Interview with Penny Bennet
Penny Bennet is a 23-year old model residing in San Jose, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
I was born in Madrid, Spain. I grew up moving a lot, since dad was in the military. I have one younger sister. In regards to hobbies I like reading, knitting, playing with cats, making lists, and researching various things.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I first modeled when I was eight and living in Italy for United Colors of Benneton. I did not do much again until college when I decided I needed money.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
I had this problem for years of always having new goals, a new life path, and completely planning it out. It changed so often I have decided it is best to give up and see where life goes. I have some broad goals of more travel, owning a house, and having a decent retirement but that is pretty much it besides staying happy and healthy.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
It really depends a lot. I’ve had four shoots in a day before and I’ve had none for long periods of time. I wasn’t modeling too much in Jacksonville which is where I most recently was but much more in Dallas and since I have arrived in San Jose. Most shoots I do involve some nudity, some more artistic than others.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
Best- Developing a fondness for polaroids and vintagey stuff. When I get paid more. The more artistic shoots. When the vision of myself and the photographer work together or compliment each other. I also like it when photographer have cats where I am shooting because cats are the best.
Worst- photographers who ignore boundaries, spiders in my underwear, really bugs outside in all my stuff in general, a person bleeding on me, trying to get me to stay longer with no pay, when pay is hourly, and making me miss something else important because they were driving us places, unfortunately even many more.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
Honestly, no, none of those that I can think of.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
Ha. Um well I am a feminist, and not that sex-positive kind, so, everything. While enjoy modeling at times, if society worked the way I wanted it to I probably wouldn’t have the work.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
No sports, growing up I did a little dance and gymnastics. I used to hate yoga but now I do that sometimes and stretch. I just moved to San Jose and my fiancee says we are going to go hiking every weekend so I guess that should be good for me. I am a vegetarian; in fact, I was born disliking meat, soo everything but meat. I love bread with butter and eat a decent bit of fruits and veggies. I also bake a lot and have sweets with pretty much every meal. For some reason that seems to make people mad but I think that is dumb.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
Well I guess most people in this realm of my work don’t know that I am smart. I graduated summa cum laude from high school and college and I was done with my BS and MA well before most my friends completed their bachelor degrees. I got into the top school in my field for grad school but decided to stay with my fiancee and sister at my same institution instead.
I also really enjoy artistic endeavors myself- drawing, sewing, and others.
Would you change anything about yourself?
Physically, hmm. I am five eight but kind of which I was five ten or even five eleven. I love feeling tall and towering above others which I guess I can at least still do in heels. It would also be cool if I had the ability to change my hair color, length, and more anytime without having to cut or dye or grow it. Otherwise, not giving up so easily when I am tired, bored, or struggle the tiniest bit.
Are you currently in a relationship? How would you describe your partner?
My fiancee is nice, easy going, carefree though a little temperamental at times, patient, artistic, almost as adventurous as me.
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