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ERICA GREEN MODEL BEST KNOWN AS WHO IS QUEENE COUTURE, BRINGS SOMETHING SEXY TO THE MODELLING WORLD. HER VERSATILE LOOK MAKES ANY PHOTOGRAPHERS DREAMS COME TRUE! HNS SITS DOWN WITH QUEENE COUTURE……. So tell us, where are you from? “I'm from Milwaukee Wisconsin.” When did you first become interested in modelling? “Back when I was 15 years old I started watching fashion shows and that's what I wanted to accomplish.” Is there anyone in the industry who inspires you? “Tyra Banks and Britney Spears are both inspiring.” What do you feel you bring to the modelling world? “I bring mixed look and confidence.” What do you feel that you have that sets you apart from the other models? “Myself from different models… I can portray more than one different ethnicity.” What advice do you have for other aspiring models? “My advice to the upcoming models is that you have to be strong minded when it comes to this line of work.” Do you ever get shy in front of the camera? How would you describe yourself? “I’m never shy when it comes to doing my thing in front of the camera!” Is modelling an easy job or more difficult than people realize? “Modeling is a very awesome job to have, it's always fun to get up and look pretty.” Who would you say is your inspiration? “My personal inspiration is Madonna she has so much sex appeal and confidence toward her unique look.” Do you get to travel a lot for your work? If so, what’s your favorite city that you have visited? “I’m a very intelligent, kind hearted, down to earth girl that is always willing to give people my last.” What are you most proud of? Why? “I’m proud of myself because no matter how many times get rough, I’m always striving to better myself.” Do you like to shop? Where is your favorite place to shop? “I love to shop at vintage stores, my favorite is Nasty Gal.” Do you have a website or fan page, where your fans can give you feedback and possibly get a response from you? “Lately I haven't been traveling for my “I am on twitter and Instagram alot, work but I can say Miami, Florida is a you could add me on twitter nice place to shoot.” @queenecoutureXX and on Instagram If you weren’t modelling what do at queenecouture09.” you see yourself doing? “If I didn't model I would probably be somewhere waitressing or at some dead end job Any shout outs? “I want to give a shout out to the nonbelievers in my life, the people who said I will never make it happen. It is just the beginning!” If you were deserted on an island, what 3 things would you hope to have with you? “I would hope to have a phone, food, water.” If your life was a flavor, what would it be and why? “My flavor would be strawberry, because that’s the sweetest.” If you could eat only one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? “If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life it will be salmon Rican rice and asparagus.” Where is your favorite place in the world to be? “My favorite place in the world to be is California.” HNS