Interview with Gloria Taylor
Gloria Taylor is a 20-year old model residing in Sacramento, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
Gloria Taylor born in Berkeley, CA, and raised in Richmond, CA. I’m mixed with El Salvadorian and African American. Aside from modeling I dance hip hop and contemporary and I enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, taking long naps on the beach, especially when the tides are rough. It’s so relaxing! As of sports track and basketball will always be a part of my life, even if i’m not playing professionally.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
Well as a little girl all I wanted was to be a model from seeing how beautiful the girls looked in the magazines to the girls I’ve seen in the toothpaste commercials I knew that’s what I wanted to do. I met a women named Fallon who was a hair stylist and she needed someone to be a model for her hair styles. That’s where I came in. I had my first photo shoot in Hercules, CA with her and a friend of her who was the MUA. I used those photos to get me on MM and since that day I’ve been pushing for the top and I’m still going!
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
Personal goal of mine is to just be happy and to be able to pass along love and light to any and everyone. Life’s too short to be angry at anything and life itself is all a learning experience. So roll with the punches and smile! As of professional goals I would like to be signed to a great agency in California so that they may help me turn into the best and versatile model that I may be. Five to ten years from now I see myself being signed, landing huge gigs, and being able to use the popularity I’ll gain to be a motivational speaker to the younger girls wanting to come into this dog eat dog industry.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I’m working as often as time allows me to. I try to keep things versatile sometimes commercial other times high fashion or urban. I don’t like to consider myself as a model of a certain “genre”; If it appeals to me and I think I’m capable of it then I’m going for it.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
I consider all of my shoots a great learning experience. The only time I’ve had a somewhat negative experience was dealing with a very blunt photographer telling me to suck in my stomach, mind you I’m already 100 lbs. I didn’t know I could suck anything else in.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
To know me is to know that I am a huge dork! So I’ve had plenty of embarrassing moments. One of those that I remember most vividly was at a shoot in downtown Sacramento as I was doing a cute commercial shot you know just walking downtown holding my ice cream not really watching where I’m walking, I somehow trip over my own two feet and end up with my oh so lovely ice cream all over my face and shirt. As I was laughing it made for a cute picture but quite embarrassing. The photographer of course helped me up and we had a great laugh.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
Man is there? The pressure for models to be “fit” and skinny is really killer. I know from experience from trying to limit my eating to the point of starvation or many other ways, I know hands on what it is like to try and fit in this industry. That’s something that MUST change, it’s slowly but surely killing not only our health but self esteem as well.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
You want the truth? I eat what make’s me happy, but no junk food! Home cooked hardy meals are my favorite but I always work out from gym time to yoga and personal training with my partner, I do what I have to do to make sure i’m shoot ready everyday.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
Most people won’t tell from looking at me or talking with me but I speak fluent spanish. The reaction I get from people when I just bust out my espanol is priceless.
Would you change anything about yourself (physical or otherwise) if you could?
I wouldn’t change anything. I love who I’ve grown to be but I definitely must say I need to work on my body tone, that means more working out and maybe a little more salad haha.
Are you currently in a relationship? How would you describe your partner and sex-life?
I am currently in a relationship with my partner and she is absolutely amazing. She’s sweet, funny, honest, athletic, and really she’s just a beautiful soul all around. Our sex life well… let’s just say I’m quite pleased.