Curvz Magazine June 2013 issue Curvz June-2013 | Page 12

Interview
Cover Model
Siren Phoenix Osceola
Curvz Mag: Hello Siren and welcome back to Curvz?
Siren: Thank you! I’m honored to be back gracing the cover.
Curvz Mag: How have things change for you since you’re
featured in Curvz?
Siren: Since last July I’ve been transitioning into in runway
modeling and entering modeling contests.
Curvz Mag: Have you been featured in any magazine since
Curvz?
Siren: Yes I have been on the cover of P.I.F.F. Magazine and
featured in B.A.B.E. Magazine. Also I’ve been featured on
several website as a plus model.
Curvz Mag: Do you still face the same challenging being a
plus size model since you started model?
Siren: Actually I do still have issues with being a curvy plus
model on finding my place in the fashion industry. I some-
times feel like the odd model out but I’m learning to accept
being well proportioned curves as my uniqueness.
Curvz Mag: You have did modeling, runway and pageants,
is acting something you will like to try next?
Siren: Acting is a possibility I may consider venturing into in
the future. I have been offered opportunities to start acting
but nothing that has inspired me to become an actress at this
time.
Curvz Mag: Tell us how it been working with photogra-
pher James Phelps?
Siren: Working with James has is always fun and a great
experience. We share the same work ethic to produce quality
work that showcases my curvy figure. He’s professional and
open-minded to listen to my concepts and ideas from start
to finish. I’ve learned a lot from him as a photographer be-
cause his specialty is shooting curvy women of all sizes.
Curvz Mag: What does modeling mean to you?
Siren: I still consider modeling to be an expression of art.
Whether I’m doing print modeling capturing a still moment
in time with each photo or runway modeling wearing the
designer’s couture on runways as art in motion.
Curvz Mag: How has your family supported your modeling
career?
Curvz Mag: So what is next for you?
Siren: My family very supportive of my modeling career be-
Siren: I’m working on branding myself as a print and runway
cause it can lead to other opportunities for me.
plus model. So this summer I’ll be participating in several
fashion shows and events while still appearing in upcoming
Curvz Mag: I see you have been in some plus size pageants magazine covers and features.
how was that?
Siren: Yes, I was a contestant in The Miss Full-Figured U.S.A. Curvz Mag: What advice would you give to someone that
2013 Pageant this past March. It was my first time entering a is plus size looking to get in to the modeling industry?
beauty pageant. I met a lot wonderful people participating in Siren: My advice is to do your research before you start your
the pageant. I learned it takes a lot of preparation and ded-
modeling. Modeling is more than taking photos or walking
ication to be an contestant. Hopefully I’m selected again to
the runway, it a business.
compete for the title next year.
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