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Posed for success
4/21/2010 10:18:43 AM
By Tammy Kimberley
Splash Staff Writer
Profiles:
Sydney Hamilton
Life doesn't always happen the way you planned. Liberty Lake resident Sydney Hamilton has found that can be a good thing.
During a trip down to southern California earlier this year, Hamilton was contemplating attending one of three Christian colleges in the area. But after meeting with several Los Angeles modeling agencies, she said the trip home had her questioning whether a full-time college career was the next step for her - especially after many of the agencies offered her contracts on the spot.
The Splash recently sat down with Hamilton to learn about her journey into the modeling business, her plans after high school and how she strives to be a positive role model for young girls.
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Q: Have you always been interested in modeling?
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Q: How did you get connected with P.J. & Company Models (based in Liberty Lake)?
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When I finally met P.J., she put me at ease that not everyone is superficial and out to get you. She's a strong Christian and she drew me to work with her. I did a runway show for Macy's at the Davenport Hotel that P.J. put together, as well as an all-day runway camp.
Q: How did you come to the decision to pursue modeling as a career?
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I went down with college on my mind, but five of the agencies offered to sign me on the spot. So I came home to decide whether I was going to pursue modeling or go to college.
I was really nervous to tell my dad because he's always said that college comes first. Once he reviewed the contracts and realized how rare it was (to be offered this opportunity), he took me back down to meet with the agencies again. Later my family got together over dinner, talked about it and we made the decision to go with an agency.
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Q: What agency are you with and why did you decide on them?
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Nous is French for "we." It's a small modeling boutique that is focused on quality, not quantity. The owner has been in the industry for a long time. She seemed down to earth and very humble. I felt confident that they would look out for me and take care of me.
Q: Is being a model as glamorous as it seems?
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Q: How do you take care of yourself?
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Also, my family owns a health-food store, Pilgrim's Market in Coeur d'Alene. Dried apples are the most dessert I ever get because I have some stomach issues that have pushed me to educate myself in health. Because I know so much, it motivates me to be more aware of my health.
Q: If you could be on the cover of any magazine, what would it be?
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Q: In your opinion, what is the best part of this type of job?
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Sydney Hamilton (center) goofs around with her siblings and friends on a Maui beach while on vacation in Hawaii.
Q: Do you have any plans beyond modeling?
I'm excited about what I can do with the income (from modeling jobs). My little sister asked me what I was going to do with the money, and I told her that I want to give back and help other people. I want to invest and save some, but there are certain charities that I want to help as well.
Q: What do you consider your best feature?
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My life motto is "everything happens for a reason." I believe good will come out of the bad and much of what I've been through makes me humble.
Q: Is there anything you'd like to change about yourself?
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Q: What advice do you have for young people interested in a modeling career?
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Also, remember that everyone is different. There are modeling jobs available for every type of person. Don't try to be someone you're not.
Profiles:
Sydney Hamilton
Age
18
Family
Parents, Joe and Sarah Hamilton; brother, Michael, sister, Kate
School
Senior at Central Valley High School
Lived in Liberty Lake
"My whole life"
Person she'd love to trade places with for a day
Tyra Banks
Favorite activities
Hiking, boating, wakeboarding, biking
Life motto
"Everything happens for a reason."