Yolandi Franken
From model to so much more
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Contributed By: Saif Rahman Sozib for World Fashion Media News
Yolandi Franken is a true example of a multi-faceted and modern woman.
Starting her career as a model she has progressed into a Film and TV Producer, Festival Owner, serving on boards and she has even been nominated Australian of the Year.
It is no wonder that she accepted the National Directorship of the model contest, Miss Multiverse Australia. She leads the search for the country’s most amazing and multifaceted models to represent Australia at the world finals of Miss Multiverse. She is also the producer of the Reality TV Series that documents all the trials and tribulations, victories and achievements of girls during the contest. The TV Show is called “I Am Multiverse – Australia” and is a branch of the successful international version of the show.
As a previous Australian winner who represented Australia overseas in Dominican Republic in 2016, she knows exactly what it takes to be a Miss Multiverse Australia. She also knows how to prepare for the world finals and what they are looking for.
“I have learned what to do and what I should have done differently, and would like to share that knowledge with our Australian winner”, says Yolandi Franken.
She knows now, even more than before, that it is not nearly enough just to be a good model with model-looks and modelling skills. The competition is tough and the judging criteria is not for the faint hearted. Girls are tested mentally, physically, socially, intellectually, and the list goes on.
Only the best of the best will be sent overseas to hopefully, bring back the crown.
Yolandi has only known two things in her working life; Being in front of the cameras and being behind the cameras. As a Film and TV producer as well as a model and presenter, being in charge of Miss Multiverse Australia was the next logical step in her career. It ties together all avenues of her professional life. It all happened at the right time for her. She has produced many award winning Feature Films, TV Shows, music videos and much more. She is currently also Chair of WIFT (Women in Film & Television) NSW and WIFT Virtual.
According to Yolandi, her proudest achievement was being nominated as Australian of the Year early 2016.
Her Film and TV career is growing fast with Miss Multiverse Australia being released on Amazon Prime and Tubi this year.
Tabernacle 101, the film that she produced with director Colm O’Murchu, had it’s worldwide release in 2019 and has been accepted into numerous film festivals, even taking away some awards.
Her current big project, apart from Miss Multiverse Australia is a feature film called “Streets of Colour” which is a drama that focuses on self-acceptance and speaks out against racism. This film is Directed by Ronnie S. Riskalla and stars Rahel Romahn, one of Australia’s rising stars.
Yolandi Franken is a true example of a multi-faceted and modern woman.
Starting her career as a model she has progressed into a Film and TV Producer, Festival Owner, serving on boards and she has even been nominated Australian of the Year.
It is no wonder that she accepted the National Directorship of the model contest, Miss Multiverse Australia. She leads the search for the country’s most amazing and multifaceted models to represent Australia at the world finals of Miss Multiverse. She is also the producer of the Reality TV Series that documents all the trials and tribulations, victories and achievements of girls during the contest. The TV Show is called “I Am Multiverse – Australia” and is a branch of the successful international version of the show.
As a previous Australian winner who represented Australia overseas in Dominican Republic in 2016, she knows exactly what it takes to be a Miss Multiverse Australia. She also knows how to prepare for the world finals and what they are looking for.
“I have learned what to do and what I should have done differently, and would like to share that knowledge with our Australian winner”, says Yolandi Franken.
She knows now, even more than before, that it is not nearly enough just to be a good model with model-looks and modelling skills. The competition is tough and the judging criteria is not for the faint hearted. Girls are tested mentally, physically, socially, intellectually, and the list goes on.
Only the best of the best will be sent overseas to hopefully, bring back the crown.
Yolandi has only known two things in her working life; Being in front of the cameras and being behind the cameras. As a Film and TV producer as well as a model and presenter, being in charge of Miss Multiverse Australia was the next logical step in her career. It ties together all avenues of her professional life. It all happened at the right time for her. She has produced many award winning Feature Films, TV Shows, music videos and much more. She is currently also Chair of WIFT (Women in Film & Television) NSW and WIFT Virtual.
According to Yolandi, her proudest achievement was being nominated as Australian of the Year early 2016.
Her Film and TV career is growing fast with Miss Multiverse Australia being released on Amazon Prime and Tubi this year.
Tabernacle 101, the film that she produced with director Colm O’Murchu, had it’s worldwide release in 2019 and has been accepted into numerous film festivals, even taking away some awards.
Her current big project, apart from Miss Multiverse Australia is a feature film called “Streets of Colour” which is a drama that focuses on self-acceptance and speaks out against racism. This film is Directed by Ronnie S. Riskalla and stars Rahel Romahn, one of Australia’s rising stars.
