Vicky Michael is a computer science student at the University of Science and Technology who also happens to be a model.  She was discovered her first year in China by a gentleman who approached her to ask if she had modeled before.  Although she was apprehensive initially, she agreed to model and found that she was quite successful at it.

She is currently a part-time model, and is looking at the Miss Africa In China Pageant to help further her career AND make a difference for others.The Miss Africa In China Pageant’s aim is to have a regular, crowd-pulling, fund-raising, annual event selling Africa’s image in China and serving as a cultural link between Africans in China and Chinese friends.  It also provides a venue for Africans in China to showcase their talents.

The event is scheduled to take place on July 10, 2009 at the Rain Club, Beijing.  There are 17 contestants from 14 countries participating in the event.  According to the organizers, they have little or no modeling experience, although many of them could easily be models.

You can go here to view the pictures and bios of the contestants.   African entertainers include Kizzi, The Afro Rhythm Music Dance and Drum Percussion Crew from Uganda; Danhansome, an afro/hiphop/gospel artist; and The Untouchables. RAS Ethiopian restaurant will be providing traditional foods from north, south, east, and west Africa. For more information, visit the event website.