Kiki Divaris
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| Kiki Divaris | |
|---|---|
 Image credit: The Standard | |
| Native name | Vassiliki Babaletakis Divaris |
| Born | September 13, 1924 |
| Died | December 5, 2015 (aged 91) Harare |
| Cause of death | pneumonia |
| Residence | Zimbabwe |
| Nationality | Greece |
| Spouse(s) | Anthony Divaris (husband - late) |
| Children | Sons: Sotirios and Dimitris |
Kiki Divaris was a legendary modelling instructor and philanthropist who was heavily involved with the Miss Zimbabwe pageant, as well other modelling and charitable activities in Zimbabwe.
Background
Kiki Divaris was born Vassiliki Babaletakis (her maiden name is not readily available) on 13 September 1924 and married Anthony Divaris. The couple had two sons Sotirios and Dimitris. She passed away on 5 December 2015 of pneumonia in Harare.
Zimbabwe Modelling
Kiki appeared on the scene after Zimbabwe's Independence as she designed the dress that Zimbabwe's first black Miss Zimbabwe[1].
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References
- ↑ Peter Matika, Bulawayo mourns Kiki Divaris, SundayNews, Published: 6 Dec 2015, Retrieved: 6 Dec 2015