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EMELINA ADAMS MULTI FACETED BEAUTY

from QP - Aug 2022

from QP - Aug 2022, page 124

MEET MARALOVE

The beautiful inside/out model & actress, Emelina Adams, joins QP Magazine to share with us her journey to landing a role in the now blockbuster film, Bullet Train, how she got into acting and modeling (and even becoming a Guess Girl!), as well as her style inspiration, beauty favs, and more!

talent: EMELINA ADAMS @emelinaadams

PHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREY DUBRO @andreydubro fashion stylist: ANASTASIIA CHERKASHYNA @stacyjefferson

MAKEUP artist: ARCHANGELA CHELSEA @archangelachelsea

HAIR STYList: COLEMAN MORRIS @hairbycolescott

PR AGENCY: HELIOTYPE CREATIVE @heliotypecreative

PRODUCer: MATTHEW NIENABER @matthewnienaber vintage car: 1972 FERRARI 365 GTC4 - provided by MIKE KERNS @mike_kerns

LOCATION: DEVLIN HOUSE @devlinhouse

Coat SARAH REGENSBURGER

Earrings VERONICA THARMALINGAM

Golden choker ROCKY STAR

Golden sequin top & skirt set

ROCKY STAR

Gold drop earrings

DM JEWELRY DESIGNS

It is so amazing to finally having you on the cover of our magazine, and we are honored to have this interview! First things first, you are making your big screen debut with Bullet Train! How does that feel?!

Thank you so much for having me! I am honored to be on the cover of QP! I am so happy we were able to work together.

It's honestly such a dream come true for me. I have always wanted to be an actress, and I feel like I have been preparing for this moment for a very long time.

How did you prepare for this role?

I've been taking acting classes and working with my acting coach for the last five years now. I train with Graham Shiels at the Graham Shiels Studio. He is so amazing and has helped coach me on my biggest auditions, including this one. This was a tricky audition because I wasn't given a script or any dialogue to prepare. I was instructed to improvise a scene, and I sent in two very different takes and booked this role from my self-taped audition. What is the most memorable behind-the-scenes moment during Bullet Train?

I can’t give away too much, but I honestly had the best experience being on this set. From the moment I walked onto the Sony Studios lot, I could just feel the adrenaline kick in, and it gave me this feeling that all of the years of work I have dedicated to this craft have all been worth it. I had a very fun moment improvising some dialogue with the director David Leitch. He's a very funny guy.

It is also known that you are a very successful model, even being the face of Guess x Marciano (congrats!) Why did you get into modeling?

Thank you so much! I have been modeling for 12 years. My ultimate goal has always been to be an actress, but I didn't know how to get into the entertainment industry, so I thought modeling would be a step in that direction and hopefully lead to bigger opportunities, which it definitely has. That's also why I got into beauty pageants, which ultimately led to me winning the title of Miss Nevada USA 2016.

Was it your dream to be part of the Guess family? How does it feel to be a Guess girl?

Absolutely!! Being a Guess girl has always been a dream of mine! I love my Guess family so much, and I am so grateful for them and to Paul Marciano. He really gave me a chance when no one else would. They have given me so many amazing opportunities, and I have continued to grow and evolve with the company. I have shot two global Guess x Marciano Campaigns, Spring/ Summer of 2021 and Spring 2022. I was also most recently in Lugano, Switzerland, with Guess to walk in their latest fashion show! What advice would you give to those that would like to pursue a career in acting and/or modeling?

Never give up and stay positive. It only takes that one "yes" to change your life. Keep going and be persistent!

You have incredible style, by the way! Who or what is your biggest style inspiration?

Thank you! I love fashion! When it comes to my style, I personally like to be sexy, classy, and effortless. As a model, I'm not afraid to try new looks and am open to wearing anything that makes me feel my best. I've really been loving 70s fashion lately and love how old styles are coming back.

What are your beauty essentials for the season?

Sunscreen is the one product I wear every single day. Skincare is super important to me, and that is the one product I'll never give up

Pant suit MISTER TRIPLE X Earrings DM JEWELRY DESIGNS

Golden sequin top & skirt set

ROCKY STAR

Gold drop earrings

DM JEWELRY DESIGNS

Coat SARAH REGENSBURGER

Earrings VERONICA THARMALINGAM

Golden choker ROCKY STAR

Shoes CHARLES DAVID no matter what season it is. I also get monthly facials and maintain a beauty routine, so I'm always photoshoot ready. My signature lip color is pillow talk by Charlotte Tilbury.

Why did you get into acting?

From a very young age, I had wanted to get into acting. My first play was in elementary school, and I started taking acting classes. I loved the idea of being in someone else's shoes and living in a totally different world. I love period pieces and sci-fi/ fantasy genres, so being able to create in that type of environment is so fun and exciting to me.

What do you love most about each: the modeling and the film industry?

I love that each industry offers the opportunity to be creative, and the sky is the limit. As a model, I love working with brands I've always wanted to work with. Working with Guess has been such a dream, and I've always loved their iconic images and aesthetics. The film industry is a different world, but I love being able to tell a story versus just posing in a photo. I love seeing how everything comes together, whether it's for a photo shoot or a feature film.

Who is your all time favorite movie director?

There are so many good ones! This is tough. There are several I'd LOVE to work with, but I love anything Steven Spielberg.

What are your favorite activities to do in your free time?

I love to travel! I've been to 12 different countries and had the opportunity to study abroad In Italy when I was in college. I also love to work out and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Pilates is my favorite! Recently, I started taking archery, which has been really fun. I also love spending time with my baby Pomeranian Gigi and going to the beach!

It is also known that you are passionate about several philanthropic activities that you help out in. Could you please share about them?

I am very passionate about helping out when I can, and there are several organizations I have worked with. When I was Miss Nevada USA in 2016, I worked alongside Solutions Recovery Center, spreading awareness about addiction. I've also had the opportunity to work with children who come from challenging backgrounds and help them through their educational journey. You also have a degree in Psychology and are dedicated to helping others, especially children in matters related to mental health. What advice would you give to kids that would like to improve their mental health?

Yes, I attended the University of Arizona, and I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Pre-Law thematic minor. If I did not pursue the entertainment industry, I was planning on becoming a child psychologist.

The advice I would give to parents assisting their children with mental health is to work closely with everyone involved in the child's treatment, including teachers, coaches, therapists, and other family members, so the child is given the best care possible, which will lead the child to succeed. We are also aware of many exciting upcoming projects coming soon! Please share about them!

I am so excited to have several feature films coming out this year! The next one is a comedy, Back On The Strip, with Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Wesley Snipes & many more! This was a fun one because I played someone totally opposite of myself. Another feature film that just premiered at the Taormina Film Festival is called American Murderer, based on a true story starring Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, Tom Pelphrey, & Jacki Weaver. Stay tuned for more!