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New Face: Fitness & Fashion Model Torri J. Tillman From North Carolina For donbleek.com

By Donovan | June 15, 2016 0 Comments

Name: Torri J. Tillman

Age: 23

Height: 6’2

Instagram: @torrijtillman

Birthplace: Raleigh, NC

Where do you currently reside: Atlanta, GA

Nationality: African American and Native American

College that you attend: This summer, I am graduating from East Carolina University, with a degree in Fitness Entrepreneurship with a focus on Nutrition Science.

What inspired you to get into fitness/fashion modeling: My parents were World Class Athletes so getting into some realm in fitness was likely more often than not. I enjoy the art in fashion modeling. I think it’s empowering as well as inspiring to express your uniqueness to the world or to others.

Agencies you are signed too: I’m signed too Smart Model Management and Presence Models.

Have you ever been featured in any editorials or on any websites: AME and an Australian-based website.

Tell me about your rising acting career and films you’ve appeared in: I am very new to the film industry. I was given a small role in an upcoming movie/series “From Inmate to Mayor”. I’m very much looking forward to seeing how far I can go in the film industry.

Favorite things to do in your hometown or place your currently reside: I’m a fatty so I like to go to the Coca Cola factory and try all the numerous flavors from around the world. Other than that I like to hoop and think about creative new physical feats such as jumping over anything including cars. If I’m not doing that then I’m planning for the future aka taking a proactive approach to obtaining and maintaining success.

What are you listening to at the moment: Future, Ty Dolla, and Bryson Tiller.

Favorite movie, tv show: Martin, Breaking Bad and Creed.

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product: Giorgio Armani

Favorite modeling experience so far: Shooting in Sarasota, Florida was a pretty cool experience. I liked the atmosphere and the scenery.

What do you do to keep your body in shade: Dieting is most important to stay lean. I try to eat at least decently to keep a good physique. You can’t out train a bad diet but when I do eat crappy I try to make sure I’m in the gym a little longer, going a little harder.

Which brand would you really love to model for: adidas would be pretty dope to model for. They seem to be making noise in the fashion industry especially doing deals with the likes of Kanye West.

Any publications you would really love to be featured in: Vogue, GQ, Men’s Health, V Man and Esquire.

Would you prefer print or runway modeling: I like them both for different reasons. I’d have to say print leaves a longer impression in my opinion.

Place you would love to visit: I think I’d love to visit London, England. I hear it’s a lovely place with a fast pace energetic atmosphere. As soon as I get the chance I will definitely be making that trip.

Currently you’re obsessed with/about: Expanding my horizons. I’ve always been into fitness and staying fit but I’m looking forward to see how far my mind can take me. So I guess you could say I’m obsessed with progressing mentally.

Favorite fashion magazines: Cosmopolitan, Ebony, and VMAN.

Favorite websites: www.donbleek.com

Favorite fashion brands: adidas, Stone Island, and Gucci.

Favorite brand of sneakers: Yezzy’s, Air Jordan’s, Toms, and adidas.

What projects are you currently working on: After Graduation I have this fitness idea that I believe people will take a real liking to. I’m also lining up several shoots and auditions with a few agencies as well as continuing to study as an actor.

What’s next for you: Settling into Atlanta, seeing who I can meet as in building a good team to further my career. My interests are personal training and fitness so creating extensive programs that can help the public is my interest. Helping to better individuals physically, mentally, and spiritually. And of course continuing to encounter new acting and modeling opportunities.

Career goals: I hope to one day inspire masses of individuals and touch a great number through an avenue where I am in front of people whether it be motivational speaking, film, hosting, guru trainer, or something else if it presents itself.