So how did you like working with modFXmodels.com?
I just loved it! We had a great location to shoot at, and a totally cool and down to earth photographer.

What's your ethnic background?
I am Hawaiian, Swedish and German. My dad is Hawaiian. He was born and raised in Guam. My mom is Swedish and German. She was born and raised on the mainland. Being mixed has given me an unforgettable look. I've got the fuller figure and the dark hair color form the Hawaiian side, and the lighter blue eyes from the German side.

What type of modeling jobs have you done?
Well let's see, I recently won first place at the Miss Hawaiian Tropics Model Search, winning me a trip to Cabo San Lucas and advancing me to the finals! I can't wait for that. I've participated in the Playboy Playmate 2000 Model Search, had a layout in the June 2001 issue of Lowrider Magazine, was featured in the Street Low Magazine Issue 17 and will be a cover model on a future issue. I am also Smirnoff Ice Promotions/Spokesmodel. My newest photoshoot was with modFXmodels.com, where I got to hang out with the modFX team at the Extreme AutoFest in San Jose.

What are your ambitions?
To be happy and live life to the fullest. Looking back on life knowing that I did it all with no regrets!

What are your turn-ons?
Beauty that shines so strongly on the inside that it reflects what is seen on the outside.

What are your turn-offs?
Definately insecurity. And people who are beautiful on the outside, but so ugly on the inside!

What are your travel dreams?
To take my fiancée to all the wonderful places that I can only dream of!

What do you do for fun?
I love the outdoors. Fun-n-the sun. I enjoy snowboarding and street racing. I love when my fiancée barbecues and I have a green thumb so I enjoy gardening. But mostly, my fiancée and I love to rent movies and just cuddle on the couch!

How does your fiancée and family feel about your modeling?
Actually, they totally support me! Russell (my fiancée) and my mom accompany me to all of my photoshoots and event appearances. They're the best ever, and a big help making sure every picture turns out just right.

How do you feel about body piercings and tattoos?
Let's see, I've had my eyebrow pierced twice, my tounge and my bellybutton pierced twice. So I have to say they're totally cool. And for tatoos, I love em! I've got a baby butterfly tatooed by my bikini area, a butterfly on my lower back, and 3 Chinese characters tattooed on my neck. They're my fiancée's initial, my initial, and love. And yes, they hurt!

Any advice for other models?
First, if you've got a great personality, let it shine through in your pictures. Don't be shy. If you clam up, it'll show. At appearances, keep your head up and smile. Ignore the other girls, you know the ones you encounter at carshows and even other models with their little comments are a sign of their insecurities. And if you don't feel comfortable, then don't do it! Remember, you're the most important person and no one else!

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