interview

Name:
Jillian Christmas Yes, that is really my last name, and no, my dad is not Santa.

Agency:
Major Model Management (New York)

Also with: MP Paris (Paris) / Factor/Chosen Atlanta (Atlanta) / Pretty Penny Models

Age:
18

Height:
5’10”

Place of Origin:
Atlanta, Georgia

Ethnic Origin:
English, Irish, American

Birthsign:
I don’t believe in those.

How discovered:
My older sister Caroline is a model/actress and her mother agent, Pretty Penny Models, saw me on Facebook!

Favorite things:
COFFEE – I can’t live without it!! Knitting. Marvel comics #IMaNerd

Favorite music, band:
I love all music… my favorite  bands are Moriah Peters, For King And Country, Walk The Moon, Fitz and the Tantrums, Avicii, Calvin Harris… My music taste is really random.

Favorite movie, tv show:
My favorite movie is The Princess Bride, or basically anything scifi or Marvel. My favorite TV show is probably Once Upon A Time or Project Runway.

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
Zac Posen, his gowns are gorgeous. And Betsy Johnson, her clothes are so much fun.

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
I wanted to be a designer before I became a model. So I’d probably either be going to F.I.T or SCAD to study design. I still hope to be a designer one day!

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
Comic books. My favorites are Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross and Marvel’s Civil War. Or anything Captain America. He is so bae.

Favorite modeling experience so far?
The moment I signed with Major Models New York! I’d been dying to sign with a New York agency and they really gave me a chance… and now they’re like family to me. I adore them!!

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
There is this coffee shop called Safehouse, it’s amazing!

Which brand would you really love to model for?
I’d be honored to work for any brand but I would LOVE to work for Chloe, Burberry, Zac Posen, Michael Kors & Prada!

Place you would love to visit:
Basically everywhere! I’d really like to see Australia, Israel, Italy, & Greece.

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
I’m really obsessed with Marvel Comic books.