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Model Erika Leyva
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Erika Leyva

"I LOVE being a model. Modeling is my PASSION and is my LIFE. I love to model, because I love the entertainment industry."

Erika Leyva

Why do you like to be a model?
I LOVE being a model. Modeling is my PASSION and is my LIFE. I love to model, because I love the entertainment industry. I love being able to put on a outfit that I may not usually wear in my everyday life and be able to run with it and make it my own. I especially love being able to put on a costume, especially SUPERHEROES and pretend that I can fly, run really fast or any other super hero power. Who wouldn't want to be a super hero? I also love to wear all the really beautiful dresses and parade around in them. I assume that the real reason why I LOVE to model, is because at any given time I can put on any outfit no matter what it is and pretend I'm something I'm not, or even sometimes something I am. However, at the end of the day, when I take off all the make up and take down my hair and get comfortable, I am still ME and will always be.

What would you like to reach as a model?
I would really love to become a WORLD FAMOUS SUPERMODEL. I want to be know by ALL! I want to be able to model all over the world and photograph with all the AMAZINGLY TALENTED photographers, models, make-up artist, hair dresses, clothing designers, and companies. I would love to model for VICTORIA SECRET, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, MAXIM, SUPERMODELS UNLIMITED, GLAMOUR, VOGUE, MARIE CLAIRE, and COSMOPOLITAN.

How is your relation with the camera?
I love the camera. I actually took a photography class back in High school so I could better understand what the photographers where talking about. I defidently love being a photographer, because I have so many ideas of my own. However, if I was to ever become a photographer, I would rather photograph landscapes, sceneries, and architecture. Photographing models is a very difficult job. And by taking a photography class, has defidently helped me out.

Are you ambitious?
I am defidently ambitious. I have my goals. They are no longer dreams. Because you can always dream and that is what it will always be, just a dream. These are my goals. This is who I am and what I love to do. I will diffidently be a WORLD FAMOUS SUPERMODEL! I believe that being a positive person defidently helps.

Who is your inspiration?
My inspiration comes from the VERY TALENTED and VERY SEXY SUPERMODEL TYRA BANKS. She has inspired me to never give up, to never give up hope when someone turns me down because they may love my look however I am to short. Or they may not even like my look at all. She has inspired me to take AMAZING photos and come up with my own ideas. She has inspired me to continue my education as well as pursue my modeling career. She is a very wonderful, gorgeous, and beautiful woman. She has the heart of an angel and the power to embrace all. But most importantly she speaks her mind, she will always tell you her opinion, and it's always the TRUTH.

If you look in the mirror in the morning what do you think?
Wow! Well, if you really would like to know, when I look at myself in the mirror in the morning I think OH MY GOODNESS who is this person. I am just another ordinary gal. I look horrible. But when I think about who I am inside and what I have accomplished in my life so far. I think, WOW this girl is amazing! I have my morals and I have my beliefs and I strongly stand by them. I believe that it takes courage and strength as an individual to do what I do and to stand by what you believe. And I am truly proud of myself for doing just so, and for never giving up and for living my life to the fullest.

Would you like to travel to Latin America, or have your traveled...and which country ?
I defidently would love to travel to Latin America. There are so many beautiful places in this world that everyone should take the time to explore. I have traveled to some parts of Mexico (Puerto Vallarta and Cancun), as well as Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, Sitges). However, within the next few months I will be traveling back to Puerto Vallarta. I would love to eventually travel all over Latin America. The two places that I can't wait to visit are Costa Rica and Puerto Rico. Hopefully I will make it there soon.

What do you think about ZONA BONITA?
I really love it.

LINKS

How would you describe

  • Your ideal man?
    Affectionate, honest, easy to talk to, family oriented, calls me 30 times a day just to say I miss you, the first thing that I think of when I wake up in the morning, and the last thing I think of before I fall asleep, someone who thinks I'm BEAUTIFUL, and will tell me. Someone who loves to compliment me, but not too often. Someone who will hold the door open for me. Someone who loves to be HAPPY and enjoy LIFE, I love it when a guy SMILES. Someone who likes me for WHO I AM and not WHAT I AM. Someone who will treat me right. Someone who honors my morals. Someone who will always make me smile, especially when I am at my lowest. Someone who will care for me even when I make mistakes. Someone who will stop what they are doing, look me in my eyes and say they "LOVE ME" and actually means it. Someone who will hold my hand and will cuddle with me whenever he gets the chance. Someone who would prefer to stay at home and order some pizza and watch movies all night long rather than going out to the club. Going out to the club is always fun, but I'd rather stay at home with the one who loves me and loves being with me. Someone who loves to DANCE, so when we do go out we'll have a great time. Someone who will lay out with me and look up at the stars. Someone who will tell me the sweetest things in the world. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, someone who is my best friend, my prince charming, and the love of my life.
  • A perfect day?
    A perfect day for me would be a day at the beach. The love of my life and I would go to the beach real early in the morning. Lay out, get a nice even tan, play some volleyball (they'd have to teach me a little), go for a swim, and walk along the beach. We would go get something delicious to eat and then walk around and go window shopping. We would lay down next to each other and watch the sunset go down, as we fall deeply in love with each other. We would then go out to a party and dance the night away. Afterwards we would leave, but not before we took one last stroll along the water. As we look up at the moon, we would slow dance, and he would sing to me (no matter how bad he sounds, it's just the fact that they try) and tell me how much he cares about me. Then we would go back home, and cuddle all night long.
  • Una chica latina
    I would characterize her as a STRONG and BOLD woman. Who believes in family, and always doing what she knows is right and following what is in her heart. A woman with strong beliefs and morals. A woman who will LIVE LIFE!

FAVORITES

  • Food: Penne pasta with tomato sauce.
  • Music: Hip Hop, RnB, Reageton.
  • Movies: Troy, Pocahontas, A Cinderella Story, Phat Girlz, and Tombstone round out the top five.
  • Books: The Secret, The Chronicles of Narnia the Lion the Witch and the Waredrobe, Tyra Banks Inside and Out, and Janice Dickinson Everything about me is Fake and I'm Beautiful.
  • Place in the world: Jamaica

Erika Leyva

Are you romantic?
I truly am a ROMANTIC. I love romance. It's the best part of life. I'd rather be in an everlasting love than to be or do anything else in this world. To be in LOVE is just beautiful and comes great memories and tons of surprises. To live LIFE you must experience TRUE LOVE.

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