model citizen >>> karen cogz

Who is the Karen Cogz?
An extremely generous, caring, loyal, loving individual... that loves to surf, ski, travel, shop, and do as much as she possibly can to help others be happy.

Is modeling all that you thought it would be?
At first no...

it was a LOT tougher than I thought it would be... but now that I'm really breaking into the business, it's getting easier... just that first year or so, to try and get your name out there is the roughest part!

The only regret I might have, is not getting involved in modeling sooner...!

Why do you feel that you that you have an advantage over other models?
I pride myself on always being on time or early to all of my shoots...

I always put everything I have into my work, and when I see my face/body in different publications, it gives me even more fuel to go out there and make it 'big' in this industry..!

All of my marbles...are in this basket! :)

Which magazine photoshoot do you feel most proud?
Definitely my recent FHM photoshoot... the photographer, stylists, photo editor.... they were all so great to me, it really helped me feel at ease, and do my best work!

What would be the ultimate (or dream) magazine photoshoot?
Victoria's Secret & Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition...!

If you could meet anyone living or dead; who would that be and why?
That would have to be Gisele Bundchen... she is actually one of my rolemodels.... 22 years old, and she's got everything a girl could ask for... she's a smart, beautiful professional model who is so dedicated to her work... and is also my ultimate inspiration!

If you had to choose one outfit: what would it look-like?
Hmm... a pair of lowrider jeans... and a girlie wifebeater & sandals! Or one of my bathing suits! I like to be comfortable, but sexy...!

What kind of advise would you give someone starting out in the business?
To really think things through, if you can honestly put 110% into your 'career' as a model... and think about if you can take all the rejection that comes along with it...

It's a REALLY tough business, but if it's something you can dedicate yourself to, then by all means, go for it!

Do you have any secrets for your success?
It's all who you know & who you meet... honestly, just network... make contacts!

Who have been some of your main influences as a model and as a person?

Celebrity-wise: Gisele Bundchen, Cindy Crawford, Adriana Lima, Heidi Klum, Molly Sims, & Denise Richards...

But the people who help me most are my friends and family... they all know who they are, and I don't know what I would do without them...

What do you mean when you say: "I'M EXTREMELY DETERMINED TO BECOME A PART OF THE LEADING EDGE IN THE ENTERTAINMENT WORLD."?

That I'm going to make it big in this industry, no matter what!

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
10 years from now...that would put me at 31...!

Wow... Living on a beach with my husband, kids, dogs & cats, living extremely happily ever after :)

All photos and graphics courtesy of Karen Cogz and published with permission.