Exclusive Q&A with Cover Girl / ANTM Winner Jaslene

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

Exclusive Q&A with Cover Girl / ANTM Winner Jaslene

I chatted briefly with the lovely Latina a couple of days ago… here is what she had to say:

From a college admission counselor to Cover Girl – how does it feel?
OMG it feels amazing, a dream come true. I am so happy, excited, amazing.

How has your life changed?
I’ve just been working a lot right now… making appearances… interviewing. I’ve really just been working, not relaxing.

What are you going to do with your $100,000 prize?
I’m definitely going to invest and save. Actually, my grandmother back home has had her own business for years. She already has a clientele, and I am going to help [expand] her own business… help turn it into a family business.

Where are you from originally?
Chicago.

Are you planning to relocate?
Yes! I’ll be moving to NYC by mid-June. My agency, Elite, is here.

So, for Cover Girl, which product are you promoting?
The trueshine lipcolor.

Which one is your favorite?
Blushberry. It gives your lips a little color, but it’s still a natural lip color. I love it.

So tell me – how hard was it to keep your success on ANTM a secret?
OMG it was so challenging! It’s so hard to keep a secret - you want to burst and tell everyone. Everyone was really happy for me, though my family said I was already a winner by just being on there!

What are you must-have beauty products?
Though less is more for me, I love Cover Girl cosmetics. Liquid wear, trueshine, long lasting wear, bronzer, mascara…

One more question - America saw you heartbroken when you weren’t chosen to compete in cycle 7. Now, they’ve seen you come back and actually win. That has to be an amazing experience. What would you say to young girls who haven’t always made the cut?
PERSEVERANCE is the key word. When you believe in something, never give up!

*****Isis, I also asked her about the sunglasses ad for you - she says it wasn’t her.*****

I-J, a.k.a. The Beauty GLAMonista