Ever since seeing her in the Flow Tight "Ghetto" video I've been interested in knowing more about Marcia Kim aka Kim Meinert. There's a certain restrained quality about her - an understatement and class that sets her apart. She's not the model going out of her way to get noticed at the club; she's the woman who is in the cut that will only get noticed by those perceptive enough to see her.

I was fortunate enough to catch up with Kim for an exclusive interview.
1. How did you get involved with modeling and are represented by an agency? Also, what are some of your most significant jobs to date?

Modeling sort of just happened, it was never a long-term plan. I started doing a couple of shoots then promo work and I gradually got scouted by a couple of agencies. I stared working with artist and photographers who then forwarded my details to other people who were looking for models, so I have been quite fortunate when it has come to getting work. I was with a couple of agencies, but as I was getting work from other people putting me forward I knew with the type of modeling I was doing one I didn't need to be with a load of agencies. I have a manager who I get advice from for any major work, but I generally work off my own accord. The Flow Tight Video was my most recent work, he was a great artist to work with. He's definitely got a lot going for him. You can see some of my other music videos on this page.

2. What is your end goal as a model? In other words, where do you see yourself in the next three years with this?

In the next three years...Well I work full time so hopefully in a higher position with a different company or at least gained as much as I can from my current role. I work in property, which is a very lucrative business and I intend to stay in it. I do enjoy modeling on the side when I can fit it in but the way I see it the max most girls have in the game is 10 years. My aim is to be happy, but who knows, if someone wants to make me the next big thing with the cheque to go with it I wouldn't say no ha!

3. Have you ever been to the US and do you have any desire to model here? Also, what do you perceive as the differences in the eye candy genre in the US compared to the UK?

I have I've been to NY and ATL. Erm...that is a tough one I would love to have the opportunity to try but think how many girls there are in the US wanting to be the next big thing let alone London. Eye Candy in the US is so on point the girls are just flawless and amazingly beautiful, the UK are stepping the game up but you can always tell a UK girl from a US girl. I think that we are two very different places with two very different styles.

4. What is your government name and what led to your getting the "Marcia Kim" tattoo on your backside?

Marcia Kim is my government name...I got it because I was young and a rebel. I thought at the time my parents would never see it and how cool I would be in school. It was actually my friend Becky who designed it in a school lesson one day for me and I just got it tattooed the next week. Shout at the Becky Willshaw the designer of my first tattoo - love you!

5. In the US, there is a burgeoning use of plastic surgery to "enhance" models' appearances. Are you all natural and what is your stance on the use of surgical enhancements to advance your career in modeling?

I am natural and would not get surgery to enhance my career. As I said, I would not call modeling my career; it's more of a hobby. I mean when I get older maybe (for plastic surgery) but I think you have to learn to love what you have. Confidence is what makes someone ooze appeal, even if they are not the most beautiful person classed in society.

5a. As an offshoot of that question, how do you feel about the heavy use of Photoshop to beautify urban models?

Heavy use of photoshop can take the realness away from a picture that can make it less attractive to the eye, but used correctly I think it is a great piece of software.

6. As a curvier model, do you embrace your voluptuousness or is it something you've just come to live with an make the most of? In other words, are you happy being a bit zaftig, or would you prefer to be the Kate Moss type?

I like my curves. I wouldn't like to be stick thin or really curvy, but just as I am. I embrace my curves - I feel like a woman, which is how any women should feel whatever shape or size. As I said, love yourself if you can't who else will.

7. In the Grime Daily interview, when asked what men can do to please women in the bedroom, you said "listen." You also said that men tend to forget things, even though requests have been made. Can you give us an example?

Example...I just meant guys need to listen more to what women what instead of thinking they are so amazing at everything and using the same old techniques on each girl. Girls are not stupid and can see right through guys games these days, so step it up is all I can say.

8. I notice you've done a lot of music videos but I haven't seen any magazine appearances for you. Is that because of the lack of magazines in the UK featuring urban eye candy models? Do you have any plans to appear in any US eye candy magazines?

Yeah I guess the UK does not have any UK eye candy magazines for curvier women. I would like to be featured, but I think the US market is alot better than the UK for things like that. Bigger market to appeal to obviously more people.

9. During the behind-the-scenes of the Scorcher video one of the artists went to take photo with you, and it looks like you had to move his hand to keep him from grabbing your backside. Guys take these sort of liberties with models in the eye candy business all the time, especially in the US. Have you run into a lot of that in your experiences modeling, and how do you deal with it?

Not really. I tend to let people know I mean business from the get go and nothing more. I don't crave the whole lifestyle so bad I have to get with every artist I meet. I mean, what is good about being seen or being known to be sleeping with every artist or MC with a one hit wonder. That stuff doesn't phase me at all, I'm there to work, do my thing and leave. Guys flirting and having a joke is cool, but I wouldn't like to wear it on my conscience that 5 of the guys at the shoot had seen me naked ha ha ha! What a joke!

10. Where can people go to see more of Marcia Kim and what are your plans for the immediate future (e.g., magazines, TV shows, etc.)?
People can add www.myspace.com/marciakim. Also check out my Facebook- Kim Meinert

My plans are whatever comes along all of my work has generally found me so if I am meant to get that shoot or video then it is meant to be. I have a few things lined up but I tend to work first then let people see it. Anyone who is interested enough to watch what I do will see it, so if anyone wants to know more hit me up.

Shout to Grime Daily the UK's hottest link to the grime scene I GRIME DAILY. Shout out to all the Artist doing their thing in the UK you all work so hard and it has been a pleasure to of had the chance to work the a number of you. One last shout out to my girls, Nikolia, Shay, Deborah, Leesha, Nickita Martin and all of the amazing photographers, make up artists, hair stylists and everyone else who have helped me get me to where I am today. Not forgetting my family, much love to you all.

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One of my favorite Bria shots from the website. You can reach Bria on Twitter here.

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The thick Melyssa Ford before she did her own DVD or calendar. Very interesting to hear her talk about leaving Canada for New York with only $25 in her pocket. Hmmm.... I wonder about the truthfulness of that, lol. Click here to download the HQ version.

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This is that killer set Nikki B did for Smooth Girl a couple years back. I don't believe they had ever been scanned right (and by "right," I mean I don't think BlackJackSkanz had ever scanned them). This is the model from the new Ludacris "How Low" video, by the way. Click to enlarge.

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Not sure what to make of this pic, but I like Dollica. Be interested to hear other's input.
Here's one unretouched early pic of Dollicia too, which shows she's pretty impressive without Photoshop.

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Here are a few of Catya Washington aka Ms. Cat's outtakes from SHOW's Black Lingerie #9. Visit their website to see more from this set. You can also contact Ms. Cat for booking here.

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Sorry for the cheesy title - I couldn't help myself, lol. This Ciara Chantel's body is something serious.

Interesting factoids:

1. She's a Taurus.
2. College grad from A & M University in Alabama.
3. Notable quote: "Why should I have to apologize for being juicy?" (SHOW mag)
4. Her Twitter Page here.





Plus one candid (to show proportion - sheesh!)

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Here are a few of Bria Myles outtakes from SHOW's Black Lingerie #9. Visit their website to see the rest.

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This is the second time Nikki B has stolen the spotlight in a major music video - the first one was Drake's "Best I Ever Had." Whenever a model has folks making threads on message boards asking who they are, that's how you know they stole the video. Hopefully, I'll have some exclusive shots of Nikki coming up soon. For now, you can download a high quality version of "How Low" here and reach Nikki B on Twitter here.

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Katherine Monsalve is what I'd call a collector's item - hard to find and valuable. For most of 2009 only a handful of pics circulated of her and she had no Twitter, Facebook or Myspace page. Then, at the end of the year, she was featured in KING's highly anticipated comeback issue. Not bad for a girl flying under the radar. This ultra feminine ingenue (she's only 19) is rocking some serious hips and a backside that puts fellow Colombian Shakira's to shame. To add insult to injury, she's actually nice! I talked to her recently about her low profile, choice of photographers and plans for the future (oh, and that little move she does in the "Shake That Thang" video).

You were recently featured in the new issue of KING magazine. How did that come about?
I work with Artistic Curves Talent Management. They called me told me I was booked to shoot.
Most of your pictures are with photographer Frank Antonio. Is that a deliberate choice to work with him exclusively or is it just a coincidence. If coincidence, are there any other photographers out there you'd like to shoot with?
I actually was doing a shoot for a lingerie designer and Frank happened to be the photographer. I loves his work so I continued shooting with him. I'd love to shoot with Importeyecandy Photography & Paul Cobo.

What are your long term plans for modeling? Are there any specific models whose careers you admire or would like to emulate?
I plan to get into acting. I actually just shot a scene for a film called "King of Paper Chasin".
You have a very multi-cultural look. I'm sure you get hit on by guys of all races. Are you open to dating men of any race?
A good man is a good man no matter what race he is.
For a long time, it was very difficult to find any contact information on you. Even now, compared to a lot models you're pretty low profile. Again, is this a deliberate choice, and if so, why?
I try to be selective with what is offered to me. I don't want to get burned out. That can easily happen in this industry.
In The Dream's "Rockin' That Thang" video featuring Ludacris you do this little move where you swivel your hips while Luda looks on. It's sexy as all get out. Did you come up with that on your own, or did the director give you specific directions?
I'm very good at teasing the camera. I usually do my own thing.
If you had to summarize your personality in 25 words or less, how would you describe yourself?
I am a fun and very outgoing person. I'm very loyal to my loved ones and I try to help all that I can.
Politics time: how do you feel about the Obama's push to reform health care?
Health care is very important because I will be old someday and I want to make sure I'll be ok with my health insurance.
What can a guy do to catch your attention?
Usually, if a guy is innocently funny, that catches my attention.
Finally, where can look to see more of Kathrine Monsalve in the near future?
I have shot for a few magazines. For political reasons, I can't say which ones yet. What I will say is that you'll see a lot more of me in 2010.

Reach Katherine Monsalve on Myspace here.

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This is the result of over 9,000 votes on BlackJackSkanz - one of the best known websites for urban models out there.

A couple interesting notes: 1) Seems like Suelyn should be higher - she had a great '09, 2) Seems like Cubana and Vanessa should be lower; a testament to the power of a large Twitter following, and 3) Suleika's position seems well deserved.

Bria finished Second Place in Cutie Central's Top Vixen Poll for '09 (number one for Model in Highest Demand) so it looks like she is quite possibly the number one urban model right now.

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You might have noticed Mercedes as the other stewardess with Melyssa Ford at the conclusion of season five of Entourage. One thing is for sure, this UC Santa Barbara model, who resembles Summer Walker, has definitely kept a low profile. Sorry - no verifiable Myspace, Twitter, Facebook, etc. for Mercedes.

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When KING magazine was in full swing, it was chocked full of beauties. It would often use urban models in editorials, features and in a section called "The Break," which was like the latest news in the business. Other than Julexa (left, first row) and Margarrte Henry (left, second row) - who I can't find anything on - I have no idea who the other two are and KING was notorious for not crediting Break models. So if anyone had any info. on them (i.e., Myspace, Twitter, etc.) please leave it in the comments.

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Miss Koi's images seem to always get a good response here, and since it's tough to find pics of Koi out there on the web, I see no problem with posting her more than most models. This one is wallpaper sized, so click to enlarge.

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Four covers for one model! Unheard of!

Congrats to Laura Dore. (Click to enlarge.)

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