Maya Michelle Rew is back again for her second time shooting for RUKUS, and we welcome her with open arms. She is looking more beautiful than ever so it’s no coincidence why she landed on the cover of our July issue. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, but grew up in Carpinteria, California where she spent most of her time playing on the beach and perfecting those dance moves. After graduation from high school Maya pursued another passion of hers: beauty. She enrolled in cosmetology school and graduated at the top of her class. This degree allowed her to make the trek to Los Angeles. Although doing hair was not her first love—it was dancing. When Maya saw her first go-go dancers she knew that was what she wanted to do. After just five years Maya is at the top of her game and is one of the best go-go dancers in the area. She has even traveled the country dancing in many cities and states. Maya’s modeling career really came about through the import car scene. She was discovered at SpoCom car show in Long Beach, CA where she landed her first magazine cover. Since then Maya has had features and covers in numerous magazines. She has also been featured in countless music videos with some of the hottest artists in hip-hop. We are expecting to see much more from this bodacious beauty as she shakes her rump to the beat of her own drum.
1.What’s your Ethnicity?
I am half-Japanese & half-French.
2.What’s your zodiac sign?
I was born February 5th, so that makes me an Aquarius.
3.Where are you from originally?
I was born in Tokyo, Japan but I grew up in beautiful Carpinteria, CA!
4.What did you like most about growing up in the Carpinteria, CA?
Growing up in Carpinteria was pretty boring. I loved living so close to the beach but, unfortunately, that was all there was to do. Luckily, I had my dance classes to keep me busy.
5.What kind of mischief did you get into growing up?
I was actually a very good girl growing up. There were always house parties but I wasn’t really in to that. The worst thing I did was skip a lot of classes in high school. I hated school!
6.What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
Looking back, I always feel moving to LA was the craziest thing I’ve done. I was 19 and I didn’t know anyone out here. All I knew was that I was meant to live in Hollywood!
7.What’s your favorite hobby and why?
My current favorite hobby is learning a new language. Thank you, Rosetta Stone!
8.What’s your guilty pleasure?
I love getting new things for the house: furniture, bed sheets, candles, etc.
9.Who do you admire?
I admire the gorgeous Jennifer Lopez. She has worked so hard all her life and accomplished so much, all while maintaining her grace & beauty.
10.What’s one of your personal goals?
I hope to one day take on an acting role. I’m super camera shy so I’m working to one day get over that fear.
11.What do guys compliment you on the most?
I get a numerous amount of compliments on my body—specifically my booty—but when I go-go dance, I often get complimented on the way I move.
12.What’s your favorite body part on yourself?
I love my booty! Going to the gym & working out to make it plumper & perkier is one of my favorite activities.
13.What’s your least favorite body part on yourself?
If I must choose, I would say the length of my legs. Being a few inches taller would be nice.
14.What do you look for in a guy?
A man who’s motivated, hardworking, passionate and talented are the top qualities I look for in a man. Oh, and he MUST have a sense of humor and be able to make me laugh.
15.What’s the first thing you notice about a guy?
Their style & swag! I love a guy that can dress well and carry themselves with confidence.
16.What’s your ideal first date?
My ideal first date is either something simple—maybe even unplanned—where we can talk and get to know each other or something extravagant that I would never expect to do. But no matter what we do, being with someone I connect with is ideal.
17.What turns you on?
A guy with rhythm! Someone who can dance always gets my blood moving. I also love sweetness—kisses and kindness makes my heart melt!
18.What turns you off?
Nothing turns me off more than someone cocky and rude.
19.What’s your biggest pet peeve?
I absolutely hate when people are mean on purpose and when girls act dumb because they think it’s cute.
20.Who’s your celebrity pass?
Mr. Robert Downey Jr. has had my heart for years but comedian Aziz Ansari absolutely kills me with humor. I think I’d marry him if he proposed to me.
STATS:
Birthday: February 5
Height: 5’ 3”
Weight: 120 lbs.
Measurements: 34C-24-38