I always loved having the chance to disappear in a story. I always was kind of obsessed with that.

The most inspiring piece of advice I've gotten is simply to persevere. My mom taught me to always keep going no matter what from an early age. When it feels too difficult to push forward, I always remind myself, 'This too shall pass,' and then I redouble my efforts.

I never thought modeling would become my career. I thought it was something I'd do to pay my way through college.

The desert loves me. I love the desert. It's nice to be in the heat in Africa. I love it.

Doing designs on a loom takes a lot of talent and experience, and, trust me, I won't be able to do that.

Take good care of your skin and hydrate. If you have good skin, everything else will fall into place.

For my diet, I choose mostly organic. But in general, I am a big believer in trying to strike a balance with everything.