way» its the same way in which in the female modeling industry we now have plus sized models. Short models and petite models so my take is we have to adjust ouroutlook on modules just as the word is changing.

Q:You original roots are traced not in Africa but in the Central part of America, how has your roots played a role in your modelling career ?

A:Well back at home I’m the only one who took this path to be a model we 12 in total 3 girls and the rest are boys some of my siblings are at school .The rest are working but they all got it under control ,I’m the only one who decided to be different i didn’t want to be statistic.

Q: International and regional shows are starting to take part as the world was under lockdown due to COVID 19, International which shows would you like to attended?A:The shows I would pick is to attend New York fashion week and would love to be on that runway. I would also like to attend the Paris fashion week like recently i was given a offer by fabiani collection but i declined it.Q:How has joining CFM models changed your life?

A:Joining CfM has shown different specters of modeling. It has changed my life in fact, that has exposed me more to different people in this industry who all have one goal. And its changed my life by helping me grow as a person and as a model its made me more responsible and more accommodative of others. I’ve learned not to judge others as well.

Q:Which African countries are you hoping to travel to ..

.A:Mauritius.Nigeria.Tanzania.NigeriaNamibia