At an age where many young people are still struggling to pick their path in life and make the best of a first job, Cherin Maruji is already a nuanced entrepreneur and influencer. At only 25 years of age, the indie model, actress, and public figure, already enjoys a following of over 366K people on Instagram.
This talented young woman recognizes the immense potential of social media and is currently using it as a portfolio for her work, but also a way to showcase collaborating brands. Most of all, Cherin enjoys connecting with her online audience and interacting with like-minded fashion lovers.
Having won awards as “Best Supporting Actress”, as well as “Outstanding International Model”, Cherin Maruji enjoys a glowing reputation. And this is only the beginning. Although grateful for the awards won, and the shows she’s participated in, Cherin has her gaze set on even bigger productions and walking in a huge modeling show.
Cherin always knew she loved fashion. As a little girl, she would watch movies and TV shows and take her inspiration from the designs she saw on-screen. Even as a young girl, she’d spend hours scouting films for beautiful dress ideas. But Cherin wasn’t content simply copying what she saw, she wanted to put her own spin on it. So, from a very young age, she would try to copy the designs she saw on screen, all the while changing them to suit her personality.
In other words, Cherin always knew she wanted to be in fashion, but also to do work that highlighted her creative spirit. As such, the role of digital content creator seems to fit her perfectly.
Cherin Maruji got her first big break after participating in a Phillippines fashion show. Noticed for her unique looks, she was then offered work on various movie productions, and subsequently fashion shows, and it all snowballed from there.
However, as is the case with most self-made content creators and digital influencers, Cherin soon came to a dilemma, mainly balancing her personal life with her professional side. Often a problem for online influencers, Cherin handled it with much gusto and flair.
“I put boundaries,” she says, “and make it balanced and equal so I can do all of it equally and efficiently.”
When she is not out there acting, walking on the runway, or simply creating content, she can be found feeding her creative spirit. Cherin is able to draw inspiration from just about anywhere – books, movies, and even other online content. They all come together in her mind and lead to some pretty unique ideas.
In her downtime, she also enjoys playing badminton and doing yoga, as well as playing the piano. Cherin is also a skilled cook of Malaysian food and a voracious reader. One unexpected side of her public profile is how much she enjoys connecting with her fan base and inspiring young creatives.
“As a model like me, I would advise that everyone has a different perspective and different goals in life. But one thing I could say is that you should focus on what your mind is telling you not what people are saying about you. Dream big, be confident, and stay focused.”
