IT takes courage to take a stage and impress an audience with your beauty, style, elegance and intelligence.

Although she hasn’t taken the stage as yet, 20-year-old Dharshanie Mangra has a deep passion for modelling.

“Growing up I always loved anything that concerned modelling and today I’m a model with the Image Model Management Agency,” said Mangra.

The young model, who works for the Guyana Post Office Corporation, said she’s on the path to living her dream and becoming successful.
Five years down the line, Mangra sees herself becoming a professional model who will represent her country.

One day, during her journey to success, she aspires to have her own fashion business. She also aims to help others and help her country grow and develop.
“One of my intentions is to help young people realise the talent they have in them. I want to bring out the best in everyone that needs this. I also definitely see myself making my parents and my country proud,” she said.

She stressed the point that she wants to become a successful businesswoman and make her parents proud.

“Getting where I want to be won’t be easy, but my motivation is myself and my parents and a lot of supporters out there, but what motivates me more is the confidence that I have in myself and the faith I put in my lord,” said the young model.

For those who have similar aspirations, Mangra said never give up on your dreams and ensure that you work hard.

She said there is no rush, take life one step at a time, but keep your goal in mind.