Contest history/highlights 2012: Atlantic States 2nd Class A; Steve Stone NY Metropolitans 1st Class A and Overall; Pittsburgh Championships 1st Class A and Overall; Jr. USA 4th Class A
EARLY DISCIPLINE “I was competitive gymnast for about13 years up until I was 17 years old. I trained probably around 20 to 25 hours a week and competed all over the region. That helped keep my body in shape pretty much my whole life, just that regular training and discipline.”
NEWCOMER “I just found out about this sport back in August of last year. I actually was doing a photo shoot with Rob Rozetti and he brought it to my attention that he thought I could be really good in this bikini – so that’s how I got started. I started training in December and did my first contest in March.”
INSPIRATION FROM INDIA “When I did that photo shoot with Rob, he brought India Paulino in too. When I saw her I as like ‘Oh ok – I want to look like her!’ I wanted to see what she was doing and how she looked the way she did. She has been my inspiration in this sport since I started.”
FITNESS FUTURE? “I’ve thought about doing fitness competitions – because of my gymnastics background I think I could be really good. I just wish they would let bikini bodies come into the fitness world, because the body types are so different.
I love to watch the fitness competitors – they’re the most exciting part of the competition for me – and I love to perform.”
FAMILY MATTERS “I come from a pretty big Italian family, so I’d have to say dieting is the hardest part for me – I was so used to eating all pasta and Italian food. Eventually everyone got used to it. My aunt owns a few Italian restaurants, but they’re all aware of it now so I can get my chicken and vegetables made just how I need them.”
