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Published on July 3rd, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

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Paige Brendel: She’s The One!

Tell me your whole inception into entertainment, when did you first become interested in it? And, how did it actually all begin for Paige Brendel?

I’ve always wanted to get into the entertainment business. I was approached by MTV to do a new show, (and) I was skeptical at first but knew this would be a foundation to my future endeavors.

Where exactly do you hail from? And, with that being said, growing up who were/are some of your biggest influences?

I was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada, therefore I am a Canadian girl! I now live in Scottsdale, Arizona, and absolutely love it! Growing up, my biggest influences were my parents. They are such inspirational people, individually and as a couple.

At what point did you opt to pursue the entertainment industry from a professional stand-point?

After I graduated University, A.S.U., I knew I didn’t want to jump into an office job right away, (and that) I wanted to pursue modeling and acting. When MTV approached me with their offer to be on Are You The One?, I knew it would help jump start my career.

How then did your stint with MTV actually come about? Tell me how exactly you were discovered?

MTV recruiters found me, and were very persistent with me. They wanted me on the show, and were very accommodating to my life at that point and time.

You’re also known in entertainment circles for your work as both a model and dancer — So of those many different hats that you wear, do you have one in particular favorite and if so why? And also, with these other outside ventures, do you have anything specific or in particular coming up soon with any of those additional aspirations?

Dancing has been a fun part of my life. I’ve had my taste of professional dancing, and it’s a blast! However, I am pursuing modeling at this time. I have a lot of great photo shoots with published photographers lined up. My manager has been so great, he and his team are currently working on my website, coming soon, paigebrendel.com. Stay tuned!  Couldn’t be more excited.

Success, thus far ultimately what has been the key to yours?

I’ve always lived by this quote, “When someone tells you it can’t be done, it’s more a reflection of their limitations, not yours.” I have big aspirations, and I plan to achieve them. So far, things are going as planned. I’m very blessed.

To date, what has been your biggest career moment?

I have a big announcement coming soon!

Looking ahead, say five or even ten years from now, where do you see yourself?

I see myself modeling and acting professionally. I have my college degree, so if that doesn’t work out I always have a safety net to fall back on.

As for the immediate future, what’s next for Paige Brendel?

I have a lot of television and modeling offers rolling in, so something along those lines! You’ll have to stay tuned…It’s not over, that’s for sure!

Is there anything I left out or just plain forgot to mention?

I am a dog mommy! I have two beautiful golden retrievers! IDK if you wanna use that?! *Paige beams proudly*

 And finally, any final “message(s)” for our readers?

A lot of my fans ask me to always give beauty tips, and my website will have my beauty rituals, etcetera, so stay tuned…All your questions will be answered! Oh, and for all you wondering, I am seeing someone and he’s amazing! Chris who? *Brendel mischievously giggles*

Interviewed By: Hype Staff



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