In 2018 Uganda's top model and socialite Judith Heard made headlines after her nude photos leaked online, she not only found herself under arrest  but also under attack in the media and online with some accusing her of deliberately leaking the photos for fame.

''There is no day I am not reminded about my private parts, when I hear them say that I leaked my pictures, It really Kills me. It happened to me before, i went through the heart break, i was depressed, i almost committed suicide'' she said in an earlier interview with BBC.

The experience did not discourage her from pursuing her career and dreams infact it also made her start a community organisation (Day one global) that seeks to end rape and sexual assault through creating awareness and providing rehabilitation to survivors.

In an interview with Ommy Dallah, the mother of three speaks about her career and plans to launch a beauty product.

When did you start modeling?

 

I started way in my childhood but proffesionally in 2005.

 

What drove you into her modeling?

 

My height is the biggest aspiration and modelling is a self expression of me.  

 

 

What was your first big break in the industry?

 

I can say is at Sylivia Owori Zipper Modelling gigs.

 

What do you like most about modeling?

 

I like travelling and the vintage photoshoots.

 

How do you deal with the traveling that is required by being a model?

 

We normally  work on schedule and planning makes everything easier and manageable.

 

If you were not a model, what would have been?

 

I would be practising law, a lawyer.

 

Where is your favourite place to travel?

 

I love Milan.

 

Which is your favourite cloth and shoe brand?

 

My favourite brands are Dior and Giuseppe Zanotti when it comes to cloth, I love my African print clothes

 

Who do you look up to in terms of modeling, your role model?

 

My role model is Naomi Campbell, I love her work.

 

What's your opinion about the modeling industry in Uganda and East Africa in general?

 

It's picking up so well, we have so many models from East Africa representing on the international runway which is a very good thing.

 

How has the coronavirus impacted your work and how are you handling it?

 

Frankly speaking, it is so hard for me but we are managing, I believe there is no situation God is going to give me that  He knows i cannot handle it.

 

Word has it that you will be launching a beauty product kindly tell us more about this.

 

Yes, yes i'm launching my beauty product soon that will also have CBD oil.

 

What are the challenges that come with your job?

 

The job comes with misconceptions and bad biased perception mills, I also get to miss my family whenever i travel for long.

 

What is your advice to upcoming models especially from the region, East Africa?

 

All I can tell them is just stay focused and always  go for what you want in life