Shashi Naidoo
Shashi is a South African actress; television presenter and model best known for co-hosting the e.tv magazine show 20Something. During this time she also co-hosted the nation-wide MTV VJ search.
She was also been awarded the coveted January 2009 cover of FHM, (FHM’s 100 sexiest women in the world she was placed 4th in 2009, from 14th in 2008). which showcases the calendar for 2009, where she also presented the Calendar Television show for Mnet, which was shot on location in Zanzibar.
She is also the sole owner of model agency, Alushi Management, situated in Norwood.
Her current achievements have earned her nomination in Cosmo’s awesome women of the year 2008. She is the current brand ambassador of Lipsy of London and the New Face for the national Sorbet campaign.
Recently, Shashi has become one of the founding members of Fashion with Feeling. This is the first major non profit organization in the Fashion industry, and has been established to inspire and empower individuals interested in the fashion industry, with a bias towards teenagers and young adults who are often overlooked; She is joined in this venture by Ryk Neetling, Dion Chang and David Tlale
Naidoo was born and raised in Port Elizabeth, matriculating from Alexander Road High School in 1997. She moved to Johannesburg to study chiropractic medicine, which she completed in 2007.
Michael Doran
"The brief on this campaign was to capture an image of translucent beauty, intrigue and courage. A captivating image of success and self worth, enticing the viewer to believe in themselves and their actions.
Fortune favors the brave – what’s stopping you?"
Michael is one of South Africa's most affluent stills photographers, having travelled the world shooting for various clients. From Morocco to New York he has shot countless advertising campaigns, always ensuring that he gives his all to each project. He has a tangible enthusiasm for life and the intrinsic beauty that is contained within every subject.
He trained and worked as a photographer in Europe before returning to South Africa. His talent has not only seen him travel the world, but also win awards around the world. His career has taken him from working Internationally in London, Paris, Italy and New York winning international recognition at the New York festivals, the London advertising awards as well as D&AD. He has worked on campaigns for international beauty houses such as Loreal, Yardley London, Lux and Revlon. His photographic eye has been in demand for 17 years and has captured many exquisite panorama's
Michaels passion for stills photography has led him down the creative path to becoming a wanted and respected commercials director, he has shot for Mercedes Benz, AirLink, Revlon, House of Coffees and more. His film work is a testament to his photographic background with each shot being carefully crafted and polished. With an extraordinary eye for detail and a strong desire to discover the beauty of any situation. He tackles each project in a unique and personalized manner, from finding the smallest detail and moment on set to tweaking the grade to perfection in post. He is a director with a firm understanding of the filmmaking craft and the needs of the client.
Above and beyond his accomplishments as a director and photographer working in advertising, He has also photographed, written and published a Photographic Art book entitled “Impressions of an Artist”, which was accepted by the Louvre in Paris for exhibition.
Michael is a talented stills photographer as well as a respected director with a unique vision who works from the heart and eye. He approaches his work with a strong sense of optimism and excitement.
Michael was a judge at the D&AD Global Awards in London March 2007.