Like other models, who are found waiting on tables, or serving pizzas at a restaurant, Kristina Martin was found hidden among actors on a movie set by a watchful photographer.
"I was on set of a film I was shooting in a huge warehouse and one of the other producers was a photographer and had a studio there," Kristina explained. "He asked if I had ever modeled, I said no so we went took a few pictures and I got my first headshot and fell in love. Although my passion is with acting."
Since her modeling debut, Kristina, who is represented by modeling agencies in Michigan and other states (her main agent is Wendy Bentley of CMG Models and Talent in Florida), said she can think of a couple of unique experiences that have highlighted her modeing career efforts.
"One was a trip to New Orleans for an amazing
shoot with a very talented photographer Beans Fotos," she explained. "The experience was surreal and made me realize that this is what I want to do, I want to travel and I want to be in the entertainment business."
Her second great experienced proved that she could also look pretty in paint, she said.
"I was once completely covered head to toe, hair and all, in black paint for a video shoot."
Like most other models, the 5'8" Kristina said she someday hopes to grace the fashion runway, and participate in high fashion modeling campaigns.
"I don't know what model doesn't want this, but my dream modeling job would be to work for Victoria's Secret, but I would also like to be in a Guess campaign," Kristina said, adding that models who want to pursue a modeling career should be active about it. "My best advice would be that there isn't a text book on how to do this, you just have to get out there and do it."
As she continues to move forward with her modeling career, Kristina said each event gives her more experience and ideas.
"I have been in over a dozen independent films, have done a few music videos and commercials, and worked for many clothing designers," she said. "I have done promotional work for major companies like Monster energy drinks, the Detroit Pistons, and Cadillac."
In her downtime, Kristina's life is filled with activities that sound more like work than recreation.
"Honestly, I love to work, I love working out, and I love going to school," she said. " I love doing things that will better me and my future."
Looking forward, Kristina said she hopes to soon add a title to her modeling accomplishments.
"I am competing in my first pageant this fall, and I am very excited about that," she said. "I am running for the 2014 Miss Michigan USA title."
Kristina, who said her she has been working out, eating healthy, and working on her confidence to prepare for her pageant debut, said she is also actively seeking sponsors to help her on her title quest.
"I basically have been doing a lot of shop, because there is a lot that you need for this," she said of the competition.
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"I don't know what model doesn't want this, but my dream modeling job would be to work for Victoria's Secret"
-- Kristina Martin
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