STEPHANIE PAGAN
model
Miami, Fl
How long have you been modeling?
I have been modeling for a little over 6 years now.
What was your inspiration to begin modeling?
Beauty pageants opened a lot of doors for me in the modeling industry and I love everything about modeling. From the photography, to styling, runway, wearing amazing designer pieces and working with amazing people, it all comes together as inspiration for me.
What do you feel is your best physical feature?
My lips! I love their fullness, I can rock any lipstick color and I always get compliments on them.
What are your modeling strengths?
My biggest strength is definitely my catwalk, and not so long ago I feel like I finally came through in photography. I am a lot more attentive to detail when I pose; it’s become easier to express my personality through pictures and usually get at least two good photos on 15 clicks.
What makes you unique as a model?
I feel like I have a lot more versatility now than before, as well as changing my look around. I love shooting in swimsuits or lingerie, and being sexy without having to be vulgar as much as I love to wear an evening gown and compete in a pageant. I’m not always stuck to the “bombshell” look – when I have to tone it down to the girl next door or anything under my clients’ requests, I certainly do.
What has been your biggest modeling accomplishment?
Every time I get to travel to a different country through modeling, it’s an accomplishment for me. Also, just last Fall I was featured on a 6 page editorial in Latina Magazine which was amazing! I cried when I got the news because I have worked so hard for so many years, I felt like I was finally getting the exposure I always wanted.
Have you been published before?
Yes, I have been published on numerous occasions in Puerto Rico and in the US.
If you could see your face on the cover of any magazine, what would that be?
As of right now…I think Sports illustrated Swimsuit Issue!
Where do you see your modeling career headed one year from now? Five years from now?
A year from now, probably getting published a few more times. I would love to score a big campaign now that I live in the US mainland. I want to do it all, I have no set boundaries. Five years from now, I will probably be married by then with even bigger goals. I used to be a modeling instructor in Puerto Rico and I loved it, so I have plans to open up my own modeling school and training center for young girls who want to pursue their modeling dreams.
What other talents or activities would you like us to know about?
I can dance! Before I started modeling, I danced since I was 5, I was cheer captain of my high school’s Varsity squad, I was also on an all star team but I drifted away from all of that to compete in Miss Universe Puerto Rico. I can still do a lot of stunts and tumbling… or so I think!
Describe yourself in 10 words or less
Witty, fun, strong, passionate, independent, multitasking, spontaneous, charismatic, kind of reckless…
Your favorite quote:
Life consists of not on holding the good cards, but knowing how to play well with the ones you have.
Is there any special message you would like to leave for your fans:
Thanks to everyone who has surrounded me with unconditional support! It feels amazing to know that there are people out there that admire my work and are always on the look out for my next move, for that I am eternally thankful!
Photo credit: Ty Franzoni/Zoni Photo
www.zoniphoto.com
See more of Stephanie’s work at:
www.modelmayhem.com/stephiepagan
