Brandi Norris

What first interested you in modeling and what finally got you started
I’ve always liked the idea of being able to express my self through an image, and I love to be in front of the camera, it’s a release for me. I decided when I was 20 to try to pursue it as a career.

What are your goals in modeling or other related interests
I would love to get started in acting. I want to beable to do my passion full-time, Whether it’s print work or just shooting for peoples ports. I would really like to go for print add’s.

How long have you been in the industry and what have you learned thus far
I’ve been in it for about 3 1/2 years. I’ve learned that I have to be a hard ass at times, and I cant be to nice. A lot of people like to mistake that as a weakness.

Who are some our your role models in life and why
Charlize Theron – I love the range of roles that she plays. Jim Carrey – Not doing the conventional thing to do, and just going for his dream. Angelina Jolie – her role in helping those less fortunate.

What are your recommendations to someone interested in becoming a model
Don’t ever do anything your not comfortable with, and listen to your gut feeling. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

If you could go back and redo anything thus far in your career, what would it be
Keeping the photographers that I ejoyed working with closer.

What is your definition of Funky?
Unconventional

So what makes you so Funky?
I do what I FEEL is right, not what others tell me is right.

Could you describe your version on the most perfect day in which everything was just perfect for you?
Living in Hollywood, and being scheduled to shoot with Prada, Vogue, and Cosmopolitan all in the same day

What is your hidden weakness or personal passions?
Art and music, emotions and pain

Verbal release. Is there something you would like to share with the N2F Family?
The entertainment industry is a huge, double edged sword…and it hurts

What’s in your CD player this week?
Ween , Across the Universe Soundtrack

What motivates you, inspires you to go forward?
The times when I look back and see that everything has fallen into place very harmoniously, and life is beautiful

Give a shout. Who or what should we be keep an eye out for in the next year?
My moving to a bigger and better city.