Jamie Vanessa Written by Sara Schaffer Jamie Vanessa was born and raised in Tucson, AZ and began her modeling career at the age <strong>of</strong> 18. She initially had a passion for acting, and her first on-screen experience was hosting a television show on a local network. Jamie first dabbled in modeling while she was interviewing at a Tucson car show. She was asked to model for a few photos on a motorcycle. Although she did not have much interest in modeling, she agreed and found it to be fun and exciting experience. About a week later she saw her picture on the front page <strong>of</strong> a website and was surprised to see how well the photos had turned out. This helped her gain a new appreciation for modeling. Jamie then began appearing at more local car shows and met many people who shared her passion. During this time she met Angelica Pequeño, owner and editor <strong>of</strong> Latin Affiliated Magazine. Angelica was in the beginning stages <strong>of</strong> her magazine when she asked Jamie to join her team. Jamie was responsible for composing interview question and conducting interviews. Jamie then moved to Long Beach, California for the summer where Jamie and Angelica were present at red carpet events, movie sets and video shoots. Jamie also saw her move as an opportunity to gain more modeling experience. Jamie appeared in her first music video with former Roc-A-Fella artist Omillio Sparks’ “Dj Turn It Up”. After a successful summer, she moved back to Tucson, AZ with an even stronger desire to pursue modeling. Jamie began traveling to Phoenix, Arizona to model at car shows, as well as in photo shoots and music videos. In 2008, she met her fiancé Alex Siqueiros. Siqueiros recognized her passion and knew she was driven and unique. Believing in her dream, he <strong>of</strong>fered to help push her career further and became her booking manager. Together they traveled to California, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas for different projects which have added to Jamie’s extensive résumé; including photo-shoots featured in Lowrider Magazine and Impalas Magazine, a music video starring Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Problem, Juicy J, 2Pistols and many more. She also appeared in the film “Big Red Friday”, playing the role <strong>of</strong> a “homegirl” named Vanessa. Jamie was very excited to play this character because it was different from the sexy video vixens she commonly played. This opportunity allowed her to experiment with different roles and flex her acting skills. Clothing and, is now their featured model. Jamie is currently in the process <strong>of</strong> releasing her 12 th and 13 th posters in spring <strong>2015</strong>. She has accomplished much in her modeling and hosting career, and has done the work to create a name for herself. You can view her most recent work, resume and many featured music videos at ModelJamieVanessa.com. Jamie also loves to give back to her community. She volunteers with the Salvation Army serving and delivering meals to those in needEaster, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Jamie has overseen or participated in fundraising campaigns for young athletes and other similar events. She believes strongly in helping others and lives by her motto to “never judge a book by its cover, be kind to one another, stay humble and always chase your dreams”. Jamie Vanessa is living pro<strong>of</strong> that growing up in a small city does not mean you have to dream small and she’s a shining example <strong>of</strong> anything being possible with determination, passion and hard work. “Never judge a book by its cover, be kind to one another, stay humble and 48 The trailer for the film was released during the Tucson Model Magazine Awards Show Gala. She has recently joined School 46 Productions, owned by artist Joey “Delinquent” Velasquez and graphic designer Desirae Edaakie. Jamie is also sponsored by Determined Records & Clothing, AZ Vixen ENT. and Impalas Clothing. Jamie is in her second tour with Impalas Magazine & always chase your dreams”.
Photos by Malcolm Flowers Photos by Joey ‘Delinquent’ Velasquez 49