Interview with Danielle Victoria — Red headed trouble maker
Danielle Victoria is a 21-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
California born and raised red head. I drive too fast and drink too much tea. I’ve lived in LA for 3 years, I moved as soon as I turned 18 and never looked back! Full time model, actress and sass giver.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
When I was 14 years old, my home town was holding a talent scouting event called ‘Pro Scout’ in our Convention Center. My friends and I, and most of the other girls in my class, decided to go for fun. I remember thinking it was so bizarre that this opportunity was happening to me. Becoming a model and being from such a small city seemed almost impossible and now there was this huge chance it could happen!
They started going through all of us and said goodbye to the majority of the girls that had been there that they were not interested in. Only a handful of us were left, and we were now presented in front of 35 well known acting and modeling agencies and agents from around the Country!! Long story short at the end of the event with all the agencies, I was the second most wanted model out of 1,000, with a total of 9 agents wanting to represent me. It was the beginning of everything. Still so unreal to me how this all came about. So incredibly thankful!
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
Hmmm this is a hard question for me to answer. My goals for my career change frequently. For instance I used to want to pursue acting more and with passing time I’ve realized It’s just not what I want to be doing. Seeing every aspect of this industry is very educational, I’m finding new things I want to try constantly. I tend to be a very indecisive person so I think I will always have goals that are improving and changing with my style and how my life plays out! I’m just along for the ride.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I do something work-related almost on a daily basis! Business never quits over here in Los Angeles! My week usually consists of castings, auditions for commercials, shoots, various creative meetings, and planning with photographers.
When I’m working from home I’m responding to emails, submitting myself for jobs and castings, setting up shoot dates, coming up with concepts for projects, updating my portfolio with new images I am sent, keeping up with my agents. There’s always work to do! Being home is definitely not a break! Luckily the weekends seem to be very uneventful for me so usually I’m able to take the weekend off!
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
One time I was booked for this music video for an underground artist, and as soon as I arrive on set, it was a disaster. First of all it was in the industrial area of eastern Los Angeles so of course there was no parking. I ended up parking a 10 minute walk away and had to run to the studio because finding parking had made me late. I Walk in the door and it’s the weirdest studio with the weirdest vibe. The PA was trying to hit on me and wouldn’t get the not interested front I blatantly had up. Then the Director tried to tell me they wanted me to be wrapped in a sheet while naked, when this had never been discussed before, and It was all very low budget and kind of sketchy so I said, “I’m not comfortable doing this I’m sorry”. After I stated my feelings they said I could leave and I left! Thank God.
Another fun little story is that on another music video set which happened to be one of my favorite jobs to date, I met my boyfriend! This industry is so unpredictable you never know who you’re going to meet or how the shoot will go! That’s one of the reasons why I enjoy this little world; it’s never the same thing twice!
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
People’s perceptions of it. A few of my relatives are not the biggest supporters of my lifestyle and it’s created a boundary in my family, which is frustrating and feels almost degrading. Having your own family not understand you is rough but I am living my dream and I wouldn’t have it any other way so they will have to accept it whether they are fans of my career or not.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I just started this work out regimen last week that’s a lot of cardio and ab workouts! I’m not much of an exerciser, so getting used to this will be a struggle for me!
Well as far as food goes, I try to eat on the healthier side when I’m eating at home. I mainly buy organic and raw foods, but I eat out way more then eat at home. I try my hardest to stay away from deep fried things, pastas, and other carb-y foods. But I can’t turn down a pizza or a burrito! I’m not the best with dieting!
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I danced ballet from age 2 through 16 and miss it everyday! I still throw on my pointed shoes once in a while.
Would you change anything about yourself?
I’d love to cure my pizza addiction, and I wish I would stop overthinking everything.
Do you have any fears or phobias?
I used to have emetophobia, which is the fear of vomiting, growing up! I would do anything to avoid throwing up, and people who were throwing up. Once on a road trip my step brother got car sick and I was so traumatized I made someone else sit next to him in the car after that day and this went on for years!
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