Welcome to Sophisticate Models
Award Winning Modelling Academy
Sophisticate Models will celebrate their 33rd Birthday during August 2021 and is known as the Modelling School with a difference, leading the way for others to follow. The school has gone from strength to strength since it’s humble beginnings in 1988 when owner and founder, Gail Brown (Roach), decided to start her own Modelling School and to share her passion for Ramp Modelling and fashion with other models.
Sophisticate Models, through hard work, dedication, discipline and teamwork has achieved success and set high standards for models and other Modelling Schools in the Eastern Cape.
Modelling to me is more than just a career, it is my passion and I feel privileged to share this passion with my beautiful models.
Never change who you are. We are all unique and special.
Believe in yourself, be possitive, dedicated and you will reap the benefits.
The sky is the limit - so don't limit yourself. Make it happen and always stay humble !!
In 2003 during the annual Year ot the Model Convention at Sun City, Sophisticate Models was voted the best Modelling School in South Africa, an achievement they are very proud of. April 2010, they once again took part in the YOTM and the NMC, National Model Conference Competitions in Pretoria and walked away with Gold for been voted ’Best choreographed groupwork & Fashion Show’ and Silver for Runner-up in Modelling Schools in SA.
July 2011, Sophisticate won Gold yet again for been voted ’Best Choreographed Fashion Show’ and Silver for Runner-up in Modelling Schools in South Africa during the Year of the Model and National Model Conference Modelling Competitions.
In the past, Sophisticate Models have been working very close with Cape Town based Agencies, 1085 Artist Management, BOSS Models and ICE Models. 8 of Sophisticate’s models were signed with 1085 Artist Management in 2012, 2 with BOSS Models and 1 with ICE Models.
In 2003 during the annual Year ot the Model Convention at Sun City, Sophisticate Models was voted the best Modelling School in South Africa, an achievement they are very proud of. April 2010, they once again took part in the YOTM and the NMC, National Model Conference Competitions in Pretoria and walked away with Gold for been voted ’Best choreographed groupwork & Fashion Show’ and Silver for Runner-up in Modelling Schools in SA.
July 2011, Sophisticate won Gold yet again for been voted ’Best Choreographed Fashion Show’ and Silver for Runner-up in Modelling Schools in South Africa during the Year of the Model and National Model Conference Modelling Competitions.
Sophisticate Models have been working very close with Cape Town based Agencies, 1085 Artist Management, BOSS Models and ICE Models. 8 of Sophisticate’s models have signed with 1085 Artist Management in 2012, 2 with BOSS Models and 1 with ICE Models.
In 2019 Sophisticate Models signed a contract with Cape Town based MMM Multi Management Agency, to book and scout potential Sophisticate models. They will work close with Director Martez Saporta-Rothuysen.
Gail Brown
Director
Annually Sophisticate Models have been part of Top Fashion Shows and Events in and around Port Elizabeth.
Some of their annual Fashion Shows include:
The Walmer Park Fashion Shows, The Bridge Fashion Shows, The Greenacres Fashion Shows, The Kenako Mall Fashion Show, Bridal Fair, The Damelin Designer Fashion show, The annual Jason Kieck Designer Fashion Show and the Jenni Gault launches .... and many more..
Annual Competitions and Events include:
The Mr/Miss EC Teen Competition, Mr/Miss Winter Look, East Cape Model Hunt Competition, The annual Fashion Extravaganza and Sophisticate's own Top Model of the Year Competition.
Annual shows Choreographed:
The Face of BellaBabe, Mej Luister FM, Mr & Miss Brandwag High, Mr & Miss Cape Recife High, Mr and Miss Rabie, Mr/Miss Charlo,
Mr Grey
Annual Judging:
Face of Walmer Park, Face of Total Concept, Mr/Miss Framesby High, Mr/Miss Kirkwood, Mr Grey, Mr/Miss Cillie, Mr/Miss Otto High, Mr/Miss VP High, Mr/Miss Westering High, Mr/Miss Mount Pleasant, Mr/Miss Sunridge Primary, Mr/Miss Cotswold Primary
Sophisticate Models, received an Award at the 2018 & 2019 National Talent Africa for Top Modelling Studio.
Sophisticate Qualified Teachers
Thato Ruselo
Qualified Model Teacher
Cayleigh Johnston
Qualified Model Teacher
Nieke Wait
Qualified Model Teacher
TJ Ruselo Phetuka
Qualified Male Teacher
Asanda Mchunu
Qualified Model Teacher
Kelly Mathiesen
Qualified Model Teacher
Anneke Bushby
Qualified Model Teacher
Micheala Adams
Qualified Model Teacher
Julia Kolm
Trainee Teacher
Benathi Douse
Trainee Teacher
Kayleigh Peters
Trainee Teacher
Our Team of Sophisticate teachers
Sophisticate achievements
Sophisticate Models has achieved great success in the National and International Modelling and Pageant arena by producing amongst others the 2010 Miss SA Teen, Mikaela Oosthuizen. The youngest ever Miss SA Teen crowned, at the age of 14. Mikaela was also in the Top 12 for MISS SA 2016. Mikaela now represents ICE Genetics in Joburg and have been seen in many Advertising campaigns, TV commercials and fashion Catalogues.
Teen Model, Shana Mouton, 14 years at the time, were also selected to be part of the 2011 AFI & Cape Town Fashion Week & 2012 AFI Fashion Week in Jo’burg. In 2013 Shana modelled and worked in Milan for top Model Agencies and Designers. Shana featured in various Magazine's photo shoots and fashion campaign's already.. and she's being booked weekly !! Shana now represents well known NEXT Models.
Snr Model Carla Visser, started working in Vietnam in 2016 and joined NIXX Models. She's been seen in many Advertising campaigns and top fashion shoots.
Snr Model Tristan Bain joined BOSS Models Joburg end of 2019..
During July 2016, our Senior model, 18year old Asande Mchunu, was crowned Miss Teen Commonwealth SA 2016 in Joburg. Asande is also currently a Qualified Modelling teacher at Sophisticate Models.
October 2016, Snr model Nelisa Saleni won the overall Truworths Face 2016 competions, nationwide and signed a contract with BOSS Models.
Snr Model Tane Fry was in the Top 10 for Mr Price Model Search during September 2016 and signed a contract with ICE Model Management.
Kids models Khumo Makapela was crowned Princess of the World in Turkey in 2018 and Tiaan Trostee Jnr Mr SA also in 2018.
September 2020 our Trainee Teacher Sinoxolo Rodrigues was crowned Miss Teen Commonwealth SA 2020
Male Model Etienne Vermaak won the title as Mr Petite Teen SA 2020 during the Mr/Miss Jnr SA 2020
Ex Sophisticate Model Charissa Gerber who moved to Dubai in 2020 to pursue her Modelling career with Wilhelmina Agency Dubai did the Dubai Fashion Week and was chosen as Best Model 2020.
Our Senior Model Teacher, Asande Mchunu, was crowned Miss Tourism SA 2021 and will be the face behind the South African National Parks brand awareness campaign for 2021.
The beautiful Lisakhanya Antlahla from our Despatch class, was crowned Miss Teen Commonwealth SA 2021
Previous title holders also include
Jnr. Miss Pre-Teen SA, Jnr. Miss Petite SA, Miss Pre-Teen Africa, Jnr. Mr Tiny SA and Jnr Mr SA, Miss Commonwealth SA and Miss SA
all in the past 6 years.
Locally, Sophisticate Models has been represented at all the competitions and Top Fashion Shows in Port Elizabeth; the annual Walmer Park Shopping Centre Winter & Summer Fashion Shows. The Greenacres annual Fashion Show. The MetLife Mall Shopping Centre Autumn & Summer Fashion Shows. Kenako Mall fashion shows. The Bridge Mannequins and Fashion Shows. Miss. Port Elizabeth,
Mr. Uberman Port Elizabeth, Jnr. Miss Port Elizabeth, Miss EC Teen, EC Model Hunt and many more...
Contact Information
Cell: 084 302 4342
gailbrown@axxess.co.za
Merryvale School Hall, William Moffatt, Port Elizabeth
South Africa
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