Interview with Tatiana Paris
Tatiana Paris is a 21-year old model residing in Los Angeles, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
I was born in Hollywood, FL, and moved to Los Angeles just three months ago. My birth name is Tatiana Chichersky but my whole family goes by the stage name Paris. I grew up in a traveling theatre troupe called the “Goose Family” so we all went with Paris!.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I started modeling at about 14. I was really attracted to artsy images and just wanted to be part of that. My childhood friend was a makeup artist and she would do makeup experiments on me and shoot it. I guess that’s where it started! Now, I’ve modeled in Europe and up the East Coast. I live in Los Angeles and continue to do modeling whenever I can.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
I love modeling but my main goal is acting and film. I hope to be involved in as many indie and artsy projects as possible! I plan on pursuing both fields.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
My work schedule varies but I usually do anywhere from 2 to 4 photoshoots a week. They mostly are in the commercial, art or glamour genre.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
The best one when I recently did an underwater shoot that got picked to be on Vogue Italia’s website! So that’s pretty cool!
The worst one, despite the fact that I haven’t had too many terrible experiences luckily, was when I had one shoot a few years ago where the photographer wanted me to pose with pool floaty toys. Fully clothed but just smiling with like pool noodles. Strange.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
I’m sure this is the most common of answers but I would love to alter the idea of beauty in this industry. Although, I do see some change starting in the industry’s view is still very skewed and narrow.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I exercise around 5 to 6 days a week. Some swimming but mostly ballet and dance.
I try to eat healthy for the most part. I do have a legitimate sweet tooth so cake and chocolate are definitely in my diet.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I was homeschooled from preschool to college.
I have a ferocious devil cat that I adore.
I’m of Ukrainian and Italian descent.
I speak Latin!
I’m an enormous classic movie buff!
Would you change anything about yourself (physical or otherwise) if you could?
In the modeling industry it would be nice to be like 4 inches taller but I can live with it.
I’d be mega lying if I said I never thought of altering some aspect of myself but I’m happy in my skin.
What is your favorite thing to do alone?
I surprisingly get this question a lot! I think people are always expecting something dark or kinky. I basically like playing guitar and Neopets in my alone time. I’ve been playing neopets for like 11 years. If you don’t know what that is, its basically a kids game where you take care of imaginary pets. Lame.
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