This weeks CuraGlammer | Bryan Wanga

Hey CuraGlammers,

This week we got a new CuraDancer in town. Most of the Caribbean people may know him already, but not his story and we got a chance to find out more about him.
So if you're a dancer by heart check out this interview and find out if maybe he can inspire you to keep on doing your thing.

Name: Bryan Gabriel Wanga
Nickname: Bboy Private / BeRealz
Age: 21
Hobbies: Singing, Dancing, Drawing & Thinking
Occupation: Dancer, Singer, Song-writer & Entrepreneur

Tell us about yourself.
 I am a very dedicated person as to what I am doing or what I am focused on. Depending on the matter that presents itself I may easily change directions or adapt the way of reading my goal. Talent wise my mom has raised me to do everything as humbly as I can and as real as I can from the heart. That's why my name is BeReal. As an Artist I used to sing in Angelitos which is my mothers singing group. After that I danced with my brother and gave class at Fina Dance Art School. When I got tired of that I started my own dance group called ATA. We gave a few promo shoes and a huge show in Luna Blou called life. We also won the Queens Day breakdance competition a couple of times with the crew Genetically Enhanced and as Phychodelix.

This weeks CuraGlammer | Margin Nahr

Hey CuraGlammers,

Today's CuraGlammer is a young teen that is making it big in the ICT world by making helpful programs for schools. 
We interviewed him to know more about his goals for the future and his road to success.

Name : Margin Nahr 

Nickname : Martje, MasterM
Age : 20
Occupation : Programmer
Hobbies : Play video games and have fun

Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a 20 year old religious boy that likes to have fun, I can't tell much about myself because there is not much.
I own a company named Margin Entertainment and I live in a house with a beautiful mother and a sister, I have many goals and ambitions and is working to reach them everyday.

Describe your personal style.
I am a classy guy type but I still like the rudeness in it.
For example I like wearing a long sleeve shirt and letting the top buttons unbuttoned.

We know you have a math program,'Treinen di Matematiko pa skol basiko', for primary schools. Where did you get the idea to make this program?
I got this idea from a friend, he told me that it would be a good idea to start of with kids and so I started thinking about it and 2 years later it has became a reality

Which schools have already helped you with this program?

Many schools have been helped with this program, for example the ERASMUS school and many individual clients.

What was the reaction of the School board and primary schools when you presented them this program?
The reaction I received where very positive and I cant say much but it was accepted with 2 open hands.
At first I did not know I was going to receive such a good acceptance but my hard work has finally paid off and the acceptance was worth it.

How was the reaction from your family when they found out about this program? Did they help you in any way?

Yes, my family helped me allot. My mother helped me ALLOT, they were with me since the beginning to the end. They helped me sell allot of copies and also with allot of events (either by being there or giving me their advice)

What kind of feedback do you get from your buyers?
Most of the time I get a good feedback and sometimes I get some constructive criticism to improve the math software.
And every opinion I get I try to improve my software to the maximum so the next version of this software will be very great.
They was proud and liked the direction I was taking.

Will you be making more programs like this in the near future?
Yes I will be making more software's including video games.
because since I can remember video games was my passion and I cant wait to make my first commercial video game, even I myself wait for that moment.

Where can we get more information about you?
You can get more information about me at Facebook by searching for "Margin Nahr".
If you would want advice or anything related just send me a personal message because i am a very open person.
If you would like to know how my company's doing or any updates pleas search for "Margin Entertainment"

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see myself as a proud CEO and company owner and having more successful titles.

Curaçao Carnival Diary | Tumba Hubenil 2013

Hey CuraGlammers,

As you guys can read in the title this is going to be a post about Curaçao Carnival. This year a group came up with a new idea to start a Diary of the Curaçao Carnival. This is to help everyone to keep up with the Carnival season. To check them out click here.

The Carnival season has started on January 5,2013 with a great Jump-up.
Even though we didn't blog about this Jump-up we are sure that we will be covering most of the Carnival main events that happen here in Curaçao. So this time we are covering the Tumba Hubenil 2013.
I saw the event on TV, so I will be reviewing the organisation and the TV production itself, Tele Curaçao.

Saturday January 12,2013 at International School took place the Festival Tumba Hubenil 2013. Where 15 teens participated to sing their Tumba to Curaçao. Every participant made their show as unique as they could with their own little twist on it.

Taken by Shotty [Source: Awortinkos.com]

This weeks CuraGlammer | Alton Paas

Hey cuties,

This week we got another CuraGlammer in the spotlight, a teenager that happen to be in wheelchair because of an accident that happened 3 years ago. He has been organizing an event to help more people that has the same back problems as him. So I interviewed him to let you guys know more about his story.

Name: Alton Paas
Nickname: Papi, Kachí, Mic Peace
Age: 22
Hobbies: Music, inspire others,
Occupation: Student

Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a 22 year old guy that has a passion for music. A guy with a sense of humor. Loves to be happy and laugh. Positive, open minded. A person with courage towards positivity. Loves to help and to be an inspirations for others. Also faith is something I live with. I am a catholic and I believe in God and that He is my guide trough everything in my life.

I heard you had an accident that put you in a wheelchair. Can you tell us more about that?
Yes, 22nd of November 2009 I have had I car accident due to a heart disorder I had at that
moment that I was actually born with but I didn’t know. This heart disorder is called “Wolf
Parkingson White Syndrome”. It puts your heart beat irregularly. Any given time you heart
can start to beat pretty fast or really slow. When I was driving it happened to me and I got
a blackout. The car lost control and I hit another car. I didn't had a scratch but somehow i broke a
bone of my spinal column. I had a spinal cord injury.

How have you been dealing with all the changes since the accident?
Well, in the beginning as I say in my speeches; there were only 3 things I could do independently. Cry, think and talk to God. It was a long process to learn how to deal with my situation and during this process a learned allot. For example that there is always someone worse than me, that I have plenty years more of life and more than I already have lived. I learned that sometimes you really have to put your own feelings beside you to concentrate on your goal. My situation right now is that I am in a wheelchair . I cannot use all the muscle of my body. Actually from my shoulders down has been affected of this injury. I’m grateful that I have regained some function in my fingers. So this in situation involves planning, patience, courage, tolerance, perseverance. All of this together every moment of the day so that I can achieve anything I want during the day. I think my motivation comes from God and because everything is possible especially for God. Every time something happens that I can’t explain I say it’s God because there is no other explanation.
I can’t really say how I've been dealing with these changes I just do it and my strength and
motivation comes from God and other things a want to achieve because I have hope and will
that I will recover completely.
I think because of my positive attitude about my situation and my determination and faith
for the future I get the people around my also to be positive and to support me more.

What are you doing now? 
I am finishing my school. Waiting to start 4 and a half months of internship so that I can get
my ICT-manager’s diploma. I spend my week mostly 4 times a weak swimming one our in
the morning for therapy, and also at home.

Tell us about ‘Fundashon Alton Paas’.
Because of my experience abroad and also the limitations we have here in curacao we tougth
that it could be better. That is why we founded "Fundashon Alton Paas" to raise awareness
and to work for a better quality of life for people with a Spinal Cord Injury. This foundation
was founded 7 September 2012. Fundashon Alton Paas has its first project; Fundashon Alton
Paas to Project Walk. This is a project to send 3 persons including me to a internationally
recognized non-profit spinal cord injury recover center. Where the 3 persons will received a
intense exercise-based program to improve their quality of life for 6 months.

Tell us about the event that will take place on upcoming 2 December.
Music With Fundashon Alton Paas is the first fundraising of the foundation and also the first
project. I am a musician and the things i did with music is in this fundraising. I was in a choir
so we have "kor santa famia". I was in drum- and brassband and also a couples of bands.
They will be there too. Such as BEM, St jozef brassband, CPB, drumband di adventista,
Hershel Rosario and friends, Tumbao.
We shall raise money trough a "Kliko", a recycle bin. There will be a kliko at Brionplein where everyone can give a donation by putting money in the kliko.
The events starts at 16:00 till 23:00 it will be at Brionplein upcoming 2 December 2012.

What are your plans for the near future?
I'm planning to finish school and get a job. I would like to have my own car and house for me
and my girlfriend. Depending of the other degrees that I may get here in curacao I may keep
studying.

What are your words of advice for the readers on my blog and out there?
My words of advice is to invest in a balanced life. Don't turn your life in a routine and neither out
of control. For balance keeps every part of you satisfied. Body, mind and soul.

We should all support Alton and the other 2 guys that will be there on 2 December. Giving a little bit or allot, everything helps. So I will see you guys this Sunday!!
Want to talk with Alton Paas? Go check out the Facebook page of Fundashon Alton Paas.

This weeks CuraGlammer | Rodrick Lodowica

Hey cuties,

It's November, well it has been for like 13 days already. This month I decided to dedicated to the young men here in Curaçao that do something with their life. Something that will inspire others.
This week we got a young adult teen  photographer. So let's meet him.

Name: Rodrick Lodowica
Nickname: Rodje / Doddy
Age: 21
Occupation: Container Controller @CPS
Hobbies: Photography, making music, singing, gaming


Tell us a little about yourself.
I'm a really cool person who loves to laugh and have fun. A little bit short tempered sometimes,  but focused when needed. Creative, determined and ready to give the best of me to achieve what I want.

When did you start doing photography?
I always had a thing for photography but I originally started about 2 years ago.

What is Photography for you?
To me Photography is expressing myself with no boundaries. It's like an opportunity to show the world through my vision.

Tell us a little bit about your business.
Well R&S Photography is an innovative business. We aim for the unique, we aim for to make a difference. We are a small but fast growing company who is always thinking outside of the box.

What or who inspired you to start a photography business?
Well my inspiration came from seeing many photographers on the job. Photographers like Theo Meijer and Harry Davelaar, but my real inspiration came from Sir Arthur St. John who is an amazing photographer.

How is the support of family and friends towards this business?
The support is great. I couldn't ask for more.



How is it to work in a team and not alone?
Great minds think alike. I think that is the key of woeking with the team I have right now. We plan together and we do it together. Everybody adds their own taste and ideas and we make it one BIG master plan. I don't think it would be the same if I went solo.

Are you guys planning on going international with your business?
Yess, really soon that is.

Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Having my own Photography studio and taking pictures for a professional model magazine or my own magazine.

How can we connect with you if we want to see more of your work?
I have some of my work on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/RSPhotographyCuracao

On my personal Facebook account: http://www.facebook.com/rodrick.lodowica

Or on our website: www.rspcuracao.com (under construction at the moment)


So let's see some more of his work. And don't forget to check out his Facebook to see more of his artwork. Soon we will feature his partner too. And you guys can read about his point of view.

This weeks CuraGlammer : Ruënna Mercelina

Hey cuties,

This week we are featuring a CuraGlammer allot of you guys out there would be interested in knowing her. She is making her name big internationally and showing off what Curaçao has got to offer.

Name : Ruënna Mercelina
Nickname : Suku
Age : 20 years old
Hobbies : modeling, acting, shopping.

Tell us a little about yourself. 
My name is Ruënna Altagracia Inez Mercelina and I am 20 years old. My birthday is on 18 January 1992 and I am a Capricorn. 
I am a student of UDC majoring in Business and Commerce. 
At the moment I am Miss Teenager Universe Curaçao. 

Describe your personal style. 
I am a stiletto-a-holic and can make any outfit work with a pair of stiletto. My personal fashion style is classy  and simple but with a pop of color. I also love color blocking.
Character wise I am a very sweet girl, open to talk to anybody and social. I love helping, giving a hand in the charity world or the youth. Also I am a perfectionist and if something doesn't go right I will get really irritated.

When did you start your carrier in modeling?
I stated modeling in 2004 at A2Z modeling. I was a Junior model Level A. Stayed in this modeling center for 2 years. After that I became a Model instructor in 2005.

What or who inspired you to start modeling?
In my last year of elementary school I had to do a talent show and it is then that I felt like I wanted to do something to entertain people. In high school I did the Miss Albert Schweitzer  pageant and than I felt like it was a passion to entertain people in the crowd. And since my role model is Tyra Banks I decided to follow her steps. 

When did you start going to pageants?
I started in 2008 in the pageant, Miss Curaçao Teenager.

In what type of pageants did you compete?
I competed in the following pageants:
Miss Curaçao Teenager        2008
Miss Ecstacy International     2008
Mis Caraibisch Hibiscus        2011
Miss Teenager Universe        2012

How does your family and friends support you in your carrier?
They always surround me with positive energy and encouragement. 

How do you juggle your school life with your carrier?
It is a very difficult task, but I do tell myself to never leave school behind. When I have to travel I always bring my books to study and I keep in touch with schoolmates via mail to know what homework was given or projects. 

Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself as someone important in the community and using all means possible to help the youth. I want to encourage them to never give up and always follow their dreams and try to realize them.

This weeks CuraGlammer : Jahzara Accessories

Hey cuties,

This week you guys are going to meet a girl that has her own accessories store. She is getting very successful and I wanted her to share her story with you guys.

 Name: Marvienne Cordelia

Nickname: Vientje, Jahzara

Age: 24

Occupation: Owner at Jahzara Accessories, Co-owner at Kompiutertekniko

Hobby: Writing, Doing nails, Reading, Making jewelries. 

Tell us a little about yourself.

I am a very friendly person, funny and always have a smile on my face. I love to support my people and going out. I also love eating out. 

Describe your personal style.

I love colors allot, but sometimes you can find me wearing black. I love skinny pants and cute shirts. If the shirt is colorful it's better. I love earrings and rings. Sometimes I like to have unique things (everyone right?), like a huge lip necklace.

I don't like wearing heels, I like wearing flats and wedges. (OMG I love wedges) Also I am not into make-up, like foundations and things like that, just my pink lipstick and eyeliner. 

Tell us about Jahzara Accessories.

My lovely business!

The name Jahzara is an African name and it means Blessed princess. 

When was your business founded?

The company was established the 15th of August 2011. It's growing so fast and I'm proud of that. 

Since the store is called Jahzara Accessories it must be that you sell accessories. What are all the items that you sell?

Let me first say that my goal is to sell like everything a Diva girl can think about. One of my goals and that will become reality really soon. 

Now we are selling make-up, necklaces, earrings, wallets, bags and rings.

What or who inspired you to start your business?

I have to say I don't have something or someone that inspired me. Let's say the stores that sell accessories, jewelries gave me some ideas, but not really inspiration. I just wanted to work for myself and sell something I like, like jewelries.

Do you have international costumers?

Yes, I have international costumers. When I started I wished I could have had some international costumers and now I have some, so I am really excited. I hope they keep growing! Here is a video of one of my international costumers, she did a review of the items she bought from me. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im9KIKi9jz8

Where do you see yourself with your business in 5 to 10 year?

I think I will be bigger in a couple of years. Let's say I hope so. I am doing my best and with God by my side I will surely make it. 

How can we contact you if we want to buy some of your items?

Business hours

Mon:                   3:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Tue - Fri:             9:00 am - 1:00 pm /  4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Sat:                     3:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Telephone:          679-3386 

Adress                Cubaweg 154

facebook.           www.facebook.com/jahzara.curacao

twitter.               www.twitter.com/jahzara.korsou

                           E-mail.               jahzara1@hotmail.com / sweetbabygirl_88@hotmail.com

This week's CuraGlammer | JaseyJade

This week you guys get to meet a young blogger. She is the youngest blogger among the Team Bloggers Crew also known as TCB.
I interviewed her so you guys can know her too.

Name: Jade M
Nickname: Jasey / Jady
Age: 15
Occupation: Youtube / Fashion Blogger / Dancer
Hobbies: Dancing / Blogging

Tell us a little about yourself.
Well I'm a ballet dancer, blogger and of course a Fashionista. I love to laugh and I'am very friendly. I'm a person who loves to shop, so that is definitely in my list. 

Describe your personal style.
I'll go with Cute&Girly and Trendy.

Tell us about how you started blogging. 
That's I started using Fashiolista.com and I saw almost everyone with the tab 'Blog' on their profile. I really liked how everyone was sharing their own style with others, so I decided to make one myself.

What is your blog mainly about?
My blog is mainly about fashion.