Jarmila Jackson, Features Writer
Supermodel Nadine Willis with daughters, three-month-old Zein and nine-year-old Tatjana. - Kyle Macpherson/Freelance Photographer
It seemed like something ordained by the gods, gracing the cover of SHE Caribbean magazine, while still in the womb, baby Zein Bell Willis effortlessly entered the fashion world, grabbing the attention of many from the bulge of her supermodel mother Nadine.
Zein again thrilled audiences at this year's Caribbean Fashionweek at the National Indoor Sports Centre in June. She made two appearances on the catwalk. First, in a stroller, pushed by her mother, and then in the arms of Trinidadian designer, Claudia Pegus.
According to her mother, three-month-old Zein is at home in front of the lens.
"She's very comfortable with the camera," said a slender-looking Nadine, who attributed her looks to her metabolism.
"Every time you take a picture with her, she loves to look in the camera, that's how she is. She's fun and she's a lovely child," Nadine said.
The Gucci model recounted that Zein slept as she strolled with her on the catwalk, but, once she was awake, she did not make a stir.
"She was quite comfortable there," she said. Nadine revealed that it was Pegus' idea to showcase her precious little treasure to the world.
Nadine believes that Zein's birth will not hinder her career. And, given the unpredictability of the industry, will not leave Zein behind if called up for duties.
"I will be taking her with me wherever I go," said Nadine, who has already made arrangements to secure the baby's passport.
Nadine says that her nine-year-old Tatjana has expressed an interest in pursuing a career in modelling. However, she would not be putting any pressure on her children to follow in her footsteps.
"My kids have to choose their own careers, as long it's not something that's going to destroy their lives, I will support them," she said.
Pulse Caribbean Fashionweek (CFW) Fashion Shows, held at the National Indoor Sports Centre (NISC), Independence Park on Sunday, June 15. - Winston Sill / Freelance Photographer