Starting as a Model

Some models are “discovered” and become an overnight success. These are often the stories you hear about because the press likes to print these. Most often however, models become successful only through hard work and many tedious interviews. Like most careers, it takes years for most models to reach a point where they are making a substantial income.

Options available are:

1. Find a reputable agency to represent you.

2. Find a reputable photographer in the fashion industry to help get you started.

What is on your mind?

Umar, family, work, work, work!!

If you had to make an apology, what would it be for and for whom?

For being lazy… to everyone I work with.

Where’s the best place to be?

Home with Umar and crabbing with friends.

Charged with verve and ambition, Quratulain Khan, better known as Annie, has all the ingredients needed to take her to high places. Soft spoken and lady like she commands respect as a producer at HUM TV, and glamorous and confident, she is a woman to be noticed on the catwalk or on the mini-screen when comparing a show. Fashion Collection speaks to her about her past achievements and future plans.

Did you start your career with modeling or production or as a host of TV shows?

I started with modeling but prior to that I had been approached by Telebiz for their BBC programme ‘Face to Face’. I didn’t get the programme but I ended up doing lot of different news anchor jobs for them, such as for Business Round-up, Business-Links and Business Breakfast, as well as helping out with overall production and generally learning the ropes. So it was a simultaneous entry into two fields, more-or-less.