Interview with Cia Lee — Gamer model with 13 pets
Cia Lee is a 24-year old model residing in Coral Springs, Florida.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
I am a Middle Eastern and Russian model who has too many pets. I am professionally represented and have walked for Miami Fashion and Swim Week, Art Basel and quite a few others. Aside from modeling I have a stream on Twitch.tv/katsallday where I have a nice fanbase building. I was born in Hollywood FL.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I was scouted at age 12 to be a model for a Hawaiian photoshoot. I have been working ever since.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
Well, honestly in 5 years I hope to be working full time in my own no kill animal shelter. Matter of fact that’s what I would be doing 10 years from now too. As for modeling in 5 years, hey if they still want me I’m down.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I’m a runway model mainly, but will do avant garde edgy photoshoots too. I’ve done a couple campaigns for websites and I even hair model. I book about 1 to 2 big runways a month, with over 200 in audience, and 5 to 10 photoshoots.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
Best experience – Walking Art Basel in Miami, where I wore a rock cast skirt that was impossible to bend your legs in. Two security guards had to lift me up onto the stage. I did my walk, turned around and the guards were gone. I had to jump off the stage in 6 inch heels. The crowd went crazy and I didn’t break my ankle!
Worst experience- I don’t think I have one. Maybe that one time when I twisted my toe back on stage and had to endure the pain forever after while people took pics.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
I walked a bikini show in Miami for a swimwear company. It was at a hotel pool. They chose me to jump into the pool on my return walk. It was on tv. So cool.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
I think I would like to change the agency fee; 20% is a lot when your pay is more than a few hundred.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
Ok, this is where I differ from most models. I beat anorexia in my teens and I cannot diet due to it. I eat what I want when I want and I’ve found that my body will stop me before I eat too much. If I want to eat a deep fried twinkie and wash it down with cherry coke I will. I’m lucky to have a body that doesn’t gain weight too easily. I don’t exercise. I have a mild heart condition. Honestly I wake up, eat, play video games, walk the dog, eat, maybe model, maybe play more video games then I eat and sleep. That’s a day in the life of me.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I have automatonophobia. Im afraid of when robots take over the world. They will.
Would you change anything about yourself?
I would change my heart condition. And my feet are wayyy too small for my height so I’m kinda clumsy; 5’11 and a size 8 shoe.
What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
I wish I could hover. Not even fly. Just hover. I have a DnD 3.5 character named Lee, she has hoverboots. I want to hover like her.
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