Ayla D.
Age: 18
Measurements:
Waist: 26.25”
Hips: 37.5”
Bust: 34”
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 130 lbs.
Hair/Eye Color: Auburn/hazel
Tell us about yourself.
I am from Nashville, TN. I am 18 years old and I am going to college for a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Musical Theatre.
What is your biggest dream?
Besides going on tour with a Broadway show, my biggest dream is to open up a non-profit theatre for underprivileged children in Chicago to come take lessons in the arts but also to get food, medicine, clean clothes, and help if needed.
What does it mean to be your own kind of beautiful?
It means to feel confident in your body and style and treating everyone with kindness.
How would you describe your fashion style?
Vintage, classy, and grunge.
Who or what inspires you?
My dad because he has created a life for himself and our family from the ground up.
What is your advice to someone who is just getting started with modeling?
I would say to always be kind to the people you are working with and keep your attitude positive. That is the only way people will continue to want to work with you.
Describe some obstacles you have overcome in your life and how that has changed or shaped you.
There have been quite a few obstacles in my life, but the largest has been when I was in sixth grade, I was a part of three different sports: dance, swim, and soccer. One day I had a horrible pain in my left heel and I could barely walk. We went to the doctor and we found out I had Sever’s Disease, which is where the patient goes through a growth spurt but their body is not prepared. This caused my Achilles tendon to swell, forcing my growth plate to separate from my heel. It only happened in my left foot but, I was forced to stop every physical aspect of my life which caused me to gain a lot of weight and fall into depression. Thankfully, I was able to use performing arts to get out of my depression and I started getting motivated again to make myself the best me I could be.
What makes you beautiful/handsome?
This is a hard question but I think that my personality is what makes me beautiful. I am not the normal definition of beautiful but I think that me being comfortable in who I am and always keeping a positive mindset makes me beautiful.
What would you say to another girl/guy your age who is struggling with their confidence?
I would say that as soon as you become comfortable with who you are nothing can stop you from accomplishing your dreams.