Model Spotlight: Melissa Shorter
A beauty to watch on stage, Melissa Shorter is one of our longstanding and faithful models. Although Melissa has a quiet demeanor, she is very pleasant to be around, punctual, and very easy to work with. In today’s spotlight, we sit with Melissa and enjoy a conversation to get to know her better.
1) Why did you begin modeling?
Modeling has been a passion of mine from a tender age. I love the feeling I get when I am on stage; and as a shy person, it helps to build my self-confidence and character.
2) Do you have a “day” job?
I am an accountant by profession and work as a financial controller.
3) Where are you from?
I was born in Clarendon Jamaica.
4) What do you love doing in your spare time?
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, singing, and playing games.
5) Tell me what makes you sad?
It makes me sad to see young children suffer and begging on the streets.
6) What would you do differently if you were Prime Minister?
As Prime Minister, I would create more opportunities for young people to acquire a skill free of charge and provide more protection for children.
7) What is your advice to new models?
Make sure you train hard to have the passion, determination, patience, and confidence to take on this journey; it takes more than a pretty face to succeed in this industry.
8) How has COVID-19 affected your world?
Like many of us, COVID-19 has affected me mainly financially and having to change the way I go about my daily routines.
9) Who is your hero and why?
I would say my mother is my hero as she teaches me about hard work and self-respect from a tender age. Those values she instilled in me, help me in this world we live in.
10) What kind of songs or music do you listen to?
I love Soul, Country, and Pop music.