Ruth S.

Ruth S.

New Jersey, USA

Age: 19

Measurements:

Waist: 24

Hips: 34

Bust: 34

Height: 5'7

Weight: 120

Hair/Eye Color: brown

Tell us about yourself.

I'm 19 years old and from Hamilton, New Jersey. I play almost every sport there is and have since I was little. I also compete in the Miss New Jersey USA pageant.

Tell us about your modeling experience.

I started modeling at 16 years old through a modeling school and have continued freelancing since.

What is your biggest dream?

My biggest dream is to one day open up my own bakery.

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

To me being your own kind of beautiful means being your authentic self and being confident in yourself.

How would you describe your fashion style?

I would describe my style as unique because it changes all the time and I love putting together new clothing ideas.

Who or what inspires you?

My old jiu-jitsu coach Pete McHugh has always inspired me. He made me believe something can always be made out of nothing and has supported all his students through whatever we want to do.

What have been your greatest accomplishments?

I made it into the National Honors Society of High School Scholars. At 12 I was the first girl in jiu-jitsu to get a green belt, which was the highest rank to get as a kid.

Describe some obstacles you have overcome in your life and how that has changed or shaped you.

I used to be bullied for being so tall and for doing what wasn't considered normal like jiu-jitsu, wrestling on a guys team, and modeling too. It made me find confidence in myself, learn to be authentically me, and that it was ok to be different.

What makes you beautiful/handsome?

I think what makes me beautiful is my confidence in myself. My beauty comes from the inside and shines outwards.

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

There is no one like you in this world and if you are happy, healthy, and have something you want to do go for it. We all have insecurities but we need to learn to embrace them. Be unapologetically yourself.

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