Interview with Tahnia Katherine — Life enthusiast and all things art
Tahnia Katherine is a 18-year old model residing in Burbank, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
Hello, my name is Tahnia Katherine, and most people know me as TK. I was born in San Francisco, California and raised in the Bay Area. I am a very family oriented, goal driven 19 year old -Virgo!!- and love all things art. My hobbies consist of writing, reading, and music, just to name a few. There’s a lot of things I enjoy doing!
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I lived in New Zealand for 6 months when I was 13, and while I was there I realized that I wanted nothing more than to pursue a career in entertainment. Music, Film, Modeling, Photography, you name it. I am passionate about art as a whole, there are many aspects to that.
So after I moved back to the Bay Area, that’s when I really started getting into it.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My personal and professional goals are very closely related. I am working on an EP currently, so I hope to drop that by the end of the year.
Overall, to make sick music, sick art, stay true to myself and my sound, be in the entertainment industry for the bigger picture, of passion and making a difference, rather than for the paper, to put my family first and always remember why I am doing what I am doing. And last but far from least, to love so very truly and appreciate the world around me. That’s how the best art will be made.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
Since I am very focused on music right now, I do a couple shoots here and there with photographers building their portfolios so that I can make that couple extra hundred to support myself while I’m working on my EP.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
I wouldn’t even say there’s a best or worst, I would just say you learn from all of it and grow from all of it. Whether it’s learning new technique or stepping out of your comfort zone, or working with an incredible photographer, or even quite the opposite and walking into something that you weren’t expecting. You learn and you grow.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
Some of the photographers I’ve worked with have really helped push me out of my comfort zone, which is incredible. The safest pictures don’t tell as much of a story.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
I mean, the height rules can be frustrating, I am 5’6 so work in this field is very lim
ited. It’s still the 5’10 girls who are working the most.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I was a very sporty kid and then I just kind of stopped participating in sports when I hit high school because I had a lot of joint pain and health issues. But I am very into yoga and meditation, and hope to start training in martial arts again soon.
As far as eating, just healthy well rounded meals. Food is very very important, nourish yourself!! Lots of water!!!!!
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I am a pretty open book, there’s nothing really that I “hide” from people.
Would you change anything about yourself?
No not at all, once you change yourself, you are no longer yourself.
If you had only 24 hours left to live, what would you do?
Spend it with my sisters.
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