Kassidy St. Prix

A 12-year-old 7th grader, Kassidy Kyara St. Prix attends Eulalie R. Rivera K-8 School in St.Croix, USVI. The aspiring model is member of the National Junior Honor Society and FFA (Future Farmers of America). Standing at 5’10 tall at her age, Kassidy admits she hopes not to grow any more. An absolutely gorgeous girl, like most 12 year olds, she enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, going to the beach and traveling. She describes herself as a dare devil, one who is ready to try new things and get out of her comfort zone. Get to know our VI Child Model of the Year 2023.

WHO IS THE PERSON YOU LOOK UP TO THE MOST AND WHY?

When it comes to being a model, I look up to one person who is my Aunt Jaielean. She is such a caring, respectful, fun, and important person that people look up to. She is such a big motivation in so many ways. I love her attitude when it comes to modeling. Aunty Jaielean is the reason I take time out to perfect my walks, speeches, and more. I am so happy to have an aunt in my life who directs pageants and who can tell you what to do to perfect everything and bring your all. This is the person I look up to the most.

DESCRIBE YOUR JOURNEY WITH JG MANAGEMENT?

I started with JG Management in September 2021. When I started, I had problems with nervousness. In the little time I have been with JG Management I feel that I have improved so much. I participated in modeling activities such as Kids Rock, VI Model of the Year, Cultural night at the village, a part of SSFW and modeled for Jane’s Bridal, World’s Aids Day etc. Participating in these shows have made me feel so much more comfortable and confident on stage and in my personal life. JG management made me feel like I can be accepted anywhere, and it feels like a second home. I can’t wait to travel with JG Management to NYC!!!

WHAT KIND OF OBSTACLES DID YOU FACE?

Some obstacles I faced were not knowing how to walk, not being able to walk in heels, feet placement, and hip movements. Eventually, I got better at modeling and now I feel like I am getting to where I need to be.

WHICH SUPERMODEL(S) DO YOU IDOLIZE AND WHY?

I idolize three wonderful models. The three models are Jenna-Monet, Zendaya and Naomi Campbell. I idolize these models because I love Jenna-Monet’s walk, Zendaya’s style, and Naomi’s beautiful hip movement and when I walk, I want to put all these great traits into my walk to get everyone’s attention.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE THE MOST ABOUT MODELING?

What I love the most about modeling is that I can always be myself and express my feelings in everything that I do. I feel that I can put my all into modeling and just do what I love.

DO YOU HAVE OTHER CAREER ASPIRATIONS? IF SO, WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY?

I do have other career aspirations such as being a professional basketball player. I would like to be a basketball player because I have the height for it, and it is a very fun and an interesting game.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY MAKES A MODEL A GOOD ONE?

I would say that it is based on the seriousness of the model, the responsibility and the appreciation of the model and every opportunity you get. In my opinion, it does not matter about the looks because all models are beautiful just the way they are.

IN YOUR COMMUNITY, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES YOUNG GIRLS FACE TODAY?

I’d say that some of the biggest challenges young girls face today are people judging on how young girls can’t do certain things just because of their gender or how they look. People underestimate them.

HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?

I would define success by saying it is something that you have to take seriously and work hard for. Success is not something that you just earn by being lazy and not working hard. Success is something that you earn by being yourself and taking time out of your day to work on it.

WHAT, ACCORDING TO YOU, IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART IN BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL MODEL?

To me the most important part in becoming a successful model is focusing on practicing your new skills. When I finish my daily tasks, I take some time to practice my walking. I feel that in order for you to succeed as a model, you need to practice and make modeling one of your priorities.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE YOUR AGE WHO IS INTERESTED IN PURSUING MODELLING?

As I have previously stated I was very nervous when I first started modeling but now, I feel so much more confident in everything I do. So in this matter, I would tell them just be yourself. Consider working with an agency like JG Management, that would accept you for who you are and only work to improve on that. Another thing I’d like to say to them is to just never give up. Modeling is something that takes time to learn and to perfect. All you need is practice and just to feel comfortable in your own skin.