This A-Profiler we bring you Tiffani Rodriguez, a model who believes that thin is out, loves Doritos but can't eat them right now, and is looking at making 2008 an even better year. Find out more about this up-and-coming model.

Your site URL:
www.myspace.com/tiffanirodriguez

In six words or less sum up who Tiffani Rodriguez is.
Adventurous, friendly, caring, good friend and great smile!

What is your ethnic background and do you speak any other languages?
Mexican and Filipino, I speak Spanish.

How did you get into modeling?
A photographer told me I had potential, asked me to go check out one of his shoots to see if I wanted to try modeling, I went and saw other models being photographed, let him take a few shots of me and loved it!!

Would you consider yourself a model or an aspiring model?
Professional model.

What is the hardest thing about being a model?
Staying away from foods that I love!! lol

Can you describe what it was like at your first photo shoot?
I was very nervous, intimidated and shy, the other girls were very nice and made me feel a little better but I was still nervous!

How do you prepare yourself before a photo shoot?
I get plenty of rest, drink a lot of water and don’t eat anything.

Have you ever been intimated by other models at a casting call?
No, being a model means that you have to have 100% confidence in yourself and never let another model intimidate you, no other model should be competition for you.

What is the one accomplishment you want to say you’ve done in your modeling career?
Traveled to other states.

Where do you think your modeling career will take you in 5 years?
Honestly I don’t know. I know I will be in magazines and be able to travel nationwide, but it’s only my second career, Im in the medical field now and in 5 years I see myself successful in my Medical career.

Do you believe Asian American women are well represented in the modeling industry?
I think there should be more diversity in the modeling industry

Are there many Asian American male models?
No.

Do you think runway models are too thin or is the issue of weight over blown?
Yes in my opinion thin is out and I think some runway models are not healthy or have eating disorders because of the pressure of staying thin.

What’s the one junk food you love to have right now but can’t?
Doritos :)

What advise would you give Joe Average when it comes to approaching a model?
People being too shy to approach me, DON’T BE SHY! Not all models are un-friendly ;)

What type of modeling gigs do you have lined up for 2008?
Just traveling more, doing Calendar signings and more events!

Thanks for taking time out your schedule to answer these questions, do you have any memorable words you want to leave your fans?
I want to thank all of you for supporting me and I hope to meet you all this year!! Check out my myspace at www.myspace.com/tiffanirodriguez and stay tuned for upcoming events I will be at soon!! :)

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Special thanks to Tiffani Rodriguez.

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