Video interviews of youths talking about their careers, talents, social life and fashion are being featured in a new youth section The Zone on www.timesofmalta.com/thezone. Tomorrow, two new interviews will be uploaded on the following youths.

Maria Gloria Camilleri and Pedro Fernandez Alvarez, professional fitness instructors.Maria Gloria Camilleri and Pedro Fernandez Alvarez, professional fitness instructors.

What is it like to work as a fitness instructor? How do you get your clients? What is the shelf life of the fitness instructor’s profession? Find out what Maria Camilleri and Pedro Alvarez have to say about their job as professional Zumba instructors, where people can obtain qualifications for fitness and training, and what it takes to retain customers in this highly competitive area.

Matthew Farrugia, senior graphic designer, underwater and water sports specialist photographer.Matthew Farrugia, senior graphic designer, underwater and water sports specialist photographer.

At 28, Matthew Farrugia is proud to showcase a number of achieve­ments in the area of photography. He has been commissioned for several projects, published in a number of foreign publications, and has gained numerous awards for design as well as for photography.

A few years ago, Farrugia’s passion for water and talent in graphic design and photography led him to the decide to specialise in a unique yet challenging niche in the visual and artistics market – underwater photography.

From advanced diving courses to heavy investment in professional photographic equipment, Farrugia has given his all to develop his passion and turn it into a profitable business venture. Watch his video feature tomorrow and enjoy the fantastic photographs and underwater footage.

Get heard and share your own experiences with others. Tell them about your career choice, what it takes to get where you are, the ups and downs you experience, and offer advice to those who are still uncertain about what they want to do in the future.

To be interviewed for The Zone, send an e-mail with a brief description of your career, talent, or a social issue you would like to discuss.

Alternatively, you can send your own video. Send a low-resolution version of your file to thezone@timesofmalta.com.

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