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24: Please introduce yourself to our readers and let them know how you got into modeling?

Tamarah: My name is Tamara Purifoy and I'm from Milwaukee Wisconsin. I got into modeling at the age of 16 but didn't really pursue it until about 8 months ago. I always knew I wanted to be a model but never really had the time to pursue it, so I finally made the time and here I am telling you my story.

24: When I first saw your photos I was blown away because I think you have a different look with your hair cut and you are very natural compared to a lot of models that look good because of Cover Girl, and I think all of this makes up for your height? So in your words tell me what separates Tamarah from another model? 

Tamarah: Well thank you. You've said it all sweetie, my hair and the fact I look more natural on film. When you see most models in video's and magazines, they all have long hair you rarely see a woman with short hair. My short hair brings out my facial features a lot more and you can see more details that way. I don't have to hide behind a lot of hair or make-up, what you see is what you get.

24: Has your height got in the way of some modeling jobs before or has it actually made you stand out? 

Tamarah: Yes it has, because I'm only 5'4 and that's unfortunate because there's so much more to me than my height.

24: What are some of the things you have been working on lately? 

Tamarah: Well I was the B-Girl of the week on Bet.com. I'm currently being Featured on Hiphopucit.com and I actually just finished doing there calendar shoot for them, so look out for that, I'm Miss November! I'm working on a fashion show for a local designer and a number of photo shoots. Last but certainly not least I'm in a contest on WWW.BLACKBEACHWEEK.COM  for the 2007 Sexy Lady Contest. I'm contestant #5 so make sure ya'll show me some love.

24: What photo shoot you have done so far that has been the most memorable for you? 

Tamarah: Actually my shoot I just did, the Photographer and Make-up artist were amazing and that just made the shoot hands down my best ever. They were like a dream team and I can't wait to work with them again. 

24: From a scale 1-10 how would you rate yourself? 

Tamarah: Numbers don't do anybody justice unless you counting the zeros on the end of your pay check. But if I had to rate myself, hands down I would be a 10! LOL. 

24: Has living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and modeling been hard compared to living in New York, LA or Miami?

Tamarah: Yes it has, because there aren't a lot of opportunities here in Milwaukee. I do most of my networking in Chicago and other cities. I know that if I really want to be successful at modeling, I'm going to have to leave Milwaukee and I plan on doing that! 

24: What's the biggest misconception people have about you? 

Tamarah: That I'm conceited! And that's not at all the case, I'm just confident in what I do. I tell people all the time, it's more to me than what meets the eye. 

24: I know that your currently in a relationship so I wanted to ask you has it ever been for you perusing a modeling career and keeping a good relationship because I am sure the two can bump heads with each other?

Tamarah: Actually I'm no longer in a relationship, it was time for us to go our separate ways but it didn't end because of my modeling. I'm sure it can get in the way but as long as both are secure in the relationship it shouldn't be a problem. 

24: If you had to choose a flavor of an Ice Cream to describe yourself which would it be? 

Tamarah: Swirl baby! You can have the best of both worlds. LOL. 

24: What's the most romantic thing you ever did for your man? 

Tamarah: It was just a regular day and for no reason I wore some of the sexiest lingerie and lit the bedroom full of candles, put rose petals all over the bed and popped in Destiny Child's Cater 2 U and I catered to my man all night long.

24: What's the sexiest outfit you own? 

Tamarah: Oh wow! This short little dress, as Beyonce would say a "Freakum Dress" lol

24: Okay, your out of the hot seat for now so tell me other then modeling what are some things I might see you getting into in the near future?

Tamarah: Acting, I use to be a Theatre major in college in Arizona and its so much fun and you can express your self in so many different ways. So any casting directors out there holla at your girl. lol 

24: I want to thank you for this interview so much because I love to find new models that I feel are Next In Line before everyone else and I see you doing great things, so is there any thing you want to tell everyone reading this interview? 

Tamarah: Thank you, it was defiantly a pleasure and I hope the viewers enjoy it. Be on the look out for me because I'm trying to change the industry and I'm coming through tearing the doors off the hinges! I'm available for Print, Commercial, Catalog and Glamour. I can be reached at WWW.MYSPACE.COM/tamarapurifoy and tamara_purifoy@hotmail.com (serious inquires only!)