model citizen UPDATED>>> jenna z

Jenna Zmodel
Interview by: silverio pantalla

What made you decide to become a model?
Having an advantage to most, I have a very close friend who is a full time web designer and Flash animator so he worked very hard on building an on-line portfolio as well.

At first it was just a one page portfolio and no buttons, very simple. So… this was my start. Now, I have a full fledged web site with a members area. My site is growing rapidly each day with over 5,000 photos, exclusive videos, and audio bits:)

What sets me apart from the rest of the thousands of sites out there? It is a real live site, you can really talk with me and play with me. No one ever pretending to be me. Constant daily updates! Shockingly, Jennaz.com is exploding into the #1 quality adult site on the net! I am truly excited about what lies in the future for me, I can't wait!!

What is the hardest thing of being a model?
This industry is very tough, you have to have very thick skin. Everyone has opinions and not afraid to tell you them. There are more let downs than anything, I think even the most famous models will tell you the same thing. You have to believe in yourself and believe in your dream.

What projects do you feel best describes you as a model?
I would say anything that has to do with fitness, I am very active and love to work out! When I am done working out I feel fresh and ready for anything. Although it is challenging sometimes, it is worth the hard work. I also love shooting outdoors. I love taking on glamour projects, I love feeling sexy but, in a tasteful way. I love to wear clothes that cling to me and are sheer, maybe with a pretty lace bra underneath. I think that is such a sexy look.

What has been your most exciting gig as a model?
For me, it would have to be when I did an under water shoot. It was very different, hard work and very exhausting but, just the expensive underwater cameras and equipment was very neat. I love being in the water, and being active so this was the ultimate gig for me. I loved it!!

Are you involved in any charity work at the moment?
No, not at the moment. I would love to volunteer at a battered women's shelter or speak at a function about this topic.

What is the biggest misunderstanding about yourself?
I think the biggest misunderstanding about myself is that I'm just into my looks. I really think people think that of you when you get into modeling. This is not true, although I love to feel pretty in front of the camera, there is so much more to me. I love to laugh, listen to music, read books, watch a sunset, eat, and just be myself.

Who have been some of your main influences?
I have a few who have really influenced me to who I am today. Most of all my mother, who not only taught me responsibility, but also always took care of herself, still does. She always looks wonderful. so, I think watching her get ready in the mornings for work and just the way she carried herself helped me a lot. She is one classy lady!

One of my other main influences would be my webmaster/ photographer, Brandon Michaels. He has got to be the most hard working, ambitious people I know. He is always looking to better himself. He is also my personal trainer in the gym, whips my butt into shape!!

He has been the one who has encouraged me and one of the reasons I am now a published fitness model.

Now, I would say the person in this industry who has influenced me the most, would have to be the "First Internet Supermodel" herself, Tracey Walker. I really believe she has made a great place for "WEB" models. Tracey's support and honest answers have been so encouraging. She is always on the look out for web models safety and image.

Tell us about your upcoming projects, activities and or events.
I will have a sexy bikini layout in the February issue of "American Curves" magazine. I was also just published in the November issue of Muscle Mag.

Check out my "Lady In Waiting" feature on Gene Simmons' website... A lot of exciting things are happening and I am very grateful for each one!! .

All photos and graphics courtesy of www.jennaz.com and published with permission.