Interview model CJ Caprio

Rowald: How are you today?
CJ: Today I am tired. I had a killer workout last night and alot of work to catch up on today.
Rowald: When and how did you start modeling?
CJ: I started modeling when I competed in a fitness competition at the age of 18. I was the youngest in the top five by at least 7 years.
Rowald: What category of photos do you do?
CJ: Mostly glamour and fitness.
Rowald: Did you take any classes for modeling or acting?
CJ: Yes. While I was growing up I went to acting camps during the summer and took acting in school. Recently I've been taking adult acting classes.
Rowald: What do you do to make a shoot work out?
CJ: Try to be as relaxed as possible.
Rowald: Does a shoot make you nervous?
CJ: Sometimes. I have alot on the go, so getting ready for shoots adds to the amount of stress I'm already under.
Rowald: Do you have a preferred scenery or outfit?
CJ: I like shooting on the beach in bikini's.
Rowald: What was your most exciting modeling moment?
CJ: The day I first got published.
Rowald: What's your experience been like so far? How has the industry treated you so far?
CJ: So far my experience with the industry has been tentative. There's alot of people out there who want to take advantage of you because you look a certain way. I try to be extremely cautious.
Rowald: I guess you do not do modeling full time. What else do you do?
CJ: I'm a full-time graduate student, researcher and tobacco counsellor.
Rowald: What are the worst assumptions people make about models?
CJ: That we're all stupid.
Rowald: Do you have any favorite artists?
CJ: Yes: Edvard Munch, Emily Carr and Pablo Picaso
Rowald: Did you ever want to become an artist?
CJ: Sure, maybe when I retire! In the past I've received art awards and had work featured around the city.
Rowald: What other talents do you pursue?
CJ: I barely have enough time to sleep.
Rowald: Do you have any hobbies?
CJ: I love electronica music.
Rowald: Did you travel a lot and where to?
CJ: Yes, I received a scholarship and lived in China to learn Mandarin.
Rowald: Where would you like to go?
CJ: I want to explore South America and Africa.
Rowald: If you wanted to do something nice for your man what would you do?
CJ: I would cook him dinner, give him a massage and then have desert in my room...
Rowald: Where will you be seen next?
CJ: American Curves Magazine
Rowald: What type of photos are your preference?
CJ: Glamour
Rowald: What do you think about your look?
CJ: My look is very versatile. I feel that I can express myself in many ways.
Rowald: What do you feel is your sexiest feature?
CJ: My eyes.
Rowald: Are you going out often?
CJ: I wish!
Rowald: What type of reaction do you get when you go out?
CJ: I don't really wear alot of makeup or do my hair every day because I don't have time. Alot of people don't even know I model.
Rowald: Have you been disrespected by men because of modeling?
CJ: I've found that when men are thinking about getting into a long term relationship, they don't necessarily want me being scantily clad in magazines.
Rowald: Do you have a thing you always have in your purse that you can't leave home without?
CJ: My PDA.
Rowald: What is your favourite type of clothing or accessories to shop for?
CJ: Bra/panties
Rowald: Do you have any favorite color you like to wear?
CJ: I really like to wear purple. I think it's majestic.
Rowald: What woman do you find sexy?
CJ: Angelina Jolie: She's unique and has an aura of mystery about her.
Rowald: What type of music do you listen to?
CJ: Electronica and chick rock.
Rowald: Do you have favorite food, drinks?
CJ: I love chocolate brownies and Australian Banrock Station White Shiraz wine.
Rowald: Would you consider yourself a health freak?
CJ: I would say I eat fairly clean all the time but I'm not anal retentive about it. I believe in the health and balance of the body, mind and spirit.
Rowald: Do you hit the gym a lot?
CJ: It depends on how busy my schedule is. Luckily I own a cross-trainer!
Rowald: Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
CJ: I see myself being a doctor, married and published in more magazines.
Rowald: Are you in a relationship?
CJ: No.
Rowald: What's your favorite body part on a man?
CJ: His eyes
Rowald: Can you memorize jokes easily? If so, tell us one.
CJ: A beautiful nun gets into a cab and the cab driver is stunned. He asked her if she would consider kissing him. The nun said that she would only kiss him if he was single and Catholic. The man said that he was. So they drove to a back alley and the nun gave the cab driver the most amazing kiss he had ever experienced. When they were on their way again, the cab driver confessed that he was actually married and Jewish. The nun shrugged and said, "That's okay, I'm actually a man going to a costume party."
Rowald: What was your biggest adventure?
CJ: My life is one big adventure.
Rowald: Do you dream often and what are your dreams about?
CJ: I dream about finding love one day.
Rowald: Are you a shy person?
CJ: I'm usually pretty outgoing but act reserved in professional situations.
Rowald: What are your secrets? Well you won't tell, but do you have many no one knows about?
CJ: I'm a hopeless romantic… shhhhh!!!
Rowald: Have you ever told someone you had a crush on him/her?
CJ: Many times.
Rowald: What do you prefer Luxury hotel, tend or both?
CJ: It depends on what I'm doing and what's available.
Rowald: Does it take you long to get ready to go out?
CJ: Rome wasn't built in a day!
Rowald: Do you change dress style often, like being flexible in look from casual to fine, or do you have like everydays wear?
CJ: I change from work clothes to gym clothes to pj's all the time.
Rowald: Are you a so called high maintenance girl?
CJ: I like to take good care of myself but I'm not afraid to leave home without wearing makeup.
Rowald: Would you make your hands dirty in order to get something done rather than waiting for help?
CJ: I try to factor in the opportunity cost.
Rowald: What attracts or inspires you?
CJ: Ambitious, successful, open-minded, caring people.
Rowald: When meeting a man, where do you look first at?
CJ: His eyes.
Rowald: Do you speak any other languages?
CJ: Some Mandarin.
Rowald: What is your highest educational degree?
CJ: Almost done my Masters degree.
Rowald: Before we get to an end. Can you give some tips for our wannabe models, like how to get started?
CJ: I suggest competing to learn about the diet, training and networking
Rowald: Wanna give a final shout out?
CJ: I just want to thank my family, friends and photographers for all the encouragement and support they have provided me throughout the years.

Cheers,
CJ

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Interview model CJ Caprio