RTFOTO: What agency are you listed with?
I am not currently w/ an agency.
RTFOTO: What is your occupation?
I am a full time student.
RTFOTO: What nationality are you?
Swedish
RTFOTO: Where are you originally from?
Born and raised on Oahu.
RTFOTO: Describe yourself in 3 words?
Ebullient, Creative, Hilarious
RTFOTO: Who was or is your mentor?
My mentor is anyone who
does the right thing instead of just saying the right thing.
RTFOTO: What was your first paying job?
Floral designer… I love flowers!
RTFOTO: What inspired you to become a model?
I have been asked by many people to
model for them and I enjoy the surroundings it accompanies.
RTFOTO: How would you describe your style in fashion?
My style is always different. I
think fashion is limitless and it is a way you can express and
provoke emotion.
RTFOTO: How many years have you been doing what you do?
I have been studying communication
now for two years and I have been modeling off and on.
RTFOTO: If you could do one thing different growing up, what
would that be?
I would have continued playing tennis, I love that
sport!
RTFOTO: What drives you to continue doing what you do?
I'm driven by the fact that if I
work hard I will gain knowledge, understanding, and fulfillment in
my life.
RTFOTO: What do you like best about the modeling industry?
I best like all of the creative
venues and the ever-changing expressions of fashion, but most of all
the
traveling!
RTFOTO: What don't you like about the industry?
This industry has far too many sharks
who take advantage of anyone.
RTFOTO: If you weren't doing what you do today, what would you
be doing?
I would be in the ocean surfing with
friends all day long. Or I would be hiking on a mountain with
friends, exploring.
RTFOTO: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Traveling and exploring beautiful places.
RTFOTO: What is a good day like for you?
I love to wake up early and run down to
the ocean at dawn. Then, I like to be spontaneous about the rest of
my day.
RTFOTO: What embarrassing moment have you had in your career?
At college my teacher had a large tour of Japanese
students come in to look at his art, and instead of looking at his
art they all crowded around me in a circle and took picture upon
picture of me. It was flattering but really funny to experience
that.
RTFOTO: What makes you different from your peers?
I know how to fly an airplane and I
know how to drive an Indy car 160 mph.
RTFOTO: If you could pick any city to live in other than the
city you are currently in, what city would that be and why?
I think I would want to live in Tahiti or Sicily
because of its simplistic way of life and its natural beauty.
RTFOTO: What advice can you give to those aspiring what you do?
Be positive and truthful, not only to
others but yourself too.
RTFOTO: What is your message to teens today?
Make a conscience choice to think
positively and be aware of the repercussions of your choices.
RTFOTO: If you had the power to change the world, what would you
do?
Allow everyone to be as happy and
content as they could!
RTFOTO: What was your experience working with Russell Tanoue?
My experience was fabulous! He is
such a warm and friendly person to be around and he can make me
laugh. I had a really fun time with him and Wendy.
RTFOTO: Finally, tell me something about you I don't know about?
I love to go flying with my dad and I
love going on day trips to the outer islands.
RTFOTO: Anything you'd like to say?
Thank you Russell for featuring me!
You're a great friend and mentor. I appreciate everything you do;
you are a truly talented individual with a really kind heart.