Model Bello Frasher... The prettiest boy in Cameroon

         The Prettiest Boy in Cameroon.

Many people are blessed with beauty. Some even make a career of it. But very few can work both sides of the runway. Model, Bello frasher Is More Than Just Really, Really, Really,stunning, solid and Ridiculously Good-Looking. 

If models were show dogs, Bello Frasher would be a golden retriever. He has a strong jaw, brown eyes and thick black hair that seems perpetually hard to comb. The hairs on his face (facial hairs), are shaped carefully, and deliberately to draw attention to his cheekbones. Unlike other beautiful people whose appeal lie in a distinctive facial quirk, Bello Frasher's features are perfectly proportioned,with no apparent flaws or peculiarities. When modeling he look like a Roman statue.

Tanyi Bello aka Bello Frasher, Le grand Yorobo, is a proud bayangi boy, who was born in Douala, and did his college years in Buea. His modeling career started with him showcasing at the African Fest Festival in front of a huge crowd. Ahead of the publication of  his series of upcoming "runway" shows, the fashionista and potential game changer in the global modeling industry, sat down with me for an interview and opened up about his childhood, his life and his talents 

VC: How did this fashion and modeling begin? Where did you draw your inspiration from?

TB: Some people struggle with fashion, dressing, but I think for me it's an inborn gift. It all started at a tender age. when we were kids, my mom and her friends would dress up their boys alike, but I would always stand out in the spot light the way I wear that exact same clothes. The way that I would feel in it, and carry myself in it, makes me stand out. That is what fashion is. It's not about the brand name or the price. I always got praises and stood out despite dressing up in the same attire as the others.

Dressing is all about knowing your body, what fits best, and how confident you are in it. That is what fashion means to me.
Give me any outfit and I will make it outstanding. I  met a lady whose daughter is a fashion icon/model and one of the directors of Fest Africa and modeling cast. This lady praised me and asked  if I have ever thought of modeling, because I have potential. I replied that I'm too short for a model. She laughed and said, " My son!
That is a myth, and it depends on what you are modeling for.

She introduced me to her daughter, Sky. Who gave my modeling career a trial because she too saw the gift in me.I  modeled at one of the biggest African fashion show in the DMV hosted by Sky. I nailed it, the next thing I had my pictures on social medias, African stores in New York and people started asking me if I'm a model because they saw my pic somewhere. I became very interested and believing in myself, Dj Selmo also did a photo shoot of me just to sell me out n that's how my mini career started 

VC...Have you ever fashioned for any name brand?

BT...I'm currently working with a Nordstrom designer in Washington DC, and an African designer in New York. 

VC...Is there any brand you would love to model for?

TB.. Calvin Klein! Thus far I have only walked his runway shows and my dream is to become a CK underwear or fragrance model. I’m a big fan of the Calvin Klein clothing line too. I would also like to model for Hugo Boss.

 

VC... How do you feel about nudity?

TB: I am OK with underwear but I guess that’s my limit and everyone respects that. When shooting for H&M!, they wanted me to take my briefs off but in the end the respected my decision. I don’t consider myself shy, but I like to keep certain boundaries.

 VC...What’s your favorite item of fashion you own?

TB..I love my suits. I'm always having a new suit. I must have at least 20 suits in my wardrobe now,  I auction some at charity events,others I sent home to Africa. I feel at my most comfortable in a three-piece suit.

 VC...What do you like to do when you have time off?

TB...I'm very sociable but more often with my free time, I like to just stay in my own little space . Watch a movie, read a book and relax

VC...Do you have any favorite designers?

TB...Oh yes I do! slim fit tuxedo designed by Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and Yve Saint Laurent !!

VC...What do you do to stay in shape?

TB...Staying in shape is something that almost every American is struggling with. For someone who eats everything, I watch my eating habit like quantity, time n pattern. Beside eating everything, I love vegetables .. I workout for 45 minutes 3 times a week, don't drink beer n I am very sexually active lol.

VC...Sexually active you mean?

TB...Yes I mean!! Do you know how many calories u burnt during just 30minutes of active sex? That's the best exercise before swimming which I do engage in too

VC... Hmm! Ok sport teacher... Thanks for the commendation.

VC... Is there something that people may not know about you that you can share with vallycool?

TB...Hmmmmm!!! Though popular, I'm a very private person, so what does Vallycool wanna know? I always say if I wanna join the military, I will be a spy . People think they know me, but the reality is, they don't. Vallycool is free to ask me one question n I will answer.

VC...Have guys ever hit on you, and how do you respond?

TB...Hahahaha during my photo shoot in New York, my stylist felt in love with my eyes in his words lol, (i was ?????)Guys know I'm heterosexual so don't hit on me. But I've been in the fashion industry for just few years where many of the creative and designers are gay, so we always flirt and have a great laugh. Usually i tell them i have a lot girlfriends. 

 

VC...What are some of your favorite foods?

TB...Oh wow!!! My favorite food!!! Hmmm!! This is a difficult question cuz I eat everything though not in excess.. For the past 6 years I can count how many times I ate home cooked food so I will say burrito bowl from chipotle is my favorite food since I eat that twice a week.

VC: If you could travel anywhere right now, where would you want to go?

TB: To the future.

VC:That was cool...What was your first modeling job? And how did you make?

My firsy modeling career started with me modeling at the African fest festival in front of a huge crowd and I made my first n fastest $2000 on the runway in less than 5minutes.

VC:Have you ever done runway... If yes What was your first runway experience?

TB...Dammn!!! My first runway was an experience cuz it was an out door event in the heart of downtown silver spring. Imagine the crowd in this metropolitan area, I was sweating but calmed down to used that crowd to my advantage. I was told what to do n I pulled it off to the letter . The secret was don't look at the crowd, it's just me n the mirror in my room and that's how I picture it .. All I remembered was the boisterous chanting of the crowd but I was in another world on that runway.

VC: What does your family think about you being a model?

My family is my biggest fan, u need to hear my Auntie or cousin praise me.

VC: What's your zodiac sign?

TB: Leo

VC: Any hobby?

TB: Traveling is a hobby for me.. I like to travel n I will be visiting a lot of places this coming summer, I have been to some beautiful places too.. It's funny how I can count how many times I have been in a taxi cab or train but can't count that of a plane . Wish I could travel to the moon.

VC: Thank you for your precious time and I wish you the best of lucky... U are truly handsome.

TB: Thanks for everything... Bye.