Let me model. I will rock your camera.... : )
Currently interested in testing/TF* for the following:
-I love tearsheets! I will gladly shoot TFP for tearsheets.
-Lifestyle/Commercial - casual, fitness, business, etc
-Casual, unscripted fashion - (Think American Apparel, H&M, etc..)
-Fashion/Beauty editorials with movement and/or lots of facial expressions (angry, crying, yelling, surprised, etc)
-tests with familiar photographers and industry friends that I am sure we'd make phenomenal images : )
Otherwise, modeling is a career not a hobby and I need to pay the bills like everyone else. So bluntly put, $ talks, BS walks : )
My rates are reasonable and I am willing to work with your budget. Let's talk. I won't bite
NOTICE: I HAVE BLUNT BANGS NOW
This is my fashion/editorial/beauty portfolio. For commercial/lifestyle/parts, please check out MM#670249!
Photo by Yifei, MM #854155, Hair accessory by Jasmin Zorlu, MM #656096
Photography by David Nguyen MM#470087, MUA Felvi MM#456501, Hair Johnny Sanga MM#735744
About me:
Very experienced multi-racial (3/4 Japanese, 1/4 German) model. I am a second generation model... both my parents were models and I started when I was still in kindergarten. I've been doing this all my life, and have worked in Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
I have an ethnically ambiguous, multi-faceted look... great skin, and excellent bone structure. I can do anything from fashion to commercial and I am very, very long limbed. I am down to earth and confident, and I pose like no other.
I am not 5'8". However photographers, clients, and stylists don't seem to mind.
Other stats:
Dress size 0-2
Bra size 30DD or 32D (yes, really) but I manage to "hide" them and still give you the rail-thin look ; P
Denim size 24
Inseam 32"
Age range: 17~27 (I can pull off a large range depending on the make-up and mood we are shooting for)
Available for:
Beauty, Fashion, Editorial, Commercial, Lifestyle, Catalogue, Jewelry, Hair, Bridal & Parts. I am also experienced in runway, and have done some acting & music video work in the past as well.
I am based in the Bay area/Northern California. I will, however, travel internationally for the right opportunity; paid projects, or great exposure if travel expenses are covered.
Note on Friend Requests: Apparently no one reads my profile before friend requesting me but let me try again...; I am very selective on whom I add as friends. I appreciate your interest but I try to keep my friends to those that are actually my friends, those who I see myself working with, and those who's work I appreciate. Also please do not send me friend requests without any introduction/comment/message. It's pointless, and also tells me that you did not take the time to read my profile : P
When contacting me about bookings, I would really appreciate it if you could provide me the following info:
1) Tentative or general shoot dates
2) Approx. Shoot time frame (i.e. full day or half day)
3) Concept/Theme of the shoot
4) Location of the shoot and whether or not travel expenses will be covered.
5) Compensation (Paid? Negotiable? Unpaid/TFP? How much exposure?)
Please inquire with above shoot details for my rates and availability.
Aside from modeling, I am a TV Production Coordinator, and do a lot of translating as well. I also aspire to become a designer in the future and have my own clothing/jewelry line. I've used some of my creations in my past shoots, and hopefully there will be more to offer as I become more involved in making the pieces.
Photo by Koji Ueda
Photo by Tom Concordia, Knoll Shoot, MUA Hanako (LAMUA), Wardrobe Diana Chan (DianaC), other models: Emily Wang & Sarah Svetlana
Photo by Olmsted & Schlotter represented by Redux:
http://www.reduxpictures.com
http://www.olmstedschlotter.com

Editorial/Print/Advertising:
-Fall 2011 model for new collection at Boditecture.net
-June 2010 shoot for DA Designs
-Oct 2009 Campaign for Apocalypse Vintage/Alix P. Shedd
-Sept 2009 Trigger Magazine fashion editorial featuring Harputs Market OWN
-June 2009 campaign for SuRu:
http://www.suruclothing.com/
-Dec 2008 shoot for wowpretty.com/bestmakeupandhair.com
-Dec 2008 shoot for "Heroes" game application for Facebook
-Summer 2008, shoot for lanitanelson.com
-Mass Appeal Magazine - Winter 2007/2008 - Fashion Editorial for Mother of London
-Fall 2007, L'ezu Atelier SF bridal boutique in-store lookbook/catalog
-Oct 07, Relate Magazine, photographer Danny Luna
-July 31 07, lookbook/website shoot for designer Sequoia Emmanuelle
-http://180mag.ca, August 2007 issue, Photographer Leo L. Lam and MUA/Hair Erin Skipley
-June 07Lookbook for designer Yoseph, photographed by DH Kong
-Nov 12 & 18, 2006 - Model for Modus Magazine, Spring 2007
-Oct 29, 2006 - 13 Minutes Magazine, MUA Alexis Ellen and Photog Phillip Ritchie - published Spring 2007
-May 22 2006 - Model for Fred Segal Beauty
-GQ(Germany), Girls Gallery, by Derek Caballero
-May 2006 Make-up Artist Magazine issue #60 "In the Spotlight"
-1/15/06 - leg model paired for Lawrence of La Brea ad campaign: featured on Elle Decor & LA Home Decor.
9/17/05 & 10/22/05 - leg model for David's Shoes ad campaign for their fall/winter season collection
(
http://www.davidsshoes.com/davidsshoes/)
-8/26/05 - shoot for magazine ad in "Flossin'" Magazine Nov/Dec 2005 issue for designer Miguel Torres
-8/16/05 photoshoot for Emil Couture Look Book (
www.emilcouture.com)
-Pre 2005 projects: Ohgiya Kimono commercial, Tokyo Disneyland ad campaign, Sumitomo Bank ad campaign etc.
Runway:
-June 2008 - Jason Christopher Peters fashion show
-Dec 1 2006 - Elijah Linh Fashion Show
-03/17/06 Children of the Revolution: Rock-n-Role fashion show for designer Ali, hosted by Jen Nicholson
-10/15/05 LA FAshion Week Independent Designer Series: FUSE fashion show, walking for Spectr, Nondi Luxe Swim, Annatarian, Jaire, Two Space, Epifania Europa, Infantry USA, XR Collection by Richard Bowman
-8/20/05 "Katmandu" fashion show for Y.E.T.I and Fantasta designs by Anett Schneider
-2 years runway model with ACE fashion show produced by Asian Cultural Union of New York University (02-03)
Tradeshows:
Omniture at Ad:Tech convention, April 2009
Voice/Voice-over:
"Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon": airport announcements and v/o for actress Marie Matiko
Film:
"Shiranui" key role as the "bird spirit"
Here's how I learned to model:
-Both my parents were established models in Japan in the 70s~80s. My mom was particularly busy with editorial, fashion, commercial/advertisement and runway work, and I tagged along to many of her shoots. She is also the one that taught me the ethics, skills, and trade of a professional model.
-I was the only child model managed by a major agency in Tokyo called "Okazaki" (from kindergarten to the end of elementary school).
-Major childhood projects includes: ad-campaign for a major Japanese bank, ad campaign for Tokyo Disneyland, TV commercial for a kimono company "O-giya", key role (acting) in a short film "Shiranui"
I can provide an extensive list of photographers, mua/hair & stylists I've worked with upon request.
*** MY top 12 are people I've worked with, most of them more than twice!***