Interview with Jennifer Estrada
Jennifer Estrada is a 19-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
Hi there, my name is Jennifer Estrada. I was born and raised in Los Angeles. My hobbies other than modeling is art, making stencils, making a mess on a canvas board, going to the beach, art galleries and every music festival in LA.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I got into modeling when I was 15 years old, I went to my very first casting and nailed it got into an agency and things were great.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My goals are to finish fashion school and start a toddlers clothing line, also to become a better model, be in a billboard and model for American Apparel is one big goal of mine.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I usually model weekends because of school and mainly book photo shoots. I’ve done some catwalks but that’s mostly during fashion week.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
The best experience is you learn to love yourself and learn to accept the flaws you have and be comfortable with them. You meet a lot of really cool people. But the worst is some people can be very critical and mean but you should never let it get to you, you walk away with your head up.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
I once twisted my ankle walking out of the runway, talk about embarrassing !!!!!
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
For them to be nicer, some people can be very mean and that gets to people. The industry should accept anyone and everyone, give everyone an equal chance. If they want to model they should get a chance to, everyone should.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I use to run a lot and play tennis, but now I take a walk everyday. I walk a lot or skateboard. I’m naturally skinny so to be honest I don’t watch what I eat at all, I eat pizza a lot, burgers and wings are my weakness. So I’m pretty lucky to not have to limit myself.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
Most people don’t know I have a twin brother.
Would you change anything about yourself (physical or otherwise) if you could?
I used to want to change a whole lot about myself, I hated the fact that I am really skinny, that’s why I felt I should be a model to fit in. I have had so many bad comments told to me, in my face, about my weight. But I’m lucky to have a good man in my life to tell me otherwise. I learned to love myself the way I am.
What features do you look for in a partner?
Kevin’s gorgeous smile