INTERVIEW 060: Jessica Johnson Is On Her Way To Super-Stardom

Interview With Jessica Johnson

Ethnicity: Black

Age: 24

Profession: Actor

Current Location (Country): United States

Instagram Username: @iamjsteel_

What inspired you to get into the modeling industry?

My Acting Career. 

So many elements of modeling are about transformation and expression, which are also key elements of acting.

How long have you been modeling?

About a year.

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As a model/aspiring model, do you think that it is important to have a large following?

YES. 

A larger platform allows you to convey messages to people that you normally wouldn’t be able to reach.

Who is your favorite model?

Duckie Thot and Tabria Majors.

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Were you ever camera shy?

YES.

What projects are you currently working on?

Just wrapped on a major tv series and also two web-series.

nice for what?

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What’s something a guy can do to get your attention?

Be different. And know how to cook!

What’s an instant deal-breaker for you?

Liars.

What is your ideal first date?

Something weird…

Take me to a secret dive bar to listen to music, or a random food pop up.

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Tell us a random fact about yourself.

I love animals, and I hate being in one place for too long.

What are you most proud of?

My resiliency and my ability to overcome any situation.

What’s your favorite healthy snack?

Coconut yogurt.

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Did you have any mentors who greatly impacted your career or growth?

My manger, Rhonda Alston, has literally been the most amazing and supportive person ever. 

My agent, Dorecia Carr, is amazing as well.

Do you have any tips for aspiring models who are trying to break into the industry?

Keep pushing!!!! 

Life gets hard and rejection is something that you have know how to manage. 

Learn from your weaknesses and become stronger.

What do you want to be remembered as?

An inspirational creator, and a damn good human being.