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The recently crowned Miss Face of Zimbabwe, Davina Dzambo, possesses a rare combination of beauty and brains.
Her passion for modelling saw her taking the art at a tender age but she only decided to go professional in pageantry about two years ago.
Her decision has paid back and she is basking in the glory of taking a national crown in the prime days of her career.
The Herald Entertainment reporter Yeukai Karengezeka caught up with her for a one on one on her career and below are excerpts from the interview.
Yeukai Karengezeka (YK): Congratulations, Miss Face of Zimbabwe. Could you briefly tell us who you are?
Davina Dzambo(DZ): Thank you so much and I am perfectly fine. Well Davina is still the girl you know before and after Miss Face of Zimbabwe. I went to ILSA for my Advanced Level. I am a down to earth girl, aged 23 years and I am a Christian. I attend United Family International Church. I love fashion so much, and I make sure I dress properly for occasions.
YK: How does it feel being a beauty queen?
DZ: It is amazing. I am really excited because it was a big surprise for me. When the judges announced my name as the winner I was in total shock but said to myself there is no other Davina amongst the girls so I am the queen. Being a beauty queen is a job because you are a role model to many and have to look good all the time. It’s a long way to go but this is just the beginning.
YK: What inspired you to take part in the pageant?
DZ: I love modelling with a passion. When I was growing up some people nicknamed me “Miss Zimbabwe” because of my looks. I ventured into modelling two years ago after graduating from school at Model Management International. From that time I started doing promotional stuff such as photo shoots and advertorials.
YK: Who is your role model and why?
DZ: My source of inspiration is Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa and his wife Ruth. I am guided much by their principles. I owe a lot to the couple. My role model is former Miss Zimbabwe Oslie Muringani-Matsikenyere, because of how she carried herself during her reign. Oslie is a woman of valour, great determination and full of praise.
YK: Let us talk of your parents. How do they take your profession?
DZ: I love my parents and thank God because they are very supportive. During all the preparations for the finals they were behind me.
However, some of my siblings worry much about my chosen profession because of some issues they have heard before (about mischief in pageantry) but I will do my best to deliver and do the right thing at the right time.
YK: What else do you do besides modelling?
DZ: Modelling is a career and if taken seriously can sustain livelihoods. I am also a make-up artist and l opened a beauty shop called Davina Cosmetics a month ago in the capital.
YK: Are you facing any challenges in the industry and how are you going to help in promoting modelling in Zimbabwe?
DZ: The first thing is to rub off the misconception that modelling is linked to prostitution and is for girls with no brains. People need to accept reality that modelling is business. I am also assisting some orphans in Domboshava at Little Fit First and I need financial support to help more children in our nation.
YK: Thank you very much for your time, all the best in your reign.
DZ: You are welcome.
Online Reporter