Claudia Alan was born in Van Nuys, California and raised in Glendale, CA. Like a true California girl she aspired to be a star. While in high school, she began modeling for a few small companies at some local car shows. Her first modeling experience was at seventeen, when she was invited to a twenty-one and over club in Hollywood to take part in a bikini runway show. This was the defining moment when she realized she loved the spotlight and wanted more. Claudia has also earned a degree in Journalism from Cal State University Northridge. Currently, you can find her traveling around the country with Toyo Tires and ringside as a card girl for Corona boxing events. She can also be found in a variety of national magazines. This isn’t the last time you’ll hear the name Claudia Alan, this vivacious twenty-two year old is hoping to make it to your TV screens in the near future. Keep an eye on this one.
1. What’s your Ethnicity?
I’m Mexican-American. I am first generation in the U.S.
2. What’s your zodiac sign?
I’m a Taurus. It may come as a surprise, but I am really into zodiac signs, astrology and horoscopes, something about all of that fascinates me. I absolutely love stars and astronomy. As far as zodiac signs and horoscopes; I think they are freakishly accurate.
3. Where are you from originally?
I was born in Van Nuys, so I’m originally a valley girl, although I moved to Glendale when I was five years old so Glendale, CA is definitely my hometown.
4. What did you like most about growing up in the Glendale, CA. ?
What didn’t I like about growing up in Glendale. I can honestly say, it was the best place to grow up. It had the perfect mix of a big city and a small town. I made my best friends in Glendale and I have the best memories; from causing trouble at local carnivals, meeting boys down the street from my house because I wasn’t allowed to date, to going on fast car rides in Angeles Crest. I had such a fun, crazy and exciting childhood.
5. What kind of mischief did you get into growing up?
Gosh, if my parents only knew. I’ve always been adventurous and curious so I’ve always taken every opportunity to do something new and wild, if anything I always got my friends into trouble. I’d often convince my friends to sneak out, go to “the older kid” parties and meet boys then hang out until sunrise. There was never anything truly mischievous, it was all innocent fun, but I’m sure my friend’s parents weren’t too fond of me most of the time.
6. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
The craziest thing I’ve ever done would have to be sneaking into a celebrity’s warehouse. I was driving by said warehouse on a Sunday afternoon with only plans to go home, when my friend and I saw a great opportunity. The celebrity was shooting a commercial and had people going in and out. I eventually stepped out of my friend’s car after a little planning and just casually strolled into the warehouse and made myself at home. I acted like I was supposed to be there, sat in on the shoot, ate some hors d’oeuvres and chatted up a storm with the other stars that were present. Sometimes being a little crazy pays off because I had a great time and a great story to tell afterwards.
7. What’s your favorite hobby and why?
Is conversing with others a hobby? I love listening to people’s stories, asking questions and I love telling stories and giving people advice. It can be just a casual conversation on a car ride or it can be laying down looking up at the stars just talking about ideas and dreams. There’s something very romantic, special and priceless about storytelling.
8. What’s your guilty pleasure?
My guilty pleasure would have to be thuggin’ out. And by that I mean sometimes I like to throw on a snapback, listen to some Tupac and pretend I’m a bad bitch. [laugh]
9. Who do you admire?
I can’t just pick one person. I admire my grandma, mom and dad. I, of course, admire these three people for different reasons. In short, my grandma for her genuine heart, my mom for her unmistakable kindness and my dad for his undeniable strength.
10. If you could change one thing in the world what would it be and why?
If I could change one thing in this world it would be people’s levels of tolerance and acceptance. I feel as though many people who I’ve met are close-minded to the ideas, thoughts and perspectives of those they do not know. If people were to start to see the similarities and not the differences I believe it would be a huge step for all mankind to live in harmony.
11. What’s one of your personal goals?
One of my personal goals is to be more patient, like my mother. I am at times quick to discredit someone if they take too long to process an idea or question. I need to work on giving people time and giving them a fair chance.
12. What do guys compliment you on the most?
Guys give me compliments most on my wit. I am able to keep up with “the guys.” I usually have the last word and don’t let anyone make me feel small. It can be a good and fun thing but sometimes it gets me in trouble.
13. What’s your favorite body part on yourself?
My favorite body part would have to be my eyes. They are a unique shape and color. They also keep people guessing about my ethnicity.
14. What do you look for in a guy?
I look for a guy who is genuine, kind-hearted, ambitious, smart and hard working. These are the important qualities. Good looks are great but they aren’t permanent.
15. What’s the first thing you notice about a guy?
The first thing I notice about a guy is his smile. It says a lot about a person. A smile can tell you if someone is warm and welcoming.
16. What’s your ideal first date?
My ideal first date would be really simple and something that showed me that the guy was paying attention. I’m not hard to please and I make it pretty easy on guys as far as letting them know what I do and don’t like, I don’t like to play games. So anything involving animals, stars and the ocean would be perfect.
17. What turns you on?
I love when guys have manners. Opening doors, pulling out chairs, etc. It shows me that this isn’t any guy, that this is a man. I’m a woman and I need a man, not a boy.
18. What turns you off?
I hate when guys are rude, to anyone. Of course I’m offended if they are rude to me but if they disrespect others, for example, waiters, the valet or even their own family. It’s an instant ‘good-bye’ from me.
19. What’s your biggest pet peeve?
My biggest pet peeve would have to be if someone is ignorant. Sometimes I just want to shake them and yell at them to “open their mind!.” Ignorance is not bliss and if anything people who don’t feel they need to be open to other people or ideas are slowing down any real progress. If you are open-minded and educated then form an opinion that’s different. We all don’t have to agree, but as long as you are taking the time to be informed and tolerate that there is more than one idea other than your own then we are okay.
20. Who’s your celebrity pass?
My celebrity crush would be Eva Longoria.
STATS:
Birthday: May 15
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 105lb
Measurements: 34B-25-35