Tanya Vermaak

So my story goes. I was born and raised in South Africa. Growing up we relocated tons of times due to my father's job. The last job he took - we moved to Klerksdorp. We weren't even settled yet and suddenly bad news came knocking on our door. My father had passed away on 17 february 2009 in a car accident. It was terrible. I stuggled a lot to accept this harsh reality. But eventually we all learn that facing something that scares us just makes you stronger and so much wiser for what the future holds.

After almost 4 years of batteling a fight that can't be won. I accepted that God never makes mistakes. "Everything happens for a reason" - that's what I've been taught. Today I'm standing tall. I've regained myself and even though it was such a long road to happiness. Being here now makes me look back and think that was so worth it. I've never experienced true joy like I do right now at this moment. Maybe it's because I'm 18 years old and I'm on the edge of spreading my wings and leaving the nest. Yes, I am scared of the unexpected but I love that feeling.

Life would have been such a bore if we knew what tomorrow held in for us. I'm living in the moment and embracing who I am. I'm loving my life and every day I find something new to adore about life.

I'm an aspiring model and fashion designer so the plan of action is to study at LISOF (Pretoria) for 3 years - get my degree as a fashion designer and off to the USA I go! Don't get me wrong, South Africa is GORGEOUS. But hey, what's meant for you isn't necessarily meant for me. Inbetween my course I'm definitely going to start up my proffesional modelling career. It's such a passion of mine - I love being infront of a camera. Also I'll be taking vocal classes to make my voice the best it can be. Singing is so much fun and I've been blessed with the talent to sing, I'm so gratefull to God for that because without music I don't know where else I can get rid of all my emotions.

I'm fun-loving, caring, passionate, friendly and positve. I'm extremely protective and that's another thing I'm so excited for, is finding a bff next year. I wan't her to be as good of a friend as I am because I have just had bad luck with friends forever. But I'm positive about next year, I believe that anything is possible.

After these 3 years you will be sure to know my name! I'm determined to make it big in this world - we only live once. Why waiste it? "Go big or go home!"