Interview With Chyna Phat

 

For those of us who do not know much about you - could you tell us a little about yourself and how you began your plus size modeling career? 

 

Well I'm Chyna Phat I'm a voluptuous eye candy model. I been modeling for 9 years now & I began modeling as a joke. I went with a friend to a model call & a photographer asked why I wasn't trying out, I said I'm too big & I'm not a model. He handed me his card & said he wanted to set up a shoot & after the 1st shoot everyone fell in love with me & the rest is history. 

What kind of modeling do you mainly do? Do you feel like opportunities are expanding?  Is it tight right now because of the economy like everything else is?

 

I do eye candy modeling, lingerie, print & artistic nudes.  

Opportunities have been few & far between since the recession hit. I get more offers for porn than anything & I am done with that. 

Who have you done work for?

 

I have worked with VOD photography, Aaron Swan, Kalvin "The Camera" Webb, Truth DVD magazine, Babe magazine, Cherricolada magazine,  & PinkyXXX just to name a few. 

Who would you love to work for who you haven't worked for yet?

 

I'd like to get a spread in Big Black Tail Magazine & I'm also waiting to do a world star hip hop video. 

What types of plus clothing would you like to see more of? 

 

I'd like to see a new line of plus sized jeans. It's so hard for me to buy jeans because my waist is so small compared to my booty. Smile

We are talking about plus size models but it would be a good idea to define what that is. What does the industry describe it as and what would you personally define it as?

 

A plus sized model is anywhere from a size 12-24 & beyond. The industry describes it as BBW or Plus sized but I like to think of it as PHAT-pretty hot and thick! Society makes too much out of size. Whether u are a size 4 or 24 you can still be fierce fabulous & divalicious. 

Have you ever been asked to gain or lose weight in order to get a job?

 

 

I haven't been out right asked but I have been told that I am too big by certain companies I will not put them out there. They haven't stopped my drive to be a model.  

Can you talk a little bit about what you do to keep healthy? There's this misconception that everyone plus size is not healthy.

 

 

Well I am very active & I try to eat right & stay away from fried foods. I do water aerobics & I walk a lot. The rule of thumb is everything in moderation. 

In the past have you had body image issues? 

 

 I have never had body image issues per say, however I have always been very self conscious of my ass because everyone is always looking at it. I have learned how to embrace my curves & body type. God blessed me abundantly & who am I to be ashamed of the work of art he created. 

How do you find your modeling jobs?

 

Honestly most of the time they find me, however I do have a model mayhem page & Black Men's Magazine profile & just about every other social networking page. 

Has modeling changed the way you see yourself?

 

Modeling has shown me a side of beauty that I never seen in myself. I love being unique & one of the few all natural models. 

Do You Have any last words or advice for our readers?

 

Always be who you are & don't let society tell you what you should look like. Follow your heart & remember nothing comes to a sleeper but a dream, so wake up & go get it!

 

Chyna Phat