Written by Curtis Gardner
What attracted you to modeling?
I think it was looking through magazines as a child/teen and seeing all
the creative pictures and wanting to be in them. I saw them as
"perfect" and I wanted to be that "perfect."
How
long has this been a career path for you?
Not that long actually! I
kinda went through the "ugly duckling" phase until I was in my early
twenties. Once I finished with puberty and my face thinned out, I
started going to the gym and working on my general appearance. So,
overall, I would say five years.
Do you remember your first photo-shoot and/or fashion show?
If so,
tell us about that moment. My first photo-shoot I was..17. And it's funny
cause I look back at the pictures and I see how round my face was and
how young I looked. I had no business taking pictures! Lol. And, my
first fashion show, I wasn't even walking! I played a lizard man!! I was
"runway decoration!" Thank you gymnastics...lol.
What's the easiest and hardest thing about being a model?
The easiest thing...is showing up with your hair and makeup already
done. Lol. The hardest thing is everything after that! From posing, to
clothing changes, to makeup and hair changes, to picking out which
picture you like best, to going to the gym and maintaining your
physique. The constant rejection from clients and companies, even
dealing with false stereotypes of being a model! There really isn't
anything easy about it. It's hard work!
Which do you prefer runway
or being in magazine ads/spreads?
I prefer magazine ads/spreads. I'm
really too short to do runway and I hate being turned down. Lol. I don't
settle for less. So, I do ads where I look really tall!
If you could work with any clothing designer for a promotional shoot
who would it be and why?
Giorgio Armani! Because his models and photos
are what inspired me to model! The ruggedly handsome look of the male
models. And I can kinda pull off Italian...even though I'm Hispanic.
Lol.
How does it feel to be nominated for Indie Ville TV Awards Male
Model of the Year?
It's such an honor. I am very humbled by the
experience! I'm not sure who nominated me, but I want to thank them for
thinking that I have what it takes to be the Indie Ville TV Male Model of
the Year!
Outside of modeling,what are
your other interests or hobbies? What other avenues are you wanting to
explore?
Outside of modeling I dance, travel the country, and perform
various things in different venues. I actually am part of a company that
does circus, dance, cabled flying, theater and stage combat! I am
trained in aerial silks and dance and would love to be able to do
something with that. Maybe a traveling show with my company!
How can people stay tuned to you and your work?
Any last words or shout-outs to anyone?
Shout out to my parents,
grandmother, friends, fans, and boyfriend. You all believe in me, even
when I don't, and push me to be better than I am. If it wasn't for you
all, I would definitely not be doing what I'm doing. So, thank you all
for your support and mostly, love. And don't forget, "The hardest thing
to do in this world, is to live in it."-Buffy
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