Ariya Ly

Photography Credits:
Dean Johnson
Kevin Ng
Jamie S.

Name/Nicknames:
Ariya Ly

Website address..Myspace url:
www. ariyaly. com and www. myspace. com/ariya_ly

What is your Ethnicity?
Hmong Thai

When is your Birthday..Horoscope sign?
My birthday is on January 29th and my horoscope sign is Aquarius.

How long have you been modeling?
I started modeling in the import scene this year 2008, but I have been in the modeling industry in fashion since 2004.

How did you get involved in modeling?
I got involved in import modeling after attending a couple of car shows. It took modeling to a different level.

What are your like and dislikes about modeling?
What I like about modeling is that I get to meet many wonderful people. Another great thing about it is that I get to travel and see the world through my eyes. The experiences I will never forget.
What I don’t like about modeling is that I don’t get much sleep. I'm either spending a lot of time exploring the city, or working. It is very important to get enough sleep because I need the energy to put on a good show for my fans. Other than that, there is still much to experience.

How long does it take you to get ready for the club or a photo shoot?
For the club, it takes me about one hour and a half at the least if I don’t have much time. For a photo shoot, it only takes an hour to an hour and a half. I find shorter ways to do things.

What city do you live in?
I live in Appleton, WI because I am still attending the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

What was your favorite city to visit and why?
My favorite city to visit is Minneapolis, MN because it has great food and fun places to see. Plus, the Mall of America is not too far from there.

Who are your role models?
I would have to say Natasha Yi is a big influence because she always had a positive image. She was my motivation to keep modeling and achieving m goals.
Another role model would be Steph Ly because she is such a great business woman as well as a model. She is also what I call another one of my inspirations. She gives great advice too.

What kind of hobbies are you into, any hidden talents?
I am really into dancing. That’s how I got involved in go go dancing. I also love to take photos because it’s a way of expressing what I feel other than words. Like they say… pictures are worth more than a thousand words. Hidden talents…that’s for my Boo to know…haha.

What music is playing on your iPod?
I love hip hop and R&B. I also like techno once in a while. And of course gotta have some love music.

What types of food do you like?
I love sushi, and I love green tea. Great combination.

Do you have any favorite tv shows and movies?
My favorite tv show is Bravo, MTV, VH1, and all them other popular shows. Gotta catch up on the latest gossip. Haha…
My favorite movies are Step up 2, Tokyo Drift, The Mummy Emperor’s Tomb, and much more. Gotta have a little of each.

Where do you shop?
I love to shop at Express Design Studio and Victoria’s Secret.

What kind of things do you look for in a guy?
I look for him to be honest, caring, trust worthy, romantic type of man.

What about turnoffs?
Turn offs would have to be if he tries to talk about how much money he has and acts like he big when he really isn’t. Just be yourself and that’s what counts.

What is your favorite kind of birthday or Christmas gifts?
My favorite gift no matter what time of year it may be is having all my family and friends there whenever I need them, and my fans always leaving me inspiring messages. It can’t get better than that. The best things are free.

Do you have any tattoos or piercings?
Yes, I have five tattoos. A butterfly on my lower back, a fairy on my left upper arm, heart with wings on my right upper arm, my last name on my left forearm, and a bunny on my left upper back shoulder.
I also have seven piercings. I have three on my left ear, two on my right ear, my nose and my belly pierced.

What do you do to stay fit?
I work out at the Wellness Center on campus at least three times a week. Each day I concentrate on different fitness goals. For instance, on Mondays I concentrate on cardiovascular strength, and on Wednesdays I concentrate on muscular strength. Then on Fridays I would do a mix to work the major muscle groups. In addition to that, I also walk or jogging around the neighbor hood, or I usually do home activities.

If you were stranded on an island and could only have 3 things what would they be?
I would have to have be my Boo, something comfortable to sleep on, and some candles…ahaha

G-String,Thong or Granny Undies?
What you think!?! Gotta have the sexy one, duh! I would say a g-string or a thong. But if it’s on the island…then who needs that. Hahaha…

What are some of your long term personal goals or future plans?
My long term goal is to start my own clothing line and open my own photo studio. I am currently taking classes for interior design and photography classes as a minor and majoring in Marketing at UWO.

That’s about it, for our Green Bottle Interview. Ariya, thanks for the time.

Special Shoutouts to your fans?
I would like to thank you all for your love, support, and having faith in me from the start. With out you all, I would not be where I am today. I hope you will continue to in the future. For I will always have love for you all! Muah!
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