Nikki Gray
Los Angeles, California

Something about Nikki that just drives me wild. It’s gotta be the Southern Belle in her, even though she’s from LA. I love a girl who can wear boots and wrock a cowboy hat. It lets me daydream about what a modern day wild wild west would be like. Therefore, it is no coincidence that she’s into rock and country music. This is the second time I’ve featured her, but this time we’re going to pry a little bit. Check out the first post HERE.

Links: More Nikki | Myspace

Photo Credits: Ray Gutierrez (above), Sarah Lyons (thumb #1),

• I asked, and she answered.
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• When was the last time somebody called you angel? Why?
• My ex calls me his little angel all the time. When I love someone I am a little angel ;) I do anything for the people I care about.
• When was the last time somebody called you a “badass?” Why?
• I like this question ;) I’m very fiesty. I’m a very nice and easy-going girl but I DO NOT put up with any bullshit from anyone. I just went off on this guy last weekend at a country concert…he just said a little comment I thought was disrespectful. Anyways I called him out and then he apologized. Some people were saying what a little firecracker I am. haha I’m not intimidated by anyone.
• You appear to making one hell of a career out of print modeling for yourself, how did you originally get your start?
• I first got into modeling with some smaller surf magazines when I was 18. Then I signed with a couple agencies and I just started from there.
• I noticed that you’ve listed snowboarding and surfing as part of your interests, have you ever modeled for any street/urban/skatewear brands? I’d love to see you open up your portfolio for some of that stuff. Do you wrock sneakers at all?
• I have! I have modeled for SRH which is a big clothing company that is tied in with the Record Label Suburban Noize..which has bands like Kottonmouth Kings and Big B. They made a T-shirt with my photo on it that was called the “Nikki tshirt”. It was sold all over the country and all over the world. It’s cool because I see guys out with my shirt on…and of course I wrock sneakers! ;p I’m actually a tomboy even though I might not look like it. [that’s much to my surprise, but you’ll also be in for a surprise…]
• According to your Myspace profile you’ve got a really bad temper as a bad quality. What strokes this fire of yours?
• Most of the time I’m happy and easy-going but when someone does piss me off, I let them know. I can’t stand disrespectful or rude people…I have no tolorence for that. Also when someone hurts one of my friends or family, I’m very protective.
• What did you want to be as a kid growing up?
• I wanted to be a archaeologist, then a forensic scientist, then an interior designer…but in highschool I started to want to be a model. I would look at Maxim and FHM all the time just thinking I wanted to be like those girls one day. I didnt have a plan B when I turned 18, that’s what I wanted and I moved right to LA. I’m also a licensed realtor but with the economy the way it is right now I have that on hold, but I definitely plan on getting back into it in a few years. [i’m glad you did! I’m sure that I’m not the only one. I hope you’re saving up your earnings toward that first home, unless of course you’ve already got one.]
• Who influences your style in particular? Is there anybody you’ve particularly idolized?
• I like women that are strong women. I love Angelina Jolie, I like how she just does her own thing and doesn’t give a f*ck about what other people think. I love Carmen Electra…she is very confident, confidence is sexy and she just oozes sexuality. Also Faith Hill and Shania Twain are just absolutely beautiful…and they can sing!!! It’s not fair :( lol [I’m glad you mentioned her. For some people, it’s either you’ve got it or you don’t. The paparazzi really don’t have much on her because she is genuinely good natured.]
• What is something naughty/bad that you’ve done, but didn’t feel bad about? (anything you’d like to share with us)
• I snuck to Mexico when I was 16. I had way too much fun. My mom had to put up with a lot from me :P [so this is how So-Cal girls grow up…]
• Are you currently single?
• Yes I am single…but I’m dating someone. I’m 23, I need a couple more years to be on my own before I settle down. I do want to have a big family one day.
• Have you ever dated out of your ethnic/racial background? Does it matter? If not, would you?
• No, I haven’t but no it doesn’t matter to me at all. It just matters if the person is a good person. [good natured? good husband-material? Or just good in bed? Hah!]
• What qualities do you find attractive in men, even though you should NOT?
• Well I like guys that are bad boys but sometimes that can backfire. Some guys I have dated liked getting into fights a little too much. Also I like passionate guys but sometimes that can mean a lot of fighting and a lot of jealousy.
• Every girl has a dream man, but in your past what have you been known to gravitate toward/dated?
• I like “bad boys” I think it’s because I like someone that can protect me. If someone grabs my ass at a bar or needs their ass kicked I need a guy that can do it. ;) I like manly guys, I do not like sissy metrosexuals or pretty boys at all. I would never date a male model.
• Leather or lace?
• I like both. It’s good to be innocent and girly sometimes and then also be able to be the sexy vixen. Although I do own more black and sexy lingerie than girly stuff. Black is my favorite color to wear.
• In command, or being commanded?
• Both ;)
• Shoutouts?
• Thanks David!!! I love your site! Also I want to send me love and thanks to the troops!! xoxo [no doubt! And aint she sweet? (=]