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BRIANA JACKSON Briana first became interested in modeling at a young age. She recalls the times when she realized this is the path she wanted to take, “When i was younger I used to order these magazines called Delias and Alloy online. This is back when Cassie modeled for them, from then on I said to myself, I want to do what she’s doing!” HNS Magazine
MODEL BRIANA JACKSON ALREADY HAS HER FOOT IN THE DOOR IN THE FASHION WORLD. WITH A B.A IN FASHION MERCHANDISING AND HER Q-Is modeling an easy job or INVOLVEMENT IN A VARIETY OF more difficult than people SHOWS AND SHOOTS, THIS NEWPORT realize? NEWS, VA HOTTIE IS BRINGING “I think it’s difficult because you SOMETHING HOT TO THE SCENE! never know what people want or CATCH UP WITH BRIANA IN THE HNS what they define as beauty at the time. Also everyone wants to do it, Q&A…… so if you really trying to make this your full-time career. It’s hard ‘cause Q-How would you describe your you have a billion other girls trying style of modeling? to do the same thing you are trying “I want to say a little between sexy to do.” and sultry.” Q-Do you find modeling to be fun Q-How do you prepare for a and rewarding? modeling shoot? “I think it’s fun, but I think it would “I like to work under pressure the be more rewarding once you get to a day of I pick what I want to wear certain place in modeling.” because I know I always change my mind, and I like what I am wearing Q-What is the best and worst thing based on what I am feeling that day. about modelling? So it works for me.” “Everyone wants to do it but it can lead and open doors for other Q-What is your favourite shoot to things.” date? “My second shoot, it was done in Q~ How would you describe your @_briiiana Vegas at the Cosmo and the scenery personal style, where do you get was just beautiful. The photographer your inspiration from? made me feel comfortable and “I think casual chic… I get my Q-Is there anyone in the worked at my speed.” inspiration from looking at my industry who inspires you? surroundings and people.” “It has to be Cassie, she’s very Q-Which is your favourite photo good at what she does and she that a photographer has taken of Q-Sometimes the modeling took what she learned from her you? modeling and used it to her “I’m wearing a white one piece, industry gets a bad rap with the advantage with her music.” something about wearing all white jealousy and egos encountered makes me feel sexy but innocent.” between other models and Q-What do you feel you bring agencies. Was this true for you? to the modeling world? Q-Do you ever get shy in front of Have you managed to tough it “I think versatility, a new body the camera? out and make good friends? style.” “Yes but after awhile I don't even “Thankfully I met a lot of models think about it, I’m focused on making that have been very inspiring and With that being said, what do my shoot look good!” encouraging.” you feel you have that sets you apart from the other models? “Nowadays if you do not have big boobs or have a big butt you are not a model or don't have the ideal body type but, me I feel like I’m right in the middle. I have curves but I’m still slender.” Q-What advice do you have for other aspiring models? “Know what you want to be known for and what you will and will not do.” Q-Any shout outs? “My best friend, she never judges me and she’s always there when I need her the most.” HNS
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“I NEVER SAY “NEVER” TO ANYTHING….” Throughout her career she's been successful in many areas of the entertainment industry. Living her dreams, the life that most of us aspiring entertainers would die for. With several highlights and big moments in her career including her big role as WWE Diva, starring in the movie Pumpkin Karver or dozens of other TV and movie roles. Despite it all, still she remains down to earth and good hearted. She has been on many big national and international magazine covers. She is the most powerful independent celebrity HNS has ever come across. This is not just an honor but the absolute most memorable moment for HNS Magazine history. The exclusive interview with billboard artist, actress, model, host and producer Amy Weber. As a child, did you picture yourself being intimate moments with such a big Your single \"Let it Rain\" featured on the in the entertainment industry? audience? Billboard Breakout charts in the US at #4, describe the moment when you “I think I always knew in the back of my head “It was nice to know that a memory so found out that your song made the that entertainment was where my heart was special will forever be etched in TV history. Billboards. but it wasn't something that was fostered in They didn't really cover anything that our me as a child. I didn't have the support so I close friends and family didn't see so I don't “It just didn't seem real. Music is so personal kept it to myself.” really feel like I shared super \"intimate\" to me and I never in my wildest dreams moments with the world. Our wedding was thought that I could reach that type of We know that this industry isn't all fun and the ceremony was purposely short success with it. I wasn't doing it to get the what it's made out to be sometimes. and entertaining. Nothing drives me more accolades or recognition. I was just putting Being in the entertainment industry has crazy than sitting at a ceremony while people out what was in my heart and giving back to there ever been a time when you felt drone on and on. I wanted to get to the point something that kept me going in really difficult something was going be different than it and get to the party to celebrate.” times in my life and that's music.” actually was? You have really made your mark in the What are you currently working on as “All the time, there are too many times to music industry, your song \"Something far as music goes? count. Once I figured out that it wasn't Kinda Ooh\" was named in the top 100 something that I could \"control\" it made it a songs of 2010. Have you always wanted “I just released the Music Video to \"Dance of little easier to accept the deception and BS to get into the music scene? Life\". I have been writing and recording with that sometimes comes with trying to pursue a some amazing guys- \"The Jackie Boyz\" who career in the industry. I finally realized that I “Music has always been in my heart. I got are Grammy winning producers and we have a should just control the part that I could and super busy pursuing my acting career and ton of singles that are yet to be released. I am that was me, being trained, prepared and modeling as a way to pay for my life as an also releasing the Music Video for my single ready.” actress that I just sort of pushed it aside for \"Warrior\" this month. I co-wrote a song many years. I think I am living proof that it is called \"Hero\" that was released alongside a Once you became so well known, how never \"too late\" to do something that is Music Video that was dedicated to all the men were you able to balance your personal tugging at your heart.” and women in uniform and all of the life with your business life? download proceeds go to……. “I think I am still trying to find that balance- we all are. Some days are easier than others. There were many years that I was and felt like I had to be truly selfish and it was easier to be alone than to not give someone in your life the time that they want and deserve. Each day is a new challenge and you just do your best.” You've in starred many TV shows and films and your wedding was also filmed for We Channel's \"Platinum Weddings\". What’s it like to be in the spotlight and share those PHOTOS BY BRIAN B. HAYES
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AMY WEBER THE EXCLUSIVE continued ….www.operationgratitude.com and “I had done similar roles in the beginning www.houndsandheroes.com. I also got of my career and then somehow people nominated for two music awards! I won just started seeing me as the \"vixen\" or FOLLOW AMY the Akadamia award for \"Best Dance the \"bad girl\". I love playing those song 2013\" for “Dance of Life” and I am complex roles but this one was different ON TWITTER up for \"Best Dance Song\" at the HMMA and seemed like a challenge, something I awards this year too. I was also invited to have a hard time not taking on. To seem open their Awards show this November outwardly good and righteous but to @TherealAmyWeber so I’m excited and honored and will have such a deep hidden secret inside make sure I put on an Amazing show.” was something I had never played before so I wanted to see if I could take it on. those are definitely in my future. My More recently you starred in the Plus, it is really nice not having to wear film Crossroad where you play show www.goodsamaritansTV.com has \"Rita\". You're usually known for the makeup everyday on set!” been held up for awhile but I see it sexy girl role in movies and TV What's in the future for Amy moving forward in a big way soon too! shows. We read that you were Weber? The skies the limit.. I think people put originally offered the role of the too many obstacles in their own lives up mistress but instead you took the “I never say \"never\" to anything but I either out of fear or laziness and for me, I role of the unglamorous waitress. think I am finally on a path that feels very just see a wide open road with its arms What motivated you to make the \"right.\" I can foresee myself performing a out waiting for me.” choice to take on a role completely lot more live as for as music goes, HNS opposite than one your fans touring. I truly have a passion for recognize you for? producing as well as photography, so SWIMWEAR PROVIDED BY BEACH BUNNY PHOTOS BY BRIAN B. HAYES
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J-HOOD THE EXCLUSIVE HNS Magazine is proud to bring Wow, I couldn't even imagine how “Thanks a lot, I also directed the vid , I just you the exclusive interview on amazing that would be. Since you wanted to transfer my actual feelings onto a one of Yonkers hiphop legends. have several years of industry beat and hope people would feel my pain or experience tell us something you One of the original artists from were surprised wasn't the way you even relate to some of the things I was saying and see that my life is no different than theirs, D-Block, he had a record deal thought it was gonna be? heart ache and loss effects any and everyone.” before he was even legally old “A lot, the people in it for the most part enough to drive, and who but hey that's life.” You definitely achieved that. Also the happens to be one of the hottest What can we expect to see from HNS Radios # 1song \"You Can Do It\" available on ITunes, big stacks on the spitters in the game to this day, ODG Entertainment this year? track we got PROJECT PAT, LIL FLIP, J-Hood. J-Hood’s verses get the “We are looking to drop 6 projects before RON BROWNZ & TORCH. Our most rewinds and replays and the end of the year, \"Book of Joshua 2 listeners are loving it, it’s getting a lot of you just gotta hear that fire one Reloaded\" from me \"Slik Talk 4.8\" by my requests. Can you tell us a bit about artist Q-Caine out of Charlotte N.C. , \"Life more time. Every time he spit he After da Block\" DVD from me, \"Brothers how everyone came together to make this Banger? brings that HEAT, he’s got a from Another\" from my fellow C.E.O Stikk “Sure, the track was originally supposed to reputation for it and he never Man and I, an album from me and west have Waka Flocka, Project Pat and Rich-Boy on lets his fans down. Today J- coast legend Yukmouth and a short film it but Waka was busy touring so I reached out Hood is CEO of his own label called \"Choppin\".” to Ron to get a catchy club hook then Torch and they sent their vocals back, I just wanted O.D.G Entertainment, doing it to do a song featuring a few people they super big and holding it down for wouldn't normally expect to hear together.” the streets. HNS’s Permashine was very fortunate to get a little We appreciate you taking the time to time from his busy schedule to sit talk to us. Before we wrap it up do you have anyone you wanna shout out? down for the exclusive Interview. “Shout out to everyone in my company, my supporters and family, follow me on twitter Wassup J-Hood, we appreciate you @ODG_DON follow my film company for allowing HNS to do the interview. @STR8_SHOT_FILMZ and follow the Legend tells it that DMX helped your movement @ODGTHEMOVEMENT.” career get started. Can you tell a bit about how you met DMX and got discovered? “First of all let me start by saying thanks for reaching out and being interested in having me HOTTEST 4 BARS in your mag. I def appreciate the opportunity, but to answer your question that's actually pretty funny that you said that \"Legend Tells it\" Let's Talk about THE SACRIFICE (lol), I heard that same story and have been Mixtape, everyone's hype about the asked that quite a few times I honestly have no release. How do you feel about this \"U might catch me in a 4 idea where that came from.” project? When can we expect the door 4 plus 4, 4 years b4 it release? It was an online source(lol), I appreciate “We decided to push this particular project hit the show room floor, and you clearing that up for us. So, of all the back until Jan but it’s basically just a I clock more broads then the great points in your career, what would collection of songs reflected on my views of life, things I’ve learned, pain I endured you say is the most memorable so far? mentally from trials and tribulations and coach of a track team, what “Well I'm still trying to reach my great points in also look for inspirational tunes because it u kno about a cromb 5th my career truthfully but one thing I will never will be filled with them.” forget that made me feel like a full fledge star with a black beam\" was during the “I Declare war” Jay Z mini tour, I gotta give you props on the FEEL if I'm not mistaken, I got to be his and Diddy's MY PAIN VIDEO. One of my all-time favorites, that joint definitely gives us hype man because the LOX had records with a side of J-Hood that some of us them both and Hov had brought them out to haven't seen. Describe for us the HNS perform. motivations and mindset you were in when you wrote that track.
HNS TOP HNS VIDEO TV PICK SEASON 4 The HNS Top Video Picks is an international contest that is devoted to giving recognition to the independent Artists, Directors and Film Producers that create Music Videos and short films that are equal and or sometimes better than mainstream videos you watch everyday. That's the reason HNS started this contest and now on our 4th season the talent and quality level of these videos are higher than we have ever seen not to mention the most videos ever submitted, it was very tough for the judges to make the decisions. Here are your top 10 videos. WWW.HNSMAG.COM 10 DIRECTED BY JAHMEL R #10 FAMTREE Coming in at #10 on HNS Top Video Pick Season 4 is Famtree with their video “What is it (A Dream)”. Entertainment at its finest, Famtree gives us presidential visuals and a Biggie sample audio. This video has a great story line and that’s what it’s all about. Filmed and Edited by Joe Cavallini and Produced by Jay Grayson of X stereotype, Famtree kicks off the countdown in style.
9 DIRECTED BY KEN THE COOLEST NERD #9 KEN THE COOLEST NERD \"A nerd is somebody who is highly intellectual and has a thirst for knowledge. A nerd is someone who expresses himself freely and believes in the alienable right to the freedom of creative expression. A nerd is someone who ultimately Never Ever Resists Destiny. If you're not A Nerd then what are you?\" His Video \"Adam and Evil\" Shows that he is ready for the big leagues. Not only the Artist but Ken the Coolest Nerd also shot and directed the video. Hell hath no Fury like a woman scorned. @kenthecoolnerd 8 DIRECTED BY CHUCK BUELLER AND DEMARCO ALLEN #8 DOMO GUDDA If you haven't been to Las Vegas Nevada this video will give you a good fix of what you’re missing. \"Jazzy Nights\" Some of the most amazing footage of Las Vegas HNS has ever seen in any music video ever! It's a feel good video full of marvelous visuals of a great night in Vegas. HNS recommends you check out Domo Gudda “Jazzy Nights”. Produced By: ROACH KILLA Productions; Directed by: Chuck Bueller and Demarco Allen; Record Label: F.Y.R. UNLIMITED; Video Editing and Motion Graphics: Paradox Films Inc. @DomoGudda WWW.HNSMAG.COM
7 DIRECTED BY TYLER BARKSDALE OF STRANGE BIRD MEDIA #7 ZILLA HNS was pleased to see th e new video from Zilla “Changes”nominated for Top 10 Video Picks. Zilla is a very talented artist who we already know from his top 10 radio hit \"Erry Witcha Way\" Zilla is a breath of fresh air from the content less strand of Hiphop that has embedded its way into the industry. His brand new video “Changes” is evidence of just that. Top quality, good storyline with a surprise ending you’re gonna want to see! @zillamuzik256 6 VIDEO SHOT BY LOUIE ROCK #6 TONE EYEFUL Tone Eyeful is a very talented artist that is no stranger to HNS he has had multiple songs on our radio including a top 10 song \"We Gon Make It\". So you can imagine how pleased we were to find out his Video for Cardiac Arrest made the Top 10 Videos. This video has a power story line that a lot of can relate to. We recommend you check it out. @ToneEyeful
5 DIRECTED BY RED WILLIAMSON #5 SKY HATTER Sky Hatter is a very talented artist who is not afraid to take his product to the next level by making his music videos into short films. You will definitely enjoy yourself watching the Sky Hatter video “Break Out”. The funny story line was very entertaining and the actors did a great job. Directed, Shot & Edited by Red Williamson; Producer: Matt Guile Art Direction: Marcel Sky Hatter Location Manager: Steven Boessow; Beat Produced by J Dizzle; Track Mixed by Zikki & Mastered by DJ RPM; Guest Appearance by Nate Jackson @SkyHatter 4 DIRECTED BY JAHMEL R #4 LAFAYETTE STOKELY Video/Film Editor/Director from Brooklyn, New York Jahmel R blessed this year’s Top Video Picks with a remarkable piece called The \"Lafayette Stokely - Scared of Death Music Film\" With breathtaking imagery and emotion embarking on a vital topic we can all relate to \"Scared of Death\" Suggested love but the film is crafted so well it allows us to be able to use our imagination as to why we’re scared of death. Very enjoyable, a must see!! A new set of visuals from his first solo EP Life's Journey. In what is the prequel to \"So Simple\", once again on a Rob Yung produced masterpiece, Lafayette vents to the listeners ear his views on his life and proposed fear death. @LdotStoke
3 DIRECTED BY SDM #3 WWW.HNSMAG.COM Fix Your Face Entertainment in association with SDM STUDIOS present MITCHELLE-N-ESS in \"Tattoo\" from \"The Pan'demik.\" Written and Performed by MITCHELLE-N-ESS, music Produced by Jay Sky, video Directed by SDM and Hannibal King. SDM Director/Editor has been on the HNS Radar as long as we could remember. Everything he publishes is A+ Hollywood Material. He has a great reputation for what he does, he's been on the red carpet with stars, filmed in Iraq and so much more. We very thrilled that his video Tattoo (by: MITCHELLE-N-ESS) made the top 10. @ThatLifeMovie What quality do you feel you have that sets you aside from others in your profession? SDM- “I feel my creative style mixed with my technical expertise sets me apart from others in my field. I've been an Artist all my life drawing and creating ideas for as long as I can remember. As a child I moved around and was exposed to a lot of influences from various places. I've incorporated many aspects of these influences into my style and they helped me develop my creativity in many ways too. This background coupled with my expertise as a Graphic Artist, Film Director, Motion Picture Photographer, and Film Editor sets me apart from others in field in many respects.” MITCHELLE-N-ESS
PRODUCED BY REAL CASH ENT PURPLE KRUSH #2 REAL CASH ENT. @PurpleKrush We were glad to receive the video submission from the Producer of the certified underground hit Bang! With artist Purple Krush. The video was of the highest quality we have seen in awhile. Ready for MTV and BET, very stunning imagery and visual effects, not to mention special effects. Of all the videos that were nominated this year this was one of our favorites. HNS highly recommends you give it a watch. @RealCashEnt Up to this point what would you say is your most memorable moment in your career? REAL CASH-“I would say being able to speak out on your Magazine is really a life changer for me, and appreciate this opportunity. Besides all the views we have from or dedicated fans. This really is a memorable moment.” What quality do you feel you have that sets you aside from others in your profession? REAL CASH-“I love music and believe in the artists I connect with. We are unsigned so obviously I'm not in this for money. Just trying to get 2 our music out and not be controlled by media. I love to help out and that's what I'm doing with my team to create real music again.” HNS
WWW.HNSMAG.COM HNS 1 #1 TRAZSH MAN “Being able to create music and get heart felt reactions from viewers and listeners. I remember when a brotha watched my Calm Down video. The gentlemen told me that day he would try to do right for a change, even though it would be hard for him.\"Trazsh Man explains while reflecting upon his memorable moments. His brilliantly crafted video \"Calm Down\" has been getting nothing but excellent reviews. It's very impressive how this project was put together. The video compliments the song perfectly as if the video was made first, then the song. It's intense it's comedic, it’s thrilling, it's a dose of everything you could ever ask for in 4 minutes and 9 seconds. Everyone who watches it enjoys it, and that’s why Trazsh Man’s “Calm Down/Inner Killa” Video, Directed by Leoda Terror is HNS Magazines Top Video Pick Winner for Season 4. @trazsh_man What quality do you feel you have that sets you aside from others in your profession? Trazsh Man- “I'm outside the box. I bring more creativity to the genre. I’m not afraid to be different but stay me doing it.” Are there any upcoming projects you would like to share with us? Traszh Man- “My first mixtape titled TRAZSH DAY. It's a mix of old and new. It’s raw, dirty, and powerful. I have something for everyone on there but not because I have to. I just believe that everyone is connected in some way and can relate to being human. You will listen to a few songs on there that will touch you emotionally. DIRECTED BY LEODA TERROR
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HNS Magazine “You definitely learn a lot about yourself…..” “HNS BRINGS YOU KATIE DANZER, WHO JUST HAPPENS TO ALSO BE MISS NEW MEXICO 2013!”
KATIE Miss New Mexico 2013 How would you describe your personal style, where do you get your inspiration from? DANZER urban and high fashion. I like to use my “My personal style is definitely a mix of imagination and come up with ideas, or I look through magazines and try to alter images with my own styles and fixes.” Congratulations again on winning How do you prepare for a modeling Do you get to travel a lot for your Miss New Mexico 2013. Wow, what a shoot? work? If so what's your favorite city huge moment in your life, can you “Some of the basics include spray tans, that you have visited? tell us about that experience? getting hair and makeup ready and “Yes I am fortunate enough to travel, I “You definitely learn a lot about yourself, picking out a song playlist that matches like going everywhere, but I'm a fan of and how much you can handle. Miss USA the style of shoot. I also prepare by warm weather!” is 4 weeks long, with 50 other girls, and working out and dieting.” You seem to have a very full plate 50 other personality types; on top of when it comes to your career. How rehearsing all day everyday with no sleep, What is your favourite shoot to do you balance your personal life and a rough diet. Aside from nationals, I date? with your professional life? have had an amazing experience meeting I did a football shoot last week, in some “I think that organization is a big key in new people, helping different charities sexy 49ers wear. It was definitely the my life, you've got to keep track of a lot and functions locally, and really making a funnest shoot, and very different from and you really need to know how multi difference in my community, it's been what I'm use to! And I love supporting task and juggle different things.” long rough and full of constant hard my favorite team! work!” Which is your favourite photo that If you weren't modeling, what would Have you always competed in a photographer has taken of you? you see yourself doing? “I am actually also a full time student, Pageants? “Peter Gonzales Photography took a studying Medicine.” “No! I'm actually the exact opposite fantastic photo of me on a vintage from a pageant girl, I was kind of thrown couch!” We had read that you actually in, and had to hire coaches to help me Do you ever get shy in front of the studied biology and pre-med as you figured out what to do and what to camera? hoped on becoming an expect!” “Never, it's part of the job, I love being in anesthesiologist. Is this still a path How did it feel to compete in the front of the camera.” that you are travelling on? “Absolutely, I am still in school to be a Miss USA Pageant? doctor.” “The Miss USA pageant is huge, I always watched it as a little girl, but never imaged what it would be like to be there! PeterGonzalesPhotography.com It was a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget.” Tell us a bit about Katie, where did you grow up? What school did you attend? What are your hobbies? “Originally from Scottsdale, Arizona but grew up and went to high school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico; where I played volleyball, and did a lot of outdoor activities like camping, fishing and snowboarding!” When did you first become interested in modeling? “I started modeling around the age of 15 but got more serious about it at around 19.”
What advice do you have for other “I have a twin, I'm a tom boy, I was on continued… aspiring models? the wrestling team in middle school, I like “Never give up, it took me a few years to a good adrenaline rush, and I LOVE to Sometimes the modeling industry gets a bad rap with the jealousy and really breakthrough in this industry.” eat...Everything!” egos encountered between other What person have you worked with What are you most proud of, why? models and agencies. Was this true in the industry that is most “As of date, winning Miss Mew Mexico for you? Have you managed to memorable to you? was a huge accomplishment!” tough it out and make good friends? “I've worked with the well-known Fadil “I'm a very friendly and social person, so Berisha, who's very well known for Where do you see Katie in the I have never really had a horrible images from Miss Universe, Vogue, and future? experience with anyone I have met or much more! He's quite insightful.” “Hopefully my medical career pans out worked with.” and I can still keep modeling and acting What is your idea of an ideal career on the side, I love both and want to grow Is there anyone in the industry who for you? individually in both as well!” inspires you? “I am working on becoming an “Since I was in my teens, I have always Anesthesiologist.” Do you have a website or fan page, looked up to Marisa Miller.” where your fans can give you Is there a part of the world you feedback and possibly get a What do you feel you bring to the would like to do a shoot? response from you? modelling world? “I'm intrigued with large monuments; I “ Instagram: @KatieDanzer “I have a very versatile look, and can would enjoy traveling around the world, Twitter: @KathleenDanzer easily adapt for any type of look that is anywhere! Who wouldn't want to shoot Facebook.com/KathleenDanzerModel needed.” around the world?” and of course KatieDanzer.com “ With that being said, what do you Are there any current or future Any shout-outs? feel you have that sets you apart projects you would like to share? Shout out to everyone who has ever from the other models? “I like to keep hush hush and surprise believed in me and helped me! Peter “My personality, I also like to have a good people with a Big Bang! “ Gonzales Photography. Ashlynne Padilla, time and developed relationships and Bianca Matamoros Koonce, Benizo and make a lasting impression on everyone Give me 5 facts that people may not AMPM Salon! And also all my friends and that I work with.” know about you. family! KATIE DANZER
Getting to know KATIE DANZER What characteristics do you look for in people as If you could eat one meal for the rest of your far as choosing your friends? life, what would it be? I like positive attitudes, outgoing people, people “Mexican food! I LOVE SPICY FOOD!” who can make me laugh, but also take me If you were deserted on an island, what three serious, I really look for trustworthy people long things would you hope to have with you? term that add to my life, not take from it. My best friend, my Mom and food! What do you consider to be undesirable traits for If your life was a flavor what would it be? why? guys to have? Rocky Road, not only is it my favorite ice cream, negative attitudes, superiority, and uptight. I'm a bit nuts at times, and I always have a lot What do you consider to be inappropriate going on, but always good things that add to an characteristics for a girl to have? already great thing! “Be your own person, don't ever be someone Favorite place in the world to be? else. Girls who carry themselves with no self In my bed! Favorite artist/song? respect, have no real character.” If you could be the president for one day, what Norah Jones would be the first thing you would do? Cuddling or Clubbing? “I would go out and talk about how important a little of both school really is, I think it's a huge downfall in Favorite book? today's society.” Dale Carnegie books
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HNS Magazine ISABELLE LAKE @IsabelleALake
ISABELLE How would you describe your What do you feel you have that LAKE personal style, where do you get sets you apart from the other your inspiration from? models? “I’m the type that is classy and ‘Pin “I’m real and I don’t consider Up’ style. I love showing off my myself to be a sexual object that body and its curves but always in a men lust after. I have a loud and classy and elegant way. I don’t really rude mouth. That’s what sets me What advice do you have for follow fashion. If I see a piece of aside from the other models. If I other aspiring models? clothing that looks good on me I have something to say I will say it. I “Just to be true to themselves and will take it and wear it. Don’t care if don’t care to who and how I say it. they will go far. Don’t take no it’s in style or not. I wear what I Many people have come to me bullshit from nowhere and accept want to wear.” saying “Isabelle, your mouth is too who you are. Love yourself and take big, you have to shut up and be care of yourself. Keep those legs Do you get to travel a lot for your fake, that’s how you’re going to closed. Sex won’t get you far. work? If so what's your favorite make it”, that makes me laugh Working hard will.” city that you have visited? because those people that “Yeah I do, mostly in the south of encouraged me to be fakes are What person have you worked France. I’ve been to Montpellier, sitting down doing nothing in their with in the industry that is most Aix, Marseille, St Tropez, Toulon lives and I’m answering this memorable to you? already, never been to Paris yet. interview. Why, because I’ve been “Luc Besson. I remember being That’s my next big step. Got to faithful to myself. Some models are small and looking at his film. work here to go over there. shy and scared of showing who they Next thing you know, I’m on one of I’ve been all over in the States as really are because they are afraid that his movie sets. That was awesome.” well since I grew up over there too. an agency or show won’t take them. But professionally speaking I’ve only I’m who I am. Fuck the rest. I don’t What is your idea of an ideal emerged in the South of France. I care if you’re the president’s half career for you? haven’t touched Paris yet. I hope to daughter or the first minister’s lover, “International Top Model, having all one day.” If you’re full of bullshit, I will let the lingerie brands in the world you know that. I rather keep my wanting me to pose for them. If you weren't modeling what values intact than a fake persona. Being on the cover of many would you see yourself doing? You either love me or you don’t. magazines and making my novels a “Becoming a famous novel writer. I I’m not the type of model to change best seller.” do write. That’s my second career in order to sign a contract.” main focus. I’m actually finishing off my first novel. I might get published. Cross your fingers for me, a way to make them last.” Is there anyone in the industry who inspires you? “Dita Von Teese. I just love everything that she represents.” What do you feel you bring to the modeling world? “I feel that I bring trueness to it. It has lost lots of its human values over this past few years and I’m just trying to bring it all back.” WWW.HNSMAG.COM
@IsabelleALake continued… What are your thoughts on the now. I love what I do so it doesn’t Is there a part of the world you modeling industry? Is it a bother me that much. I do what I would like to do a shoot? difficult industry to be in? have to do.” “I don’t know, maybe in the middle “It’s really hard because you have to of New York. That would be cool.” stay faithful to yourself but also give When did you first become people what they want to look at. interested in modeling? Are there any current or future It’s hard because there is a lot of “Since I was little, I think I was born projects you would like to share? competition. A lot of bitches trying with the camera beside me in my “Well, I’m actually founding a to take your place and doing nasty mother’s tummy. I just fell in love luxurious event planning company things to get through. Sometimes with it. I loved the way the camera with my makeup artist, Sam people put you in the dark because would capture me and give me the Makeup. We’re planning on you don’t or won’t accept to do feeling that I could live forever.” conquering Europe. I’m also certain things. That’s hard because working on a publicity to prevent my parents raised me well. I’ve How would you describe your suicide. That should be out soon.” missed a lot of big contracts because style of modeling? they couldn’t handle my values or “My style is the Glamour type of Give me 5 facts that people may wanted me to change. You have modeling. I love my body and the not know about you. people constantly hating or judging way I portray it on my pictures. “When I was small, I used to cut you. It’s real hard. You have to work The ones you could spend days myself. I love everything that scary hard to keep your spot and stay true looking at it because It’s classy and and mysterious like myths, to who you are. It’s a job where dreamy.” The type of picture where superstitions and magic. I have a everybody tries to change you. you could express yourself through half-sister from my father’s side. I’ve People think you just have to look simple posture. No need to talk. Just had only one boyfriend. I’ve nearly pretty and that’s it. Well it’s not. If strike a pose and you understand been to jail. I was on a 3 years term your body changes shape they fire everything. I love being probation after burning down my you. If your face changes shape, inaccessible. You could look at me hotel room and been on they fire you. If you don’t talk or but you definitely cannot touch antidepressants over since.” walk the right way they put you me!” HNS aside. So stressful. I’m used to it WWW.HNSMAG.COM
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CYNDIE FRANCHI What do you feel you bring to What are you most proud of, All the way from the South of the modeling world? Natural, why? “My work within the charity France HNS brings you Cyndie freshness, Mediterranean style for children in hospitals. I like Franchi. Cyndie started giving a part of my free time for modeling at the age of 16 and What do you feel you have that them! I can’t explain why, but I since then has really made her sets you apart from the other love doing it, and I am so happy mark in the modeling world. models? “I definitively want to to know all these children who are This warm hearted brunette stay “natural”, no surgery. And a so incredibly strong, and I love beauty knows exactly what she Mediterranean style, white skin seeing them happy! I love sharing wants out of life when it comes black hair with curves.” nice moments with them.” to this industry. She knows What person have you worked herself more than most with in the industry that is most If you weren't modeling what models we have come across. memorable to you? “Christophe would you see yourself doing? Listening to her positivity is Mourthé, a fetish glamour French “When I was young, I wanted to rather inspiring and we photographer. Because the be a professional dancer, or a couldn’t be happier that she photoshoot was crazy, and I love steward!” graced the pages of our crazy stuff!” What advice do you have for magazine! Being a people other aspiring models? “Simply person we asked Cyndie what What is your idea of an ideal live! Never go back, even if turns her off or away from career for you? “To be happy in everybody knows that Life is rude, people, “People with no goals what we are doing and happy in everybody has ups and downs, or motivation in life, people life too.” that's life, but always continue to who are too predictable, Is there a part of the world you go straight! That's my rule #1 You people who \"settle\". We see would like to do a shoot? have to keep yourself focused as Cyndie as a real go-getter, and “Japan.” much as possible to success, keep we were curious to ask her a natural, be a hard worker, and few more questions…….. accept that the private and social life will be for later. It takes perseverance, control, having an @CyndieFranchi open mind, and above all, faith... You have to have faith in yourself to know that you are beautiful and you can pull it off!” Do you have a website or fan page, where your fans can give you feedback and possibly get a response from you? “Sure! I have a fan page on facebook. I won’t miss to respond to them ! I post messages, photos and events every day ! Feel free to write me!” Any shout outs? “Stay yourself! Too many people in this world try to be somebody else, that's so sad. You are who you are, and what your family tried to educate you on, you have to respect this! Being natural is the best thing I appreciate in people! Simply live! Never go back, even if everybody knows that life is rude, everybody has ups and downs, that's life, but always continue to go straight!” HNS
HNS Magazine “…no matter how many times get rough, I'm always striving to better myself…”
M ODEL ERICA GREEN WHO IS BEST KNOWN AS Is there anyone in the industry who inspires you? QUEENE COUTURE, BRINGS SOMETHING SEXY “Tyra Banks and Britney Spears are TO THE MODELLING both inspiring.” WORLD. HER VERSATILE LOOK MAKES ANY What do you feel you bring to the PHOTOGRAPHERS modelling world? DREAMS COME TRUE! HNS “I bring mixed look and confidence.” SITS DOWN WITH QUEENE COUTURE……. What do you feel that you have that sets you apart from the other models? So tell us, where are you from? “Myself from different models… I can “I'm from Milwaukee Wisconsin.” portray more than one different When did you first become ethnicity.” interested in modelling? What advice do you have for other “Back when I was 15 years old I aspiring models? started watching fashion shows and “My advice to the upcoming models is that's what I wanted to accomplish.” that you have to be strong minded Do you ever get shy in front of the when it comes to this line of work.” camera? How would you describe yourself? “I’m never shy when it comes to “I’m a very intelligent, kind hearted, doing my thing in front of the down to earth girl that is always camera!” willing to give people my last.” Is modelling an easy job or more What are you most proud of? difficult than people realize? Why? “Modeling is a very awesome job to “I’m proud of myself because no have, it's always fun to get up and matter how many times get rough, look pretty.” I’m always striving to better myself.” Who would you say is your If you were deserted on an island, what 3 Do you like to shop? Where is your inspiration? things would you hope to have with you? favorite place to shop? “My personal inspiration is Madonna “I would hope to have a phone, food, water.” “I love to shop at vintage stores, my she has so much sex appeal and favorite is Nasty Gal.” If your life was a flavor, what would it be and confidence toward her unique look.” why? “My flavor would be strawberry, because Do you have a website or fan Do you get to travel a lot for your that’s the sweetest.” page, where your fans can give work? If so, what’s your favorite you feedback and possibly get a If you could eat only one meal for the rest of city that you have visited? response from you? your life, what would it be? “If I could eat one “Lately I haven't been traveling for my “I am on twitter and Instagram alot, meal for the rest of my life it will be salmon Rican work but I can say Miami, Florida is a you could add me on twitter rice and asparagus.” nice place to shoot.” @queenecoutureXX and on Instagram If you weren’t modelling what do at queenecouture09.” Where is your favorite place in the world to you see yourself doing? be? “My favorite place in the world to be is Any shout outs? “If I didn't model I would probably be California.” “I want to give a shout out to the non- somewhere waitressing or at some believers in my life, the people who dead end job HNS said I will never make it happen. It is just the beginning!”
HNS PHOTOS BY RICK DAY VONTERIS HNS brings you one of our Is there anyone in the industry who Sometimes the modeling industry gets a hottest male models to date, inspires you? “Nope I don't have anyone bad rap with the jealousy and egos Vonteris Wells. Growing up that inspires me yet, only been in the encountered between other models and in Louisville, Kentucky he industry a year now. Just doing my own agencies. Was this true for you? Have you managed to tough it out and make good followed his father’s thing right now.” friends? “I haven't met any models as footsteps and served our What do you feel you bring to the friends yet but I have built a relationship country in the Military. We modelling world? “My physique and with some of the photographers I’ve met up with Vonteris so you boldest and hard work.” worked with in the industry. I haven't experienced anything bad yet.” could find out everything With that being said, what do you feel you you need to know about our have that sets you apart from the other What person have you worked with in the HNS featured male model, models? “I'm a big guy that's has the industry that is most memorable to you? “My shoot with Rick Day will be most check out his Q&A……. ability to model I don't just pose like a bodybuilding I use facial expressions and I memorable ‘cause I feel it was my best look good as well and I'm more bolder shoot so far this year.” then most male models.” If you weren't modeling what would you What is your idea of an ideal career for see yourself doing? “If I wasn't modeling, What advice do you have for other aspiring you? “I'd like to use the modeling to brand I'd be on stage doing bodybuilding models? “To never give up and to take myself and start my own personal training business.” competitions.” care of your health.” continued INTELLECT
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continued… Is there a part of the world you would Give me 5 facts that people may not like to do a shoot? “Egypt.” know about you. “I like to eat cereal in the morning and watch cartoons. I What is the best and worst thing about read books and magazines on health modelling? “The best thing is that it and fitness. I like to cook.” gives you exposure and exposure gives you more opportunity to do What are you most proud of, why? more things like maybe acting. The “Joining the Navy, why? Because I worst thing is not being comfortable followed my father and grandfather’s with the photographers you are path and my mother and father are working with.” proud of me for joining.” How would you describe your personal If you could be the president for one style, where do you get your day, what would be the first thing you inspiration from? “I like to wear a nice would do? “Increase the GI bill. jacket, tee shirt and jeans, maybe some boots or sneakers. I keep it If you could eat one meal for the rest simple.” of your life, what would it be? Grill salmon salad How would you describe your style of modeling? “The style I have been Do you like to shop? Where is your going the most is nude and body favorite place to shop? ”Footlocker I images underwear shoots style is love sneakers.” The star that would play me in simple but sexy.” the movie version of my life Which websites, blogs, social networks would be….Maybe Cuba Gooding How do you prepare for a modeling do you visit most often? “Instagram.” Jr or Will Smith. I have been told I shoot? “I listen to house music or hip look like them before. hop before a shoot to get me in the What characteristics do you look for in mode.” people as far as choosing your friends? If the TV is on at 2 A.M. I'm “Loyalty.” watching.... Cartoon Network. If you were deserted on an island, After a long day, I like to relax what three things would you hope to and....Watch TV or cartoons. have with you? “A picture of my loved ones, some shoes and a knife.” The first band/performer I saw What’s your favorite color? why? “Blue in concert was.... Kurt Franklin because I got to travel the world when JUST FOR FUN I was in the navy I been out to sea for My favorite \"bad\" movie is.... months a time and all I can remember Airplane with Kevin Hart. is the blue skies and the blue seas.” Is there any embarrassing moments In my glove compartment, you you would like to share? “I once tried would find.... Important to kick my sister while she was cutting documents and a flashlight. grass but missed and my foot went inside the lawn mower. I almost lost Three things you are most my big toe.” likely to find in my refrigerator are.... Chicken breast , apples and Do you have a website or fan page, peanut butter. where your fans can give you feedback and possibly get a response from you? If I could live my life as facebook.com/vonterispage someone else, it would be.... Will Smith. CHECK OUT VONTERIS HNS ON INSTAGRAM AT VFORVONTERIS
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Born in a Middlesex hospital and growing up in a town called Bedfont, Engand.. Thomas not only models fitness, he is very actively involved in sports including Tae Kwon-do. With a long road ahead of him, we are certain that whichever path he decides to take, this is not the last we have heard of Thomas Snelling. Check out his Q&A! When did you first become What advice do you have for other interested in modelling? aspiring models? “I became interested in modelling “I would say the most important thing when I was asked to attend a shoot is to endeavour and not give up. after I applied online. I have liked the However many no’s there will always idea of becoming a fitness model for be a yes.” some time as I am in the gym as much as possible and so thought it was a What is your idea of an ideal career good way of pushing myself further.” for you? “I would love to work for a highly How would you describe your recognised company which lets me personal style, where do you get travel often.” your inspiration from? “I like to dress casual but at the same time look smart and respectable. I love Give me 5 facts that people may not the clothes Tinie Tempah wears, a mix know about you. of high end street wear mixed with the “I love to spend time with family, I urban style present in modern day.” love a good film on a weekend, I always listen to music before I sleep If you weren't modelling, what and finally Lucozade is my favourite would you see yourself doing? drink.” “When I leave full-time education I hope to do an apprenticeship in animal What are you most proud of, why? care and conservation.” “I am most proud of my G.C.S.E results.” Is there anyone in the industry who inspires you? If you could eat one meal for the “Greg Plitt is a personal inspiration; he rest of your life, what would it be? is an amazing fitness model and very “BBQ Meat Feast pizza.” inspiring person.” Which websites, blogs, social What do you feel you bring to the networks do you visit most often? modelling world? Facebook and Twitter “I feel I can bring a wide range of styles coupled with the fitness aspect.” Any shout-outs? “Christian Clarke.” What do you feel you have that sets you apart from the other models? “I am very adaptable and can suit “I have liked the myself to any needs that arise.” idea of becoming a Is there a part of the world you would like to do a shoot? fitness model for “I would love to do a shoot in California, Venice Beach.” sometime…” THOMAS SNELLING @Tom_Snelling96 HNS
THOMAS SNELLING Just for Fun! UNITED KINGDOM If the TV is on at 2 A.M., I'm watching.... Big Bang Theory After a long day, I like to relax with a.... Hot chocolate If I were auditioning for \"American Idol\", my song would be.... Radioactive by Imagine Dragons The first band/performer I saw in concert was.... Never been to a concert!! My favorite \"bad\" movie is.... Killer Elite In my glove compartment you would find.... Albums Three things you are most likely to find in my refrigerator are.... Chicken, juice and protein shakes If I could live my life as someone else, it would be.... Arnold Schwarzenegger Life would be better with/without.... Couldn’t be better!Champion! HNS
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