Petra Skiba

Where were you born, and how was life growing up?
Petra Skiba New Milford, Connecticut. I was there till the age of eight so I can't say I remember too much because I grew up in L.A after. The cool thing about being born there was being able to have seasons, and bring my sled to school for recess. I hated school though because it was a strict catholic school, and I always ended up getting in trouble some how, lol.

What is your ethnicity?
Petra Skiba German, Polish, Irish, Russian, Romanian, & French

What would the average person say about you?
Petra Skiba Surprised how down to earth, & f****** hilarious I am, & I'm sure many other fabulous adjectives, hahahaha.

What kind of stuff did you get into after high school?
Petra Skiba Trouble, tried to avoid college but after no luck affording myself with work, I realized school =school loan money, Yay! Now I'm paying for that, eh u live once I loved college!

How did you get into modeling?
Petra Skiba After graduating Fashion school the economy seemed so bad, I couldn’t get a job for the life of me. I ended up being asked to film a pilot from a producer whom found me on facebook, then they said you really should be modeling….I always dreamt of it, but I always thought u had to be a taaalll stick figure.

How long have you been modeling?
Petra Skiba For past couple years now.

How did you feel being in front of the camera for the first time?
Petra Skiba Well because of my acting background, Ive always felt pretty comfortable…I just become some all powerful confidant woman when I'm shooting. I always make sure to have fun, & never take myself too seriously.

How did you feel walking into your photoshoot?
Petra Skiba Little bit funny, because I don’t see myself as a supermodel, lol, but more of a comedian making fun of them…& worried how or where the pics would end up being….prior to my model contract I later made.

So would you say you are comfortable in front of a camera now?
Petra Skiba Heck YA! As should all women, were a fabulous species!

Would you say you are pretty comfortable with your body?
Petra Skiba Since I've been working more, I've noticed myself being harder on myself, but I'm human not a perfect robot so I try to keep everything in perspective, & feel I have a very healthy body image….God is an artist; i'm blessed for what he has given me.

What would you say is your best feature?
Petra Skiba My eyes.

What's the best thing about being a model?
Petra Skiba Dressing up, beautiful places & people.

What do you do differently to set yourself apart from other models?
Petra Skiba I kick butt and take names!!!!.

Where do you hope your modeling will take you?
Petra Skiba To keep getting work in the entertainment industry including acting and singing. Be a face for a cosmetics line, beachwear, denim line, lingerie catalog, magazines like: Maxim, FHM, Sports Illustrated, Fredrick's of Hollywood catalog, beach bunny swimwear, Playboy, and I could go on & on.

Where can we find you on a typical weekend, if you aren't doing a photoshoot?
Petra Skiba Hiking, spending time at the beach with friends & family.

What keeps you busy away from modeling?
Petra Skiba Being outdoors from the beach to hiking in the mountains...

What do you want to do outside of modeling?
Petra Skiba Help feed the world, save children, stop animal cruelty & slaughter houses, & sooo much more….

Five years from now, where do you see yourself?
Petra Skiba I live in the moment….skys the limit!

What is the coolest thing a fan has ever done for you?
Petra Skiba Really sweet letters, poems, its all very flattering…

Any photographers you enjoy working with or hope to work with?
Petra Skiba Too many to list, but I feel very honored to have worked with the photographers I have.

Which internet websites would you say you spend most of your time at?
Petra Skiba Facebook.

Do you travel much for your modeling?
Petra Skiba San Diego to LA has been my main commute.

Do you like all the traveling?
Petra Skiba I actually love the drive, gives me time to clear my head, & dance to the radio in my car.

If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?
Petra Skiba To Petra of course! Its in Jordan in case you don’t know.

If you could play lead role in any type of movie, What kind of movie would it be?
Petra Skiba Almost Famous, Kate Hudsons role as Penny Lane, bad a##!!!

Do you have a favorite Car?
Petra Skiba Lambo!

Do you have a favorite drink when at clubs or bars
Petra Skiba I don’t really drink, but when I do its Vodka Diet coke.

What is your favorite type of food?
Petra Skiba Indian.

What kind of music are you listening to these days?
Petra Skiba Rock n Roll and classic Beatles always!

Tell us something you got away with?
Petra Skiba No thanks, then I wouldn’t get away with it if I told you & the world, lol.

Which celebrity would you like to meet and why?
Petra Skiba The girls from gossip girl cause I wanna have coffee talk & raid there wardrobe!

Best pickup line you've ever heard?
Petra Skiba Too many…but if it sounds like a pick up line than its bad period.

Worst pickup line you've ever heard?
Petra Skiba If it sounds like a pick up line, than it's bad period, & I've heard em all!

If you could be a super hero, what would that superhero be like?
Petra Skiba Sparkly pink, a mermaid mixed w a jeanie….super powerful….

What the worst prank you've ever played on anyone?
Petra Skiba I was little & pissed at my sis, so toothpaste in her conditioner seemed appropriate……though I would never recommend it nor do something like that now.

What the worst prank anyone has ever played on you?
Petra Skiba Im pretty sure my friends know that wouldn't be good idea, lol.

Find a lamp and out pops a Genie, you get one wish, what would it be?
Petra Skiba All the $ I need…..

Give us the dirt on your dating life. Any first date rules?
Petra Skiba Best advice be you! Don’t take anyone elses advice but your own.

Do you kiss on the first date?
Petra Skiba Typically no…but it depends…

Should a person call right away or wait a few days?
Petra Skiba No games should be necessary.

What kind of guy bugs you?
Petra Skiba Cocky arrogant men, especially those that are rude to servers, & people in general. It doesn't make you look cool, it actually just screams insecurity.

What does a guy need to do to make you stay?
Petra Skiba be a romantic, adventurous, humble, honest, huge heart, & funny funny funny!

What's the worst place to meet a guy?
Petra Skiba Lorem

On a date... What does the person have to do to make it perfect for you?
Petra Skiba If he is perfect for me, he should know.

Leather or lace?
Petra Skiba Both

Where can we expect to see you at in the future?
Petra Skiba Taking over the world!

Do you have anything to say to your supporters and your future fans?
Petra Skiba Im honored and flattered to have such amazing supporters! So thankful to you all, & God Bless!

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