I'm that model chick

FU interviewed new New York based model and aspiring actress Danielle:

How long have you been modelling for?

1 consecutive year

Who/What made you want to model?

I've always wanted to model since a young girl and as I got older Kate Moss was a huge inspiration to me.

 

Have you always been one of those people who just loves to be in front of the camera (or mirror) posing?
YES! Since I could walk. I pose and look in anything I can see my reflection in.

What is it like on set/shoots, there’s a lot of girls, is there really any bitchiness or does everyone just get on and support each other?
I've always had dope collabs. I haven’t run into anyone out of line yet, but then again I may just have that "I won’t stand for it" look.

What do you do when you’re not modelling?
I’m mastering the craft of acting or shopping.

Who is your favourite model?
It’s between Kate Moss and Tyra Banks. I don’t aspire to be anyone but ME! Though I will learn from the path they paved.

 

What your best feature?

-My lips

What type of modelling would you never do?

Nothing is ever out of the question. Sometimes things just need to be tweaked. There’s always a loop hole.

Obviously models have to have a tight body, what do you do to keep in shape?

 I LIVE! I don’t strive to be like what you see on TV and in magazines. I want people to know I’m real, that will make it so much easier for others to relate to me.

Most people think that being a model is an easy job, they don’t realize that it’s a lot of hard work and new models face a lot of criticism and rejection are you ready for that?
Born ready. Over the years my skin has thickened and I'm ready to face the industry head on.

There’s loads of girls who want to be the next top model what makes you so different?

My outlook on life. People like me are rare now. I am charismatic, energetic, reliable, goal-oriented and most importantly OPTIMISTIC. Some people say they want it but are never really willing to risk it all to achieve it. It’s my time now and I will prove that.

Who would you like to work with in the future?
Elle, Seventeen, Vogue and Covergirl, Photographer Nigel Barker and Denzel Washington

What’s next for you?

Everything under the sun! I won’t say perfection but I will work hard everyday to get closer to it. Sit back and watch me work <3

For more info on Danielle:

www.twitter.com/__danibelle

www.facebook.com/miss.staten

Levi King

FU interviewed Bajan singer, songwriter, director and actor Levi King:

Your profile says that you’re a singer, songwriter, theatre director and music producer in training, but which one came first and how did you get into the others?

I first started out acting in Theatre and through this I developed an interest in directing. I always loved music and eventually teamed up with some colleagues at my secondary school and formed a singing group called AzMan. Then the singing led to an interest in the production side of music.

What genre of music do AzMan sing?

It’s called Fling. It’s FLowing and sINGing in a Barbadian accent and using Barbadian dialect and vernacular over danceable beats. Occasionally we sing fusions of Fling and Soca, Fling and Ragga- Soca, Fling and Reggae.

What inspires your songs?
I’m inspired by personal experience, or sometimes the beat of a song may bring a topic out of me.

As a theatre director and someone who is interested in the theatre, what is your favourite theatre production and why?

"73" by a young Jamaican theatre company called Quilt, "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Odale's Choice" are in them for sure. I like theatre that is different and inventive. In my mind these pieces are on that level.

Who would you love to produce/write a song for and what kind of song would it be?

Man, if I could produce or write a song for anyone, boy I don't know.. There’s a lot of artistes I would love to work with; Damian Marley is one for sure, K'Naan, Chris Brown, Adele the list is long. I like to write on a range of topics but usually I prefer to deal with songs that inspire self reflection. But I can get pretty hype too lol.

What’s next for you?
I’m currently in the process of working with a few partners and creating a theatre company, then a film company. I will also be releasing  a few singles with  AzMan as well as another riddim with my production team.

For more info on Levi:
www.twitter.com/levitance

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Snakeyman

No stranger to the entertainment industry, Arnold Oceng aka Snakeyman has been acting since age 6 and has been in TV shows including Grange Hill, The Bill and Casulty. He has now decided to what most sensible and business minded actors do and that is cross over into the field of music.
Having already won a UMA award in 2008 this young man from South London has even been featured in fancy high brow newspapers like The Guardian. With T4 Music, Choice fm and MTV Base already playing his music Snakeyman is definitely making a name for himself within the music industry.
Currently recording the title track to the gritty cult film 'Terry' (which is due out early 2011) and starring in BBC3s Sniggers with attitude Snakeyman continues to work hard and combine his two passions in an effort to become one of the UKs leading music artists/actors.

Go-Snakeyman

For more info on Snakeyman:
www.myspace.com/snakeyman