Melanie Tillbrook

RUKUS magazine, October 2011, Print

Melanie Tillbrook is an accomplished model with exotic looks and an amazing personality to boot. Her heritage is of Filipino and British origin. She’s originally from Hawaii, but currently lives in Miami Beach, FL. This girl is not just great to look at, she also has an education. She studied Marketing at FSU, Florida State University, before setting her sight on a career in the entertainment world. Her first modeling gigs were for catalogs, but she soon found herself as a spokesperson in the automotive and fitness industries traveling the world. Melanie is also a video vixen, being featured in nine music videos along side David Guetta, Jamie Foxx, Timbaland and Pitbull. She’s also been featured in movies and international magazines. Currently, you can find Melanie traveling around the globe as a fitness and swimsuit model for some of today’s most popular brands. With her athletic body, caramel colored hair and shining personality, she’s sure to be a hit wherever she ends up.

1.What’s your Ethnicity?

My ethnicity is Filipino and British, fifty-fifty, but I was born sunny Hawaii.

2.What’s your zodiac sign?

I am a Sagittarius; fun, adventurous and honesty are our characteristics.

3.Where are you from originally?

The beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii is my birthplace, but I grew up in Tampa bay, FL, So, I’m definitely a Florida girl.

4.What did you like most about growing up in the Florida?

I love the sun and beach. So definitely spending my time on the beaches and soaking up the beautiful sun was my favorite part of growing up there. I’m a beach bunny and love being near the water—that’s why I love living in Miami Beach now.

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

Well, not too much mischief. I had older girlfriends who used to kidnap me from school (don’t worry, I was a good student), and we would go to the beach and theme parks. And I rocked a fake ID thanks to my cousin. But doesn’t everyone have one of those things?

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

Probably my craziest experience was going on tour with Snoop Dogg as a backup dancer five years ago. I was shocked how his fans reacted. The girls on the road were so silly! They would throw themselves at celebs and I thought they were just ridiculous. It was the unassuming girls that were crazy.

7.What’s your favorite hobby and why?

My favorite hobby is probably a mix of both sporty things (paddle boarding, swimming, dancing, etc.) and fashion. I love fashion and shopping.

8.What’s your guilty pleasure?

My guilty pleasure is two things. Reality TV, like Keeping up with the Kardashians, Man Vs. Food and Millionaire Matchmaker. The second thing is frozen yogurt with fruit. I’m obsessed with my Froyo! [laugh]

9.Who do you admire?

I admire my mom. She is an amazing sweetheart who has taught me so much!


10.What’s one of your personal goals?

I plan on taking over the world…[laugh] Just kidding, I have a goal to be a successful businesswoman. To work in TV as a host is also a goal of mine. I have a million goals, it’s tough to pick just one.

11.What do guys compliment you on the most?

They compliment me on my long legs and my eyes the most.

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

I’d say my smile and sometimes my tummy.

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

What is not to love? I’m lucky, everything is right where it needs to be. Probably my elbows. Just kidding.

14.What do you look for in a guy?

I look, first and foremost, at confidence, intelligence, kindness and someone who is driven. My biggest pet peeve is someone who’s lazy; can’t stand it.

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

First thing I notice about a guy is his smile. I love a beautiful, sincere smile.

16.What’s your ideal first date?

My ideal first date is a trip to Italy followed by Dubai… Okay, totally kidding. I love to grab a bite and talk and get to know my date. Maybe a few glasses of wine…

17.What turns you on?

My turn-on is honesty. Even if it isn’t the ideal thing, I love someone who tells me how it is. Also, I’m attracted to someone who is athletic. I love a guy who can compete and who is physical.

18.What turns you off?

Turn-offs are laziness, bad hygiene and stinky breath…Gross!

19.What’s your biggest pet peeve?

People who complain and are so pessimistic—I can’t stand it. I seriously want to tell people: look how blessed you are in your life, you have family and friends, what more do you need.?Complainers need not complain to me.

20.Who’s your celebrity pass?

That’s tough, I’ll name a few: Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Evans.

STATS:

Birthday: December 5

Height: 5′ 8″

Weight: 125 lb.

Measurements: 34C-25-36

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