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{{short description|Tanzanian beauty queen and fashion model (born 1987)}}
{{short description|Tanzanian beauty queen and fashion model (born 1987)}}
{{Infobox model
{{Infobox pageant titleholder
| name = Flaviana Matata
| name = Flaviana Matata
| image = Flaviana.jpg
| image = Flaviana.jpg
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|06|09|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|06|09|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Shinyanga]], [[Tanzania]]
| birth_place = [[Shinyanga]], [[Tanzania]]
|nationality = [[Tanzania]]
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}}<ref name="fashionmodeldirectory1">{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Flaviana_Matata/ |title=Flaviana Matata - Fashion Model - Profile on FMD |publisher=Fashionmodeldirectory.com |date=1987-06-09 |accessdate=2012-08-08}}</ref>
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}}<ref name="fashionmodeldirectory1">{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Flaviana_Matata/ |title=Flaviana Matata - Fashion Model - Profile on FMD |publisher=Fashionmodeldirectory.com |date=1987-06-09 |accessdate=2012-08-08}}</ref>
| hair_color = Black
| hair_color = Black
| title = [[Miss Universe Tanzania|Miss Universe Tanzania 2007]]
| competitions = [[Miss Universe Tanzania|Miss Universe Tanzania 2007]]<br>(Winner)<br>[[Miss Universe 2007]]<br>(Top 10)
| eye_color = Brown
| eye_color = Brown
(Skin color also brown)
| occupation = *[[Model (person)|Model]]
| occupation = *[[Model (person)|Model]]
*Beauty Pageant Winner
*Beauty Pageant Winner
*[[Humanitarian]]
*[[Humanitarian]]
*[[Entrepreneur]]
*[[Entrepreneur]]
*Looking pretty
| agency = {{Plainlist|
| agency = {{Plainlist|
* [[The Lions (agency)|The Lions]] (New York, Los Angeles) <ref>http://www.thelionsla.com/div/womenla/model/flavianamatata2/p/1689/c/-1/ {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* [[The Lions (agency)|The Lions]] (New York, Los Angeles) <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thelionsla.com/div/womenla/model/flavianamatata2/p/1689/c/-1/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2018-02-24 |archive-date=2018-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312214736/http://www.thelionsla.com/div/womenla/model/flavianamatata2/p/1689/c/-1/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Next Model Management]] (Paris, London)
* [[Next Model Management]] (Paris, London)
* Sight Management Studio (Barcelona)
* Sight Management Studio (Barcelona)
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}}
}}


'''Flaviana Matata''' (born June 9, 1987)<ref name="fashionmodeldirectory1"/> is a Tanzanian beauty queen and fashion [[Model (person)|model]]. She is the one of top Seven list of models that have recorded the highest income in Africa mentioned by 2013 Forbes Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://missuniverse.co.tz/flaviana-matata-included-in-the-top-seven-list-of-models-that-have-recorded-the-highest-income-in-africa/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180507221428/http://missuniverse.co.tz/flaviana-matata-included-in-the-top-seven-list-of-models-that-have-recorded-the-highest-income-in-africa/ |archive-date=2018-05-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2017 she was mentioned by okay.com as the one of Top 100 Women in Africa<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/flaviana-matata/|title=FLAVIANA MATATA|date=March 6, 2017|website=OkayAfrica}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fashionweekdaily.com/model-flaviana-matata-period-poverty-tanzania/|title=Model Flaviana Matata Launches Philanthropic Campaign To Help Women In Tanzania|first=Julia|last=Oakes|date=December 21, 2020|website=Daily Front Row}}</ref>
'''Flaviana Matata''' (born June 9, 1987)<ref name="fashionmodeldirectory1"/> is a Tanzanian fashion model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned [[Miss Universe Tanzania|Miss Universe Tanzania 2007]] and represented her country at [[Miss Universe 2007]] where she placed Top 10. She is the one of top Seven list of models that have recorded the highest income in Africa mentioned by 2013 Forbes Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://missuniverse.co.tz/flaviana-matata-included-in-the-top-seven-list-of-models-that-have-recorded-the-highest-income-in-africa/ |title=Flaviana Matata included in the Top Seven list of models that have recorded the highest income in Africa &#124; Miss Universe Tanzania 2016 |access-date=2017-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180507221428/http://missuniverse.co.tz/flaviana-matata-included-in-the-top-seven-list-of-models-that-have-recorded-the-highest-income-in-africa/ |archive-date=2018-05-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2017 she was mentioned by okay.com as the one of Top 100 Women in Africa<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/flaviana-matata/|title=FLAVIANA MATATA|date=March 6, 2017|website=OkayAfrica}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fashionweekdaily.com/model-flaviana-matata-period-poverty-tanzania/|title=Model Flaviana Matata Launches Philanthropic Campaign To Help Women In Tanzania|first=Julia|last=Oakes|date=December 21, 2020|website=Daily Front Row}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
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==Miss Universe 2007==
==Miss Universe 2007==
Matata won the first edition of the [[Miss Universe Tanzania]] pageant in 2007,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bongo5.com/content/view/3021/232/lang,en/|title=Flaviana crowned Miss Universe Tanzania 2007}}</ref> and went on to represent her country in [[Miss Universe 2007|the Miss Universe pageant the same year]], where she was placed among the top 15 semifinalists and ended up in 6th place after the evening gown competition. She was the first contestant from Tanzania to compete at [[Miss Universe 2007]], and compete with a shaved head.<ref name="auto"/>
Matata won the first edition of the [[Miss Universe Tanzania]] pageant in 2007,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bongo5.com/content/view/3021/232/lang,en/|title=Flaviana crowned Miss Universe Tanzania 2007}}{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and went on to represent her country in [[Miss Universe 2007|the Miss Universe pageant the same year]], where she was placed among the top 15 semifinalists and ended up in 6th place after the evening gown competition. She was the first contestant from Tanzania to compete at [[Miss Universe 2007]], and compete with a shaved head.<ref name="auto"/>


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==Awards, recognition and nominations ==
== Modelling career==
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{{Incomplete list|date=August 2016}}
Flaviana was discovered by [[Russell Simmons]] who helped her secure interviews with modeling agencies in the US. She then went on to sign with international model agency – NEXT. She now works with The Lions NY, Next Europe (UK, Paris and Milan), Wilhelmina Models US and Boss Models South Africa. Flaviana is currently living and working in New York and has been listed as one of the top 10 Black Models in [[Essence|Essence Magazine]] and online magazine Models and Moguls.

Flaviana has worked with some of the most respected professionals in the fashion industry. Matata has also done some runway modelling for brands like [[Mustafa Hassanali]],<ref name="fashionmodeldirectory1"/> [[Vivienne Westwood]], [[Tory Burch]], Suno, [[Macy's|Macy]] and [[Louise Gray (brand)|Louise Gray]]. [[Tommy Hilfiger]], [[Jason Wu]], [[Rachel Roy]], [[Charlotte Ronson]], [[Holly Fulton]], [[Sally LaPointe]], [[Alice Ritter]], [[Todd Lynn]] among others and has featured in the [[Alexander McQueen]] film tribute.<ref name="globalbeauties1">{{cite web |url=http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/03/flaviana-matata-wins-model-of-the-year-award/ |title=Flaviana Matata wins 'Model of the Year' Award |publisher=Global Beauties |accessdate=2012-08-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818165123/http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/03/flaviana-matata-wins-model-of-the-year-award |archive-date=2012-08-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Matata is also part of the Diesel + EDUN campaign for Africa – an initiative by the two brands to benefit African cotton farmers. Flaviana is the only model from Africa in this campaign.
She has appeared in advertising campaigns for
[[Diesel (brand)|Diesel]], [[Sherri Hill]], [[Top Shop]], [[Cool Cotton]], [[Clarins]], [[Aerie (American Eagle Outfitters)|Aerie]] among others

Flaviana was featured in various prestigious magazines including [[Marie Claire]], [[French Revue De Modes]], [[Essence (magazine)|Essence]], [[Nylon magazine]], Arise Magazine, FA Japan, the Hunger editorial, [[The Vision (magazine)]] – China, Grazia Italy and UK, [[Elle (magazine)|Elle magazine]], Schon magazine, she has also featured in the magazines [[Dazed & Confused (magazine)|''Dazed & Confused'']], ''Glass Magazine'', ''[[L'Officiel]]'' and ''[[i-D]] Magazine''.Matata is currently signed by [[Wilhelmina Models]].

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==Awards, recognition and nominations (She’s won everything)==
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{{Expand list|date=August 2016}}
{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable"
!Year
!Year
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|Model Of The Year
|Model Of The Year
|Herself
|Herself
|{{won}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://thenet.ng/2011/03/what-went-down-at-arise-magazine-fashion-week-2011/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-08-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806124543/http://thenet.ng/2011/03/what-went-down-at-arise-magazine-fashion-week-2011/ |archive-date=2017-08-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|{{won}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://thenet.ng/2011/03/what-went-down-at-arise-magazine-fashion-week-2011/ |title=What Went Down at 'ARISE Magazine Fashion Week 2011' - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games |access-date=2016-08-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806124543/http://thenet.ng/2011/03/what-went-down-at-arise-magazine-fashion-week-2011/ |archive-date=2017-08-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
|-
|2012
|2012
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|-
|-
|2012
|2012
|Africa Diaspora Awards
|Africa Diaspora Awards{{cn|date=March 2023}}
|Face Of Africa
|Face Of Africa
|Herself
|Herself
|{{won}}
|{{won}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://africanrefugee.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/african-diaspora-award-2012/|title=African Diaspora Award 2012|date=December 16, 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2013
|2013
|Swahili Fashion Week Awards
|Swahili Fashion Week Awards{{cn|date=March 2023}}
|Humanitarian Of The Year
|Humanitarian Of The Year
|Herself
|Herself
|{{won}}
|{{won}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://swahiliworldplanet.blogspot.com/2013/12/winners-list-of-swahili-fashion-week.html|title=SWP: WINNERS LIST OF SWAHILI FASHION WEEK 2013.|date=December 11, 2013}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2016
|2016
|Clouds Fm Malkia Wa Nguvu Awards
|Clouds Fm Malkia Wa Nguvu Awards{{cn|date=March 2023}}
|Arts And Culture
|Arts And Culture
|Lavy Products
|Lavy Products
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|-
|2018
|2018
|Global Women Gala
|Global Women Gala{{cn|date=March 2023}}
|Most Inspirational Woman
|Most Inspirational Woman
|Herself
|Herself
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Tanzanian beauty pageant winners]]
[[Category:Tanzanian beauty pageant winners]]
[[Category:Arusha Technical College alumni]]

Latest revision as of 21:52, 1 July 2024

Flaviana Matata
Born (1987-06-09) 9 June 1987 (age 37)
Shinyanga, Tanzania
Occupations
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[3]
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Universe Tanzania 2007
Agency
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)		Miss Universe Tanzania 2007
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2007
(Top 10)

Flaviana Matata (born June 9, 1987)[3] is a Tanzanian fashion model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Tanzania 2007 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2007 where she placed Top 10. She is the one of top Seven list of models that have recorded the highest income in Africa mentioned by 2013 Forbes Africa.[4] In 2017 she was mentioned by okay.com as the one of Top 100 Women in Africa[5][6]

Early life and education

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She was born and raised in Shinyanga Tanzania. She was mostly raised by her father after the death of her mother, who died in the sinking of MV Bukoba during 1996. She attended Kowak Girls Mission Secondary School for her secondary education, and then she did a diploma course in electrical engineering at Arusha Technical College before heading to Miss Universe Tanzania.[7]

Miss Universe 2007

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Matata won the first edition of the Miss Universe Tanzania pageant in 2007,[8] and went on to represent her country in the Miss Universe pageant the same year, where she was placed among the top 15 semifinalists and ended up in 6th place after the evening gown competition. She was the first contestant from Tanzania to compete at Miss Universe 2007, and compete with a shaved head.[7]

Awards, recognition and nominations

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Year Event Prize Work Result
2011 Arise Fashion Magazine Awards Model Of The Year Herself Won[9]
2012 Nigeria Next Super Model Awards Outstanding Female Model Of The Year Herself Won[10]
2012 Africa Diaspora Awards[citation needed] Face Of Africa Herself Won
2013 Swahili Fashion Week Awards[citation needed] Humanitarian Of The Year Herself Won
2016 Clouds Fm Malkia Wa Nguvu Awards[citation needed] Arts And Culture Lavy Products Won
2018 Global Women Gala[citation needed] Most Inspirational Woman Herself Won

References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-03-12. Retrieved 2018-02-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Flaviana Matata - Model". MODELS.com.
  3. ^ a b "Flaviana Matata - Fashion Model - Profile on FMD". Fashionmodeldirectory.com. 1987-06-09. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  4. ^ "Flaviana Matata included in the Top Seven list of models that have recorded the highest income in Africa | Miss Universe Tanzania 2016". Archived from the original on 2018-05-07. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
  5. ^ "FLAVIANA MATATA". OkayAfrica. March 6, 2017.
  6. ^ Oakes, Julia (December 21, 2020). "Model Flaviana Matata Launches Philanthropic Campaign To Help Women In Tanzania". Daily Front Row.
  7. ^ a b "Super model Flaviana Matata continues to touch lives". The Citizen. November 2020.
  8. ^ "Flaviana crowned Miss Universe Tanzania 2007".[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ "What Went Down at 'ARISE Magazine Fashion Week 2011' - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games". Archived from the original on 2017-08-06. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  10. ^ "Highlights of the Week- Flaviana Matata Awarded, Khadija Mwanamboka is now an Ambassador..and Dimo Debwe Announces Fans Soccer Bonanza".
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