Q&A: Ursula Mayes
Part I: The Interview

Ktown213:  Hi Ursula, give Ktown213 a brief history about yourself!
Ursula Mayes:   I went to school at Applied Kinesthetic Studies, which is the study of alternative to medicine. There I learned the importance of how to live a life of peace in mind, body, and soul. I�m big on charity and helping other people. I believe the more you give, the more you get back. Karma. For example, in my hometown of Washington, D.C., I work an event every year called Fight Night. It helps to raise money for various children�s charities (i.e. Make A Wish Foundation, Children�s Hospital, etc) and this past year Fight Night grossed 2.2 million, the highest ever! In my spare time I also volunteer at group homes for troubled teens and kids in need.

Kt213:  Tell us about your hobbies.
UM:  My hobbies include photography, makeup artistry (I�m a makeup artist also), fashion, reading, writing (I�ve had 2 poems published), painting, drawing, interior design, cooking, working out, live music, tattoos, piercings, and my pets. I�m a passionate artist at heart, so anything within the arts or creativity stimulates me. I love doing things outdoors, spending time with my family, traveling, and meeting new people.

Kt213:  How do I feel about traveling all over the US to meet and greet fans?
UM:  I am so ecstatic to be a part of Hot Import Nights and look forward to meeting all of you. It has been a dream of mine for quite some time to have the opportunity to be able to travel all over the country and meet people from all walks of life. It�s easy for me to make friends wherever I go since I�m a military brat, so I hope to make lots of them! I love meeting new people and hearing what others have to say and offer. So when you see me, please come say hi!

Kt213:  How'd you get into modeling and when did it start?
UM:  I have been modeling since the age of 14. I started out modeling wedding dresses, portraiture, beauty, and more through private clients and photographers. One of the bridal portraits taken of me by renown photographer, Suna Lee, won 1st place for Best Professional Photographer in Virginia by the Eastman Kodak Company and Best Portrait in Virginia awarded by the Virginia Professional Photographers Association. With the encouragement of family and friends, I pursued modeling on a higher level and in turn was given representation by two agencies. I have been in numerous fashion & hair shows, including Fila sportswear, Rampage clothing and Bubbles hair salon just to name a few. I have also appeared in local print ads, magazines (such as West End Guide, Maxim magazine, DC One, a calendar (TMS Productions in Las, Vegas, Nevada), a music video (now playing on MTV in the Philippines by The Speaks), an independent film, �Stoogettes Gone Wild� and I was a finalist in the Maxim Hometown Hotties competition of 2004. That�s only the beginning�there�s more to come! ;) Once I started modeling, I discovered my natural ability and creativity in makeup artistry as well and so the agencies started booking me for both modeling and makeup jobs.

Kt213:  What are some goals you hope to achieve during my reign as Miss HIN �LIVE� 2005?
UM:  During my reign as Miss HIN 2005, I hope to achieve more exposure in the automotive scene and in the modeling and entertainment industry. I hope to be in more magazines, on TV, travel and meet tons of new people! I have done all types of modeling but never spokes modeling, so this is all new and exciting to me. I am dedicated to representing Hot Import Nights to the fullest�so I have no doubt that being Miss HIN will be everything that I hoped! See you at the shows!

Kt213:  What are some of your personal goals in life?
UM:  To further my modeling, makeup and photography career. To have my own beauty and lingerie line launched in the future. To continue writing poetry and one day either have a book of poetry, a biography or children�s books published�or all of them! To continue helping others in need through charities and charitable acts, and one day maybe start my own foundation stemming from my own personal experiences. To continue traveling and meet new and exciting places and people. The most important � to be the best mother, daughter, sister and wife (someday) possible and add more unforgettable memories to the ones I already cherish. The skies the limit, never let anyone tell you can�t do anything or be whatever you desire.

Kt213:  What's your favorite ride?
UM:  My favorite car is a Ford GT because I own a Ford Mustang!

Kt213:  What's your favorite food?
UM:  Anything Korean or anything that�s spicy! Although, I just love food in general and also love to cook.

Kt213:  I hear you have a personal quote you go by?
UM:   �You�re only where you are because you want to be.� I created that one myself and swear by it!

Kt213:  Well we thank you for your time Miss HIN, good luck with everything you do!
UM:  Thank you Ktown!
 
Career Highlights (past and current):
 3rd place in Maxim magazines �Hometown Hotties� 2004 (featured in 3 different issues)
 Main love interest - lead acting role in music video for �The Speaks�
 Lead role in indy feature film �Stoogettes Gone Wild�
 Featured appearances in various magazines such as Maxim, West End Guide (featured in 2 issues), DC One, DC City Mag and more
 TMS fashion/bikini calendar, Las Vegas, NV
 Bridal portrait taken by re-known photographer, Suna Lee, won 1st place for Best Professional Photographer in Virginia by the Eastman Kodak Company and Best Portrait in Virginia awarded by the Virginia Professional Photographers Association.
 Print Ads, Numerous fashion & hair shows (i.e. Fila sportswear, Rampage clothing Bubbles hair salon and more
 Currently a makeup artist and independent skin care specialist for Japanese product line, Noevir. Have done makeup on musicians & artists, models, men�s grooming, weddings and more.

Meet Ursula at this year's Hot Import Nights, March 5th at the LA Convention Center