Interview with Angélan Mae — Wild Woman in a Necklace
Angélan Mae is a 24-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
I am an open-minded, friendly, adventurous and compassionate free spirit. I’ve always beat by my own drum, just ask my mom. I was born on November 3rd of 1989 and I consider myself an eternal student and artist because of my passion to learn and create. I also love to draw and especially to dance!! Most of my training is in belly dance and ballet which to many are polar opposites and to which I kind of agree. It is a good insight into my personality: open, versatile, primal and civil.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I did some modeling when I was 3 or 4 years old and had nothing to do with it again until I was 23 years. You couldn’t really get me in front of a camera!!! I always wanted to be the one taking the shots as I loved to do the capturing, something I still love to do!. I re-entered the modeling world because of performing job I acquired that required professional shots. The photographer said I should pursue it but what has really kept me interested is my love of art and of being a part of someone’s art.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My spiritual goals in life are to find unconditional happiness through personal strength and Universal love! And I am well on my way!! My physical goals in life would be to travel the Earth and study it all! I want to see its formations, and all of its creations. I eventually would love to be a teacher or a professor one day in the field of Social Studies and Science. I love history, philosophy, and all of the -ologies, specifically geology, biology and anthropology. A good conversation or debate will always be appreciated in my eyes. But not as much as showing the future generations all the wonders of this beautiful planet we get to call home.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I usually only model for people who get into contact with me for some sort of vision they have. I’ve done promotional, fashion, glamour, artistic nude and fetish modeling; but I love to do time-period, vintage and theatrical photo shoots. I love to act so these are the ones where I can have a lot of fun getting into character!
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
So far I’ve had good experiences in modeling…as it is more of a hobby. If I had bad experiences with it I would just be over it! I think the worst experiences would be meeting the not so gentlemanly photographers who act a little unprofessionally. But it was nothing too bad and the boundaries were easy to establish.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
I guess it would be one of the first professional photo shoots. The photographer had his muse there and we were all drinking a bit prior to the shoot as I knew and felt completely comfortable with them. During the shoot I started playing with the wolf head piece that he had. He jokingly said: “This would make a lot more sense if you were naked”. But I thought that was just the best idea ever and started to strip down right then and there. I knew after that the wolf was truly one of my spirit animals!! I had never felt so natural before! Really got me out of my mind and into my skin.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
Change will happen either way. It’s a part of nature. Can’t wait to see what will happen next! As long as creativity lives, humanity can survive!
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
My exercise consists of the occasional hikes in nature and of course dancing. I eat very healthy but also do not deny myself any cravings I may have. It’s all about the balance and of course moderation. It’s not about being thin. Being thin does not mean you’re healthy at all. You know when you’re feeling physically and mentally optimal and it comes in all shapes and sizes. Love yourself. “Be-you-tiful!!”
Please share something people don’t know about you.
Hmmm I guess that I’m a lot stronger than I look.
Would you change anything about yourself?
I could always use an extra dose of patience…sometimes I truly have to stop and remind myself that it is about the journey and not the destination. In the words of Albus Dumbledore: “It is our choices…that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” Nerd alert!!
What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
Teleportation!! Traveling would be sooooo much easier!!