"SHE GOT HER OWN"
Name:Ericka Kristen
Measurements:36-22-36
Website: www.erickakristen.net
Myspace: www.myspace.com/beautifulbliss00
Ethnicity:latina
1.How did you get started in modeling?
I started in pageants & moved to san antonio & started my portfolio here.
2.How Long Have You Been In Front Of The Lense?
Professionally 6 years.
3.What's Your Biggest Insipiration?
What are your biggest assets as a model? Staying positive, staying in shape, always giving great first impressions & being a professional about every aspect of the industry.
4.You Recently Blessed The Cover Of Stash Magazine,
Tell Us How That Came About & What The Magazine Has To Offer?
I was offered it by the head of stash & he is very known in the entertainment business/ nightlife & had asked around about me & I asked myself why I was picked & he replied "I never heard one bad thing about you & i admire your professionalism." I was honored to do the magazine.
5.Of all the projects youíve had a chance to be a part of,
which ones have stood out the most?
I work part time in Vegas now & this past month I got to work with the world wide famous Jerry Avenaim, who shot Halle Berry in People magazine & was voted best picture. I had the chance to shoot with him in caesars palace, the palms, & in the desert with the worlds most beautiful cars.
6.How was it the first time someone recognized you in public?
It felt great to know that my hard work was noticed & it really pays off .
7.When Your Not Busy Looking Immaculate, What Do You Like To Do?
Well for one every company I model for I am in the business aspect of it all so when Im not traveling & modeling I'm catching up on business, I love family quality time & I love keeping busy whether its working out, dancing, designing lingerie & women's wear , networking to my fans, updating my sites always & always finding new ways for exposure. As well I am brains too, I attend UTSA & am graduating with a degree in International business.
8.What can your fans expect to see more of?
I recently got my business license & got a connection with a lingerie manufacture & have labeled my own lingerie now "Bella Donna" I figured yes I model, I've worked with several of the best photographers & pictures can always improve but then what?....So designing my own unique attire is all in the works now & Im excited!
9.What part of your body are you most complimented on?
My face & skin.
10.What Is the one thing someone can do to win you over?
Have something that I won't & don't have...yet ;) haha no other than that....nothing comes to mind. I'm confident in what I have & work for & I feel the only way to gain more is to appreciate the things you have now & always.
11.What do you want the next steps in your career to be?
There is always room for improvement.
12.What's A Typical Business Day For You?
If its not Being an MUA/ private shopping/ designing women's wear or 2-8 hour shoots, I am Booking projects, travel flights for the next month(s) to come , workshops, networking, checking emails & keeping my paid sites updated, keeping in touch with photographers from time to time, its the professional way to go about things...you never want to just contact someone when things are needed, you want to have a good contact base.
13.what Motivates You To Continue Working Each Day?
My fans, whether they believe it or not they keep me motivated. Besides that my own work improving every time keeps me going & new ideas & experiences always keeps it fresh & interesting for me.
14.For All The Aspiring Females Looking To Be A Model,
What Advice Would You Give Them?
Be smart, Its about Quality not Quantity, don't work with every guy who has a camera, work with the best, if unsure get references if needed & you will be in much more demand for work.
15.Any other side ventures other than modeling we can look out for?
"Bella Donna" my lingerie line, which will expand to jewelry, sexy wear, heals & of course make up! It's not going to stop:)
16.The Part We All Dislike. Anything You Would Like To Say Before We Come TO An End??
I don't dislike this part...;P I appreciate & thank all who have been with me since the beginning & to only see me improve in all that I do. I work hard but like its quoted by me in stash magazine..." I work to become, not to acquire & I model because it is my passion, not a hobby. It's always something new & exciting for me but I can appreciate that the work is not easy." I have been blessed to meet the majority of people I have worked with I only hope for bigger & better !
Thank you.
