Model Interview With Mercedes Ryles

Posted by Kenny | Interviews,Models | Friday 6 April 2012 12:26 pm

Name: Mercedes Ryles
Measurements: 34-26-36
Location: Jacksonville, Alabama

BMB: What sparked your interest into becoming a model?
Mercedes: So in the summer of 2011 I decided to give it a shot. Since then wonderful things have been happening.

BMB: Do you envision modeling as a full-time career or is it just a hobby for you?
Mercedes: Right now I would say that “I’m trying to be all I can be and learn everything about the business.”

BMB: What do you feel are some misconceptions of most black, female models?
Mercedes: They’re strippers or its unmoral.

BMB: If you could change one thing in the modeling industry what would it be?
Mercedes: The high fashion runways standardize models (size zero) the average woman isn’t a size zero. That you have to be 5’8 or taller.

BMB: How do you feel about the modeling scene here in Birmingham?
Mercedes: Its great. I’ve had the opportunity to work with a select few of photographers from the area, and would love to meet and work with more. The industry is booming in Birmingham though.

BMB: Describe your fantasy photo shoot.
Mercedes: Well I would have to say a tear sheet for ebony or my website launch photo shoot.

BMB: Name some of your most notable accomplishments thus far?
Mercedes: My portfolio so far I’m truly blessed

BMB: What do you have coming up in the near future?
Mercedes: This year I have a spread in Flava Girl magazine so be on the lookout for the March subscription.

BMB: How can our readers contact you?
Mercedes: How can our readers contact you?(facebook, twitter, website, model mayhem, etc.) Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mercedes.ryles , Twitter: @wassup_tho MM: http://www.modelmayhem.com/mercedes_ryles

Shout outs and Thank Yous.
I have to thank the man upstairs, Photographer Mista Mac (Montgomery, Ala.) and my mom and dad.

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Model Interview with Regina Thomas

Posted by Kenny | Interviews,Models | Friday 28 October 2011 8:37 am

Name: Reginae Thomas

Location: Hoover, AL

Measurements: 34-26-40

BMB: How did you become involved in modeling?

Regina: I always admired myself and it’s always been a passion at heart. I started taking pictures in 2010 and submitting myself as a model. Later on I’ve done Videos,Fashion Shows, and Internet commercials.

BMB: What are some of your favorite aspects of modeling and why?

Regina: Urban and High Fashion I would have to say because I love the urban culture. It fits right at home. High Fashion is that pop that I love. It’s more upscale and just out of sight amazing. Runway is something I would love to do but I’ve been told im too short and that’s not my look. I pray that will change my talent is more than great.

BMB: Do you envision modeling as a full-time career or is it just a hobby?

Regina: I feel like everyday life is modeling. Example the way I walk, my facial expression, and how I represent myself it’s 24hours of hard and easy work. What I mean about that is it’s easy being beautiful no doubt but it’s hard work submitting yourself out here. I do see myself as a full-time model when the time is right. It’s not just a hobby to me. I’m very serious about modeling and it’s my profession.

BMB: Are you currently signed to an agency or are you independent?

Regina: I am currently independent right now. I’m pretty much getting it on my own and it’s a struggle somedays but I give Glory to God and keep pushing harder. My work will show sooner than later I’ll be representing a successful company I do believe in that happening in my favor oh yes I do.

BMB: What do you feel are some misconceptions of most black, female models?

Regina: Being a black female model we are misjudged always. We weigh more than a model is supposed to and that we are just good for videos only, but its not at all true. I’m a model and I’m going to do modeling and all it’s elements so get ready to talk. I’m not going to let the haters down. I am amazing.

BMB: If you could change one thing in the modeling industry what would it be?

Regina: Hum I would change the height and weight on runway modeling because I would really like a chance to prove myself. Stop judging my height and judge my work. Maybe they can come up with a different image for modeling for the 5’1 status.

BMB: How do you feel about the modeling scene here inBirmingham?

Regina: I feel like Birmingham is not the place for a great foundation of modeling at all. There’s one agency here doing it really big their called South Models. People hate on them and that’s pretty much all we have going on here.

BMB: Describe your fantasy photo shoot?

Regina: My fantasy photo shoot will be a beautiful big tiger standing on green grass somewhat like the zoo type area. I have beautiful long hair . I’m down on my knees, legs spread apart with an arch in my back staring at this beautiful animal with passion. Yeah I love animals I must say.

BMB: Name some of your most notable accomplishments thus far?

Regina: My Most notable accomplishment are working with a casting company in ATL and taking acting classes also. Thus far has yet to come but it won’t be long fans.

BMB: What do you have coming up in the near future?

Regina: More of me you will see as far as modeling goes in all of it’s elements. I’ll be acting in plays and some movies too. Maybe more hosting also just so freaking much I’ll be doing.

BMB: How can our readers contact you?

Regina: They can hit me up on Facebook Regina Bea Thomas, Twitter @BeaSoBeautiful, and Model Mayhem Reginae Thomas also.

Shout outs and Thank Yous.

I want to shout out my wonderful family and friends,Timothy Clayton, Marcus Smith The Great, and Kim T. For the love and support. I wanna thank GOD first he’s my leader and he is so AWESOME. He’s my everything and my life is complete. Thank you MR. CEO Kenneth Johnson for having me apart of this amazing move. Thank You

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