EP #119: Nitesh Pillai - Australian-Based Model Discovered On TikTok

Nitesh Pillai (@nitesh.pillai) is professional model that was discovered on TikTok (where he has 100K+ followers & over 5 million likes).He joins Ara on this week’s episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss immigrating from Malaysia to Australia, going from being a victim of bullying to being discovered by IMG Models (an international leader in talent discovery), juggling school and his modelling career, questioning the purpose of education due to his current career path, participating in Paris fashion week, and so much more.Follow Nitesh:- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nitesh.pillai/) Timestamps00:19 - Ara introduces this week’s guest, Nitesh Pillai01:37 - How Nitesh became a model; overcoming bullying05:19 - The different perspectives his brothers provided07:11 - Missing his family in Malaysia and the “next level” food08:28 - Being discovered on TikTok by IMG Models 09:32 - Misconceptions about being a model11:13 - Dealing with last minute requests12:22 - How his parents feel about his modelling career13:52 - Balancing his modelling career and school14:43 - Contemplating not finishing school; don’t tell his dad15:49 - The longevity of a modelling career; 5-10 year shelf life17:22 - Will his degree be useful; his passion for music, writing, and more18:19 - Favourite places he’s been able to travel for work; Paris, Portugal19:27 - Why Nitesh only sees himself living in Australia; a non-stop holiday20:45 - How to adapt an “every day is a holiday” mindset; family22:21 - Would he consider moving back to Malaysia?24:58 - Why his parents moved to Australia; his dad’s incredible story26:15 - What his ideal day to day looks like; stretching, sports, etc.27:39 - How he views money and spends it for his modelling career30:17 - Craziest stuff he’s seen in the world of fashion32:29 - The 1% of models; wanting to create his own lane34:06 - Learning lessons; breaking his jaw35:57 - Advice he would give his 14-year-old self37:39 - How he wants to be remembered by friends and family37:54 - Creator Confessions41:15 - The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan    Support the show