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12 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 76MOSTMAGAZINEMOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 75ExclusiveInterview YOU%u2019VE HAD AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY FROM PAGEANTRY TO HOLLYWOOD. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN MAKING THAT TRANSITION? The biggest challenge was proving that I%u2019m more than just a %u201cpageant girl.%u201d There%u2019s a stereotype that comes with pageantry, and I had to work extra hard to show my depth as an actress and model. Auditioning for major roles in Hollywood requires persistence, resilience, and constant refinement of your craft. I had to transition from being a public figure in pageants to honing my skills in acting, modeling, and storytelling. YOU%u2019VE BEEN THE FACE OF GUESS FOR YEARS. HOW DOES IT FEEL TO REPRESENT SUCH AN ICONIC BRAND?It%u2019s truly an honor! Guess is such an iconic brand with a legacy of empowering strong, confident women. Being part of that history alongside legends like Claudia Schiffer, Anna Nicole Smith, and Adriana Lima is surreal. It%u2019s also a brand that celebrates femininity and timeless beauty, so being able to embody that is amazing. WHAT WAS IT LIKE WORKING ON BULLET TRAIN ALONGSIDE BRAD PITT?It was an unforgettable experience! Brad Pitt is incredibly talented, professional, and down-toearth. Watching him work up close was inspiring%u2014he has this effortless star quality. The entire cast and crew were phenomenal, and it was such a fast-paced, high-energy set. Definitely one of my favorite projects to be part of. YOU%u2019VE WORKED WITH BIG NAMES LIKE TIFFANY HADDISH, MATT RIFE, AND JAMIE KENNEDY. ANY FUNNY BEHIND-THESCENES MOMENTS?Oh, absolutely! When you%u2019re working with comedians like Tiffany, Matt, and Jamie, you%u2019re constantly laughing. There was a moment on set with Tiffany where she was improvising, and I had to hold back from laughing because she was so hilarious. With Matt, he%u2019s just naturally witty, so even between takes, he%u2019s cracking jokes. It%u2019s always a fun atmosphere when you work with people like that. YOU%u2019VE TRAVELED TO OVER 13 COUNTRIES! WHICH DESTINATION HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE SO FAR?That%u2019s such a tough question because every place has its own magic! But I%u2019d say Italy is one of my favorites. I studied abroad in Rome, and everything was so amazing%u2014the history, the architecture, and of course, the food!Photographer: Mario Barberio@mariobarberiophotosHair/Makeup: Michelle Vanderhule@beautybymichellev