Born and raised in the small town of Eunice, Louisiana but then relocated to Houston, Miss Koi is determined to bring class back to modeling.
"I’m trying to bring a little class to my photos. I’m trying to show that you can be sexy and still be tasteful." -- Miss Koi
In a time where back shots are confused with glamour, Koi feels the standard for skin has been significantly lowered. "As more women have entered the market trying to do this, the bar has continually lowered in terms of how much skin is shown."
Can one woman change the world? No, but one idea can.
For those who don't know you, lets start by introducing yourself and telling everyone where you're from.
I am Miss Koi, model and aspiring actress out of Houston, TX.
This definitely wasn't an easy interview for me to get. You must be busy. What are you currently working on?
Yeah I work a regular 9 to 5 and my hours were crazy for a minute, but it’s slowed down quite a bit. Right now, I’m working on revamping my website and marketing myself more.
What was it like growing up in Louisiana and Texas?
Well I was born in a small town of Louisiana (Eunice) but moved to Houston, TX during my adolescent years and have been there since. Either way, I love the south! The people, the food most definitely.
What made you want to pursue a career in modeling?
I’ve always loved the camera so I decided to just give it a shot.
With all the negative stereotypes that come along with urban modeling, were you ever hesitant about being in this business?
No, but it’s definitely something I wasn’t prepared for. When I initially decided I would give modeling a try, I wasn’t thinking the urban market. I wanted to basically do commercial type stuff. But I had learn what market I fit into eventually, and that was urban. When I got a taste of it (the urban industry), it was little difficult to deal with because of all the negativity… but you learn that you have to have tough skin if you want to be in and stay in this business.
Why do you think urban models are consistently labeled hoes?
I think it’s several factors. I think a lot of it has to do with the repressed sexuality of black women in our communities. For a long time we’ve been taught that our sexuality is something dirty and wrong. Something to be kept in the closet. It’s only in like the last decade or so that black women have even been able to show off their sexuality in the same way as their white counterparts in magazines and in music videos. It’s also an outgrowth of the terminology rappers have used for years in their music. Video vixens largely originated from that genre of music, but if you think back to the Boyz to Men and Mint Condition videos of the nineties, the video models were not called hoes. It came from the hip-hop videos.
What do you feel your bringing to the modeling world?
I’m trying to bring a little class to my photos. I’m trying to show that you can be sexy and still be tasteful. (what some just don’t seem to get) As more women have entered the market trying to do this, the bar has continually lowered in terms of how much skin is shown. Me and the photographer I’m working with are trying to bring the hem of the skirt back up a little bit, but while still keeping it sexy.
What are your measurements?
36-29-45
What body part gets the most attention?
Hips and backside
Are there a lot of acting opportunity's in Texas?
Actually Texas doesn’t have much going on at all, so you have to travel for great opportunities.
As far as your modeling career is concerned, what are some things you would like to accomplish?
National print publications, acting roles, hosting, etc.
What types of men get your attention?
One that is well groomed, confident, and can hold a great conversation.
Are you spending the holidays with a special someone?
I’m a single lady. So the holidays will be spent with family, but no significant other.
Speaking of the holidays, if you could get one gift for Christmas what would it be?
I want a Yorkie!!
What's your New Years resolution?
Just to make the next year a better one than before.
Tell everyone the best way to keep updated with your work and how they can see more photos.
Well I’m constantly updating my myspace page (myspace.com/misskoi) and my website (www.misskoionline.com) is about to revamp soon. So check me out!
Any last words?
I would like to thank all of my fans and the readers for continually showing love and support. Also thank you to MANDOM for the opportunity to share bit of Miss Koi.
Make sure to stay tuned in for updates!
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