Interview with Chanel Marie Koi — Beautiful Savage
Chanel Marie Koi is a 20-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
Good vibes only here. I am a free spirit that knows exactly who she is and what she stands for. Very spiritual and kind. Positive and secure in the woman I’ve become. Mentally penetrating and idealistic. Trusting of myself and my emotions. Grateful and an obstinate over-analyzer; happy hearted and peaceful; an ironically gregarious introvert that is greatly appreciative of her restorative solitude. Occasionally aloof yet approachable.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
In the short duration of my relatively fresh career, I have already graced the runways of LA Fashion week in addition to several runway events, presented with a feature for Sebastion Professional for the What’s Next Awards, many music videos as leading lady, featured as Gamer Girl of the Month for Gamersbliss and cover girl for Sxy Mag, been given a racy role in my first feature film “Hitchhiker Massacre”, in 2014, and supporting roles in other films as well as a role in MTV’s True Life as myself. I frequently center myself with meditation and free writing to further hone in on my innermost emotions that contribute to my creative process when creating music and finding my characters in film.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
In 5 years from now, I will still be wild and free. Still dreaming, smiling, and praying; passionate and loving every second of my life. Creating beautiful things for people, promoting peace and love, in addition to continuing to give hugs to strangers. Still doing the things that make me feel alive and trusting my journey even when I do not understand it. No longer chasing what my mind wants and rather chasing what my soul needs.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I frequently center myself with meditation and free writing to further hone in on my innermost emotions that contribute to my creative process when creating music and finding my characters in film. My musical interests and influences are generally categorized as avant-garde electronic dance music, jazz fusion, ambient, glitch, and alternative. The most profound passions and sought out desires of my heart would be forms of artistic expression that are aesthetically pleasing visually and equally gratifying auditorily. As an intermediate photographer, I take great pleasure in capturing the art of existence which would emphasize my appreciation for life and humanity. My general focal points would include but never limited to intimate portraits, nature, macro, and scenic photography. Acknowledging my literary works, I have fully developed a mystery and thriller fiction novel entitled “Six Years: Mademoiselle Gweniveire” in which publication is pending. She intends to follow up with a second installment once publication is complete.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
Being told pregnancy is a death sentence in the modeling industry. It was the most ignorant thing I’ve ever heard. I would say that being judged on my weight which constantly goes up and down is quite the bothersome thought as well.
I am a person with feelings and thoughts and sometimes I am being treated as if I am brainless and thoughtless which is farthest from the truth.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
The most important moment of my life was when I was able to take a step back and realize that… I liked who I was becoming.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
“I am not a hanger. I have a body. I am a soul.”
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I am a pescatarian with vegan tendencies. I do not eat bread, rice, pasta, or anything of that nature. I tend to not consume any dairy products. I’m opposed to investing a great deal of money on a fancy handbag or dress. I would much rather invest in myself, my body, my mind, and my soul.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I truly enjoy writing as well as reading fine literature. From old school hip hop to jazz and EDM to country, beginning in the very early morning I yearn to hear music. You have to lose yourself in music, let all the pain go and let the music heal your soul. Gaming, whether it be PC gaming League of Legends, or gaming GTA or the MGS series on my ps4…it’s my greatest form of escapism. Being healthy and fit is extremely important to me which is why exercise and proper diet is the bee knees for me! Contemporary art and antique shopping. Comic books, manga, and superheroes oh my! Tattoos are art and I admire and appreciate the art form very much. Foreign films and cooking fine cuisine. Anything that causes the creative juices to flow, I’m without a doubt onboard.
Would you change anything about yourself?
No, I would not. I am happy with who I am.
What features do you look for in a partner?
I want a gentleman who can sit me down, shut me up, tell me ten things I don’t already know, and simply make me laugh. I don’t care what he looks like, as long as he can turn me on. And if he can do that, I will follow him into the dark…into the great unknown. I’d embrace his flaws and lick his wounds . I would love him without rationale or restrictions. I would care about his feelings. I just need him to have something in there….and if he is going to lay his lips onto mine, I suggest he kisses me like he wants to be loved.
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