Mia Rey is a hot new R&b/Pop Artist based out of Miami! Check out her song Get at Me. I LOVE this song. It’s dance track with a nice urban pop feel. To learn more about Mia and follow her rise to the top, follow her on twitter and facebook.

When I spotted Ashley Duvernay’s portfolio online, I couldn’t wait to interview him. This newcomer’s photos are that of a seasoned professional..his exotic looks eye catching.  His ethnicity is a mix of  French, Puerto Rican, German and Black…he has brains too..he studied engineering in college! Ashley is a New York native , but has spent the last 6 years in Atlanta. A photographer flew him to Los Angeles to shoot some stuff for his portfolio, and the rest is history.  He loved the experience so much, he decided to stay.  He’s been in L.A since January 2010 and is signed to Photogenics Media . He is definitely on his way to the top!  Check out the interview and more PICS after the break!

Trin: How long have you been modeling and how did you get started?

Ashley: Modeling is something that always gravitated to me regardless of how much I tried ignoring the idea. Not to sound cocky, thats not what im getting at, its just that my mom always wanted it for my sister and I.. but it wasn’t until I was an “adult” that i thought of pursuing it as my future. I’ve modeled on and off and professionally since I was 19.

Trin: What do you like/dislike about the industry?

Ashley: I love the attention, the affection, being pampered and groomed. Its amusing to have to get into character and capture the look desired. What I dont like about is the titles. I hate saying “uh yea, im a model…”. I’d rather introduce myself as a writer, musician, or just Ashley.

Trin: What do you prefer most …print or runway?

Ashley: Print. I guess it’s because that’s what im used to. Print reflects more of the model, as well as the team of artists that worked collectively to create the finished product that can be viewed by as many eyes desired. Runway is just the article of clothing and who designed it.

Trin: How do you stay in shape? What’s your workout regimen/diet like?

Ashley: Thats the million dollar question… I do what works for me. I might hit the gym about 3x/wk, I run a little, sometimes a bit of yoga, cycle… i dont believe in diets.

Trin: What is your dream campaign?

Ashley: I would have to be CEO of the product advertised.. similar to Dr. Dre’s “beats by Dre”. Awesome product, excellent business man, no b.s. that would be a dream.

Time for the fun stuff

Trin: What did you want to be as a kid?

Ashley: I wanted to race motorcycles. My mom shot me down, and i respect her word so i continue to wreak havoc on the city streets with my personal vehicles. My 4 page mvr can confirm that.

Trin: What are your hobbies?

Ashley: I build cars and motorcycles. I have a list of 8 cars to collect in my lifetime. Im currently working on #2, a 1985 porsche 944 (Valerie). If there’s ever time left to myself, she takes it all from me.

Trin: What’s your favorite vacation spot?

Ashley: I’d have to say Australia. i’ve never been, but from what i’ve heard, its got to be my next home away from home. Im actually planning a trip out there for the fall.

Trin: What is your favorite food?

Ashley..Chicken parmesan by far. Its so seductive, given the right sauce, a nice cheese, and tender breast….

Trin: Seductive.. LOL

Trin: Are you single?

Ashley: For now… there’s a girl i dated back in ’06. we agreed to put our feelings on hold while we attain our career goals.  It was more of her decision than mine, but it’s still a bit complicated.

Trin: What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?

Ashley: I’ve owned a paintball business in Atlanta for a year. Although it was stolen from me, as a last resort, I would be doing something similar.

Trin: Who are your favorite artists? Who’s on your ipod?

Ashley: Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Bob marley, Adele, City and Colour, Robin Thicke, Sara Bareillas.

Ashley: Who am i listening to now? Anyone from Michael Buble’ to Lil Wayne.

Trin: What are your guilty pleasures?

Ashley:  The obvious answer to that would be sex, but im going to go left and say driving. Adrenaline pumps through my veins 24 hrs a day. I love it, makes me feel alive; driving especially. As a kid my dad was always bad with timing, with that said, he was always late. He made up for his tardiness with effectively running lights and punching every second he could out on the street. Thanks to him I can’t keep my needle below triple digits and i’ve already doubled my age in traffic citations.

Back to business

Trin: What are your industry goals?

Ashley: To become iconic someday..a. powerful choice of words requires powerful action, and although im still tip-toeing through a mine field, my intent is to gain the knowledge and skill required to become sustainable to the industry.

Trin: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Ashley: By then, i hope to have found who i truly am, and be a successor of my current projects.  If that becomes true, i will be on the right track.

Trin: Advice for aspiring models?

Ashley: “Trying is having the intent to fail.”

Images by: Gregory Prescott, RexLott, Tarrice Love, Arnold Gadson

You might recognize Lisa Ramos…this NYC native was one of the 14 shorties cast on cycle 13 of America’s Next Top Model. Lisa took the time out of her busy schedule to do a quick Q&A with securitypleeze.com Check out her gorgeous portfolio!  She’s definitely a model on the rise. To learn more about Lisa, follow her on twitter!

Trin: How long have you been modeling, and how did you get started?

Lisa:  I’ve been modeling for about three years. I got started because my dance teacher saw some potential in me and got me started.

Trin: What do you like/dislike about the business?

Lisa: I pretty much love everything about “the biz”.  I think models should be more helpful to each other instead of trying to bring each other down! If you got it, you got it. Good things will happen for you.

Trin: What are your industry goals?

Lisa:  My goals are to book beauty, fashion and commercial campaigns and to get into acting!

Trin: What advice do you have for aspiring models?
Lisa: Just do what you want to do. As long as you try, you’ll get somewhere!