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Are you currently in a relationship?This industry and this job at times defy the normal rules of dating. There is hardly time for a relationship. But, as Mari-lyn Monroe always said: “A carrier is a beautiful thing, but you can’t snuggle up to it on a cold night.”

What do you look for in your dream woman?Passion, sensuality, soft spoken, junk in the trunk. She should be God fearing, trusting, loyal, supportive, fun, open minded, patient, understanding, ambitious and must know how to keep a home. We should be able to talk effortlessly, as friends as well as lovers.

Have you thought of what you want your wedding to be like?I see a church, a garden, a beach in the Dominican Republic [laughing]. Seriously though, if I should get married I would be more interested in creating her dream wedding.What would you say is the difference between a Ghanian wedding and a Nigerian wedding?In Ghana you invite the extended family; in Nigeria it seems

you invite the extended family and then some. I love that Nigerians are big on family.

How did you enjoy your makeshift wedding shoot with Isio?Isio is quite something. We met a few years earlier at a salsa class. A friend of mine and I used to teach. She disappeared for almost four years, but once I walked into the photo studio it felt like we picked up right from where we had left off. Isio is smart, fun and simply a true Scorpio.

Where do you see yourself five years from now?Personally and professionally, I believe I will be even more successful.

What influenced your decision to study art and painting at Kwameh Nkrumah University Ghana, then go abroad to study banking and security, and now work in the entertainment industry?My decision to find myself I guess. That was probably the prime influence until I decided to no longer discover myself but to create myself. Even though it wasn’t always planned,

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Are you currently mentoring anyone?

Yes I am. Quite a number actually. Passing knowledge on to the next

generation ensures one stays relevant and that the student will be as

good as the master some day.

What is your major accomplishment/achievement?

I’d rather focus on the ones yet to come.

What advice do you have for young people who are inter-

ested in the entertainment industry?

I believe strongly in preparation. Repetition is the father of learn-

ing. In this industry practice and preparation should never be taken

lightly. As extraordinary actor Michael Cain says, rehearsal is the

work, performance is the relaxation. Practice and determination will

make a difference.

everything I did or studied has eventually contrib-

uted to the person I am today.Are you a ‘’Mummy’s’’ boy?[Laughs] Well, if we got to pick then I certainly

was. Mothers will always be special.In a statement you made, you mentioned your mum being your first wife. What does that mean?Like a father to his daughter, mothers are the yard

stick for sons. I love my mom; she has imparted

many things into my life and she certainly comes

first.

And don’t you think potential wives may be threatened by your statement?Nah. Not unless they allow themselves to be.Who in the entertainment industry you

respect and admire?Everyone who has had the guts to enter it and then

succeed in it.



Tell me a little about your-self and your work.I am also known as Isio de-laVega, which is the brand name I use on TV and for the name of my fashion label. I am a TV presenter, a visual artist and a designer (interior and fashion). Most people know me as (and still refer to me as) a model, which I ventured into 10 years ago.

Where do you see yourself in five years?I’d like to see myself as a more

successful woman. An all-

round success, personally

and professionally.

Do you enjoy what you

do?Yes, very much! I am a

creative person and doing

something that allows me to

express myself—emote and

create something beautiful

from nothing and/or ordinary things—is one of the great-est joys of my life.

Are you currently in a relationship?Yes.

Describe your dream wedding.There are only three things that I know for sure. I know



I want a Christian wedding outside or in a garden with lots of white roses and orchids. I also want to design my wedding dress.

What is your wedding taste?Simplicity, classy and elegant. I am not so peculiar that I have a long list of what/who/when and how. Marriage is another ball game entirely, a union which I would give my best to sustain with love, friend-ship, truth and trust.

You looked lovely in the wedding gowns. How did you like your makeshift wedding with Chris?Wow, thank you! It was a fun shoot. He was very professional and he made us all laugh during the shoot.

Who are your fashion icons? (home and abroad)I absolutely love the styles of Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Beyoncé. There is a grace to them—especially Angelina—that transcends fashion. I love that.There are a couple of Nigerian celebrities who dress well, but the above mentioned are my three top fashion icons at this moment.

Describe your journey. How did you get to where you are in your career?I started at age 17 as a graphic artist, designing handmade cards and banners.

At 18 I started modeling. It took three years before I started becoming recognizable. In 2006 I expanded into television and spokes-modeling. I got my B.A. in Creative Visual Arts in 2008 and joined the SpiceTV/Sound-city family. In 2009 I started my fashion label and debuted 5,000 outfits in the 2010 Lagos Carnival.

For a year, I focused on fashion design, creative consulting with MAI and TV- hosting the GBam Glo Show, the FTV Fashion party in Lagos and several corporate press confer-ences. In 2011 I left for Florence, Italy, for my M.S in Design. I returned this year and have continued with TV, corporate PR and interior design/architectural consultations. Right now I am the new face of Tura Cosmet-ics, the new TV ad now showing nationwide.

Which company would you hope to sign with as a top model?International brand - for Carolina HerreraDomestic brand- BM Pro Cosmetics

How do you maintain your weight and physique?Proper food combinations and eating my last meal at or before 7 p.m. I’m not much of a gym-goer, but I do 20 minutes of Pilates four times a week at home as well as take long walks most evenings.

What is your personal fashion style?Comfortable-chic with elegance. Whether it’s denim and a t-shirt or an evening gown, I like being comfortable and looking elegant in my clothing.

What is your beauty regimen?Cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize and hydrate. I opt for natural products as opposed to chem-icals. Shea butter creams, apricot scrubs and argan oil soaps are my favorites. When do you hope to get married?I hope to get married at the best possible time, according to God’s perfect will.



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