Interview with Mary Beth
Mary Beth is a 23-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
Hey guys! My name is Mary Beth, I’m an agency represented model in Los Angeles. I grew up in Rhode Island, yup, little Rhody produced me! That’s where I get my personality from and accent. I graduated high school there and two weeks later I moved out to the west coast. My parents told me I needed to get a degree before mainly focusing on my modeling career so I went to the Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising where I got a degree in Visual Communications. Graduated in 2011 and been focusing on modeling since.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I started modeling at age 14. I wanted to do it since I was little but my mom wanted me to wait till I was at least 14 to let me in the game. Turns out I have some skills! I would book a lot of hair shows and fashion shows; it became my passion.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My professional goals are to become an international model, become the face of some big brands and be on billboards all over the globe. I eventually would like to open my own fashion boutique in Rhode Island and bring LA fashion to New England
My personal goals for next five to ten years are to get married and have kids. I think that’s a lot of girls’ goals in their mid twenties.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I model about 2 to 3 times a week. Some weeks I have off which can be nice but I would rather be working nonstop. Money never sleeps!!! I mostly do commercial print, fashion print, swimwear, music videos and occasionally runway. Runway is always exciting but at 5’7″ it’s not easy being chosen.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
My best experience has to be last month’s shoot in Cabo. It was a calendar shoot wearing Hush LA’s swimwear line. It was so fun and beautiful plus a paid vacation! Who doesn’t love that?!
My worst experience…hmm…I’m not going to name the brand but I shot a lookbook recently and the owners of the brand had opposite ideas for what they wanted. The entire time shooting I felt like I wasn’t giving them what they wanted but in all reality it was because they didn’t know what they wanted. At the end they were happy with what I did and that’s all that matters.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
In the modeling world everything is out of the ordinary. I honestly can’t think of anything. Knock on wood I’ve never fell during any runway walks or that would’ve been my story. Sorry to disappoint.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
If I could change anything I would make it so 5’7″ wasn’t overlooked. If I was one more inch taller I’d be booking huge jobs but that’s not the case. And that’s why not everyone can model.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I grew up from the age of 4 playing softball, taking Irish Dance, doing cheerleading, playing field hockey all competitively. Now I hike and run with my dog, go to SkyZone for their cardio circuit class and enjoy bikram yoga. I also just started surfing which I am in love with. I eat pretty healthy. I try not to eat anything processed but that’s hard when you’re always on the go. Plus I enjoy my cheat days so I can’t ditch processed foods completely. Working out and eating healthy are part of a models job; we can’t be out of shape or we’d be out of work! Plus I love feeling strong and healthy. I am so thankful that I have the ability to workout and train hard, because of that I will never take it for granted and be fit for as long as my body let’s me!
Please share something people don’t know about you.
Hmm well I have a huge family. I have two brothers and three sisters, three nephews and a niece. It’s amazing. They all live in New England so I miss them a lot but trust me, when I go home after a couple weeks I’m ready to fly back to Cali.
Would you change anything about yourself (physical or otherwise) if you could?
I know a lot of people will automatically think “She’s going to say her boobs” but in all honestly, I would do anything to have a longer torso. Just two inches longer and I’d be able to be a Victoria’s Secret Model!!!
If you were a type of candy what would you be?
I’d be Sour Patch Kids. They are sweet and sour which describes my personality. I am sweet and nice to everyone but once you disrespect me, forget it! You will hear my accent come out and I will be sour as can be!
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