America's Next Top Model

What's up with the Tyra mail? Tyra mail is so exciting! We had the scrolling mail for Season 10 so we had to read slowly and it sounded really funny but it was always fun to guess what the next day had in store for us.
Who was your closest friend in the model house? Are you friends with any of the girls now? Claire, Marvita, and Stacyann, but I'm friends with mostly all the girls still -- I always see them.

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Do you still keep in touch with Tyra or the judges? "The Tyra Show" always invites me on the show for modeling. I was on the "Tyra Show" four times so that's exciting, though it would have been nice to also stay in touch with Nigel Barker -- he's a great photographer.
Who didn't you get along with? I actually got along with everyone -- maybe that's why I got eliminated! LOL
Who's your favorite Top Model winner? Eva Pigford -- I love her beauty, style, and confidence.
Which fellow Top model winner or contestant do you admire most? Eva, because we have the same goals like modeling and acting, and she was the first black winner. I was really inspired.
What was the hardest part of doing the show for you? The hardest part was having so many different personalities (most were very fake) and having to worry about my personal belongings. I really had to trust living with girls who are in competition with me.
Would you do it again? Why/why not? No because everything happens for a reason and I'm grateful for making it into the house -- it made me more determined to prove the judges wrong. I'm already more successful than most of the winners and I have so much more to achieve.
Looking back at your time on the show, what do you wish you would've done differently? I would have taken a lot more risk with the homeless shoot and I would have thought outside the box.
How did the show change your life? The show has introduced me to a small dose of fame. People recognize me now when I'm walking down the street and I've met some great people.
Tell me about Tyra What's she like in person? Tyra is just as crazy as you see her on television but she's super busy so we hardly get any one-on-ones with her.

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What did you do to perfect your model walk? Walk and dance in heels for many years -- now my inner Beyonce comes out.
What's the most exotic location you've had to travel to for a photo shoot? Its not exactly exotic but I traveled to the Hamptons to shoot my Southpole Campaign. It was so beautiful -- the scene included a private beach and mansion and there were loud car horns or trains -- the everyday noise of NYC.
Who are some designers and photographers you enjoy working with? I loved working with Jose Duran (wonderful designer), and Shameer Khan is a talented photographer -- every shot he takes is just gorgeous.
What's your favorite place to visit? My favorite place to visit is Barbados because most of my mother's family still lives there and for my grandmother's food. LOL
What was your most challenging photo shoot? During the show my most challenging photoshoot was the homeless shoot and I had to imagine that I was actually homeless.
Which models do you admire and why? I love Emanuela de Paula because she is beautiful and she does high fashion and commercial. I also love Joy Byrant. She started as a model and now she is a well-known actress, which is my dream.
If you weren't a model, what would you like to do? I'd love to be acting or hosting. I absolutely love television. I've already seen myself on TV and on the big screen in the film "Notorious." I cant wait until my next film.
Any tips for posing for photos? Be confident in whatever you are modeling. If you're modeling snakeskin become a snake. Take risks and don't pose -- do what comes naturally.

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What's your can't live without beauty product? I can't live without MAC lipgloss -- it's a must.
What's your daily beauty routine? Wash, tone, and moisturizer my face, both morning and night. A once-a-month facial is good also.
What advice can you give to future models about how to keep that beautiful, fresh glow? Don't do drugs, don't smoke, take good care of your skin -- you have it forever.
Where do you go shopping? I love shopping in SoHo NYC. I go for one thing and end up with lots of bags. I love Bebe, Zara, and Girl Props.
Where are your favorite jeans from? Your favorite boots? Your favorite purse? My favorite jeans are Rock and Republic. My fav boots are by Zara, and my fav purse is Gucci, of course.
Who's celeb fashion do you most admire? I love Rihanna's style -- not just because she's from Barbados, but because everything she wears is hot.
How would you describe your sense of style? My sense of style is girly chic -- a lil Rihanna mixed with Cassie.

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Can you give us some examples of what you usually eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? For breakfast I grab a fruit and yogurt. Lunch is a whole wheat turkey wrap. And for dinner I have baked chicken with brown rice and some veggies.
How do you stay in shape? I like dancing in my room to Beyonce or I'll go to the gym or jog in the park.
Is there a part of your body that you feel insecure about? If so, why? No Who's your number 1 celebrity crush? My number one celebrity crush varies. Back then it was John Stamos; now it's Tyrese Gibson.
What are three things you're obsessed with right now? I'm obsessed with nail polish, food, and high boots since its winter here in NYC.
Can you finish this sentence? "I'm sexy because..." I'm confident and I'm a real person.
What makes a man/woman sexy? Her confidence, being down to earth, the way she carries herself, and her intelligence.
What songs do you listen to that make feel like a top model? Janet Jackson feedback, and Rupual u better work.
What's playing in your iPod right now? Kanye West, LAdy GaGa, Beyonce.

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What were you like as a child/teenager? I was always fighting because a lot of girls where I'm from were jealous, but that was not the way to go especially when I discovered I wanted to do modeling. I also used to play basketball.
Were you ever teased about your looks? If yes, what do you want to say to the people who used to tease you? Yes, I used to be teased about not having a big enough butt. I used to tie a sweater around my waist LOL. But then I said if you don't like it don't look.
If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be? Nothing. I love the way I was created.
What's your personal motto? Don't live to please others. Make smart decisions. Live your life.