Miss Mariama Faye is a young Gambian model who lives in America. She attended Ndows Comprehensive School , Gambia Senior Secondary School and Marina International School.
After reading some many things about her on Facebook I decided to interview her one on one and get to know why did she choose modelling as a career.There u go.....
Lillian: Why did u choose modelling??
Fayer: It's a life long passion. I have always loved fashion from a very young age
Lillian: You where a journalist right so why the diversion??
Fayer: I started fashion before journalism. The media field just happened out of the blue nothing planned.
Lillian: What do you mean when you said "I started fashion before journalism"??
Fayer: I took part in a Miss Bakau competition before I started working at GRTS.
Lillian: Oh really what year was that and did you win??
Fayer: 2008 and yea I did won.
Lillian: What are the cons and pros you are facing as a model??
Fayer: People see you as a sexy symbol, some think models are dumb and have no other profession and it's a very racist industry.
It's fun and more of a passion, you travel and experience as well as meet lots of people and mostly it's a learning ground.
Lillian: If you had to go back in time will u still choose modelling as a profession??
Fayer: 100% I love it no regrets.
Lillian: What about your parents, do they approve of this profession you have chosen?
Fayer: Dad approves but mum don't but after all it's my life and it's me. So it's what I want.
Lillian: Do u you have a role model miss Faye??
Fayer: No I don't remember having one. I admire few people, respect few others but never really looked up to anyone.
Lillian: What are your future aspirations??
Fayer: Still deciding on my major. I would have said I want to represent Gambia but am not sure about that any more. So after modeling I might get into the medical field.
Lillian: Oh it seems like you love diverting huh, model, journalist later medicine so why medicine!?
Fayer: Not diverting but modeling is not a life long career. So a second profession is always good
Medicine because I'm good with customer care but don't like business so taking care of people might help.
Lillian: Have u made friends in the industry?
Fayer: Oh yea I have few friends.
Lillian: How do you feel when you wake up and read bad things about yourself on Facebook or any other social network??
Lillian: Have u made friends in the industry?
Fayer: Oh yea I have few friends.
Lillian: How do you feel when you wake up and read bad things about yourself on Facebook or any other social network??
Fayer: I just say 'ar it's Gambia' eat, go hang out at a reggae club or watch movies or go for my classes.
No pressure.
Lillian: Do you have an agent??
Lillian: Do you have an agent??
Fayer: Yea he is Scandinavian.
Lillian: I know it's not easy getting gigs so how do u manage??
Fayer: Before I was just the 'bitch' Gambians call me . I go to all castings I know of and talk to designers etc. Now my agent sends me stuff.
Lillian: Thank you very Miss Faye for the interview, it was great talking to you
Fayer: You are very welcome.





