EXCLUSIVE
Marihenny Rivera Pasible:”People have to like You the way You are”
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| Zac Posen |
@ New York Model Management
@ STORM London @ Dmgmt Milano
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| French Revue des Modes Fall/Winter 2012 |
INTERVIEW
PR: Marihenny
– you do look like Naomi! You had a chance to meet her recently...
– you do look like Naomi! You had a chance to meet her recently...
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Yes :)…. In the beginning I was kind of shy to ask her for
a picture – and somebody told me: “Oh don’t be shy, she won’t tell you no”… So
after the show, I was already in my normal clothes and she was coming from the
finale, so I looked at her, I smiled and she smiled back to me!
That was the
moment when I asked her for the picture. I wasn’t shy anymore! She said
“Of course” with a beautiful smile on her face, she asked me for my
name and where I was from. I couldn’t believe it!
RIVERA PASIBLE: Yes :)…. In the beginning I was kind of shy to ask her for
a picture – and somebody told me: “Oh don’t be shy, she won’t tell you no”… So
after the show, I was already in my normal clothes and she was coming from the
finale, so I looked at her, I smiled and she smiled back to me!
That was the
moment when I asked her for the picture. I wasn’t shy anymore! She said
“Of course” with a beautiful smile on her face, she asked me for my
name and where I was from. I couldn’t believe it!
PR: What was your impression of Naomi?
MARIHENNY RIVERA PASIBLE: I was so happy because she
was so sweet and not like other people say she is. For me she’s a lovely
person and i fell in love with the way that she treated everyone around her 🙂
was so sweet and not like other people say she is. For me she’s a lovely
person and i fell in love with the way that she treated everyone around her 🙂
She’s
the best 😀
the best 😀
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| New York Model Management |
PR:Do
you remember your first snapshots?
you remember your first snapshots?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Yes, I actually do remember. I was 14 years old. It had nothing
to do with modeling, I just wanted to have an album with pictures for memories. They turned out to be really nice.
I still have some pictures around and when I see
them I smile and remember the day like if it was yesterday. It was a beautiful
day 🙂
RIVERA PASIBLE: Yes, I actually do remember. I was 14 years old. It had nothing
to do with modeling, I just wanted to have an album with pictures for memories. They turned out to be really nice.
I still have some pictures around and when I see
them I smile and remember the day like if it was yesterday. It was a beautiful
day 🙂
PR: What
would you advise to a new model who finds herself first time in NY?
would you advise to a new model who finds herself first time in NY?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Well there is a lot to say – but for me the basic is – not to be
desperate.
RIVERA PASIBLE: Well there is a lot to say – but for me the basic is – not to be
desperate.
This business is about waiting for your time to come and for you to grow
as a model you need to have good dreams and very big dreams.
as a model you need to have good dreams and very big dreams.
Always think positive,
believe in yourself and the most important thing is: always be yourself,
because people have to like you the way you are. So never forget who
you are and where you are coming from 🙂
believe in yourself and the most important thing is: always be yourself,
because people have to like you the way you are. So never forget who
you are and where you are coming from 🙂
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PR: What’s
been your most surreal fashion moment?
been your most surreal fashion moment?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: It was when I was at the
call back for PRADA, at the same time that they were doing fitting and
confirmation. When I went in they told me to wait.
I remember that I was laying
on the floor, listening to music and playing games, when the casting director
told me: “Marihenny Love, go to get hair and make-up, you are confirmed
for the show”. I still didn’t believe it till I actually walked on the
runway.
RIVERA PASIBLE: It was when I was at the
call back for PRADA, at the same time that they were doing fitting and
confirmation. When I went in they told me to wait.
I remember that I was laying
on the floor, listening to music and playing games, when the casting director
told me: “Marihenny Love, go to get hair and make-up, you are confirmed
for the show”. I still didn’t believe it till I actually walked on the
runway.
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PR: Don’t
you just love goodie bags!
you just love goodie bags!
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: OMG, that is one of my
favorite parts of doing the show 🙂 … I loved the one that I received at the
Anna Sui show! It had my name with a beautiful message on it. It was so sweet….
Inside was a nail polish, Red lipstick with Love a Little Fairy perfume, an
eyeliner and a T-shirt <3>
RIVERA PASIBLE: OMG, that is one of my
favorite parts of doing the show 🙂 … I loved the one that I received at the
Anna Sui show! It had my name with a beautiful message on it. It was so sweet….
Inside was a nail polish, Red lipstick with Love a Little Fairy perfume, an
eyeliner and a T-shirt <3>
PR: Casting bag.
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: I have an Alexander Wang
bag… In my bag I always have hand and lip moisturizer, mascara, water, keys,
phone, cologne and a wallet.
RIVERA PASIBLE: I have an Alexander Wang
bag… In my bag I always have hand and lip moisturizer, mascara, water, keys,
phone, cologne and a wallet.
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| stylebistro |
PR: You
dress in black a lot! Why?
dress in black a lot! Why?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Because black is a very
chic color! You can wear it for any occasion, at any time and anywhere.
Sometimes I mix it with other colors too – but black is black :)…
RIVERA PASIBLE: Because black is a very
chic color! You can wear it for any occasion, at any time and anywhere.
Sometimes I mix it with other colors too – but black is black :)…
PR: How would you describe your personal style?
MARIHENNY RIVERA PASIBLE: … I would say
that my style is moreCaribbean looking
without all the color mix, haha! I like to wear shorts and sexy clothes, a lot
depends where I have to go though 😉
that my style is more
without all the color mix, haha! I like to wear shorts and sexy clothes, a lot
depends where I have to go though 😉
PR: What
are the best clothing pieces you own?
are the best clothing pieces you own?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Shorts, black pants, leather jacket and a dress that shows my
body.
RIVERA PASIBLE: Shorts, black pants, leather jacket and a dress that shows my
body.
PR: We
love your combat boots Marihenny!
love your combat boots Marihenny!
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Oh I love them too. They
are so comfortable, I got them at Steve Madden
RIVERA PASIBLE: Oh I love them too. They
are so comfortable, I got them at Steve Madden
PR: Speaking
of shoes – you bought Balmain shoes!
of shoes – you bought Balmain shoes!
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Yes I did and I’m in
love! They are so comfortable! They are
the ones that have silver zippers around pointy front and tiny heel. I can
dance all day long in them and I don’t feel anything 🙂
RIVERA PASIBLE: Yes I did and I’m in
love! They are so comfortable! They are
the ones that have silver zippers around pointy front and tiny heel. I can
dance all day long in them and I don’t feel anything 🙂
PR: Breakfast?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Sometimes I make a
veggie omelet or I eat a Yogurt with granola and fruits, orange juice and milk
RIVERA PASIBLE: Sometimes I make a
veggie omelet or I eat a Yogurt with granola and fruits, orange juice and milk
PR: You
are a pizza fan!
are a pizza fan!
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: I will say that I’m a food fan haha, but pizza is the one of my
guilty pleasures.
The best pizza I’ve ever had was last fashion week inMilan
margarita but it tasted so good that now when I imagine it again, I can almost taste the
flavor in my mouth, haha
RIVERA PASIBLE: I will say that I’m a food fan haha, but pizza is the one of my
guilty pleasures.
The best pizza I’ve ever had was last fashion week in
margarita but it tasted so good that now when I imagine it again, I can almost taste the
flavor in my mouth, haha
PR: Chocolate fan as well!
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Milka is the best one
I’ve ever had.
RIVERA PASIBLE: Milka is the best one
I’ve ever had.
PR: Which flavour?
MARIHENNY RIVERA PASIBLE:I like the milk-chocolate
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PR: What
dominates your food selection inParis
dominates your food selection in
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Couscous and mushrooms…
I love French food. They have best mashed potatoes in the world and it is fresh 🙂
RIVERA PASIBLE: Couscous and mushrooms…
I love French food. They have best mashed potatoes in the world and it is fresh 🙂
PR: How
do you likeEurope ? Do you think you could
live here?
do you like
live here?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: I love Europe for vacations, speciallyParis
don’t think that I will live there though, but who knows 😉
RIVERA PASIBLE: I love Europe for vacations, specially
don’t think that I will live there though, but who knows 😉
PR: Tea.
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Tea Earl grey
RIVERA PASIBLE: Tea Earl grey
PR: Bottled
water in Paris?
water in Paris?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Evian
RIVERA PASIBLE: Evian
PR: And
in NY?
in NY?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Poland springwater
RIVERA PASIBLE: Poland springwater
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PR: When
you are home inDominican
Republic
eat? And what are some of the local food specialties that you just love?
you are home in
Republic
eat? And what are some of the local food specialties that you just love?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: For the first three days
I eat rice, beans and chicken with fried plantains! It’s the best, specially if
my mom makes it…..
RIVERA PASIBLE: For the first three days
I eat rice, beans and chicken with fried plantains! It’s the best, specially if
my mom makes it…..
In Dominican Rep we have a lot of different food. There is
an amazing soup call Sancocho that is made out of every kind of vegetable and
meet and my favorite is Mangu which is made of mash plantains. Just by thinking
about it makes me feel hungry haha
an amazing soup call Sancocho that is made out of every kind of vegetable and
meet and my favorite is Mangu which is made of mash plantains. Just by thinking
about it makes me feel hungry haha
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PR: Are
you really a Yankees fan???
you really a Yankees fan???
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: I would say that I’m a
HUGE Yankees fan. I do love sports! My favorite is volleyball and I also love
playing it….
RIVERA PASIBLE: I would say that I’m a
HUGE Yankees fan. I do love sports! My favorite is volleyball and I also love
playing it….
PR: OMG, You like watching sports?
MARIHENNY RIVERA PASIBLE: Yes I do like watching sports and it is more fun when I’m at home
watching it with my grandpa. He goes crazy watching it haha
watching it with my grandpa. He goes crazy watching it haha
PR: Speaking
of sports, how do you stay in shape?
of sports, how do you stay in shape?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: I love walking, I run
every day for 30 or 40 minutes and I eat healthy too. Sometimes I skip
that, but it is just for one day
RIVERA PASIBLE: I love walking, I run
every day for 30 or 40 minutes and I eat healthy too. Sometimes I skip
that, but it is just for one day
PR: Which
lotions do you use for your body?
lotions do you use for your body?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: I use Jergens sheabutter or Saint Ives oatmeal and Shea butter for my body
RIVERA PASIBLE: I use Jergens sheabutter or Saint Ives oatmeal and Shea butter for my body
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PR: Which
products do you use for your skin?
products do you use for your skin?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE:
RIVERA PASIBLE:
- Ponds
- and Evian spraywater for my face,
- Dove
- and MAC make-up remover
PR: Do
you know any beauty tricks?
you know any beauty tricks?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Yes… It is good to drink
a lot of water during the day because it cleans your body.
RIVERA PASIBLE: Yes… It is good to drink
a lot of water during the day because it cleans your body.
For a home made
exfoliation it is good to mix oat meal, brown sugar and honey, it makes your
skin looks renovated and it is good to exfoliate two or three times a week, in
geneal 🙂
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PR: What
are your go to items when it comes to make up?
are your go to items when it comes to make up?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: I have a little mix in
my make up bag: my foundation, concealer and my mascara are from MaybelineNew York
from Nars cosmetics
RIVERA PASIBLE: I have a little mix in
my make up bag: my foundation, concealer and my mascara are from Maybeline
from Nars cosmetics
PR: What
have you discovered about make up since you started working?
have you discovered about make up since you started working?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Yes, I find out how to
make my nose to look pointy by putting a lighter line in the center of it and
darker lines on the sides, and also how to make my eyes look bigger hehe 🙂
RIVERA PASIBLE: Yes, I find out how to
make my nose to look pointy by putting a lighter line in the center of it and
darker lines on the sides, and also how to make my eyes look bigger hehe 🙂
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PR: I
wanna know all about the products you use for your hair!
wanna know all about the products you use for your hair!
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: I have been using Redkento wash my hair and every time I go home I use a new mask to put on my hair. Home
made ones, it’s very good actually :)… I put oils in my hair because it is kinda dry so I
need it.
RIVERA PASIBLE: I have been using Redkento wash my hair and every time I go home I use a new mask to put on my hair. Home
made ones, it’s very good actually :)… I put oils in my hair because it is kinda dry so I
need it.
I’ve been putting jojoba oil before washing my hair……
PR: Who does your hair?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: For the past 8
months I’ve been doing my hair back home
not here in NY
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PR: In
your previous interviews, you mention faith as something that is important to
you. So, when you encounter hard times – what makes you continue believing?
your previous interviews, you mention faith as something that is important to
you. So, when you encounter hard times – what makes you continue believing?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: My family. They are the ones who make me believe every day more
and more…when I have hard times I just have to make a phone call and than
everything is like nothing happened and I start to believe more than before. I
love my family 🙂
RIVERA PASIBLE: My family. They are the ones who make me believe every day more
and more…when I have hard times I just have to make a phone call and than
everything is like nothing happened and I start to believe more than before. I
love my family 🙂
PR: Psalms.
Which one is your favorite?
Which one is your favorite?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: I have two favorites:
Psalm 4 – this one is for when I go to bed and Psalm 121 for when I’m traveling
RIVERA PASIBLE: I have two favorites:
Psalm 4 – this one is for when I go to bed and Psalm 121 for when I’m traveling
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PR: We
can not finish this interview without knowing, what is your life motto?
can not finish this interview without knowing, what is your life motto?
MARIHENNY
RIVERA PASIBLE: Love for life is HAPPINESS and Enjoy
every minute of your life – like it is the last one and no matter what, always smile
to the world 🙂
RIVERA PASIBLE: Love for life is HAPPINESS and Enjoy
every minute of your life – like it is the last one and no matter what, always smile
to the world 🙂
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