Emma Singh is a professional model with some great modeling experience. As well as modeling, Emma completes volunteer work in the community and has recently graduated with a first-class Bachelor of Science degree, winning awards for best student and best dissertation.

Through volunteer work she has gained an insight into the experiences of vulnerable people and as a result seizes every opportunity to make a positive impact in her own life as well as in others.

Emma has always been passionate about following something she enjoys, and entered the Asian fashion industry after being discovered by Asiana Magazine. Her popularity has grown quickly and Emma continues to model in Asiana Magazine frequently, also having the recent opportunity to appear in Bollywood film Ra.One.

2011 has seen Emma win the title 'Miss London' entering her into the finals of one of the most prestigious beauty pageants-Miss Great Britain, and Emma is now a fashion and beauty contributor for Pardon My Blog.

Being from a mixed-race background Emma feels fortunate enough to have been exposed to different cultures, people and perspectives. This has enabled Emma to adapt well to diverse environments and situations whilst allowing her to develop a sense of self and become open to new challenges and experiences.

PIO community is extremely proud of her recent achievements.

What inspired you to join the fashion and entertainment industry?

Fashion is a deep passion of mine, but making the fashion never interested me- I wanted to be the fashion. To be a model, it takes more than just pretty face. I think modeling is an expressive art form and tells a story without words. You can show movement in a still picture, and I think that is incredible to be able to have that skill. For me, I always wanted to be a role model and when I see or read about successful people who have come from nothing, it really inspires me to achieve great success from the grassroots. When my passion for the fashion and entertainment industry met my desire for success, I almost had no choice but to go with it! I'm living out my passion and loving it; whilst hopefully inspiring others to do the same along the way.

In terms of quality, how do you rate the Indian model and fashion industry vs global fashion industry?

India's fashion industry is growing in prominence, however, the two will always be very different. They're marketed at completely different audiences, I would never rate or compare the Indian and Global industries as, to me, it wouldn't make sense to do so.

Business is about passion or hardcore business for you?

Passion, absolutely! Passion is the critical ingredient that must be part of the mix if you are serious about any worthwhile pursuit. The key to success in any business, besides the soundness of the foundation and product itself, is passion. When you are doing something that you love, and really helping and inspiring people, that is the true reward and is greater than any financial payment. That's the simple truth of things.

Apart from the conventional over-seas market like US & UK, which are the other popular markets for Asian ORIGIN models aspiring to be an international celebrity?

India, of course. Bollywood is huge and one of the largest centers of film production in the world. I myself aspire to work in India at some stage in my career.

India and China are booming, do you have any synergy with active North America or Chinese companies in the related sector to promote and co-brand yourself?

Not right now, but I am always open for new and upcoming opportunities. Life's for the taking. I will never shut an opportunity out of my life. It's by taking chances that we learn to be brave.

Who is your national and international role model?

My parents. I have always grown up believing that it is the environment that defines a person's qualities and characteristics. My parents are huge contributors in my environment and they have a large role in raising me to be the person I am today. They taught me that I can achieve anything. My parents have both faced hardship, and still struggle to this day, yet they always put a smile on their faces for me- even during the hardest times of their lives. I strive for success so I can give them a comfortable life and say thank you for all they have done for me. They are my favourite people in the world.

Inputs from Kapil Dudakia, UK Bureau - Opinion Express.

Emma Singh is a professional model with some great modeling experience. As well as modeling, Emma completes volunteer work in the community and has recently graduated with a first-class Bachelor of Science degree, winning awards for best student and best dissertation.

Through volunteer work she has gained an insight into the experiences of vulnerable people and as a result seizes every opportunity to make a positive impact in her own life as well as in others.

Emma has always been passionate about following something she enjoys, and entered the Asian fashion industry after being discovered by Asiana Magazine. Her popularity has grown quickly and Emma continues to model in Asiana Magazine frequently, also having the recent opportunity to appear in Bollywood film Ra.One.

2011 has seen Emma win the title 'Miss London' entering her into the finals of one of the most prestigious beauty pageants-Miss Great Britain, and Emma is now a fashion and beauty contributor for Pardon My Blog.

Being from a mixed-race background Emma feels fortunate enough to have been exposed to different cultures, people and perspectives. This has enabled Emma to adapt well to diverse environments and situations whilst allowing her to develop a sense of self and become open to new challenges and experiences.

PIO community is extremely proud of her recent achievements.

What inspired you to join the fashion and entertainment industry?

Fashion is a deep passion of mine, but making the fashion never interested me- I wanted to be the fashion. To be a model, it takes more than just pretty face. I think modeling is an expressive art form and tells a story without words. You can show movement in a still picture, and I think that is incredible to be able to have that skill. For me, I always wanted to be a role model and when I see or read about successful people who have come from nothing, it really inspires me to achieve great success from the grassroots. When my passion for the fashion and entertainment industry met my desire for success, I almost had no choice but to go with it! I'm living out my passion and loving it; whilst hopefully inspiring others to do the same along the way.

In terms of quality, how do you rate the Indian model and fashion industry vs global fashion industry?

India's fashion industry is growing in prominence, however, the two will always be very different. They're marketed at completely different audiences, I would never rate or compare the Indian and Global industries as, to me, it wouldn't make sense to do so.

Business is about passion or hardcore business for you?

Passion, absolutely! Passion is the critical ingredient that must be part of the mix if you are serious about any worthwhile pursuit. The key to success in any business, besides the soundness of the foundation and product itself, is passion. When you are doing something that you love, and really helping and inspiring people, that is the true reward and is greater than any financial payment. That's the simple truth of things.

Apart from the conventional over-seas market like US & UK, which are the other popular markets for Asian ORIGIN models aspiring to be an international celebrity?

India, of course. Bollywood is huge and one of the largest centers of film production in the world. I myself aspire to work in India at some stage in my career.

India and China are booming, do you have any synergy with active North America or Chinese companies in the related sector to promote and co-brand yourself?

Not right now, but I am always open for new and upcoming opportunities. Life's for the taking. I will never shut an opportunity out of my life. It's by taking chances that we learn to be brave.

Who is your national and international role model?

My parents. I have always grown up believing that it is the environment that defines a person's qualities and characteristics. My parents are huge contributors in my environment and they have a large role in raising me to be the person I am today. They taught me that I can achieve anything. My parents have both faced hardship, and still struggle to this day, yet they always put a smile on their faces for me- even during the hardest times of their lives. I strive for success so I can give them a comfortable life and say thank you for all they have done for me. They are my favourite people in the world.

Inputs from Kapil Dudakia, UK Bureau - Opinion Express.