INTERNATIONAL MODEL Jané Marais
Jané Marais, a 19-year-old Namibian model, says her love for fashion was sparked at a young age, when she staged her own fashion shows at home and changed outfits multiple times a day.
A former Windhoek Gymnasium student, she now models professionally with Ice Models. Shy as a child, Marais credits modelling with helping her gain confidence and overcome her introversion.
Modelling is about more than striking poses or walking the runway – it’s a form of self-expression, personal growth and resilience.
For Marais, success comes from confidence, adaptability and embracing what makes you unique. Rejection, she says, is part of the process and not a reflection of worth.
Learning to handle it builds strength, she says.
Behind the glamour lies intense preparation, long hours and constant self-care, both physical and mental, Marais adds.
Whether in commercial or fashion shoots, each experience demands versatility and presence. Language barriers, early call times, and constant feedback are all part of the job, she notes.
Social media now plays a key role in visibility, but staying grounded is crucial. Ultimately, clients seek energy, personality and presence over perfection. Modelling teaches you to own who you are, trust the process, and use every challenge as a stepping stone toward personal and professional empowerment.
A former Windhoek Gymnasium student, she now models professionally with Ice Models. Shy as a child, Marais credits modelling with helping her gain confidence and overcome her introversion.
Modelling is about more than striking poses or walking the runway – it’s a form of self-expression, personal growth and resilience.
For Marais, success comes from confidence, adaptability and embracing what makes you unique. Rejection, she says, is part of the process and not a reflection of worth.
Learning to handle it builds strength, she says.
Behind the glamour lies intense preparation, long hours and constant self-care, both physical and mental, Marais adds.
Whether in commercial or fashion shoots, each experience demands versatility and presence. Language barriers, early call times, and constant feedback are all part of the job, she notes.
Social media now plays a key role in visibility, but staying grounded is crucial. Ultimately, clients seek energy, personality and presence over perfection. Modelling teaches you to own who you are, trust the process, and use every challenge as a stepping stone toward personal and professional empowerment.
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