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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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Jun 13 2016

Interview with Cassidy Lee — Glamour Model with an Edge

Cassidy Lee is a 21-year old model residing in Detroit, Michigan.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Cassidy Lee, a 21 years young from Detroit, Michigan. I have dark hair and green eyes, and besides modeling, I manage a beauty salon and also own my own interior decorating business. Independence and not caring too much about what others think of me is what I am all about.

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

I started modeling at ten years old, and being so young with working parents, I did not have anyone to travel to photo-shoots with me, so as soon as I was able to do things on my own, that’s just what I did. The minute I turned eighteen I started getting back into the industry, and do a photo-shoot a week typically. I love this industry.

Cassidy Lee modeling shiny dress next to a doorWhat are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

In five to ten years, I see myself signed with an agency, as well as a centerfold in Maxim, Playboy, or Sports Illustrated. I want to get my face out there as much as possible, make a difference, and push some limits, mostly modeling glamour, sexy, and edgy, that is what I put all my energy into.

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

Photo-shoots typically are scheduled at least once a week for me. They usually consist of getting my hair and make-up done, and then shooting for a few hours, depending on the job. Although I have done acting before, most of my work consists of glamour, edge, and playboy-like work.

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

Every shoot is the best to me, whether it’s working with someone new, or a team I work with regularly, I always learn something new or get to do something fun and creative. Since every photographer shoots differently, I always learn a new tip from them, and it’s the same thing with make-up artists. I love having these connections and people I can always go to with questions or ideas to bring to life.

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

Some of the craziest experiences in my life have been on photo-shoots. In California, I did a photo-shoot with a python that weighed more than I did. There was one time I did a lingerie shoot in the snow, next to a snow hill where there were tons of people sledding. There’s never a down moment being a model, that is for sure! I love it.

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

If I could change one thing about the modeling industry, it would be height requirements. Being only 5’6, it limits me and so many agencies to work together. I do not want to do runway work, but print work is where I am supposed to be, and I wish it was easier to get signed being my height.

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

I will admit, I am lucky with a good metabolism. Before photo-shoots, I typically try to eat as healthy as possible though, and splurge on pizza and burgers as soon as I am done haha!. I also try to do some at home workouts and walk regularly too.

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I was meant to be in the 80’s era. Total 80’s girl all the way.

Would you change anything about yourself?

No, I would not change anything about myself. That’s a problem with images and influences with girls especially nowadays. You are YOU, no one else can be you. So EMBRACE your flaws! Love yourself.

What is your favorite thing to do alone?

My favorite thing to do alone, well there are a lot of things. I am a very independent person, so I do need my alone time. I read and write a lot, I love reading things that are true or could happen. I love writing about things that are going on in my life, songs, poems, anything on my mind.

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Apr 02 2016

Interview with Trisha Kay — Gypsy model with versatility and passion

Trisha Kay is a 21-year old model residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

How would you introduce yourself to our readers?

Well hello there! I’m a 21 year old german and irish firecracker born in the small rural town of Ionia in the beautiful Michigan. I have lived in places all over Michigan like Grand Rapids, Detroit, Charlevoix, along with smaller cities in the state. I recently decided to pack up, throw my heart on my sleeve, get in my car, and move to Orange County, California to embrace new adventures out of the element I’ve known thus far! So far, sooo so good.

Some of my past occupations are bookstore clerk for the college I attended, which was Grand Rapids Community College who also advertised me on public transit buses, pandora, books, fliers and website; pizza girl and ninja, personal trainer, cutlery sales, Victoria Secret, go go dancing, and make-up art every so often. My personal time is spent painting, exercising, practicing my own photography, catching up with family, pampering, cooking nutritiously tasty meals, listening to music, and getting into shenanigans. I’m always traveling, the world is so big and beautiful…

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

Throughout my teens I very slowly rolled into modeling and had people approach me at events to do promotional work, photographers reaching out online, companies hiring me to model for ad campaigns, and more. I never thought I could actually be a “model” with my shapeliness and height but when I started to get paid after some portfolio building, I gained confidence and it has only been getting better for me since. It inspired me in many ways to explore makeup art, hair style, travel, my own physique, and the artistic aspects of it all. I signed with a few non exclusive talent agencies and modeled internationally before age 20.

Trisha Kay modeling light blue bikiniWhat are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?

In 5 years, I would love to do something similar to what I do now: living my life filled with creativity, travel, amazing people, exotic animals, adventure, and self growth. I will most likely be working partially as a photographer, maybe some acting,

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

I’ve done all sorts of modeling: multiple conventions, being the only model in a workshop full of photographers, pageants, Playboy published, bridal shows, fashion shows, catalog, commercial, swimsuit; I’m open to a lot, including freelance. I like booking photoshoots with hourly rates depending on content, talent, resources, attitude, travel logistics but a lot of my favorite gigs are booked through agents and scouts who make sure I get paid well, feel comfortable, and such a variety of work to choose from! Would you like to smile, pass out snacks, and meet some very great connections while getting paid and having fun on this day in this place? Why yes! I would.

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

The best experiences I’ve had in modeling were always surprises; seeing your face on the cover of a magazine at most major stores for a shoot that paid well and you had no idea would be sold on stands internationally is a very powerful and humbling experience. All the traveling I’ve done, free products I get comped, artistic expression I exude whenever I want, fun experiences I endure, and interesting, talented, amazing people I’ve met through this industry have highlighted the career immensely. The worst experience I’ve had is when I almost got taken in France while traveling on my own via train to shoots, I totally felt like I was in the movie! Much scarier in real life, plus creepy photographers or the ones that don’t give images in an appropriate time frame or fail to communicate well post shoot.

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

Some of the requests I get are pretty ridiculous, I won’t get into all the strange experiences but there was a point going through emails where I’m like, “how is pretending to kick a guy in the nuts and talking about it on film considered “modeling?” Lol. No thanks.

Trisha Kay modeling at swimsuit USAIs there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?

People can be so judgmental. I don’t enjoy telling people that I model because they instantly make assumptions, pick at imperfections, or label me any one of various things. I love the job because I love the process of creation with emotions and design but there are a lot of inappropriate photographers, scams, and dangerous traveling situations you have to look out for as predators are very real, so always check references if you model. As far as everything else, I like seeing all sorts of modeling: big, tall, small, tatts, so I would create more awesomely uniquely beautiful independent genres of modeling besides the mainstream 5’9 and sunken in expectation fashion tends to demand.

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

I love exercise as much as I love chocolate and workout most days of the week with a cardio mixup of running, stair climbing, or biking, strength training, and stretching. Love throwing the fun stuff in along the way like yoga, which feels so good; boxing, swimming, basketball, golfing, volleyball, dancing, hiking, and skiing in between. I’ve been a vegetarian for the last three months so I find my protein in stuff like greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and protein bars. My diet is also filled with health conscious smoothies, green tea, peanut butter, whole grains, spicy meals, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and I’m usually up for trying anything with nutritional value. I definitely like to let myself indulge every once in a while, specially with gnocchi, pizza, fruit snacks… life’s too short, enjoy it!

Please share something people don’t know about you.

I enjoy helping building homes for Habitat for Humanity, interacting closely with very dangerous animals, and I’m told I giggle in my sleep.

Would you change anything about yourself?

Physically, I’ve come to accept and love this meat bag I live in, so, I’m fine with what I’m venturing this earth in -most days”-. Besides that I think it would be so cool to be ridiculously hilarious because I love seeing people laugh and smile.

What is the longest you have gone without taking a bath?

To be honest, I take a bath at least once a day, and I hate showering. I’m always soaking in pretty scented aromatherapy while deep conditioning my hair and using my home made natural face masks thinking of the most random things while listening to my favorite tunes in my waterproof speaker. It’s my daily zen… so relaxing and enlightening to my spirit.

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