Interview with Genevieve Burnesse — Full-time Model, Actress & Designer
Genevieve Burnesse is a 19-year old model residing in West Hollywood, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
Depending on where you met me, you may know me by a different name; most of my friends know me as “Jen”, my family calls me “Jenny”, but most of the world knows me as “Genevieve”. I am originally from Atlanta and currently based in West Hollywood, CA. The first dress I ever designed was a red velvet evening gown at age 7.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
From around age 7 to 10, I was in a couple of children’s fashion shows for Nordstrom in North Georgia, after which I quit for a few years and picked it back up around age 16. Since then, I’ve traveled all over the country doing photo shoot and fashion shows, festivals and red carpets.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My main goal is to continue my design work, build my new brand, BLVCK CVT, and to encourage others to follow their dreams, no matter how distant they may seem. For the longest time, my dreams seemed so far out and I want to spread a little hope; everyday, I strive to create wild new art and enjoy sharing it with our world.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
My workload entirely depends on where I’m at. When I’m in Los Angeles, sometimes I may hit as many as 3 photo shoots in one day! Thankfully, it’s usually only one, and when I’m in my hometown, Atlanta, I work less but I get to dive into more interesting projects, like designing costumes for music videos.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
Last Summer, I was in O’ahu, Hawaii with one of my best friends for over a month doing “suicide shoots” all over the island. That means we drove all over the island changing outfits and taking pictures in all sorts of terrain. The island magic was magnificent.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
Who Hasn’t? Just last week, I accidentally posted a beautiful photo on instagram from a recent photo shoot that was a bit more revealing than I would have liked to have on the internet! But don’t get your hopes up, I’ve taken it down now… Only a few thousand people saw it…
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
Sushi is probably the base of my food pyramid. I love fruit, cheese, vegetables and drinking hot tea religiously.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I got my scuba diving license when I was 14, as I love to be under the sea.
Would you change anything about yourself?
If I could make myself a few inches taller and immortal or cyborg, I’d probably go for that first chance I got.
What is the one talent you wish you possessed?
I wish I was more musically talented. Although I can sort of play a bunch of instruments, write music and sing, it’s kind of… whatever. Even if I wanted to go that direction, I don’t think I have the time. Perhaps I should start composing for someone else, haha.
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