24: Introduce yourself to the readers and let them know where you’re from?

Tasha: Hey, all I’m Tasha Ford and I’m a New Yorker.  However, I just moved to Florida by way of Washington, DC.

24: What made you want to get into modeling?

Tasha:  Well, it just kind of happened.  Modeling wasn’t a career path choice for me at the time that it happened for me.  I was working for one the leading spirits company in the world as a market manager.  I needed to find some models for my ultimate gentleman’s tour, featuring Fonzworth Bentley, when I entered this contest “Black Men’s Magazine Swimsuit Competition” trying to find models for my event.  I had to enter the contest to get next to the models.
 
24: What’s your nationality, because I’m sure everyone is trying to guess it including myself?

Tasha: I’m Black and Puerto Rican. We are told that we are descendants of Haiti, so that could be the interesting mix that makes it hard to determine what I am.
 
24: With so many beautiful models in the industry what would you say you bring to the table that separates you from everyone else?

Tasha: I’m a business women first.  I am constantly trying to find ways to market myself to keep my name in the game.  Not too many models can say that they’re as diverse as me.  I can do high fashion and urban modeling and it’s natural for me.
 
24: What are your measurements and what part of you would you say is the sexiest?

Tasha: It’s 34-25-34 and my legs are the shit!
 
24: Okay, now what part of your body would you say gets the most attention from the fellas, lol?
 
Tasha: My face and what’s going on in my mind. It’s very rare that I allow men to get into my mind and when they do, it’s shocking.
 
24: What would you say is an automatic “Turn On” & “Turn Off” for you about a guy?

Tasha: A man that is pressing me for intimacy. I don’t like a fast easy man. I like a man that takes his time, because he values his life and body. I don’t want a man that every pretty girl can be with, or model for that matter. I want someone that knows he can have any woman he wants, but only desires the company of one quality woman.  Someone who doesn’t look for perfections, yet strives for it.

24: A lot of people say the way to man’s heart is by cooking so if you had to cook a meal for that special someone what would it be?

Tasha: Well, this would be a package deal. Not only does he get my Sweet Herb Salmon with Santa Fe Green Beans, he’ll also get one of my mean massages, and a special dessert will definitely reassure him that he’s the king of this domain.

24: Are you in a relationship and if not what do you look for in a guy?

Tasha: I date.  I’m more of a companionship type girl.  I want my man to be my best-friend and protector, he’s got to stimulate my mind before i will allow him to stimulate anything else.  I love a good communicator. For example, if you schedule an at home quite me and you movie and dinner at home, and something a little more pressing comes up, tell me as soon as you know.  I don’t need to know why you have to cancel, I just need to know that you respect me and my time.  Don’t have me anticipating a big let down, just a mild one.  After you notify me, follow up with a compliment.  I’ll appreciate it and keeps me feeling sexy other than sad. I’m the type of woman that is going to give you the playbook, you just have to follow it.
 
24: What would you say is the biggest misconception people seem to have about you if any?

Tasha: That I’m a snob or stuck up. Those who know me know that I’m very silly and it doesn’t really match my look. I have a toddler, so I’m in a nurturing fun mood. However, when I’m in business mode, it’s a whole new person and mental state that you are dealing with.  I use to allocate money to venues and private affairs.  Over a quarter of a million in budget money, so don’t get it twisted.
 
24: Tell me your favorite song that just seems to get you in the right mood with that special someone?
 
Tasha: Janet Jackson “Would You Mind” or Jill Scott “All I“.
 
24: Tell me the worst pickup line a guy has used in order to get your phone number or the worst date you have been on?

Tasha: Things like “I’m sure your man is a lucky man“. Or, the insecure man that sends someone(some groupie chick of his)to let me know who he is and what he does followed by he wants to meet you over there.
 
24: Tell me what’s the most Hot & Sexy outfit you have in your closet right now?

Tasha: I have a black boa and feather garter belt that you saw me wearing in Show Magazine spread. I often bring my own things to these shoots because I’m packaged a “little” differently them most modeling in this industry. I’m tiny(smiling).
 
24: Okay, your off the hot seat for now tell everyone what’s next for you?

Tasha: Currently I’m the face of the brand Prive, a hair extension ad that can be seen all over the Atlanta area on Airtran Flights, Go Magazine and the ad is displayed in the Lenox Galleria Mall. Not to mention in television commercials promoting the product. You can see my fashion campaign at www.evadanielle.com.  Newly signed artist, Moka Blast, out of South Side Jamaica Queens mentions me in his new song titled “You Know My Motto” Featuring artist Gillie Da Kid, visit visit me at  www.myspace.com/msford to hear it.  I’m coming out in the Issue 9 of Straight Stuntin Magazine, Mayweathers wife is on the cover. I just shot a video with local Palm Beach artist by the name of Goldie so look out for that also. I got to show the hometown some love, because they have love for me. I have a wallpaper deal that can be seen in XXL Magazine, make sure you download one my shots(smiling). Also, DJ Ames has me on the Cover of his all his Mixtapes right now. Mad shout out to DJ Ames and Moka Blast.  I love you guys. OMG! There is so much going on, uh, oh, I have a cameo appearance in Red Cafe’s  “I’m Da Hottest Nigga in the Hood.”  That was definitely a good look. Thank you to video director Edwin Decena for making that happen. We shot my scene 5mins after I got there and filming was done 10mins later, the man gifted.  Not to mention, I love Red Cafe. I’m the cover model of the 504 Dymes 2010 Calendar. Also, I just recently shot for Skin Tones and Batchelor Magazines. For more updates you can always visit my Myspace page for web site for updates.
 
24: Tell the readers the best way to find out more about you and check out more photos, etc?
 
Tasha: You can find me at www.facebook.com/mstashaford, www.tashaford.com, www.myspace.com/msford, www.twitter.com/mstashaford,and for serious bookings you can shoot me an line at bookings@tashaford.com and my bookings manager will get back to you, not me.
 
24: Any finals words for the readers?
 
Tasha: Yes, thank you for being accepting of me and my little figure in this urban game. As I grow, stumble and fall, thank you for lending me the hand to get back up. Not every project I’ve chosen was a good look for me, but I’m growing and learning too. Models, you have to have money to be in this game and make sure you have a plan B. Also, google School House to Jail House, it’s real you guys. Get involved and make a difference. Our young black men really need you to help change this serious problem down here in Florida that has them incarcerated “Know Your Rights“. If you want bomb shots from a photographer that gets all the angles right hit up Patrick of 1080P out of Chicago he’s the bomb and Roy Cox out of B’more Rocks as well! Gary Adams out of Miami is the high fashion go to photographer, Montoya, CE Wiley, and Marquest will bring out the sexy. I have to thank Brandi Holmes and Paris Plastics for beating my face in these photos. A good makeup artist is hard to come by.  Eva Danielle has the sexiest clothing alive in Miami, you might have seen Paris Hilton, or Tasha Ford(smiling)in them. Also, thank you 24hourhiphop.com for recognizing my talent and featuring me on your rocking Hip Hop site, it’s and honor.
 

Photo By: Sonny Photo/MQ Images/Doss Tidwell