10:24 She's A Model Of Determination ll eyes turn as the dark- why they've yet to advance into skinned, fair-haired beau- Israeli society. "What the Ethiopian immi- ty strides confidently through the Ashdod shop- grant community needs is its first ping mall. @Regular Copy:Eveiy- Israeli celebrity. I'll be happy to body in this rapidly expanding become the community's first port town has heard of 17-year- household name. "I dream of modeling abroad, old Ethiopian immigrant model Fanny Tasama, who looks poised as an Ethiopian Israeli. rm proud to conquer the magazine covers of my background. But as long as and catwalks of Tel Aviv — and Ethiopian immigrants maintain the mentality of newcomers, they beyond. Exuding confidence, Fanny will always remain outsiders." Fanny, who regularly parties takes her place at the cafe table. at Tel Aviv hot spots, today lives g in Moshav Sde Uziah near Ash- ¢ dod with her 29-year-old boyfriend Avi Hasan, a building c't) contractor whom she met while modeling lingerie at the Tel Aviv Hilton. "Even though I no longer live in the lifestyle of an Ethiopian immigrant, I'm close to my fam- ily and look forward to visiting them on weekends," says Fanny, who by her own admission has rejected the internal family hier- archy. She does, however, remain loyal to her parents and deeply respects their wishes. "Ill never appear in the nude or in risque poses," she asserts. "It would hurt my mother. But I Fanny Tasama love to dance and I always steal "Some people say I bear a re- the show. If others cannot recon- semblance to Naomi Campbell," cile with my lifestyle, that's their she notes with a chuckle. "But problem." Despite her undeniable phys- there's only one of me." Despite appearances, Fanny's ical assets, Fanny has so far re- road to success has been anything sisted approaches from local but easy. She was 6 when her modeling agencies. "I'm a little family left their home for a three- year trek by horse and donkey across North African deserts to Sudan to be airlifted to Israel in Operation Moses in 1984. Fan- ny's older sister died en route and 6-year-old Fantisha — she later confused regarding my future," changed her name to Pnina, then she admits in a moment of ad- Fanny — became the second old- mirable honesty. "The prospect of being tied down to a contract est of six surviving daughters. Her father, incapacitated by scares me, and I have military asthma, was unable to work and service within a year to think the family was forced to survive about." In the meantime, she serves as on the meager salary her mother her own agent, appearing regu- earned at a local factory. "I've succeeded in getting larly in local fashion shows. Her where I am by redefining myself self-assertive individuality has as an Israeli," says Fanny with a brought her a long way. Now the self-assured air. "I made myself leap into national — maybe in- become accepted and never suf- ternational — fame beckons. ❑ ■ fered from any discrimination during those difficult teen-age Publicity Deadlines years. The normal deadline for local "Ethiopians have yet to learn news and publicity items is noon how to push for what is rightfully Thursday, eight days prior to issue theirs. The Russians are not date. The deadline for birth an- ashamed to make demands. They nouncements is 10 a.m. Monday, know how to use their elbows. four days prior to issue dale; out- Ethiopians, on the other hand, of-town obituaries, 10 a.m. Tues- accept whatever they are offered day, three days prior to issue date. with a meek 'thank you.' That's A 11111/ • rt. A VERY HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR Thank You For Your Wonderful Support. 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