South Africa, June 26 -- Both remark that they were surprised to represent SA initially, not because they don't believe in their work, but because there is a wealth of young talent in this country, and they were up against the best of them.

But they were thrilled when they were selected.

"We're both very patriotic, so representing South Africa felt very significant for us and very important," says Andropoulos.

"While we didn't want to let each other down and we didn't want to let the agency down, we really didn't want to let South Africa down, because, as a country, and continent we are so often overlooked, or misunderstood, when in fact, we are such a hotbed of creativity, of thought and industriousness, often in the face of real adve...