BIO
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Hi, So you want to know more about who I am?
| Well, I am originally from Las Vegas (born and raised
if you can believe that!), and I just moved back to Las Vegas. I must be crazy
coming back to all the Summer heat! My nationality is half Japanese and half German,
and I was named after my grandmother on my mom's side. I always get asked what
my name means (happiness, beauty, and child-like), and I do my best to try and
honor the name. I got the child-like down! |
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I have always loved the great outdoors, and LA has satistfied
my appetite (waaaaa..I miss LA) with so many options to choose from (not too far from skiing, plenty of places to hike, |
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and the beaches are everywhere!!!!) I have yet to get to explore
all of it. Los Angeles is HUGE! |
| I have been modeling since
I was 30 years old and am loving every minute of it! |
 (I have always been a ham since I was a kid). |
One of the
things that tickles |
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Yet,
I must admit that the opportunity to travel to all sorts of cool places and meeting
all kinds of interesting people, and I am talkin' INTERESTING, adds to the whole
modeling experience! |
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favorite thing about print work is getting the chance to be creative, not to mention
seeing the outcome of the efforts between model and photographer. It
has taken such a long time of soul searching to figure out what I wanted to do
with my life. Now that I found it, my only regret is wishing I would have started
it sooner (But hey! Better late than never!). |
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I realize that the clock is ticking, and I want to make the best of the years I have left in all categories that I cover in modeling. I exercise a lot (Fitness Bootcamp on the beach [after 2 years of taking the class, they made me one of the instructors!!], rollerblading, running on the sand, stair climbing, dodging bullets, leaping out of the way from oncoming traffic, and whatever other physical challenges that jump out at me), |
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and I eat a fairly good diet and treat myself to a facial
once a month. Where did that ice cream come from?? Did I mention I LOVE chocolate
chip mint??? |  |
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time to live a little and enjoy life. (This has to be a fantasy...I never take time! Who is that girl in the pool? Is that really me taking some time off??? ;)) |  |
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Yet, you may wonder, "What happens when you get too old?"
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no such thing! There is a market out there for all kinds of age groups. If I have
to do "Ensure" ads, then so be it! I am here for the long haul. That
is the beauty of the business: There is something for everyone of all ages and
all types. You just have to go out there and find it, grab it, and don't let go!! |
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In addition to modeling, |
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I have been very fortunate to have had some great opportunities
come my way in the past years. |  |
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Acting, I realize, is a long and hard journey, but I plan
on enjoying the adventure every step of the way (good and bad). |  |
I also realize that with acting and especially modeling,
that there are a lot of bucks spent on wardrobe. If you want to help out a starving
actress/model (violin music playing), you can check out one of the places I like
to shop, and surprise me with an outfit. As a payback, I will shoot in it and
send you a complimentary 8 X 10 print of it just for you! ;) |
| With the drive and determination that
possesses my soul and other areas, I have no doubts that the opportunities will
continue to be there, and they will only get better. I am living my dream, and
I have no intentions of ever giving up, so don't try talking smack to me.... |
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or I will let you have it! :) |  |
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Besides modeling, acting, and exercising, I also get a kick
out of working on my website. | |
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I have come a long way in the computer age (from playing
pong to designing my website and continuing to learn more as I go). |
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I am a highly independent woman, and there is nothing like
the feeling of setting a goal and accomplishing it on my own. I love to get email, so feel free to email me with any questions you might have or just to say, "Hi." |
| For Questions and
Answers from inquiring minds, please click here! |
| Please check back from time to time. I have some really fun things that I will be adding to this page for your viewing pleasure! I will also be adding more answers to questions in this "Fun Stuff To Know Q & A" section as I get more questions emailed to me. Have a fantastic day and please come back soon! XOXO TOMIKO |