Hi Sophia it is a pleasure to feature you on SimplySxy. Please share with our readers a little about yourself and where you’re from?
Well I’m from Riverside (the 951! lol), pretty much raised out there and live in LA now. I’m a Cancer, I love to cook, I like hip hop, R&B and Justin Bieber, and I’m addicted to french fries. I’ve been a commercial print model for about 10 years and if you’re not familiar with that, that means I shoot mainly for lifestyle and fitness brands, so everyday brands like Target, Intel, AT&T, Pantene, Western Union, Capital One, pharmaceuticals, etc.
How did you get started into modeling and what do you love about it?
Refer to the “if you could choose to learn anything…” question 🙂
What is the most challenging assignment or event you have done so far?
I’ve done a lot of fitness campaigns, but I’d have to say the Reebok Crossfit campaign, for sure! It was a 3-day shoot and the first two days were four hours straight each day of just cross fit, cross fit, cross fit. And it wasn’t like do the move, make it look good, spray the fake sweat, do it again, pose. It was like minutes into each workout, we were dying, sweating, grunting. The creative director was like, “We wanna see the sweat! We need to capture the pain, push through! If you feel like you’re going to cry, it’s ok.”
I did have experience in cross fit, but I had never been pushed that hard before, it was ridiculously hard, so props to the die-hard cross fitters lol! On the morning of the third day, I physically couldn’t lift myself off the bed. It was my first and only time in 10 years having to call my agent and telling them I couldn’t make it to the last shoot day. I wonder if any of the other models called in also lol. Lesson learned now, always be prepared. I’m never going to die on a shoot again!
What is your favorite job you’ve ever done?
I have so many memorable ones…my favorite would have to be being the Grammy Trophy Model in 2012. LL Cool J was hosting that year, we were at rehearsals running through our presentations and there was this moment when I felt so cool lol. He came backstage, where all the stars were waiting, looks around, we made eye contact, and he goes, “SOPHIA!!!” and gave me a huge hug. It was amazing! We randomly saw each other 2 years later while shooting CSI: LA and the moment he saw me, he did the same thing, “SOPHIA!!!” haha.
If you could choose to learn anything in this world, what will it be?
Oh my God, I want to learn everything! Anything that piques my interest, I’ll do research on it and just immerse myself. It could be anything from disorders to nutrition to investing to even aliens haha! I’ll read books, attend seminars, listen to podcasts…I actually get semi-obsessed at times lol, that’s how I got into modeling, I was obsessed about learning everything I could about it. I wanted to understand the industry fully, learn about the segments, all the players in the game, where I fit in, where I shouldn’t bother. I mean, I took notes and had outlines and a game plan. I studied the models that were leading the industry and modeled my game plan after theirs, I was naive enough to think that there was no reason I couldn’t get signed by the top agencies in the industry.
So while everyone else is working their way from the bottom up, I shot for the top, and of course they rejected me, but I worked my way through the list from the top down and ended up with the amazing agencies I have now. There was even this one agency that I really wanted to sign with (I’m not with them anymore, but I won’t say who), they rejected me on paper, and I thought “Oh no you don’t you’re gonna sign me!” So I printed up some different photos, made an appointment, made no mention of my previous paper submission, won them over with my personality, and they ended up signing me on the spot lol! 🙂 So do your research, it pays off.
What is your workout regime like?
I focus on eating healthy to stay in shape. I totally believe the 80% rule: it’s 80% nutrition, 20% workout. So I cook most of my meals and eat pretty clean. Normally I’ll workout 10-30 minutes a day, 4-5 times a week. I focus on two muscle groups at a time doing calisthenics and then every once in a while, I’ll look for an intense pilates class to take. If you’re in LA, the Lagree Supraformer class will kick your ass!
How would you describe an ideal date?
He picks me up, surprises me with flowers, and it really doesn’t matter where we go, but I love to be surprised, so taking me somewhere I’ve been wanting to go, but barely mentioned. It’s like, “Oh my gosh, you remembered!” But I think what makes a date great is the conversation! When you’re fully engaged and they open up to you and you’re learning about them…that’d be the perfect date. Oh and there has to be good food, for sure.
Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions Sophia. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”?
Sexy is someone who’s confident, never cocky, has a strong sense of self. Healthy, meaning they eat healthy and workout. Intelligence is definitely sexy, not just putting it all out there, but also knowing when to refrain and observe. Sexy is someone who is driven and has worked hard for their success, and uplifts the people around him. Sexy is someone who takes responsibility for their life and doesn’t just wait for things to happen or react to things around him. Someone with a big heart and is never afraid to show it.
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Instagram: @SophiaLe
Facebook: facebook.com/sophianotsophie
Look for a few of my upcoming ad campaigns: Aria Hotel in Vegas, Honda CRV, and American Girl
Featured image courtesy of Dominic Petruzzi
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