Chisomo Machelo: A Model and an Auditor

Chisomo Machelo

The story of Miss Blantyre 2015, Chisomo Machelo, began from the instant she started working as a fashion model for her friend’s clothing line. Having attended no modeling classes, the current model and accountant, found herself in a Miss Blantyre crown before the year she extended a helping hand to accelerate the business of her friend had elapsed.

 “Modeling has helped me build my self esteem”- Chisomo Machelo

Ladies on the Go Malawi caught up with Chisomo Machelo to share her modeling journey and some of her significant accomplishments.

                                                                                                                                                           

May you tell us more about yourself Chisomo Machelo?

I am 23 years old. I was born in a family of four and I happen to be the only girl. I did my primary education at Blantyre Baptist Christian School; thereafter I went to Southend high school where I did my form 1 up to 5 before going to Kamuzu Academy for my form 6. After completing high school I wrote the University of Malawi (UNIMA) Entrance Examination. I got selected to study Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting at the Malawi Polytechnic in the year 2011. I graduated from UNIMA in February 2017 and currently I am working as auditor for one of the big four auditing firms in the world.

How did your modeling journey begin?

I haven’t been in modeling for long. I started in 2015 by helping out my friend Lauretta Mtike to advertise her clothing line called Vivetta.

Despite being a student the time you were crowned Miss Blantyre and currently an Auditor, why still adhere to modeling?

According to me, modeling is a job that requires less effort. I feel like it is one of the ways of expressing yourself and that is why I love it. Moreover, modeling has helped me build my self- esteem.

What exactly do you do as a model?

I have done a few runway gigs but I am more interested in commercial modeling. 

As a model, what is your diet like?

There is no such thing as avoiding food when it comes to me. I eat anything but am never idle. I like drinking a lot of water and doing a few exercises for fitness.

What has been your greatest achievement as a model?

I was crowned Miss Blantyre in 2015.

What are your goals as a model?

I want to be more than just a model. My goal is to be a role model to the youth of Malawi and God willing to the world at large.

What advice can you give to someone who would like to become a model someday?

Be true to yourself. Obey God. Be confident and always smile.