NISHA one step away from international modelling

Twenty-one-year-old Trinidadian model Nisha John has been creating waves in the Caribbean.  Now a resident in Anguilla, John continues to drive home the point that:  ‘Trinidad is home to the most beautiful women in the world!’ Having just copped the Caribbean leg of the Ms Venus Model Swimwear competition, she is now on her way to the international scene.  Venus Swimwear is an international magazine in the United States and John hopes to be flying more than just our flag high at the competition. Based in her “home away from home” for the past seven years, she claims that she will be representing both Trinidad and Anguilla. A past student of Caribbean Union College, John migrated to Anguilla while in her second form at high school. She disclosed she was encouraged by family and close friends to enter the competition and that this was her first major entry. In an interview with People, John explained that preparation for the competition was no easy task and the work is far from over.  “There’s the ever gruelling gyming, diets, body massages (these are nice though), and the mental preparation”.  “Physical fitness is a must” she insists, “You have to be committed.” John, who possesses quite a petite frame, is blessed with hair that extends beyond her waistline. 

Asked if she thinks such long hair could be a distraction when modeling swimwear, she was quick to point out that it is more of an advantage if worn effectively. Come August 9, John will be competing against 75 other candidates at the final leg of the competition in Florida, Jacksonville.  The winner will model top lines of swimwear for the Venus catalogues. With three other siblings, John admits that her family has been a major sense of support and made it a point that her mom is her mentor.  She also informed that she has a special love for her dad who still resides in Trinidad. John revealed that she intends to pursue a career in modelling.  “I like the exposure and interacting with other people.”  As for her hobbies, she enjoys modelling (obviously), singing, sports and ‘ah good dance’.” Questioned about her dream, she responded smiling, “The usual!  Successful career,  a homeowner and to live happily ever after.” Her greatest fear is the unknown and she has major difficulty with people who are “ignorant and arrogant ...God forbid one man possessing both traits”. John embraces “The Golden Rule”, citing “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” which is also her favourite quote. What are some of her other favourites? Well purple is definitely her colour and as for food, “Once is some good Trini hand, I ain’t fussy”.  Any bad habits you wish to reveal? “Bad habits? Um-mm...someone else may have to answer that (laughing).” The inevitable question must arise and her answer was quite predictable... do you miss home? (Trinidad) “Yes!  Yes I miss home!  I miss the food... ohhh the food!  The friendliness and openness of my people and ah good Trini lime!  Anguilla is more like a quiet ‘lil’ get-away haven. The crime rate is extremely low and the beaches are picture perfect (I nodded in absolute agreement), but home will always be home” she informed. Residing in South Hill Anguilla, John is an administrative assistant.  She visits Trinidad whenever she gets the opportunity with her last visit being April of this year. As for plans of moving back home, “There are none presently, but as I said before ‘home will always be home!’.”