Christina Sakala (born 28 January 1993) is a Zambian model. She represented Zambia at the 2015 Top Model of the World competition in Egypt at the age of 21.[1][2][3][4]
Christina Sakala | |
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| Born | Christina Tintin Sakala 28 January 1993 Lusaka,Zambia |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
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She has worked with several Zambian models and designers, including Kapasa Musonda,[5][6] Chiza Ngulube,[7] Chisoma Lombe,[8] Donalia Notando, Kabaso Nkandu,[9] Cecilia Njovu,[10] and Juliet Jacobs, Natasha Mapulanga, Kunda Kakoma,[11] Tracy Kaoma, Joshua Nyirenda, and Cypatrick. She has also worked for brands, including the telecommunications company Airtel.[12]
Biography
editEarly life and education
editChristina Sakala was born on January 28 1993 in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia where she grew up in a family with 7 siblings. Her parents separated when she was young.[when?] She attended the Roma Girls secondary school and continued her studies at the University of Lusaka and Cavendish University where she studied for a law degree.
Career
editSakala first started modeling at the age of 21 when she participated in an SBM fashion show. She became a household name after participating in an audition organized by Pink Diamond International Model Academy and Mumba Children Project, where she was selected to represent Zambia at the Top Model of the World pageant.[13][14][15]
In 2017, she represented Zambia at the Miss Globe 2017 pageant but did not compete.[16] Later that year she walked the runway at the Shanghai Black Fashion Week, showcasing designs by Zambian designers Chishimba Katongo and Karen Shula.[17]
References
edit- ^ "Christina is 'Top Model of the World' Zambia – Zambia Daily Mail".
- ^ "Times of Zambia | Christina: A model with difference".
- ^ "Exclusive Interview : Christina".
- ^ "Zambia : Up-close with model/Brand ambassador Christina Sakala". 18 December 2017.
- ^ https://100women.okayafrica.com/profiles-2020/kapasa-musonda
- ^ "Mable unveils Wayaya Fashions – Zambia Daily Mail".
- ^ "Not Even the Rain Could Stop the JQ-058548 Triple Distilled & Twice as Smooth Whiskey from Flowing: #JamesonConnectsZM Pulled Out All the Stops". 16 December 2017.
- ^ https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-lusaka-presents-startup-grind-lusaka-hosts-chisoma-lombe-chizo-designs/
- ^ "Zambia : Nkanda Yathu: The First Zambian Designer to Showcase at Windhoek Fashion Week". 21 November 2019.
- ^ http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/cecilia-finds-her-way-in-fashion-world/
- ^ "Mable unveils Wayaya Fashions – Zambia Daily Mail".
- ^ "Its a Black & Gold Affair: Everything about the Penthouse Party". 20 December 2017.
- ^ "Zambia – Christina Sakala | Top Model of the world". www.topmodeloftheworld.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-31.
- ^ "Top Model of the World 2015 Contestants [Photos]". 31 August 2015.
- ^ "In Conversation with: Christina Sakala". www.inua.media. Archived from the original on 2019-04-06.
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- ^ "Zambian designers get notice in China – Zambia Daily Mail".