Interview with Raze Hell — Jack of all trades, master of none Model
Raze Hell is a 24-year old model residing in Ventura, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Raze Hell, and I was born in the small city of Ventura, Ca. I grew up with my mom and little sister but was raised my all my friends that were guys so I’m a huge tomboy. I like playing video games, camping, traveling, learning new things, and building things. I was never really one to be girly. My girly side only comes out when I’m modeling.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I got into the modeling industry when I was about 13 years old. I was a bit of a nerd in middle school so I attended a modeling school thinking it would make me pretty and popular. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case after I had graduated modeling school so I didn’t really start my modeling career until I was about 21 years old. I had gone through one of those “what am I doing with my life” phases so I decided to at least try it and ended up loving doing what I do now.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
I want to be one of those people who look back on their life and say “I’m glad I did that” rather than “I wish I had”. So to me it doesn’t really matter where I end up in ten years. As long as I’m happy with the life I’ve lived so far and I get to see that great big world out there nothing else really matters.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
I usually do fashion or cosplay photo shoots once or twice a month. More if I go to a comic con. I write for a website called LegionOfNerds.com so we usually go to quite a few comic cons and we’re all cosplayers so we get pulled aside for photo shoots a lot. It’s a bit hard to find work since I have a lot of tattoos but I keep my head up.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
I think the worst experience I have so far is all the tattoo shoots I get offered. I appreciate the opportunity but I can only do so many of the same pictures. I want to be able to expand in my art and not get stuck doing the same thing over and over.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
I did a photo shoot with an 8 foot boa constrictor once. I’m not afraid of snakes in any way but his tail was trying to get really frisky with me.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
The idea of beauty. Beauty comes in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. Let’s face it, no real person is going to look like the photoshopped model on the front of a magazine. So why not find the beauty in what’s real instead of what’s fake? That and the fact that high end fashion modeling should include tattooed models. I just think the clothes would look way better.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
Ok this is where I get real. I love pizza! I will never give it up. But I don’t really do anything special as far as a diet. The only tricks I really use is waking up and drinking a glass of cold water a half hour before I have my coffee or breakfast. I also try to include something green and crunchy with every meal. However, I do exercise about 3 times a week since that’s what they say is the bare minimum. I also do it because all the guys I hang out with are stronger than me so when it comes to outdoor activities I like to try and keep up.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I’m an autodidact. I can learn anything I set my mind to on my own. My latest accomplishment is learning Japanese since I’m going to Tokyo for my birthday. I can also quote almost every Disney movie word for word but that’s just me being the nerd that I am.
Would you change anything about yourself?
I love everything about myself. The only real thing I would change is my bad eyesight. Without my contacts I can’t see 3 feet in front of my face.
What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
Super Powers! I really really want super speed like the Flash. I did mixed martial arts for 6 years so if I combine that with super speed I’d be unstoppable.