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More Than Just A Pretty Face

Posted 2013-04-18 01:22:12 | Views: 1,860
Fabienne Kerneis -

She is MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE
MSJ: Okay so Fabienne when did you decide you wanted to become a model? 

FK:!And then almost 3 years ago I met a photographer who was interested on taking pics of me, first I laughed and then decided to give it a try.  And I loved it, it was heaven! A dream comes true! Was so ecstatic , finally I was doing it. I did 4 shoots with that photog and just decided after that to pursue it, I might be old for the industry, I am not there to make money, I am not blind but I am having the best time of my life.

MsJ: What is your Motivation?

FK: When I was 14, i wanted to be a model ( see album sweet 14 on Facebook) but my parents were against it so to please them I stayed in school, but I always dreamed of it, runway was my favorite thing!!And then almost 3 years ago I met a photographer who was interested on taking pics of me, first I laughed and then decided to give it a try.Always recorded any fashion show, tire up pages from magazine with my favorites models etc...

MSJ: Has modeling been beneficial to you in anyway?

FK:Modeling helps me being me, doing things for me that I love, it gave me confidence it gave me strength, a goal. I learned to pursue a dream and to not given up.

MSJ:  If you had a young model standing in front of you brand new what advice would you give?

FK:It is a hard world, shallow, hypocrite, fake etc.... But if you are dedicated, committed you can do it, never gave up on your dreams!!! Never

MSJ: Do you have any upcoming projects?
FK: Yes I do, a runway in may, I am helping also beyond being one of the model. A shoot with Yusuf for his clothe line catalogue.

Since I am doing modeling during my spare time I am a little bit limited. My first job is being a mom.

MSJ: Great. So what mark do you want to leave, in other words when people say your name what do you want them to remember about Fabienne Kernis.. In other words what makes you..... More Than Just A Pretty Face? 

FK: After my abusive marriage, I found myself back and stronger in modeling, I am finally living.

MSJ: Fabienne your are remarkable and I can and I know our reader can truly see that you are truly MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE.


WE want to thank Fabienne Kerneis for  allowing us to sitdown and talk to her. She is phenomenal in her own right and a great person and mentor to many young models. 

MSJ: Fabienne hello and how is your day?
 
FK: Hello Michael . My Day is well  and yours?

MSJ: will i am doing well also. i am honored to be able to interview such a fantastic and strong woman. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to really get to know you, and why you are MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE

So Fabienne Lets cover the basics..... where were you born? 

FK: I was born in France, Brittany coast. 

MSJ:  Did you attend college? 

FK: I graduated from medical school with a bachelor in immunology in Nancy France. 

MSJ: Are you married and do you have kids?
And What do you do for a living?

FK:I am divorced with 2 boys. I came 12 years ago for my job. I worked in Baylor institute for immunology research as a research associate, was supposed to stay 3 years, was on a J1 visa. After one year I met my exhusband, fell in love and got married.



More Than Just A Pretty Face

Posted 2013-03-26 22:31:01 | Views: 2,115
She is Nicki Lee

She Is MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE
Michael Stylez Jackson: I am glad I could catch you this morning Nicki I was wondering could you just give our audience a brief history. 
 When and where were you born and raised? 
What school did you graduate from? 
Did you got to college? Also what is one of your favorite food?

Nicki Lee: I just had a birthday Jan4...I was born and raised in Dallas Tx where I went to W W Samuel high school.I went to Ogle's School of Hair, Skin and Nails. My favorite food is Chinese.

MSJ: So Ms. Lee what actually sparked your interest in the world of modeling and what genre did you come into the industry under?
NL: When I was about 8 I saw a picture of a beautiful black woman in a Avon book and I wanted to be like her...I still have the picture!
MSJ:  who has been your favorite photographer to actually
work with?
NL: I've always been short and curvy so I knew being an Urban model would be tge best fit for me. I've worked with some really talented photographers like Derrick D. Brown, Carlton Primm and Charles Croomes its impossible to pick just one as my favorite because they all captured me in different ways.
MSJ: What woild you like to accomplish through model? Do you think that the world of modeling could benefit a young woman or man that May have been bullied, also how could this be accomplished?
NL: I want to be able to show my many layers through modeling as well as express myself to the camera. I know modeling can help with those that have and or being bullied...Models aren't perfect and to capture those imperfections can show that its ok to be different.
MSJ:And final question is this.....What makes you More Than Just A Pretty Face? 

NL: Michael What Makes me More Than Just A Pretty Face is the fact that I take life as it comes...I'm a hard worker and I love to be challenged.I know everyday isn't promised so I live it like its my last...I'm so humbled by what life has given me both good and bad.

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More Than Just A Pretty Face

Posted 2013-03-25 21:59:58 | Views: 1,486

I am more than just a pretty face. I worked hard to get where I am. I fell flat on my face and I got back up again. I strive to be the best at any and everything that I do. I started a journey that I didn't know where it would take me. I have been hungry, broke and didn't know if I would make it. It wasn't my face that got people to believe in me. It wasn't my face that got me the job. It wasn't my face that forced you to read my story. It was my determination and my will to survive. I demanded attention with my actions and my voice to be heard. No, I never knew that I would become a role model. But, to see the footsteps of little feet behind me every step I took made me realize that I was born to be a role model no matter if I wanted to be that or not. That gave me the most courage. I stand today knowing that I will be the reason that some one else have the same courage that I have. To stand and scream, I Am More Than Just A Pretty Face!

I am more than just a pretty face because I have a story to tell. I didn't choose to become a model because it was easy, it is not! I became a model because I wanted to get in touch with my feminine side. I grew up as a tomboy and never did I think I would love to dress up in heels and skirts. Modeling became who I am. As a model, I knew it would open many doors into different fields that I have strong interest for. I can model, dance and I can act! All in one I can do those things without neglecting the other. I have goals in progress, and no matter what my face looks like, I will meet my goals. I will become my dreams. I am a professional, I am ambitious, and I am industrious. I am more than just a pretty face.
She is Kenyana Black
and she is More Than Just A Pretty Face




 
Interviewed by Michael "stylez" Jackson
President and Founder of GraceBOUND Modeling Group and Designer of MG Stylez.

Michael Stylez: When were and where you born?

Kenyana Black: I was born 10-16-1983 in Memphis,Tennessee, but i was raised in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

MJ: What high school did you go to? 

KB: I went to Olive Branch High

MJ: So Kenyana exactly what type of work are you doing right now?

KB: Well Michael at this time I am a full time promotional model. I have recently started acting and I have gotten asked to be a fashion coordinator in fashions shows and a personal assistant to a playwriter.

MJ: When did you want realize you wanted to get into modeling? 

KB: I realized I wanted to get into modeling at the age of 19. I met Mick Rubin of AMC photography. He was working on an Angels magazine and it was tasteful and he wasn't demanding sex so I decided to try it out. I enjoyed working with him and through him I met more opportunities. I have been modeling every since and him and i still keep in contact with one another, checking to see if we are doing good or need anything. I wanted to do something I never done before. I was quiet, shy and had a feisty attitude but i was actually sweet in heart. I knew by being in my shell that I wouldn't make it too far. I had to face my fears and think outside of the box. No one would know what I wanted if I didn't open up my mouth and tell them. I was uncomfortable in my own skin so it took a lot for me to model. It wasn't until I got away from the negative energy and hopeless dreams that surrounded me in Memphis that i realized I was ready to shed new skin. 

MJ: What are you aspiration?

KB: I came to Dallas Tx and I saw the competition and I got nervous. Dallas models and photographers welcomed me in gracefully. People were willing to teach me and work with me. I am very grateful and I owe them much respect. I wont to do and be my best since I had so many random, strange, and hopeful people helping me when they didn't have to. It would be selfish of me to stop trying when those who helped me get to where I am didn't stop helping and guiding me. They saw something in me that i didn't see in myself.This is an experience I will never forget. It has opened my first door into acting. I have learned so much.

MJ: Keyana you are amazing and I see a very bright future for you not only in Dallas,Texas but also on a national market level. so let me ask one more question before we end this interview. 
What would be your ultimate vacation?

KB: Let me see I would say....My ultimate vacation would be to bless the ground of Africa. I would like to meet this land and shed tears of joy here. Those people are less fortunate but they praise life every day. They sing and they rejoice. They are filled with so much love.

You can Reach Kenyana for booking through her email [email protected] or through [email protected] and all inquiries will be forwarded directly to Kenyana Black








These are Kenyana's Words as to why she is MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE