28/10/2026
Meet Our Judge: Barenda de Brugge
We are thrilled and honoured to introduce the legendary Barenda de Brugge, part of the CEAA judging panel!
With an illustrious career spanning the golden era of modeling from 1975 to 1982 under the iconic Nell Barnard modeling agency. Barenda is true royalty in the industry. During her phenomenal modeling career, she captured numerous prestigious titles, including:
Miss Bloemfontein
Miss Bloem Roos
Miss Bloemfontein Show
Miss Lambons Ford
Miss Maselspoort
(...and many more!)
A true pioneer of print and fashion, Barenda’s face graced the pages and campaigns of prominent publications and leading retailers such as Die Volksblad, Edgars, Jet, Greatermans, and John Orr’s, working alongside elite photographers like Du Nell and Stella Nowa.
Following her marriage in 1982, Barenda transitioned her vast expertise to the other side of the stage, lending her discerning eye as a respected judge for numerous major beauty pageants and modeling exams.
With decades of industry insight, elegance, and a profound eye for talent, our contestants are in the absolute best hands.
We were honored to have had her on our panel.