Interview with Jhaza Tanner
Jhaza Tanner is a 19-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
I am Jházā, I’m a creative energy that captivates and help captivate others thoughts and ideas on camera. My hobbies are dancing, running, playing with my puppy, communicating, motivating, and having fun. My profession is modeling which includes runway, and print, as well as acting, dancing and other active things that are caught on camera.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I began toward the end of middle school which was in 2008. I was told I’m tall and beautiful by a friend of the family and that I should try to model. Once I did my first photo shoot, I took off like I would in a 200 meter race.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My goals are to do what I love and make a career out of it. My goal is to make enough money to where I can live comfortable with or without recessions. I see myself ten years from year well progressed than I’ve ever been, accomplished, and satisfied.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I often model more than 5 times a month. My modeling consist of all of the above, I do photo shoots, runway, hosting, sports, commercials,and I stay on go sees.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
My worst experience in the modeling industry would have to be facing racism. Being an African American girl with an Afro can make things a little difficult. Models are like an assembly line, when your use to how things run, you’re fine, but when one odd, unseen model comes into place, your Casted to show there’s no discrimination but from then on out you’re dealing with non direct comments. My best experience as a model is landing over 6 magazines and being featured in videos. I’ve landed vogue Italia, Essence, African vogue, etc
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
It’s never a dull moment when I’m surrounded by an atmosphere that allows me to be myself. I’m a goofy person in general and when I’m around my habitat I’m being myself.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
I would bring all types of models, different cities and countries. I’m tired of seeing the same skin tone. White or really darkskinned. We need brown skinned girls.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I run track and dance, my nutrition consists of everything green, vegetables and fruit are my favorite and I indulge in plenty of protein and soy.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I have an awesome car walk, I do wonderful improvisation, and I can twerk pretty well for a skinny girl
Would you change anything about yourself (physical or otherwise) if you could?
No
If you were the opposite sex for one day, what would you do?
I Would try to find my angles while taking pictures to see if modeling is as easy for guys or easier to see how easy men have it in photo shoots