NEW DELHI: For many of the foreign models posing with swanky convertibles and superbikes, the Auto Expo stint goes beyond the 'eye candy' experience. For Dayana Ossulivan, a young model from New Zealand at the Mercedes pavilion, the Expo not only spelt a fat pay cheque but "also an opportunity to visit India".
Tatyana Kravchenko, a Ukranian model and a former teacher, got lucky on her first visit to India. Kravchenko was able to grab a long-term contract with General Motors while on the modelling assignment. "I have done a lot of shows in Europe and Africa. But it has always been my dream to come to India. I love acting and this is a place where one can perform , besides just walk down a ramp."
The 24-year-old feels the visit to India will boost her chances of doing what she likes best - teaching. "I was not satisfied with the education system in Ukraine. But education in India is great. And as my job requires a lot of travel, I can get an opportunity to learn many foreign languages which I may teach later." Olga Toroviyk, another Ukraninan model, is also a freelance photographer.
Tatyana Kravchenko, a Ukranian model and a former teacher, got lucky on her first visit to India. Kravchenko was able to grab a long-term contract with General Motors while on the modelling assignment. "I have done a lot of shows in Europe and Africa. But it has always been my dream to come to India. I love acting and this is a place where one can perform , besides just walk down a ramp."
The 24-year-old feels the visit to India will boost her chances of doing what she likes best - teaching. "I was not satisfied with the education system in Ukraine. But education in India is great. And as my job requires a lot of travel, I can get an opportunity to learn many foreign languages which I may teach later." Olga Toroviyk, another Ukraninan model, is also a freelance photographer.
"I will resume photography once I make enough money," the 22-year-old told TOI. No one's complaining about the money. It is believed that many girls end up making over Rs 40,000 a day. But despite the rosy picture, complaints are galore. "I chose to work at the Expo as it is a reputed event. But people pass inappropriate comments," said a model who wished to remain anonymous.
