Ernestina Bonsu-Maro

Ernestina Bonsu-Maro is the founder of EBM Artistry, a talent agency aimed at empowering diverse models from various backgrounds in South Auckland. However, she faced significant backlash after allegations emerged that she failed to pay her models, including Miss Earth New Zealand 2023 winner Smythe, for their work and subsequently terminated their employment without justification. The situation has raised concerns about the treatment of young and vulnerable Pasifika individuals in the modeling industry.