Destiny Roxas

RUKUS magazine, May 2011, Print

Destiny Roxas was born and raised in beautiful San Diego, California. She is an uncommon mix of Tlingit (Alaskan Indian), Filipino and African America. Destiny is a senior at San Diego State University (SDSU), majoring in American Indian Studies. Not only is she a bookworm, she also enjoys performing for audiences. It started as a little girl when she was a competitive powwow dancer. When she attended high school it was gymnastics. Now she is a resident dancer at Eden nightclub. Destiny also remains involved in various projects and promotional work that help contribute to her modeling career. When she is not working you can find her at the boxing gym, shopping down by the beach, dancing at her local performing arts studio or exploring the sights of San Diego. Destiny is a true sweetheart in an industry that tends to take itself too seriously.

1.What’s your Ethnicity?

I’m mixed; my mother was born in Ketchikan and is half-Tlingit (Alaskan Indian) and Filipino. My father is African American.

2.What’s your zodiac sign?

Sagittarius.

3.Where are you from originally?

San Diego, CA, born and raised.

4.What did you like most about growing up in San Diego?

The weather; plus, everything is within reasonable distance: beaches, mountains, desert, forests. It’s all really close by. Plus, the city has so much to offer in itself.

5.What kind of mischief did you get into while growing up?

The first thing that comes to mind was something I did in elementary school: sneaking into our neighbor’s house because I wanted to play with their cats. I also remember the lady being there, and never knowing that I had crept in. I’m a ninja.

6.What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?

I’ve hooked up in a public pool, afterhours. Sneaky, sneaky.

7.What’s your favorite hobby and why?

Both boxing and dancing have become my favorite ways to stay active and have fun. Boxing is always a great way to challenge myself, and there’s always ways to switch it up. Plus, I just like punching things. I’m also a go-go dancer. I love getting an intense work out every shift I do.

8.What’s your guilty pleasure?

I have quite a few of these, but Taco Bell is one of my worst. Supreme Gordita, no meat, sub rice, so delicious.

9.Who do you admire?

My parents both have given me so much in life, and to them I am forever grateful. Both have their own individual strengths and knowledge, and I love them both for always being so supportive and reliable.

10.What’s one of your personal goals?

I recently decided that I wanted to actively pursue modeling and dancing, things that I really just did casually before. Now I’m really going for it, and what I accomplish is going to be up to my own determination.

11.What do guys compliment you on the most?

I guess it’s how different I look. Most people can recognize that I’m mixed to some degree and ask me what I am.

12.What’s your favorite body part on yourself?

This might sound odd, but I really love my collarbone. The symmetry, how delicate it is, I find it to be very beautiful and attractive.

13.What’s your least favorite body part on yourself?

I have no complaints. Unlike many women, I’m appreciative of what I have: an overall healthy and functioning body that does the job.

14.What do you look for in a guy?

Physically, I like some definition; I’m attracted to athleticism. I have a thing for light eyes too. But more importantly, I like someone who has humor, wit and intelligence.

15.What’s the first thing you notice about a guy?

I wouldn’t say I assess just one thing; I take in the whole package. When I first meet someone, I notice their smile, how they shake my hand, what they’re wearing and their composure.

16.What’s your ideal first date?

Ideally, something casual: bowling, movies, or the drive-in — but in a group of our friends. It dissolves a lot of the awkwardness, and I like seeing how they act around both their friends and mine. Sometimes people change in front of others, and I want to judge how respectable you are around the people that matter most to us.

17.What turns you on?

I like to be petted, massaged, caressed, all that. I’m a very physical person.

18.What turns you off?

Control freaks. I’m social and outgoing, and in the industry I’m in, jealousy doesn’t sit well with me in regards to relationships. I have no time for it, and it just irritates me.

19.What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Smoking. I hate it with a passion; it’s unattractive and it will kill you.

20.Who’s your celebrity pass?

Gonna be honest, kinda have a girl crush on Kim Kardashian. The boy celebs just aren’t as interesting.

STATS:

Birthday: December 19

Height: 5′ 1″

Weight: 96 lbs.

Measurements: 34C-20-34

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