Interview with Christian Aragon
Christian Aragon is a 20-year old model residing in Phoenix, Arizona.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Christian Aragon, I’m a male model and actor. I came from a humble upbringing being born in Federal Way, Washington and eventually moving to Boise, Idaho then Phoenix, Arizona. Growing up with separated parents was difficult, living with my mother’s friends and just doing my best to get by. Leaving my little sister in Idaho with my dad was one of the hardest moments in my life even though it was her choice. Sports were and still are my passion, going to college to play football and eventually having to leave due to a sickness that made me lose too much weight to regain in a short amount of time really put a cloud over my head. After going broke and moving back to Boise to get on feet I chose to go work in Alaska at a fish cannery, which I can say was one of the best decisions I’ve made as it allowed me to provide for myself and get back to Phoenix.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I got involved in modeling after I had to stop playing college football. I had always been told I had the look so I did some research and got my name out with small shoots and a lot of networking.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My goals for the next five years are to build up a strong portfolio and hopefully get a spread for either Calvin Klein or another big name company. Eventually I’d like to move to acting full time and work my way up the ladder.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I like to shoot at bare minimum once a month usually consisting of fashion and commercial shoots, and monologue readings.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
My best experience was easily going to LA and shooting for a week with Travis Lane photo. We got a lot of great shots eventually landing me in two magazines! My worst experience has to have been a small shoot it did for a photographer who had no idea what they were doing and were asking me where and what I’d like to shoot when I was in a city I didn’t know well, and they had told me over the phone they had all these ideas. After giving no creative in-site on set the pictures turned out completely sub-par and I feel that shoot was a waste of time.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
A funny and embarrassing thing to happen was while shooting at a mansion in Bel Air we were taking rapid fire photographs. It caused me to get so dizzy I fell over and scared the photographer. It was funny because they were so scared and we both just sat there laughing when they figured out I was completely fine.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
I would change the fact that people give models a stereotype right off the bat. They find them full of themselves and completely vain without getting to know them just because of their profession. I have met many models who are some of the most down to earth people I’ve met and that bias needs to go.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
Exercise and nutrition are the most important thing to me. I play on a baseball team with some buddies and am always out playing basketball. Nothing beats the feeling you get after a competitive game and then laughing about it after with some good friends. When it comes to nutrition, I try to stay away from any sugary foods or sodas for both modeling and just my overall well being in general. I love getting done at the gym and coming home to some chicken and rice with vegetables and a protein shake.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
Most people don’t know that I battle with depression quite often. I struggle with trying to stay up beat and positive on certain days and it’s been something to overcome; but I feel like I’m growing daily and it’s definitely been occurring less often as if late.
Would you change anything about yourself (physical or otherwise) if you could?
I honestly wouldn’t change anything about myself. I feel like we’re all born a certain way for a reason and can make the best of it. I hope to stress that to kids when because I’ve seen too many trying to be like what they see on tv instead of just being themselves.
What features do you look for in a partner?
The most attractive thing to me in a woman is confidence. Being a model puts you around a lot of very beautiful women quite often and a woman who understands that, and can be confident enough not to lose trust and become jealous is irreplaceable. They also have to be independent and strong willed. I have a big personality, I need a woman who can ground me and tell me when I’m wrong.