iKandy - More than just a model

iKandy

A model of the human spirit

In honor of “National honey month” (Its legit, google it ) We deliver an unforgettable treat. This month we’re jigging to the Big Easy, and our hostess is the one and only ikandy. A young passionate activist of Cambodian rights, director of volunteers for “Strengthening Cambodian Communities Project “ (SCC). Who’s sure to put Cambodia back on the map and witnessing its glory return.  For over 3 years she’s been spreading awareness of her homeland and what better way than also being a spokes model for Cambodia’s first National Baseball Team. This may be the sweetest, healthiest candy we’ve delivered yet! Enjoy.

Interviewed by T.Mill ( http://www.tmillonline.com )

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Ha Candy - Welcome ikandy, it’s a pleasure your here.
iKandy - Its a pleasure also! Thank you and Im honored!

Ha Candy -  There’s not many Models engaging they’re communities and branding themselves effectively as you are. What called or attracted you to the organizations you’ve founded, and non profit work. Your doing so much for the world?

iKandy - I grew up in a troublesome home, not normal for an American child, but surviving the impacts the 1975 genocide had on my parents. They’re ways of coping were brutal on me and being on my own during my young adult life, led me to discover my passion, what I was born here to do. I became a Cambodian Rights Activist and co-founded The SCC Project (strengthening Cambodian Communities) with my partner Tara in Australia, to help rebuild families one village at a time, focusing on education values. I recently finished an event for another non-profit in NY that I volunteered for. It was fashion show, showcasing the beauitufl hand made products produced by survivors of sex slavery. This non-profit is dedicated to eradicate sex slavery and human trafficking in Cambodia, by rescuing, rehabilitation and provide training and living wages for the survivors and potential at-risk women and children.  I spread awareness and attention to this topic through my modeling.

Ha Candy - You recently hosted and coordinated “Fashion for freedom” in New Orleans. How did it turn out?
iKandy -  It went well. Despite a few technical difficulties that we had, but over all, it was a success. Especially for my first event.
Ha Candy - iKandy has to be one of the best names we’ve heard ! Where did it come from?
iKandy -  I was thinking of a model name, and it came to me in my dream. I woke up saying iKandy!!


Ha Candy - What was your most embarrassing moment?

iKandy - I remember, I was on the metro bus, I was 15 at the time. It was completely packed, so I was standing but a pregnant lady came on the bus, and this woman in front of me was sitting down, and her 2-3 year old child took up a seat. She removed her child so the pregnant woman could sit, but she passed the seat up. So I sat down, and the woman who saved the spot for the woman pushed me out of the seat, and put her child back on the seat! Yea I was so embarrassed I got off at the wrong stop.

Fill in the blanks -

I Love it when - "A guy kisses my cheeks"

Turn ons - "Arms, Im an arms woman, confidence, independence, well dressed man.

Turn offs - "Insecurities, Clinging, people say they're going to do something and don't.

I am the best at "Being myself"

If i were president - "Rule the world and rename it iKandyland.

Favorite movie of all time - Holly

Ha Candy - Thank you iKandy for this fun interview, any closing words, shout outs or advice to aspiring models?

 "Wear a Krama" Campaign - Where in the world is you krama?
www.thearyseng.com
Photo by: Michael Siu www.nolaphoto.com
Make-Up Artist: Maria Broussard

iKandy - I would like to thank first and foremost, my urban manager and photographer CE WILEY. He really changed my life. I want to thank my friends and my family, my parents, for the undying support, my close friends who were there when I needed them, like Erin Marrero. The Cambodian community in the States; they really are so supportive in my efforts, and the fans all around the world! I want to thank my partner Tara Miller, for letting me be apart of something greater. Thank you, for your e-mails of love and encouragement. They really motivate me to push even harder to get to where I want to be. The only advice I have for the aspiring models, is that, you must realize your strengths and weaknesses, you need to work hard, nothing comes easy to you just because you took a photo! You need to also do your research, a pretty face won’t get you just anywhere, remember there are millions of pretty faces in the world, but what make you stand out from the rest? And good luck! Thank you again for this interview! And last but not least, NOT ALL ASIANS LOOK A LIKE!

Ha Candy - And if your lover were a piece of candy what would he or she be? 
iKandy - Cherry filled chocolate.

Get more iKandy at www.ikandy-land.blogspot.com

www.twitter.com/ikandyland

Support these organizations

http://www.nominetwork.org

http://www.cambodiabaseballfederation.com

Her non profit - http://www.thesccproject.org

Growing up in Montgomery county , Maryland her life could be a series of books. She's determined to be the first Cover Girl  Cambodian American model and land a sidekick role alongside Jackie Chan.iKandy is very proud of her heritage and is amazed how the people in Cambodia overcome such atrocities as genocide and continue smiling. They've survived poverty, starvation and even human trafficking.She wouldn't change too much about the model industry however she's a perfect example of what a model SHOULD be. A model of the human spirit, more than just a pretty face. After activism comes little time with her family but she cherishes every moment spent.

Coli Hellraiser - Diamonds place model of the month.

Diamonds Place June Model of the month.

(Sponsored by Palisadehills.net ) 

 Coli Hellraiser




Smiling across a shapely fame of 32/24/37.This
Cherokee, Mulatto, Brazilian, Powhatan bombshell has been featured in over 60 appearances from Car shows/ Websites/ and events. She can be anywhere you book her, and guarantees professional quality. Welcome to the art of beauty, welcome to Diamonds Place.

T.mill- Welcome to diamonds place Coli, i promise this will be an interview you won't forget, are you ready?

Coli Hellraiser - Always ready! 

T.Mill - With your extensive resume, and experience you could of chose anybody, to what do we owe the pleasure of interviewing you. And thank you for reaching out to us.

Coli Hellraiser - Thank you for interviewing me, I am always looking for new people and sites to work with so nothing goes under appreciated. 

T.Mill - What does modeling mean to you?

Coli Hellraiser- modeling means sharing a part if of me that people would otherwise never see I can be sexy artistic mysterious and fierce each time I step in front of the lense it's a window into my creativity and dreams. 

 T.Mill - Eye candy and Modeling, is there a difference to you?

Coli Hellraiser- yes eyecandy modeling is meant to be a feast for the eyes often delving into creative, sexual, and sensual tones.

T.Mill - You've traveled all over the world, where is your favorite and why.

Coli Hellraiser - my favorite place that I've been to so far is the Bahamas the islands are beautiful, free sprited, and amazing!  

T.Mill - If you weren't modeling what other career would you choose.

Coli Hellraiser - I would be an entertainer or artist I love art I love to sing entertain and dance, Id love to travel while doing what I love. 

T.Mill - Where will you be in 5 years.

Coli Hellraiser  - Definately living a happy and successful life, I'm not sure if my path will led me to sunny California, tropical Miami or out of the U.S., I'm open to all if the opportunities this life has to offer.. oh yea and hopefully I'll have someone to share it all with, if not I can always get a dog hehe

T.Mill - Hidden Talent

Coli Hellraiser - I'm sooo goofy when nobodies looking I break into the silliest dances and impressions but it's only around people I'm very comfortable with otherwise you'll have to catch me off guard lol

T.Mill - What song do you sing when nobody's around.

Coli Hellraiser. ANY HIM song or random Gucci Mane songs he us too funny!

T.Mill - Whats your most attractive feature, or gets the most attention.

Coli Hellraiser - my face and childlike features always draw in people, I've been told I look anywhere from 13-16 in person 

T.Mill - Where do you shop the most?

Coli Hellraiser - as nerdy as it sounds, barnes and noble I love novels and magazines 

T.Mill - When your traveling what are your "must haves."

Coli Hellraiser- my phone, my laptop a wall & car charger, my allergy/asthma meds and looots if cash! 

T.Mill- Turn ons & Turn offs.

Coli Hellraiser - turn ons: a man that speaks the truth, a handsome face, sparkling eyes, clear skin, a toned body, tats, body mods, sexy hair. Turn offs: liars, an insecure man, a controlling man, did I say Liars? Lol, my ex's, guys that suck at life basically    

T.Mill - Give us a little known fact,we can keep a secret!

Coli Hellraiser- when I'm really in love I create sexy themed dance routines for my man hehe

T.Mill - Whats your favorite Bedtimes PJ's.

Coli Hellraiser -a t shirt or nothing at all  

T.Mill - What is your favorite word?

Coli Hellraiser gosh that would be a tie between lol,fook* and eff*, look them up hehe 

T.Mill - What is your favorite curse word.

Coli Hellraiser. I try my darndest not to make a habit out of cursing but at the moment it's f*ck

If there was a national enquirer tabloid about you which would it be?

a) Secret affair with a politician
b) Sex Tape
c) Jail time for tax evasion

Coli Hellraiser- It would definately be d) something MUCH worse...just kidding lol

T.Mill- If your lover was a piece of candy, which candy would he/she be?

 Coli Hellraiser- Hmm he would be an m&m ...you know the catchphrase 

T.Mill - Last but not least what do you want to tell the girls interested in modeling?

Coli Hellraiser - it has so much more to do with how you market yourself what you have to offer and what you bring to the table that your competiton doesn't over a pretty face, don't give up & keep reaching always!