Melbourne convenience store worker scouted by Tyra Banks could be Australia’s Next Top Model
Melbourne supermarket worker scouted by Tyra Banks could be Australia’s next top model
An unsuspecting Melbourne supermarket employee found herself in the spotlight after a chance encounter with supermodel Tyra Banks.
Banks, 49, who is currently vacationing in Australia, saw Marwan Shimy’s potential and decided to share her discovery with her 7 million Instagram followers.
“What if I told you I’m going to put you on my Instagram and we’re going to see if we can change your life,” she enthused on the social media platform.
Shimy appeared on The Project and told hosts Sarah Harris and Hamish McDonald it was “the best day” of his life.
“I was working normally, Tyra Banks comes in and to be honest I didn’t recognize her at first,” he said.
Melbourne supermarket worker Marwan Shimy (pictured) found herself in the spotlight last week after a chance encounter with supermodel Tyra Banks
Banks, 49, who is currently vacationing in Australia, saw Marwan Shimy’s potential and decided to share her discovery with her 7 million Instagram followers. Both pictured
“She was so sweet and she was so humble that you don’t get the feeling, ‘I’m a superstar, you have to know me.'”
Shimy said it was at the end of her transaction. Tyra began to ask if he had modeled before.
“I was a little shy and I kept laughing, I kept laughing to be honest,” he said.
“What if I told you I’m going to put you on my Instagram and we’re going to see if we can change your life,” she enthused on the social media platform
Shimy said it was at the end of her transaction. Tyra began to ask if he had modeled before
Shimy is from Egypt and is in Australia to study, but he and his family are excited about what this opportunity could bring.
On Tuesday night, Banks re-shared his interview, writing, “Literally DAYS ago I discovered @mshimy and now he’s on the @theprojecttv news! Go, Shimy!’
This isn’t Tyra’s first time Down Under.
Shimy (pictured) appeared on The Project on Sunday and told hosts Sarah Harris and Hamish McDonald it was ‘the best day’ of his life
Previously in conversation with The Kyle and Jackie O ShowTyra recalled her previous trip to Australia and said she was a fan of Australian ice cream chain Gelato Messina.
“The last time I went to Australia for the Australia’s Next Top Model final five years ago was around my birthday,” she said.
“I love ice cream and I asked everyone in Sydney where I can find good ice cream,” continued Tyra, who was on the show to promote her latest venture, Modelland.
And years later, she still hasn’t forgotten the taste.
Previously speaking to The Kyle and Jackie O Show, Tyra recalled her previous trip to Australia and said she was a fan of Australian ice cream chain Gelato Messina.