Today we’d like to introduce you to Margarita Masiukova.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Margarita. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
My name is Margarita. I have my own modeling agency Daisy Models which provides models, interpreters and promo models for fashion shows, trade shows and conferences.
This May, I was contacted by Miss Europe Continental organization based in Naples, Italy. They were looking for a National Director who would organize a local beauty pageant and choose a Miss who would represent California in the World Final of Miss Europe Continental 2019 in Naples, Italy this November.
I thought that it would be a great opportunity for me and my agency that’s why I accepted the offer immediately and started all the preparations. It was the first time for me organizing an event like this.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It was not easy to find designers, contestants, makeup artists and hosts. The most difficult part was to find sponsors because this was the first time event and people didn’t really trust. I only managed to find sponsors who provided designer clothes and gifts for the contestants. I want to take the opportunity and thank the following sponsors: Eva Varro, Camille Woods, Golden Curl, Sierra Mitchell and Lana Romantic Rose. A big thanks to our amazing hosts: Sonya Berg and Rick Rodstrom, hair stylist: Waatani Norris, make up artists: Debbie Miller and Eddy Portillo, photographers: Navid Nader, Chris Fu.
Unfortunately I couldn’t find any sponsors who would support my event financially and had to invest some money out of my pocket but I don’t regret it because I think it was a great experience for me and my agency.
Contestants were preparing for the competition for 1,5 months in the dance studio, I trained them defile, we had photo shoots together. Every girl prepared her own talent show. Some of them sang, some danced, some showed other talents. The event took place in Los Angeles, this July. Eight girls competed for the title. The winner 21-year-old Alyssia Bering was chosen by the audience. She represented our state California in the World Final in Naples a couple of weeks ago and finished at Top-20 Finalists out of 150 girls totally. I consider this a very good result and proud of her and our state.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Daisy Models – what should we know?
What sets my agency apart from others is that we provide interpreters from unique languages such as Thai, Cambodian, German, Spanish and so on. For example, I speak 5 languages: English, German, Russian, Thai, Cambodian and a little bit Turkish. I can translate from most of these languages fluently. I leaned most of them at Moscow State University because I wanted to be an ambassador at the beginning. After I graduated from university I changed my mind.
Most of the models in my agency are Miss Europe Continental California 2019 finalists, very talented, professional and unique young ladies.
Now some personal information about me. What else sets me apart is that I’ve been in the US for less than one year (I married a US citizen) and I think I’ve already achieved a little bit here. For example, I organized my own event, explored many new places and visited 5 states, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and even Florida.
I’ve also been to 24 countries so far and I’m not going to stop exploring the world. Right now, I’m dreaming about visiting Antarctica and taking pictures with penguins.
What’s the most important piece of advice you could give to a young woman just starting her career?
Believe in yourself, never let others discourage you from what you want to do. And not to be afraid to start something new or your own business.
If any of you are interested to collaborate with me, join the agency, participate in Miss Europe Continental California 2020, be sponsors, designers, photographers or make up artists at the show, please contact me to start collaboration.
Pricing:
- $20 per hour to book a model
- $25 per hour to book an interpreter
Contact Info:
- Website: www.ameri-rusproductions.com/daisymodels
- Phone: 4426150955
- Email: ameri.rusproductions@gmail.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/rita_
mskv, Instagram.com/daisymodels0401 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margaritka.masyukova
Image Credit:
Richard Rob, Chris Fu, Navi’s Nader
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