Model: Crystal Mantecon, Photographer: Andrew Gates, Videographer: Hiroyuki Haga, Editor: Earl Crowe, MUA: Jenna Zebrowski ©RUKUS, LLC
Crystal Mantecón, a native of Dallas, Texas attended High School for the Performing and Visual Arts as a Vocal Major. There she won awards at Jazz festivals across the country, and performed locally in plays, including the internally complex lead role in the acclaimed play Why We Have a Body written by Claire Chafee. A strong command of her craft coupled with a unique beauty that comes from her Mexican and Cuban ancestry got a local talent agent’s attention. Her talent and diverse look gifted her opportunities to work with many Oscar Nominated actors, with projects in the works her star is rising at a fast pace with no signs of letting up.