Palafu Christine Sou, who was born and raised in American Samoa and Samoa, has recently signed a contract with Hawaii’s Best Model and Talent Agency.

The 29-year-old has also landed a role in an upcoming Japanese feature film.

In an email correspondence to Samoa News, Palafu’s mother Sauaso Amituana’i-Sou wrote, “I am so proud of her.”

“Her dad would have been proud. Fa’afetai ile Atua ua i’u manuia lana taumafaiga,” Sauaso posted on her facebook page.

According to Sauaso, her daughter’s audition was successful and she was accepted to attend a Talent Inc. showcase — for acting — in Florida.

“Hope she makes it,” Sauaso wrote. “She is so happy to be representing Samoan women and she is happy to represent both American Samoa and Western Samoa.”

Palafu is a 2005 graduate of Samoana High School.