Cindy
I officially started modeling in January 2018. It’s actually A photographer contacted me on instagram saying he loved my work as a MUA and he saw in me the potential to be model because I had beautiful features. Following several exchanges, we shot for the first time on January 21st. I loved my experience and especially the connection I had with Ricky Elie, my photographer. Since then, I've decided to start my career as Plus size Model and to embrace my curvy body. My first shoot was in 2016, my cousin needed models to build his portfolio of photographs. I shot with him, I loved it but I did not have enough self-confidence to start a career as a model at that time.
1. Can you tell us about your roots, about growing up.
I was born in Canada and my background is Haitian. Growing up my parents did their best to maintain the Haitian culture in our family despite that we live in Quebec, so my education was balanced between both.
- What was your childhood / teenage dream ? What did you wanna to become?
I grew up with my parents and my little brother throughout my childhood. We were in the middle class, we didn’t have any financial issue. My parents always did whatever they could to be present for us. However, things got complicated when parents divorced. I been through a lot of rough situation at a young age, so it made me grow and understand many walks of life. As a teenager, I was passionate by psychology and the human behavior and I wanted to become a psychologist or a family mediator.
- Any idols during the teenage period ?
I didn’t admire anyone however I always look to up entrepreneur women who started from the bottom, worked hard and achieved theirs goals.
- When did you start with modeling ? Can you recall your first photo session ?
I officially started modeling in January 2018. It’s actually A photographer contacted me on instagram saying he loved my work as a MUA and he saw in me the potential to be model because I had beautiful features. Following several exchanges, we shot for the first time on January 21st. I loved my experience and especially the connection I had with Ricky Elie, my photographer. Since then, I've decided to start my career as Plus size Model and to embrace my curvy body. My first shoot was in 2016, my cousin needed models to build his portfolio of photographs. I shot with him, I loved it but I did not have enough self-confidence to start a career as a model at that time
- Can you tell us about your favorite place for a photo session /so far/.
I like to shoot outside downtown or the old port of Montreal. It's free and the background is amazing.
- You are a professional Make Up Artist. Can you tell is more about that ?
I always had a passion for cosmetics and the beauty industry since I was very young. I remember one day my mother had made a huge makeup order for Black Opal cosmetic brand and when we received we had fun unpacking and searching on youtube the usefulness of each product. Since that day, I became litteraly addicted to makeup tutorials on youtube. At the end of high school, I had to make a big choice about my school path. Initially, I was register in a social work program but my heart told me to continue my journey in what I really liked: makeup. I knew that my parents would not necessarily be happy with my choice. After speaking with many adult that I trust, I ended up canceling my social work registration and enrolling in a makeup school. It's a choice that does not have any more to everyone and that was very hard to assume, but I do not regret anything.
- Are you in charge for yours Make up and hairstyle ?
For my personal shoots yes. If not, the shoots booked by my agency, no.
- What would be your advice to young girls who would like to start modeling career?
Surround yourself with positive people who want to see you succeed. Believe in yourself, listen to your heart and do not worry about everything will happen in its time. Be patient and hustle the gift that God gives you
- What kind of art in general do you like ? 10. Any hobbies ?
The training !!!! I train with my coach 4 times a week. It helps me to have a balanced life despite the crazy schedules that I can have, it keeps me fit and get all the bad energy out of me. I have suffered a lot of anxiety lately and physical training has been the solution to my problem.
- plans for the rest of 2018 ?
My plans for 2018 are to make as much modeling contract as possible to make me known in the industry while continuing to do makeup. I also want to keep inspiring people to follow their dream. There’s no limit age to grind and achieve your personal goals.
- Social media accounts so people can see your work.
Model: @itscindy_xox
MUA: @itscindy_mua