so this is where we play...i mean... work.
there was SOOO much food..
the italian benetton team who took very good care of us.
I interviewed
Francis. He was my first, so I was super nervous..lol I didn't know how to approach him so I offered him some wasabi kitkat. I will admit, I'm not an experienced journalist which is why I was so nervous to approach any of the winners. Anyway, for some reason, Francis's profile really stood out to me..I think he reminded me of someone..or he just has that hapa look that is familiar to me since he looked like most of the half models in tokyo. yea that must be it..apparently he is an aspiring musician who is trying to make music and wants to participate in the Red Bull Academy. Good Luck!
I interviewed
KIKO next. OMG kiko is AWESOME! I think out of all the winners that I spoke to, I feel the most connected with him. Maybe because he is closer to my age!? He is very spiritual and was a member on SURVIVOR! He seems like such a free spirit and it was very easy to talk to him.
I called these accessories and he got offended and said they are NOT accessories..and he never takes them off as they were gifts from people and each piece represents something. すごくない？！
He then pulled out this huge book that is his diary. He was very open about it and wanted us to read it. This is what he wrote in while he was stuck on the island during SURVIVOR. WOW.
I was happy to see this..he stuck this label of glaceau vitamin water's FOCUS. He loved the copywrite. I love it too. YAH, glaceau vitamin water for LIFE! hehe
My next interviewee was
Sarah D. The youngest of the bunch. She is only 14! A very young soul. I'm hoping that winning this competition doesn't change her and that she will continue to be pure and friendly to everyone.
Tereza and
Patricia. These 2 were like best friends. I didn't interview but watched them enjoy themselves in their Benetton clothes.
David 'Asian Pride!' Sheldrick. David's shoot reminded me of something that you would see in Warp Magazine in Tokyo or something very similar to the group Big Bang. He was very energetic and seemed like he was having a lot of fun. The least camera shy of the 19 contestants I would say. The only thing I didn't like was the 'asian pride' in his name!! We don't say that anymore right?!
how do you wear it?!
like this?! hehe
these 2 were unseparable!
My favorite:
Magali
Magali was on hi demand by everyone. She was sooo busy so it was difficult to get some time with her...and by the time I did..it was MY TURN to do an interview. For the little time we had to speak tho, I felt Magali was really down to earth. She's living in Paris and has a vietnamese mother...and we also have a mutual friend who was also in the It's My Time competition.
Meet
Ben.
He reminded me a little bit of Ross from Friends. Kinda funny and sweet at the same time. I didn't get to speak to him much either....but I guess you can see he is a Lady's man.
Maki x Shon were the fastest stylists ever!
the contestants were sooo happy
they were the entire time..doing facebook! LOL
thank you for everything!!!!!!!!
and as more food and sweets came out..I had to leave.. (>.<)
I wanna say お疲れさまでした to everyone!!!!!!!!!!! I wish that I was more interactive, especially since I was really looking forward to meeting all of you. I learned so much from this NY trip and know now what I need to do to be a better journalist from here on out. Experiencing this experience with you was amazing and I hope that we will run into each other sometime in the near future. I'm excited to see the new catalogue and to follow what you will all do after this. To see more official photos from this NY experience with the It's My Time winners, please
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I interviewed Francis. He was my first, so I was super nervous..lol I didn't know how to approach him so I offered him some wasabi kitkat. I will admit, I'm not an experienced journalist which is why I was so nervous to approach any of the winners. Anyway, for some reason, Francis's profile really stood out to me..I think he reminded me of someone..or he just has that hapa look that is familiar to me since he looked like most of the half models in tokyo. yea that must be it..apparently he is an aspiring musician who is trying to make music and wants to participate in the Red Bull Academy. Good Luck!
I interviewed KIKO next. OMG kiko is AWESOME! I think out of all the winners that I spoke to, I feel the most connected with him. Maybe because he is closer to my age!? He is very spiritual and was a member on SURVIVOR! He seems like such a free spirit and it was very easy to talk to him.
My next interviewee was Sarah D. The youngest of the bunch. She is only 14! A very young soul. I'm hoping that winning this competition doesn't change her and that she will continue to be pure and friendly to everyone.
Tereza and Patricia. These 2 were like best friends. I didn't interview but watched them enjoy themselves in their Benetton clothes.
David 'Asian Pride!' Sheldrick. David's shoot reminded me of something that you would see in Warp Magazine in Tokyo or something very similar to the group Big Bang. He was very energetic and seemed like he was having a lot of fun. The least camera shy of the 19 contestants I would say. The only thing I didn't like was the 'asian pride' in his name!! We don't say that anymore right?!
how do you wear it?!
like this?! hehe
these 2 were unseparable!
My favorite: Magali
Maki x Shon were the fastest stylists ever!
thank you for everything!!!!!!!!
