PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE June 2015 Big Sexy Summer Issue | Page 153
CASSIA
interview by tiffany bank
tiffanybank.net
What made you decide to become a plus size model?
My good friend Kelsey Olson, who’s an amazing model, has
been in the industry since we were teenagers, and was a huge
reason why I got into plus modeling. After college I moved to
Denmark and began to take it a bit more seriously as I started to
feel more comfortable with my body and size. I then contacted
some agencies in Europe, and I’m now with Hughes in London,
Curve in Hamburg and Le Management in Denmark.
Who do you look to for curvy inspiration?
Name: Cassia DeMayo
For curvy inspiration I look to plus bloggers, entertainers, and
Resides In: Aarhus, Denmark
other plus models. Lately I’m loving the, “What’s Underneath
Height/Size: 5’9”, 14/16
Project.” It’s just really cool to see these models, who you see
Online portfolio
My favorite quote: Dare to
in photos all the time, share their stories and let themselves be
wear the foolish clown face.
so vulnerable. It’s really nice to know that you’re not alone in the
-Frank Sinatra
struggle of body acceptance.