Tell us about yourself

My name is Yahoska C. I am 19 years old. I was born and Raised in
the Dominican Republic, currently live in Manhattan, New York City.

What is your biggest dream?

My biggest dream is to be a professional model and actress, be able to
help my family in anyways they need, to be as strong and independent
as my mother.

What does it mean to be your own kind of beautiful?

To be your own kid of beautiful is to love yourselves the way you are,
to love your flaws, to not compare yourself to anybody else, to be
kind, to be honest and to trust yourself. To be your own kind of
beautiful is to not be ashamed of who you are and what you believe.

Tell us about your modeling experience.

I do not have any modeling experience.

What is your dream brand to model for?

My dream brand to model for is all brands. I am a fan of Michael
Kors, Calvin Klein, Boss, Ralph Lauren, Lancôme, Adidas, Puma, Coach,
Dior, Dolce Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Guess, Estee
Lauder, Covergirl, L'oreal, H & M, Old Navy, Zara, Prada, Armani,
Vans, Polo, Levis, Steve Madden, American Eagle, Gap, express and many
other. As well as, different Magazines

How would you describe your fashion style?

My style is really classical, really different and simple.

How important is self-awareness and confidence to you in your everyday life?

Definitely really important, you have to trust and believe in yourself
more everyday even when other people try to bring you down. As long as
you have confidence you'll be fine.

What makes you beautiful/handsome?

What makes me beautiful is my actions, my love for my family and
friends, my kindness, my smile and self-esteem. I am beautiful because
I do not try to change my self and my style for others.

What would you say to another girl/guy your age who is struggling with
their confidence?

What I would say to another girl or guy who is struggling with their
confidence is to try and be more confident, to trust in themselves, to
keep going although everyone else tell you to stop. I would tell them
to look at themselves in the mirror and to love what they see, to not
change, to love their flaws and to understand that our flaws are not
as many as our strengths. Just love you first and then everyone else.