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May 06 2016

Interview with Andrea Bella — Published model

Andrea Bella is a 28-year old model residing in Las Vegas, Nevada.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I grew up in the smallish town of Salem, Oregon… not much to do there and I knew at a young age I was gonna get the F out of dodge! I’m one of the few that actually did it and never looked back. I’ve lived all over, Hawaii, The Carribean, Dallas, and mostly I’m a Vegas girl; something about this city always draws me back. I’m super into fitness, and a big time organic advocate, and although us Vegas models get a pretty bad stereotype, I pride myself on being one of the girls out here with their head on straight and focused on my goals. Only up from here, is always my mantra.

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

I did my first shoot when I was 22 and after that got into working in the nightclub scene as a model bottle service girl and model bartender. That distracted me for a couple of years from focusing on furthering my modeling career, and when I got sick of the bar I was at and quit, I kinda just fell into promo modeling on accident by being in the right place at the right time. I’ve been modeling full time now for 3 years and the progress I’ve made in so greatful for! I never thought being 5’4″ I ever would become a published model and here I am. Just shows if you put something out into the universe and work hard, the sky is the limit.

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

My next modeling goal is land a cover or centerfold shoot, who’s isn’t, right? Haha! As far as other goals, I am very entrepreneur minded and I just created my own LLC and want to build my brand! I am getting my real estate license and am excited to get that going and eventually would love to use the capital I make from modeling and real estate to flip homes. I would also love to start some sort of business in the organic industry, as making the earth a better place through sustainable living, is a true passion of mine.

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

I do more and more photo shoots these days and am always looking for my next published gig. I do a ton of promo model work as well, for trade shows and conventions I am booked as a “booth babe” and I do a ton of liquor model events and atmosphere modeling as well. I do everything from commercial, fashion, art, sports glamour, implied, and artistic nude, as far as photography.

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

Hmm, well my worst experience was when I showed up to a shoot and the photographer had a bottle of wine open for me, and was doing rails of coke on the make up counter. Lmao! I was like “umm no, I’m not trying to get roofied today” and left. My best, was shooting for Oneal Motorcross Apparel, they were a great team to work with, and took such good care of us, and my favorite photographer that I always have a blast with is Michael Dydasco for sure.

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

Once I showed up on set of a shoot, and in the first 5 minutes, I locked my keys in my car and my entire make up kit and wardrobe was stuck inside. It was an all day shoot out in the Vegas desert, but luckily the company owner was on set and called triple A for me and convinced them to come unlock it, which took some doing, cause we were way outside city limits in a ghost town.

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

I wish girls would stop selling themselves short by taking lower and lower rates. Over the last 3 years I have seen rates with agencies and freelance go lower and lower, and this is because girls will take rates that are half of what they should be, because they think some money is better than no money. it ruins it for all of us in the long run and I wish they would understand that.

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

I eat extremely clean and am a fitness addict. I’m allergic to gluten so that cuts out about half of the bad foods out there, and I eat everything organically and GMO free. My diet consists of a lot of organic, free range, non hormone proteins, and veggies; green smoothies and cage free eggs… oh and I’m a pistachio addict. I’m in the gym everyday, I mix up my routine between hot yoga and Pilates, bootcamp and Crossfit, and am an outdoor runner.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I’m a licensed cosmetologist in 3 states. Also I have double jointed elbows, and I can make them look really weird when I want to freak someone out.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would like to be a few inches taller so I could do runway but that’s never gonna happen. In this industry you have to love yourself, flaws and all, and just exude confidence physically and mentally. Not everyone is gonna like your look and that’s okay, because the next person will. You can’t let it affect you or get to your head, I always focus on continuing to grow and evolve as a person in all ways, and be the best version of myself I can be!

What is your favorite thing to do alone?

I have a pretty serious addiction to Netflix. I love to just get in comfy clothes, snuggle up to my pups, and have a binge watching session. You know you have a problem when you are running out of Netflix shows to watch because you have seen them all. Yep, that’s me.

Mar 09 2016

Interview with JazzyD — Multi Talented Business Model

JazzyD is a 19-year old model residing in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Jazmen McDonald, born in Detroit, MI in 1996, and I have 2 families; my mother’s family and my father’s family. My hobbies include reading, writing raps and poetry, singing, dancing, and helping others, and my interests include helping teens like myself, giving back to youth, building an empire. My professions are singing, dancing, writing, cleaning, cooking, and giving advice.

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

Being young and tall for my age at the time my family would encourage me to become a model, especially my aunt Alethea Thomas who was Ms. Washinton D.C. I got involved in the modeling industry when I was 9 years old, I was at this African-American convention similar to the African-American World Fest and my God Sister was doing a fashion show, she was a short one model and I was the only girl that was tall and slim enough to fit her design. I got into the modeling industry soon after I realized I loved being the center of attention.

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

My personal goals are to be able to provide for my future children and be able to leave a legacy that they can carry on for decades. My professional goals are to be able to show younger children you can do anything that you put your mind to as long as you stay focused, you may get distracted but as long as your main focus is to become the best at what you do and want to do you can make it, not just for young people but for everyone. In the next five to ten years I see myself being successful in my modeling and business career as well as being a mother.

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

In the modeling industry because I am a petite model so most of my work is limited. I do shoot often but they are not continuously, I mainly do photoshoots, video shoots and they’re mainly artistic nudes, nudes, glamour, implied nudes, and eye-candy shoots.

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

The best experience I have had with modeling is being able to enjoy the camera and being able to be free and have fun. My worst experience was going to New York with only $9 in my pocket and not being able to make it to certain appointment and castings, as well as being stood up by other photographers.

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

I have had an embarrassing moment, I was shooting a movie and there was a part in the shoot where I was getting in the tub, remind you I didn’t know I would be naked so everything was natural.

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

The only thing I would change about the modeling industry is the amateur photographers.

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

I don’t do any sports but I do workout 3 to 5 times a week, which includes 10 minutes stretch, 140 squats, 50 reverse sit ups, 50 calf’s, and dance while working out, each workout day. I watch what I eat and or how much of it I consume simply because I have to keep my body tight and the next days work out is going to be painful.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I am Honduran and Native American and I’m mainly laid back and chilled. People love spending time with me.

Would you change anything about yourself?

If I could change anything about me, it would be my judgmental side.

Do you have any fears or phobias?

My fears are roller coasters, height, and insects. Roller coasters make me feel like I’m going to die, height makes me feel as if someone is going to drop me, which is a reason I couldn’t be a flyer in H.S., and insects make my skin crawl. My phobias are dirt and nasty places it really makes my skin crawl like spiders.

Visit JazzyD’s website for more photos and information

Nov 18 2015

Interview with Chyanne Jenee Pearson — Heartland Hottie

Chyanne Jenee Pearson is a 23-year old model residing in Haughton, Louisiana.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Chyanne Jenee Pearson, I’m 23 years old, born in Texas and currently living in Louisiana. On the side of being a full time model, I raise and train my own registered horses, and also have my own modeling website where I sell my photos, book outside photographers to work with, and let my fans keep up with me and my horses. I’m a country girl by heart, since I enjoy rodeo, shooting, mud riding and the out doors in general. I don’t mind having a beer and going down town, but I enjoy a nice bon fire with family and friends just as much.

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

I started at my local mall, where they would have little runway shows for prom dress and bikini season and they actually approached me about doing them. Then I did a contest and was one of the winners but being in school at the time I was unable to go to the next part of the contest which was in Los Angeles, California. A few years went by that I didn’t model at all, and then I decided to get back into it in 2013. I met my current personal photographer in 2014 and ever since then we’ve done all kinds of shoots and it has opened a lot of doors for me having so many nice high quality pics for my portfolio.

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

In five years I hope to be signed with a nice company like Cover Girl. In 10 years I hope to be living my dreams!

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

We do anything from fashion to implied nudes. Traveling to special locations is my favorite but we have a studio we work in most of the time and costumes are my current favorite!

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

I don’t have a best, as many of my shoots have been wonderful and well worth my time. The worst time was when we went to a special location out in the public, and someone called the police on us for “indecent exposure” although I was clothed, then we were unable to leave when asked because the keys were locked in the vehicle and we had to get one of the officers to break in for us.

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

No, I have not.

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

Maybe more places that accepted tattoos? And bigger girls.

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

I have a horrible diet due to lack of funding for good food, but I exercise regularly at least once a day, sometimes twice and I stay active with the horses I’m raising and training.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I was riding before I could walk almost, although people think I’m fake when I’m taking pictures with my horses but they don’t know that I bust my rear to feed and take care of these animals properly every single day rain or shine.

Would you change anything about yourself?

Breast job and nose… my jaw line throws my nose off, I was kicked in the mouth when I was 3, by a horse yes.

What superpower do you wish you had? Why?

If I had to pick one super power to have I would want to be able to talk to animals. I’m not sure if this counts but it would be so much easier to work the horses if I knew what they were thinking.

Visit Chyanne Jenee Pearson ‘s website for more photos and information

Nov 13 2015

Interview with Glo — Full-time music major and model

Gloria, also known as Glo is a 21-year old model residing in New Orleans, Louisiana.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I am a 21 year old model from Chicago that lives in New Orleans, where I have lived since 2012 when I started undergraduate at Xavier University of Louisiana. I am a music major that enjoys watching shows like Gotham, all types of movies, and learning about the human mind, and want to become a music therapist and have a serious modeling career as well.

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

When I moved to New Orleans I knew I wanted to model, although all my life I was told I was too short to have a serious modeling career, but I wanted to try anyways when I went off to school. I was casted in my first fashion show when I was 19 years old, and from there I knew I could be successful as a model and decided to be an independent model. I found different brand ambassador jobs, working with a variety of photographers and muas, and just trying not to limit myself in the modeling industry.

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

As far as my professional goals I hope to be a music therapist, and being in a profession where I will have a career in music and helping others, specifically people with disabilities, seems ideal in my eyes. I also want to make a name for myself in the modeling world, despite my height, which is 5’4, and want to see myself doing beauty campaigns, parts modeling, catalog modeling, and if I could get my foot in the door of editorial work, I would just be on top of the world.

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

I model every other, if not every weekend, since school keeps me pretty occupied during the week, but I always try to make time for modeling. These days I’m doing a lot of photo-shoots that are glamour and implied nude, but in the next couple of months I’m going to the casting call for New Orleans Fashion Week, and although I’m aware my height will be an issue, I’m ready to tear down some barriers.

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

Well among the worst, not being casted because of height or just my “out-the-box” quirky personality is discouraging, and although you would think being unique would be something to stand out, the truth is that it is not so much. I am a person who doesn’t limit themselves, I’ve had almost every hair color known to man, and I love this about myself, since I try just to have fun. As far as my best experience, I was recently selected to be a model for a hair show, which was so much fun, and I was treated like royalty. I got a dream hair color, and the cut show was an experience I’ve never had before, and I would definitely do it all over again.

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

Well, I was doing an implied nude shoot with a great photographer on my roof, and I wasn’t self-conscious, but the photographer was seriously concerned that someone may see me. We heard children playing and were sure I was spotted and was going to be reported for indecent exposure or something. But in the end I don’t think they saw anything, and it was just funny to me because I was just on my roof, butt-naked.

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

I just wish the industry wasn’t so limited, specifically for petite models, since there are so many petite women who should be represented by models who are also petite.

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

I usually just try to be healthy, drink water and have full meals throughout the day, although I don’t do anything specifically, but just try to watch what I eat. Having a balanced meal with meat, vegetables, and fruit is important to me as far as being a model and just my overall health.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

People that know me know this, but if you don’t I’m a classically trained pianist. I’ve played piano since I was 7 years old, and until I went to College was determined I wanted to be a Concert Pianist.

Would you change anything about yourself?

If I would change something about myself, it would be to try and be just a little more outgoing as far as my social life concerns. If it were up to me I would be in the house 90% of the time, and I would try to be just a tad bit more open to going out, just a little.

Have you ever stolen anything?

When I was about 11 years old I went to Houston to visit my aunt, where she put me in a Christian camp her church friend told her about. Back then I was very shy and became friends with anyone who would accept me, and among those was a young girl who had a history of being a trouble-maker. So one day we’re hanging out and she’s braiding my hair, and then says my hair would look so pretty with beads but I don’t have any. She says that’s fine, and that there’s a beauty supply near and she would buy some, so we go to the beauty supply and she grabs them, then she tells me to turn around and puts the beads in my bag. At this point I’m just extremely confused and then she tells me to run. I take off like a pig that’s just been marked by a hot fork, and I run until I can’t run anymore. I get back to the camp and just feel horrible for what I’ve done, and I cry for an hour straight, although everyone at the camp just finds it extremely hilarious. I vow never to steal after that incident and never have.

Visit Glo’s website for more photos and information

May 11 2015

Interview with Denise Tapia — Singer, Songwriter and Freelance Model

Denise Tapia is a 23-year old model residing in Atlanta, Georgia.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hello! I am Denise Tapia. I was born in Brooklyn, NY to Dominican parents, but am currently residing in Atlanta, GA. I have been here 2 years now working as a Receptionist at a hair salon, and freelance model, as well as learning the ropes in the music business. I am currently in the process of returning back to school to receive my Bachelors in Biology.

Modeling has always been a favorite hobby of mine, which I have been doing since I was 18. My true passion is Music. I remember writing my first song in the 5th grade for a math project, in which I was awarded a page in the newspaper. Ever since then, I knew music was my calling. I am looking forward into expanding and collaborating with other great artists and personalities. My dream is to one day own my own record label.

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

My first official modeling gig was in 2011, when I decided to take a break from school and move to Los Angeles. It was a music video for Ace Hood. While in LA, I was also in a commercial for the Hairfinity hair product. I have always been a photogenic personality and love being in front of the camera.

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

In 5 years, I see myself established with my Bachelors degree, as well as working on music and maybe so still modeling as a hobby. However, music is my first passion and I definitely see myself successfully owning my own label 10 years from now.

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

I model often when I have the free time to do so. It consists mainly of music videos for various artists, including independent and established artists. I have also been in fashion shows, high fashion, urban, glamour, and implied nude modeling, and try to do photo shoots as often as I can.

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

The best would definitely have to be me meeting new people, photographers, and the like, as well as learning more about the industry as I go, and looking back and actually seeing myself grow throughout the years. The worst would have to be when people don’t take business as business, and become unprofessional.

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

Yes! I would change the height requirement for high fashion modeling!

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

I do not practice any sports currently, but I was an active cheerleader from middle school throughout high school. I am so slim, but I eat crazy. However, I do tend to exercise at least 2 to 3 days out of the week.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

People may not know that I was born with Inverted Nipples-grade 2, which is a condition where instead of pointing outward, the nipple is retracted into the breast. I recently found out about this condition. Also, I do not believe in religion.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I would change my shyness. I tend to be very shy, especially when I really like people. I love everything physically about myself.

Have you ever gone without wearing underwear all day? Why & what did you do?

I hate underwear! I cannot remember the last time I have even purchased a Bra!

Visit Denise Tapia’s website for more photos and information

Feb 27 2015

Interview with Allie Sparks — Superstar in the Making

Allie Sparks is a 22-year old model residing in Tampa, Florida.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

I was born in Las Vegas where I began training for a life on stage. At age 2, I began doing competitive gymnastics, ballet, tap, hip hop, and jazz, and then at age 12 I moved to Florida. I continued with my dancing, and I also joined an allstar cheerleading team. In high school I joined the drama club which introduced me to a new love for acting. I began taking acting classes and since then I have done movies, commercials, music videos, and more. After high school, I discovered a new kind of entertainment which brought out my biggest passion. I started gogo dancing for different clubs, and now I perform for the biggest festivals in the world such as EDC Vegas and Ultra Miami. I recently took entertaining to the next level, and now I am training in fire eating, contortion, and aerial silk. My biggest interest is to inspire and entertain others. I like to make life interesting for people and show them life shouldn’t be so serious. The world is our playground… let’s have fun!

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

When America’s Next Top Model first aired, I knew that modeling was my dream. Watching the show was like watching online lectures. It was my guide to becoming the best model I can be. I remember when I was 12, my mom took my first modeling photos. Being a minor and in school, it made it difficult to pursue modeling, but once I graduated I began chasing that dream. I met different photographers who helped me build my portfolio, and once that portfolio was built I began searching for paid modeling jobs. Modeling is something I’m a natural at which has made it easy to become successful with. I have been published in magazines and websites, walked the runway, and I am now represented by several different agencies. I enjoy modeling because I am an art fanatic, and modeling to me is a special kind of art. I like that I get to be creative and portray a different personality through photos.

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

I have so many goals it’s crazy. My personal goals include me traveling the world and becoming a reiki master so I can heal others. As for my professional goals, I want to become the world’s next superstar. I am currently taking vocal classes and working with my boyfriend who is a producer. I want to release albums, go on tour, have the coolest music videos, and bring a stage presence that no one has seen before. I also want to be seen in theaters, be featured in the most popular magazines, and have my very own show in Vegas. Once my life slows down, I’d like to run my own entertainment company and be a modeling coach.

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

I am constantly modeling; I do 3 to 4 photoshoots or more every month. I shoot a lot of fashion, glamour, and commercial. I used to do a lot of implieds, but not so much anymore because I want to maintain an image that younger girls can look up to. I have also been doing a lot more runway shows which I never thought would be possible since my height does not meet industry standards. I have done 3 runway shows in the past month, and one of them was for the biggest company I have ever worked for, Adidas.

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

My best experiences with modeling so far was walking the runway for a local show called Cocktails x Couture. It was exactly what you’d see in America’s Next Top Model. The runway was the biggest one I’ve ever walked on and it had so many bright lights. It was a packed venue with important people everywhere, there was entertainment, and a DJ playing the grooviest deep house music which made me feel like I was in New York. The event inspired me to work even harder with modeling so I could model for events like that more often. I have not yet had any bad experiences with modeling, but I have had an uncomfortable experience. I was a live statue model for an artist at Art Basel in Miami, and we had to be completely nude and covered in clay. I didn’t mind the nude part as I had a mask on, but being covered in clay for 8 hours was not pleasant!

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

I’d like to change the height requirement for modeling. With photo shoots, there are different poses and angles to make you look tall. With runway, there are heels to make you look tall. There at least needs to be more agencies that have a petite division.

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

I am a big health fanatic, and it’s not just because I’m a model! Living a healthy lifestyle is very important to me because I enjoy having a lot of energy and looking great, I want to live a long life, and I want to be free from illnesses and diseases. I became a vegan 2 years ago meaning that I don’t eat meat or anything produced from animals. The more I learn about what’s in our food, the more I try to stay away from restaurants and processed foods. I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, tofu, nuts, and grains. Once I turn 30, I plan on going on a strict raw diet where I will eat nothing but uncooked fruits and vegetables. My exercise mostly comes from my circus training, and I also do mini work outs and cardio at home, along with daily yoga.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I wouldn’t change any of my physical features because I’d rather love everything about myself rather than feel any hate toward myself. I would like to change how insecure I can sometimes get. I am always worried about certain things I say or how I look, but everyday I work on changing this about myself. I shouldn’t care about what people think, but it is such a cruel world that sometimes it’s hard not to. That is something I am working on changing with this society. I am constantly spreading positivity to others and bringing them joy. Humans are not born cruel, they are trained to be cruel. I want to teach people to break away from what social media brainwashes us with and to have a free mind.

Where is the weirdest place you’ve ever peed?

When I get drunk, I could care less where I pee. If there’s not a bathroom in sight, I’m peeing where I want. The strangest place I have ever peed was in an elevator. It was the elevator for the parking garage, and it had windows. The parking garage is on a street of clubs, so everyone was able to see me peeing in the elevator.

Oct 17 2014

Interview with Sonia Tiger — Bay Area Alt model & Gogo Dancer

Sonia Tiger is a 21-year old model residing in Santa Cruz, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hey,

My name is Sonia Tiger. I’m currently living in Santa Cruz, Ca and I’ve lived in Northern Cali most of my life. I have been modeling and Gogo, burlesque and Character dancing since I was 18 and now I am 21. I also work with medical marihuana and plan to get a BA in Communication and Social Work.

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

I have always been attracted to tattoos and modeling. I love to create art on, and with, my body. I use my pictures to promote myself as a performer and alt model.

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

My current goals are to further my schooling, my career in the edm music industry, and to see the world.

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

I am currently only a print model and I try to be published a much as possible. I shoot a couple times a month and focus on pin up, tattoo modeling, and implied work.

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

My best experiences have been when I get pampered with hair, makeup and wardrobe for a publication shoot.

My worst have been when photographer’s lag or never give me my pictures.

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

The most funny and embarrassing thing that has happened so far, has been doing an underwater Photoshoot. So much water goes up your nose and you drool everywhere!

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

Being an alt model, I notice that I would get more exposure if I shot nude. I wish it wasn’t like that.

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

I ride horses and I am constantly dancing. I take belly dance, burlesque and yoga classes and I have a pole in my house. I eat healthy but I tend to eat a lot. I’m planning on working out a juice diet soon though. I love kale smoothies.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

Tiger is my middle name. My favorite character dancing is clown work. I want to be a foster parent.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I currently want to be healthier, detox and run regularly.

What is the one talent you wish you possessed?

I wish that I could blow fire. It’s so sexy.

Visit Sonia Tiger’s website for more photos and information

Oct 13 2014

Interview with Monique Giselle — Petite Model and Actress with BIG dreams

Monique Giselle is a 20-year old model residing in Claremont, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name Is Monique Giselle I’m 20 years old, I was born in a small town in southern California, Claremont, California. When I graduated High School in 2012 I had high hopes to Attend FIDM, a fashion school in Los Angeles but could not afford tuition so I decided to work part-time jobs to save up to be able to attend. I was going through a lot after graduating and did not feel motivated to do much at all. I was working here and there but nothing in my life was together. I had no idea where my future was going. After a year of doing practically nothing, I gained the courage to begin modeling which was always a big dream of mine, I was working at a very busy Starbucks in LA and began modeling for small companies before and after work. I then became very serious about modeling and was so passionate about my work I was able to make enough money to quit my job at starbucks and travel freely for modeling. Now I am modeling and acting full time and wouldn’t change that for the world! In my free time I enjoy hiking, beach trips and surrounding myself with people that fully support me in everything I do!

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

I got involved in the modeling industry about two years ago. I believe that there is no answer to how to get into modeling, It’s a constant question I’ve been asked many times! But the truth is, if your mind and heart are in it fully, you will find a way to make your dreams come true! Just talking to strangers or people who know about the industry see your passion and drive and willingly want to help you.

Why I got involved with modeling: Well I feel that it’s almost every little girl’s dream when they are young to be a famous model, actress or singer but life carries you away from that dream, people are so accustomed to you go to school, then you go to college and then you get a good job and live comfortably and if you do something different then that’s wrong. But that drive for this industry never really left my heart, my whole entire life this is what I’ve wanted to do and I did have my struggles where I lost sight of that but never has it truly gone away.

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

I have many goals that will all take a lot of time and money but in the future I hope to have a Private label clothing company called Moniquegiselle and focus on Women, teens and childrens apparel, I hope to own a petite modeling agency and open up the industry to that because small girls are beautiful too, I hope to make the cover of a magazine, I hope to land a lead role in a movie, and be casted for a TV show and then begin writing songs, films and web series. I hope to do a bit of everything in the industry and show my talents and diversity. And I hope to travel the world and see everything and gather inspiration from other cultures. In 5 to ten years, I hope to be walking the red carpet accepting an Emmy!

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

I’m modeling now about 3 times a week, more or less. I also do acting which keeps me really busy as well. The hours are long and you could have a 3 hour day but most likely you’ll have a 15 hour day.

With modeling, I feel it’s important to show diversity and show that you are comfortable and confident with yourself. I’ve done pretty much every category of modeling from swim, to implied to runway to website catalogues for clothing companies!

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

I’ve had so many. As a Traveling Freelance model I’ve worked with so many people and all of them have a different story. One of my best and worst experiences in modeling was being up in The bay area. I was booked for a photo shoot with a photographer that was very creative and always had the best photos, but you had to do something crazy in order to get those shots. So I knew it was going to be a long day. At the time he was working on what he called “The Fruit Project” so He came back from the store with strawberries and jam galore! I was laying on the White cyclorama completely nude being covered in strawberries, on my face, in my hair and down my entire body until everything was covered! and I also had on in my mouth so I couldn’t talk the entire shoot because I couldn’t move or everything would fall off. The AC was also on high in the studio so after about 30 minutes I was also shaking from the cold but we continued for another hour just to get the shot! After we were done I was freezing and a mess and not sure how the pictures were going to turn out but when they were sent over it was so worth everything we did to get those shots! That’s one shoot I’ll never forget!

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

Many! working with so many photographers you constantly get something new everytime you shoot! From constantly being hit -on from people who are unprofessional and don’t know the industry to climbing down steep unsteady rocks to get a cool shot by the ocean! I think the hardest thing is working in freezing cold weather during a shoot because you have to focus on your face and body on top of trying not to shiver and cry to your mom to go home! just kidding! kind of…

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

I would definitely change the height limitations. That has always been my struggle although I try not to let it limit me. But it’s just the truth an it’s just the industry. There are just many castings that will only take models 5’7 or higher and that’s what agencies want as well. So I want to change the industry so that small petite girls such as myself have more jobs and people accept us the same way they would as they would a girl who’s 5’11.

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

I don’t practice sports per se, I do run and hike at least 3 times a week and go to the gym once or twice as well. I eat pretty healthy. The truth is with modeling and acting, what you eat really does matter! if you eat healthy your face is clearer, your eyes are brighter, your body is tighter, and that all shows up in photos. The amount of sleep you get, affects your energy and vibe on the floor. Everything factors in and really does matter. So people may think you’re crazy when you’re drinking ginger juice for lunch but you know it’s beneficial to your career and that’s all that matters! I also feel it’s important to splurge every once in a while so I give myself a cheat day, once a week because normal food is sometimes good for you and your body needs the toxicity to survive!

Please share something people don’t know about you.

Something people don’t know about me is that I love to sing and dance but I’m totally shy about it! I oftentimes sing really really badly so people don’t think I have a voice but underneath it all, I can! it’s just a fear I’m sure I’ll get over someday!!!

Would you change anything about yourself?

Hmm that’s a hard one! I don’t think I would. I feel that everyone’s beautiful in their own way. Of course I would like bigger boobs and a stronger cheek bone but that’s what makes me, me! no need to change, just work with what ya got!

Where is the weirdest place you’ve ever peed?

Haha the weirdest place I’ve ever peed was at an abandoned mansion on naval base in San Francisco where colonel Neiman lived back in the day. There are stairs down to a back entrance to the basement of the home that doesn’t actually open and there’s tons of old wood roting and spiders down there, but it is also the only place of privacy! A fellow model and I really had to go so that’s where we went!

Visit Monique Giselle’s website for more photos and information

Sep 25 2014

Interview with Anissa Rachelle Flores — Openly gay model and gogo dancer

Anissa Rachelle Flores is a 21-year old model residing in Fresno, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hello, I’m Ani for short. Born in Fresno as a libra where I started modeling, moved to Morro Bay and took up more challenging paid work. Wrestling is a big part of my workout in my daily life as well as eating on a vegan diet.

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

When I was in middle school I took classes just to give me something to do during my free time. Soon my hobby sprouted into a dream and I eventually started making some money out of it.

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

I hope to travel more and work with several photographers in each state. One of the best things about the industry besides being in front of the camera is being able to meet so many people who share similar interests.

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

I try and book a couple shoots a month. Mainly fashion, some implied, car and bikes, fitness, bikini work. I’ve done a few music videos and a few fashion shows catwalks.

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

It’s always great to do a shoot with a new photographer and from that shoot get amazing feedback to where you get a bigger offer. It is hard sometimes you have to be careful with who you work with. There have been fake accounts that have tried booking.

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

Not most of my shoots have humor though. I work in a very laidback manner where I dance consistently and make funny faces just to keep the atmosphere positive.

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

The hate on other’s work. All of it is art, I wish others could see that instead of judge so harshly.

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

I wrestle, and hit up the gym frequently to lift weights. I practice yoga and meditation on my free time. I eat a vegan diet which consists of mainly fruits. Im a big pasta lover, italian would have to be my favorite dish.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

Not many people know that I have pictures of me as a baby in diapers trying to model. I love looking at them and seeing how far I’ve come so far.

Would you change anything about yourself?

I wish I had a bigger bust. But I’ve got no complaints. I was born with what I have and that’s a beautiful thing.

If you were the opposite sex for one day, what would you do?

If I was a male, I would constantly drink water and pee on every building and bush I passed by.

Sep 13 2014

Interview with AK47

AK47 is a 20-year old model residing in Garden Grove, California.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hi my name is AK47, born and raised in Garden Grove california. I have 4 siblings and they all hate each other, haha…I love cooking, yoga, exercising, and dancing. I am also a full-time student at Cypress College studying for entry into the nursing program. I am also taking a course to become a financial advisor.

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

I was in high school and my friend Kim always went to car shows so I would tag along… one day someone took a picture of me on their car and that was it. I fell in love. I would attend some shows occasionally and also set up my model mayhem profile and got to work!

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

In five years, I hope to have my own house with a yard for my pitbull Dexter and maybe a new dog. I hope to take a vacation with my sister in Europe or somewhere exciting like that. I see myself being calmer yet still busy with different projects. I hope to start my own business and buy property.Definitely can see myself still going to EDC and Nocturnal Wonderland. Oh, and Tomorrowland in Belgium!

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

I took a break to focus on full time school and work but I usually shoot boudoir and glamour. Implied work also. I mostly just shoot and work a tradeshow once in a while. I would love to expand my portfolio with anything but lingerie I’m sooo sick of it!

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

The best experiences are meeting my friends I’ve made in the industry. I’ve met some really great people. The worst experiences are wasting your time showing up to a meeting or casting to talk business and then having plans fall through or delay. My time is more important to me than money so that’s always unpleasant. Also, when photographers get handsy and weird. Just no.

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

I’ve had someone ask me to wear dirty stockings for their private collection. I didn’t even want to know hahaha!

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

You don’t need to be 6’0 and 112 lbs to be beautiful! You don’t need a huge ass, big breasts, or a thigh gap. There are different kinds of beauty! It’s 2014 we need to be more open minded.

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

I used to play softball as a kid but I quit in high school. Nowadays, I stick to running daily and going to the gym. I have to do this now to keep my chub from getting too bad, it isn’t as easy as it was in high school haha…I also try to keep myself healthy because my family has a rough medical history.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I love beer with pickle juice.

Would you change anything about yourself?

To anyone who’s met me it’s obvious I’m lacking in the breast department… So maybe I’d change that but honestly I’m learning to embrace it. I’d change my temper. I get angry easily.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Les Miserables!