…Researched and contributed by Jack Sylva for TDPel Media.
Major sporting events have proven to be a platform for budding superstars to make a name for themselves.
It is not just the athletes who can use these events as a stepping stone to fame, but also the fans who attend.
With cameras everywhere, modelling scouts can pick up their latest talent, thanks to the TV.
A recent example is Aaliyah Kikumoto, the Texas Tech cheerleader who went viral after being spotted at the Masters.
She quickly landed a modelling contract with BSX models.
In this article, we look at five models who were discovered while attending sporting events, including Aaliyah at the Masters and World Cup beauties.
Aaliyah Kikumoto
Aaliyah Kikumoto was spotted at the Masters peering over the shoulder of eventual-winner Jon Rahm before smiling at the camera.
Her photo quickly went viral, and she was picked up by BSX models.
Aaliyah revealed that her mother is an experienced model, so modelling desires have always been a part of her life.
The experience felt natural for her, and she grew up with it.
Axelle Despiegelaere
Axelle Despiegelaere was supporting Belgium at the 2014 World Cup when she was spotted in the crowd blowing kisses towards the camera.
Within days, L’Oreal handed her a modelling contract, and she appeared in a social media campaign.
Unfortunately, her modelling career ended after she uploaded a photo next to a dead oryx, and L’Oreal cut ties with her.
Chloe Mosley
Chloe Mosley went to the Rose Bowl to watch Hampshire play cricket before heading out for a night in Southampton.
Little did she know that she would soon become a lingerie model.
She was signed by an agency after being spotted at the cricket match.
Marta Barczok
Marta Barczok left the 2018 World Cup as a national hero, nicknamed the Polish Miss World Cup.
Her photos went viral, and modelling contracts started rolling in.
FIFA even posted her picture on their Instagram profile.
Marta said that the World Cup made her super-famous, and she felt like a real pop star.
Pamela Anderson
Before Pamela Anderson became a household name, she was a regular citizen.
Her break into modelling came when she was spotted on the Jumbotron at a B.C. Lions football game wearing a Labatt’s Beer t-shirt.
The company quickly hired her as a spokesmodel, and her career took off from there.
Playboy soon followed, and she became a superstar in the 1990s.
Commentary:
This article highlights the potential for people attending sporting events to be discovered by modelling scouts.
With cameras everywhere, it is easier than ever for someone to catch the eye of a scout, leading to a career in modelling.
While this may seem like an exciting prospect, it is worth noting that not everyone’s modelling career takes off like Aaliyah’s or Pamela Anderson’s.
Some may face challenges, like Axelle Despiegelaere, whose career ended after a controversial photo.
Nevertheless, attending sporting events can be a unique opportunity for fans to gain exposure and potentially make a name for themselves in the modelling industry.