Bucket Babe: Pasha dos Santos

 

It's hard to believe March is almost over, but with the current state of affairs in our country, months that are flying by is the least of our concerns. As it is I'm doing this post by candlelight with 4 hamsters powering up my computer due to load shedding....don't worry, the hamsters are well fed and hydrated. Moving on to the top of today's post, I've had the opportunity to interview some damn inspiring woman over the years and today's is another that just shows you what we can achieve with  the right attitude, perseverance and determination. Our model hails from a small town in the Eastern Cape but has made Cape Town her home, she's a star in the making with her being an avid dancer and qualified in fine arts. She's performed on stage, both locally and abroad, and also has her own business. She's goal driven and makes a bomb-ass toastie which I want verify for myself some time. She was also part of the Ultra Angel crew at the Cape Town leg of Ultra South Africa, okay okay, enough from me, here's...

Pasha dos Santos

BIO

Hello, Iam Pasha dos Santos, a 26 year old Cape Tonian who grew up in a small town in the Eastern Cape.

With an excellent school grounding in classical music, dance, drama and fine art it was difficult to choose a career path. Because I always wanted to be a performer I elected to study in Pretoria - a Diploma in Performing Arts, majoring in Dance. 

Moving to Cape Town on my own and events in my life, both happy and positive with lots of harsh and negative thrown in, has shaped my career so far. I have had to learn to be tough, to have perseverance, to always keep my end goal in sight and to make the best of the opportunities that have come my way. I have had to learn what makes me me - personally I like to be settled and stable but my other artistic side pulls me in the opposite direction. I have learnt to balance my life.

I run my own Pilates business (Pasha Pilates) and am investigating what social media can offer a modern woman life myself. My Instagram page has grown to almost 20,000 followers. 

I have an agent for modelling and have been booked for commercials. I have danced for corporate functions, gigs, stage shows both here and abroad. I have sung in Europe, danced in the Seychelles, been a DHL Stormers dance and this year was an Ultra Angel. 

Goals are important to me and I have many, I want to be on the cover of a magazine in a swimsuit shoot, run a performing arts academy, to travel the world, to choreograph dances and to showcase what dance can mean to each different person. But at the end - I want what we all want - to be healthy and happy and fulfilled woman with my own family.

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Q&A

1. Hot girls and hot cars go hand in hand, what ride would you like to  see yourself in?

• Mustang GT or Lamborghini.

2. What sandwich are you most likely to make for me? and will it be toasted or plain?

• The classic toasted cheese sandwich and I'm not even going to lie, I make a bomb-ass toastie!

3. Everyone loves popcorn (well I think they do) what is your topping/ sprinkle of choice?

• Butter salt for the win!

4. Dream cover shoot?

• Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.

5. If given a choice, full time model or full time executive, what would you choose?

• Tough, because I enjoy both but I had to choose then Executive.

6. Growing up you must have had someone you aspired to be, so who is your role model?

• My mother <3 .="" i="">

7. Anyone holding that hand yet? or is it available?

• Available ;)

8. Obviously being a female you would love fashion. Favourite label/ designer?

• Alexander McQueen.

9. What type of music gets your booty shaking?

• EDM, deep house and hip-hop.

10. Which city is your dream party destination?

• Ibiza )just because it has the 'Pacha' night club ;)

Monday Choon: Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa - One Kiss

Calvin Harris has been on the scene from as long as I can remember, the Scott has many talents and known best for his producing, singing and song writing, having produced many hits over the years and worked with someone of the biggest names in the music industry. Its no wonder he is the highest earning DJ at the moment and such hot property. While he seems content with his small scale tours and club gigs, we would like to see him grace our shores soon. His latest offerings has already sky rocketed up the charts as he teamed up with a current rising star in the pop work, Dua Lipa. She herself has much to rave about in her current success as she has already accomplished so much and also performed at the European Champions League Final, here is One Kiss.

Bucket Babe: Ty Mathias

While the country is still recovering from the shock of last nights circus at the Presidents State of The Nation address, let us be grateful for other things concerning our beautiful country. For instance, this weeks featured model, born in Durban, raised in Johannesburg but later on moved to France but now she's back and back with a bang! This beautiful lass can now be seen around the streets of Cape Town, her blonde locks, striking features and legs that seem to go on for days are an instant attraction. She and I even share the same likes of cheese and popcorn toppings but less from me and more from her, here is...

Ty Mathias

Bio

Born in Durban, lived in Johannesburg till I was 9 then moved to South of France where I grew up. I moved to Cape Town in October and absolutely loving it!!! I started modeling in 2010 when I was a finalist in a swimsuit model search but then I moved to Mauritius and stopped working until now. I also have a cashmere company called Gia Bardot that I run with my amazing mother :) 

Links

Twitter: @tydettmer
Instagram: tytycpt

Q&A

1. Hot girls and hot cars go hand in hand, what ride would you like to see yourself in?

• I am a shocking human and still don't have my drivers license... So I am going to have to say any ride with a driver! (Just got my learners so beware drivers of Cape Town )

2. What sandwich are you most likely to make for me? and will it be toasted or plain?

• Toasted. Always go for the crunch. And cheese, lots of cheddar cheese. Maybe some finely sliced tomato. I like it simple.

3. Everyone loves popcorn (well I think they do) what is your topping/ sprinkle of choice?

• Butter, butter and more butter!

4. Dream cover shoot?

• W Magazine or Sports Illustrated.

5. What type of music gets your booty shaking?

• Rock, hip-hop, house, pop... To be fair it really doesn't take much to get my booty shaking.

6. If given a choice, full time model or full time singer, what would you choose?

• Full time executive model.

7. Anyone holding that hand yet? or is it available?

• Got a tiny 2 year old hand to hold :)

8. Growing up you must have had someone you aspired to be, so who is your role model?

• Princess She-Ra, the most powerful woman in the world.

9. Obviously being a female you would love fashion. Favourite label/ designer?

• Zadig and Voltaire because their clothes are kick ass and I love wearing their men's collection too.

10. Which city is your dream party destination?

• That is a tough one but if its a city city, I'll go with New York!

Bucket Babe: Christina Rodokanakis

We're already 16 days down in the new year and many of us are back in the swing of things with our lives... unless you're a politician and in that case it's still Christmas. As per usual,  here on the Bucket we bring you the latest news, wicked wheels and freshest beats but we also showcase the most gorgeous woman South Africa has to offer. Over the years we've done that and in 2015 it is no different, we will search all over this beautiful land we call our country to find and interview the hottest ladies and bring right here to you on the Bucket Babe. 

Christina Rodokanakis

Bio

Although todays featured model was born in the UK, her heart is firmly set in SA and she's been up to some amazing things. We first took notice of Christna when were asked to makee a selection for our top models in the SA Swimsuit competition last year, later on we found out that her talent for looking drop dead gorgeous in front of the camera wasn't her only one as she is an avid Singer. She performs in most of Joburgs trendiest night clubs as she performs covers for the latest house and dance anthems. So be on the lookout for her name the next time you want to go out on the night to party in Jozi.  

Links

Twitter: @CTinaR
Instagram: christinarodo
Youtube: Christina Rodo

Q&A

1. Hot girls and hot cars go hand in hand, what ride would you like to see yourself in?

• Well, when I was younger I stole my brothers poster of a yellow Lamborghini Diablo and stuck it on my bedroom door.

2. What sandwich are you most likely to make for me? and will it be toasted or plain?

• After being slightly offended by your request, I'd take my shoes off to enter the kitchen and make you a toasted cheese ;)

3. Everyone loves popcorn (well I think they do) what is your topping/ sprinkle of choice?

• Salt! Plain old salt.

4. understand that you're also quite a good singer, which genre in particular do you sing?

• I perform regularly in the Jozi night clubs, Taboo, The VIP Room, Kong, to name a few. So I perform all the dance/ house songs.

5. What type of music gets your booty shaking?

• I go mental for anything old school. Old school UK Garage like Artful Dodger, old school house. Albums like Head Kandi or Ministry of Sound Anthems. Doesn't get better than that.

6. If given a choice, full time model or full time singer, what would you choose?

• I would take singer as modelling would come with it. Best of both.

7. Anyone holding that hand yet? or is it available?

• I am in a relationship and sometimes he even holds both hands.

8. Growing up you must have had someone you aspired to be, so who is your role model?

• Nowadays we grow up with information overload, stories of people who have come out on top despite all the odds, do-gooders, etc. I tend to hear different stories from different people and take what I can from each person, so I wouldn't say one person in particular.

9. As South Africans, we love our sports, whats your favourite one to watch?

• I do like rugby, but I was born in the UK and have three brothers, soccer is a biggy..

10. Which city is your dream party destination?

• If anyone doesn't answer with "Ibiza" there's something wrong with them.