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Oct 22 2016

Interview with Sunshine Shen — Playboy Playmate

Sunshine Shen is a 25-year old model residing in Beverly Hills, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in Harbin China, grew up in Florida and currently reside in the beautiful Beverly Hills California! Although I feel like everyone always expects my life to be filled with excitement 24/7 or I’m a huge party girl but in reality I’m actually such a home body lol. I enjoy watching HBO reruns and I’m obsessed with Game of Thrones! Of course when I do attend an event I usually like to go for a cause, for example I often host the ‘Babes in Toyland’ charities in Hollywood. Hobby wise, I’m like many bunnies, I appreciate the finer things in life, including luxury travels, upscale shopping, fine dinning, among others and think I am a princess.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I first became very interested in modeling when I was selected to be a Hooter Calendar girl in 2014 however, I was unfortunately let go unfairly by the company and interestingly enough my co workers at the time did not like me very much so I set my mind on becoming a Playmate to prove everyone wrong. So I did.

sunshine-shen-in-a-miniskirtWhat are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

I would like to further my career as a Playmate in the next 3 years then I would like to start my own family. My dream would’ve to be becoming a mother to my own little princesses. I’m absolutely obsessed with children I love their innocence and vivid imaginations. Sometimes I feel like I’m such a naive little girl on the inside myself.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I often shoot for International Playboy spreads, unlike the US edition, we’re still upholding the traditional Playboy value of artistic nudes and centerfolds. Although I do have a shy personality however I feel the most confident posing nude for Playboy. I am currently working on a project with Maxim as well which I am very excited about. Other than shooting my career is consisted of glamorous Playboy Parties. I was selected by Hef himself to be one of his Painted Ladies at the most recent Midsummer Night’s Dream party and have been painted for Hef many times before! Other than that I host many charity events in LA and make appearances in Hollywood clubs.

Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

The best experience I’ve had in modeling would be meeting all the incredible people that helped me getting my career off the ground and is very supportive of me until this day. Ever since I became a Playmate my life has changed so much I can’t be thankful enough of all the wonderful things that has happened to me and all the amazing friends I have made along the way!

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

I can’t really think of any particular event now that would describe any of those things, however I can promise you life as a bunny is always exciting and filled with drama and lots of laughter, especially when we all band together!. I truly love every moment!

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

Not really anything I could think of, I think there’s a special field of modeling for everyone from erotica to runway there’s a place for everyone so who am I to change the order of the industry?!

sunshine-shen-holding-a-small-dogDo you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

Believe it or not I actually do not exercise as often as people would expect me to, I mean, my measurements are 28E-18-32. However I am HUGE in healthy eating! I try to eat Vegan and Raw whenever I can and try to only eat chicken and fish as my main source of protein. I also completely cut out dairy products from my diet. And like everyone in LA I am obsessed with green juices especially the ones from Pressed Juicery! So instead of coffee in the morning I just drink half a bottle of their Vanilla Almond Coffee & a bottle of Green 1.5 instead!

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I speak perfect Mandarin Chinese and I can translate some Latin. I’m a big video gamer and always sleep naked lol.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I feel like I can always improve myself into better versions of me. I think as people we should all be able to make our own decisions when it comes to altering ourselves!

What features do you look for in a partner?

I love a well groomed and successful gentlemen, although I’m such a tiny little package I love a taller man. It makes me melt when a man who is serious and ambitious in his career can unwind and be playful with me and call me I’m his little princess. Bottom line, I love to be spoiled so my man must be confident and successful in every single thing that he does.

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Dec 03 2014

Interview with Kelly Wykstra — Maxim model

Kelly Wykstra is a 21-year old model residing in Fort Collins, Colorado.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in the small town of Steamboat Springs, CO. I am the youngest of four kids but my cousins are all basically like siblings to me. My cousin and best friend PFC Jacob Wykstra died in Afghanistan earning the bronze star among other awards. I enjoy hiking, rock climbing, sketching, and traveling.

When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?

I first got involved when I was nine and got published in Patagonia, I was hooked from then on.

What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

In five years I see myself being hopefully published with Sports illustrated swimsuit edition and getting cover spreads in Maxim. In ten years I want to travel the world.

How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?

I mostly do print work involving swimsuit and lingerie as well as some high fashion shoots. I model typically once a week.

Kelly Wykstra posing in front of a wallPlease tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.

I think the best experience was the first email from Maxim. It was so exciting to get that recognition. The worst experience was when I did a casting call in LA that lasted 18 Hours a day for three days! Those are the tests that show how much you really want it.

Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?

I mean, I am clumsy… I have something else happen to me every shoot! There was one shoot where I was working with a photographer in Arizona and doing a shoot with only one ace bandage covering my body. We ended up doing the shoot in the Middle of the U of A campus. It was mortifying when my ex boy-friend came up to say hello!

Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

I don’t think so. It’s a cut throat business and it’s a harsh business, but that’s part of what makes it so attractive to me. I love modeling and the competitiveness just pushes me to be the best I can.

Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.

I go on a two mile run with my dogs everyday and go to the gym for an hour a day. As far as nutrition goes, I’m pretty lucky. I eat more than most girls probably do, and sugar is my kryptonite. I try to eat a balanced meal the best I can but I am in college so sometimes I go back to the ramen diet!

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I can cross one eye at a time and love wearing onsies at home!

Would you change anything about yourself?

As ironic as this sounds, I would change my self esteem. I have always been a little shy and never had much confidence. Most of the time modeling is networking, I have most out on a lot of opportunities because I was too scared to say I wanted it.

What is the kinkiest thing you’ve ever done?

One christmas I went home to a boyfriend’s house with him, his parents had us in separate rooms all week. So one night I snuck out of dinner early complaining of a stomach ache. Instead I tied myself to his bed with ribbon as a little christmas surprise!

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