Le Trend Boutique –
Fashion Show Participating Models
DEEVA A GRAVAT
DEEVA A GRAVATMy name is Deeva and I am a junior at USF. I am majoring in International Studies and I hope to work in foreign policy, international relations and possibly become a journalist. I have worked as an editorial intern for Tampa Magazine and In my spare time I like to do photography, write, sometimes
dance and volunteer.
NARGIS AZIM
NARGIS AZIMBorn and raised in the United States, Nargis Azim is the eldest of five children. Coming from a large family, she grew up family oriented and loves spending time with her sisters and little brothers. She comes from a mixed cultural background where her mother is from Hyderabad, India and her father is from Kabul, Afghanistan. She speaks both Farsi and Urdu and grew up dancing to Bollywood songs and the Afghan attan. She was heavily involved in the Multicultural Student Union in school and performed Bollywood, Afghan, and belly dances. She is a University of Central Florida graduate and currently works as a Civil Engineer. She was inspired to pursue this profession by her late grandfather who was the first Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Kabul University in Afghanistan. She is an avid chai drinker and her favorite superhero is Spiderman. Her interests include dancing, paintballing, solving puzzles, and playing with her baby kitten Badmaash.
FERNANDO BAENA
FERNANDO BAENAFernando Baena, 22, was born in Colombia and raised between Colombia, New York, and Florida until his mid teenage years. He is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida with a major in Health Sciences and a minor in Psychology. He hopes to graduate and continue on to medical school with goals of becoming a pediatric surgeon. In his free time he enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his german shepherd Apollo.
VALENTINA BAENA
VALENTINA BAENAValentina Baena, 26, was born in Colombia and raised in the United States. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with degrees in General Education and Elementary Education. Valentina was a teacher for three years here in Orlando and one year abroad in Spain. She recently became a flight attendant and spends most of her time flying and traveling around the world. Valentina believes that the best education one can get is from traveling and loves learning about different cultures, traditions and countries. She has modeled and helped choreograph the runway show at MyShadi Bridal for over 5 years.
ROSANNA BARSATI
ROSANNA BARSATIRosanna earned her Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law and graduated with a certificate in International Law. She earned her Bachelor’s of Arts from
Stetson University. She currently works at the Law Office of Paulette Hamilton assisting with divorce, immigration, and bank ruptcy matters. Rosanna was published as a contributor in the International Lawyer Year in Review 2015 Kickoff for the Africa Committee. Her written contributions focus on facts based upon extensive research of the political environment in Somalia and Burundi with respect to First Amendment freedoms and country conditions. In 2015, Rosanna served as a panelist for TedX FSCJ where she helped facilitate a discussion on Refugees, Immigration, and Muslims in America. Rosanna has participated as a model in the Desh Videsh Orlando MyShadi Bridal Expo since 2009 and regularly features clothing items by LeTrend Boutique. She was featured on front cover the Desh Videsh magazine Luxury Edition in November 2015. Rosanna’s hobbies include drumming, paddle boarding, and traveling internationally. She also enjoys belly dancing for parties and wedding events.
JULIA BALES
JULIA BALESA graduate of Furman University with a degree in computer science and Chinese, Julia spent 2 years in Beijing and 8 years in Hong Kong developing the Asian cruise market. Julia is now chief digital officer for Go Travel in Orlando and enjoys training in aerial silks and acrobatics.
EJAZ BARSATI
EJAZ BARSATIMy name is Ejaz Barsati I’m currently 24 years old. I’m a recent graduate from the University of Central Florida where I received my bachelors in Civil Engineering. I love my mother first and formost as well as the environment, food and fishing.
MALINI BHRAMDAT
MALINI BHRAMDATMalini Bhramdat is a dancer and model by passion and student by nature. A recent graduate from the University of Central Florida, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Social Work and aspires to be a mental health counselor. One step at a time, she believes everyone can contribute to making a difference. Her favorite quotes comes from Gandhi ji, “Be The Change That You Wish to See in The World,” is exactly how she plans to live her life. She truly believes that the most important thing we have is love. Dash and sprinkle love everywhere and watch how the world blooms!
KIMBERLYN ESPINOZA
KIMBERLYN ESPINOZAMy name is Kimberlyn Espinoza I was born and raised in Venezuela moved to the state when I was 17. I am 26 now. I bartend in downtown orlando and I’m also finishing my general studies at Valencia college, seeking to get into the dental hygiene program. I’m a really adventurous person I love to travel and make new friends.
VANJA GRBIC
VANJA GRBICVanja is originally from former Yugo slavia. She is a professional Bollywood and Bhangra Dancer. She also performs as a Bellydancer, fire dancer, and stilt walker. You can find more information at Vanjadance.com
SNAY KAUR
SNAY KAURSnay Kaur grew up in a big Punjabi joint family and speaks Punjabi, English and Hindi languages fluently. She completed her Business degree from California (Bay Area) and moved to Florida to pursue her Business career. She is passionate for motivating and inspiring other people through fashion, yoga and Lifestyle. She is extensively involved in streetstyle fashion from past 4 years and as part of it She participates in NYFW and New York street style shoots every season. She also works in healthcare industry and practices aerial & Vinyasa yoga on daily basis along with different workshops.
GENESIS MONZON
GENESIS MONZONMy name is Genesis. I am 26 years old and I was born in Miami, Florida but currently live in Orlando. I run and operate a raw & organic juice bar located in Thornton park. It’s a huge part in my everyday life & how I stay healthy. But my real dream has always been to get married and raise a family. Last Christmas I got engaged and I couldn’t be happier for what’s to come. This will be my third year modeling for MyShadi Bridal & you can only imagine the thrill I get from dressing up as a bride for the day!
FATEMAH KHAKI
FATEMAH KHAKIMy name is Fatemah Khaki and I am in 1st grade. I am 7 years old and I have been a model for Le Trend Boutique for a few years and I like it very much. I like to model, I enjoy rock climbing and watching Harry Potter. I am excited to model again this time. Thank you Farzana Aunty for letting me be your model I love all your clothes because they make me look like a Princess every time.
AFTAB MANEKIA
AFTAB MANEKIAAftab MAnekia is 13years old. He has been modeling for Le Trend Boutique for a couple of years. He loves to play volleyball and soccer and ps 4.
HASSAN MANEKIA
HASSAN MANEKIAHassan Manekia, now eighteen, made his debut modeling for Le Trend Boutique a few years ago. He is currently a Business System Analytics major at Stetson University. He loves to play sports especially soccer and volleyball.
ASHLEY SHAH
ASHLEY SHAHAshley Shah, 27, was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She is also the mother of two wonderful kids, Isabella and Isaiah. Enjoying family time with her kids is what she loves the most. She was the winner of Miss Indo Caribbean 2011 and has been modeling since her teenage days. She graduated in 2012 with her dental assistant degree. One day, she dreams to become a Bollywood actress (crosses fingers). Not only has she been modeling for the MyShadi Bridal Expo for about nine years now, but has been modeling professionally.