I was born in Albany NY. I am a Cancer with a Leo cusp. I grew up
living with my Mom and Grandma mostly.æ I have a younger brother Keith
and sister Renee. I went to South Colonie High School. Then went on
to the local community college Hudson Valley, where I received my
Associates Degree in Arts. I finished up my Bachelors at the State
University at Albany (better known as Suny Albany, a great party school).æ
While growing up I was always one for the "Limelight" I started swimming
in Aqua Babies at 6 months. From there I went into Gymnastics, to
Tap and Ballet, then on to Baton Twirling, and Rifle Guard. Finally,
I ended up Cheerleading for one year in High School and three years
in College. I've also taught Pop Warner Cheerleaders, which I'm proud
to say that they placed 5th in the Nationals the year I coached them.
I started modeling in High School after taking a film class and being
used as a "subject", andæ people started telling me I was photogenic.
Then like many other girls I went on to Barbizon Modeling School to
learn how to be a "little lady". Which I have to say it taught me
about skincare, standing, and walking properly, which can make a difference
for ones appearance in public. Then I decided to give pageants a try,
the first pageant I competed in I didn't even place, but I did receive
Miss Congeniality, that was the "Empire State Pageant" held by Gillespie
Pageants in the Catskill Region of New York State. Then I went on
to the "Teen World of Beauty" which was held in Lake George, NY.æ
I was the first runner up. Then on to the Miss New York Competitions.
I never placed or won, but tried two years in a row, then I waited
a year and didn't win. That was the year my girlfriend Kimberly Pressler
won and went on to Miss USA, she was my roommate.æ I did finally win
the Hawaiian Tropics Locals and went on to win the Regional Competition
in 1998, I went to the Nationals although I didn't win, I had a great
time and networked my behind off. Also through this time I was taking
acting courses and private coaching. I got into working out in High
School and continue to do so now. Like most anyone else I go through
phases of slacking, but I know how important it is because it keeps
me motivated, healthy, and in shape. In High School I was voted "Class
Flirt" although I didn't see it, but everyone else did!!! I'm half
Armenian and mostly German on the other side, a little English and
Dutch, I guess that's what gives me an Exotic Flair that makes people
wonder what my Nationality is. That's the question that I'm asked
most frequently, besides "is my eye color real?"æ Yes, my eyes are
green. I've had a lot of people come in and out of my life, through
them all I've learned, grown, and seen things that I might not of
otherwise seen or experienced. I've traveled to many places and plan
to keep on traveling. I love to experience Crazy Things in my life,
the latest adventures being, Skydiving, and White Water Rafting...
I will definitely keep you posted.
