Interview with AK47
AK47 is a 20-year old model residing in Garden Grove, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
Hi my name is AK47, born and raised in Garden Grove california. I have 4 siblings and they all hate each other, haha…I love cooking, yoga, exercising, and dancing. I am also a full-time student at Cypress College studying for entry into the nursing program. I am also taking a course to become a financial advisor.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I was in high school and my friend Kim always went to car shows so I would tag along… one day someone took a picture of me on their car and that was it. I fell in love. I would attend some shows occasionally and also set up my model mayhem profile and got to work!
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
In five years, I hope to have my own house with a yard for my pitbull Dexter and maybe a new dog. I hope to take a vacation with my sister in Europe or somewhere exciting like that. I see myself being calmer yet still busy with different projects. I hope to start my own business and buy property.Definitely can see myself still going to EDC and Nocturnal Wonderland. Oh, and Tomorrowland in Belgium!
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I took a break to focus on full time school and work but I usually shoot boudoir and glamour. Implied work also. I mostly just shoot and work a tradeshow once in a while. I would love to expand my portfolio with anything but lingerie I’m sooo sick of it!
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
The best experiences are meeting my friends I’ve made in the industry. I’ve met some really great people. The worst experiences are wasting your time showing up to a meeting or casting to talk business and then having plans fall through or delay. My time is more important to me than money so that’s always unpleasant. Also, when photographers get handsy and weird. Just no.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
I’ve had someone ask me to wear dirty stockings for their private collection. I didn’t even want to know hahaha!
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
You don’t need to be 6’0 and 112 lbs to be beautiful! You don’t need a huge ass, big breasts, or a thigh gap. There are different kinds of beauty! It’s 2014 we need to be more open minded.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I used to play softball as a kid but I quit in high school. Nowadays, I stick to running daily and going to the gym. I have to do this now to keep my chub from getting too bad, it isn’t as easy as it was in high school haha…I also try to keep myself healthy because my family has a rough medical history.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I love beer with pickle juice.
Would you change anything about yourself?
To anyone who’s met me it’s obvious I’m lacking in the breast department… So maybe I’d change that but honestly I’m learning to embrace it. I’d change my temper. I get angry easily.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Les Miserables!