CRED: First of all, can you tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from, ethnicity, etc?

TF: I'm originally from New York.  My Mom Is Black & My Dad is Hispanic.
 
CRED: Do you like sports? If so what’s your favorite and why:

TF: I'm not a big sports fan.  When I do get into sports, I would pick Football over any other sport 1. I have to be there and 2. I love the fan participation and the overall experience of actually getting into the game.
 
CRED: How long have you been modeling? What inspired you to become a Model?

TF: A contest I placed in contributed to me wanting to explore this modeling thing.  I really didn't know that there was an Urban category at the time.  Honestly, if there wasn't one, I probably wouldn't be talking to you today.   
 
CRED: How will you change the game?

TF: I feel like I already am changing the game.  A lot of times pin-up beauties remain such.  I have been able to move from pin-up to high-fashion, and now other models are trying their hand in it to.  My body type wasn't the type that these magazines exploited in the industry.  They have glamorized T&A so much, that women have nipped & tucked these areas making it harder for them to crossover to an industry that's more excepting of my body type. :)  I plan to use my celebrity to make a difference in the lives of the youth starting here in Palm Beach County Florida to end this "School House to Jail House" issue that plague our minority children.  Please Google this problem and learn more about it and get involved, please. 
 
CRED: What else do you do for fun? 

TF: I like to sit at home and watch movies.  It's always a pleasure to get out with my model friends, Lee Portor, Adour and Lee Porter.  You will be seeing a lot more from them.  Love getting on Skype and chatting with my honey :)
 
CRED: What is your idea of a good date?

TF: My dream is to have a surprise, well prepared dinner at home with my mate, followed by a walk in the city holding hands.  I love a man with a take charge personality.  During our walk he makes sure I'm walking on the inside of the street, opens doors that I walk in first, takes my coat off , grabs the chair that i'm about to sit in, makes meal suggestions at restaurants when dinning out, conveys my selections to the waiter before his.  All these things excite me about who I'm with and create the mood for a make or break date.  It's so simple to please me and inexpensive.
 
CRED: Who’s your favorite entertainer/musician/vocalist or rapper?

TF:  I have favorite entertainers by category.  I like Kanye West for many reasons 1. He can make a hit without putting black women down or talking about the things that poison our community; that's a talent in today's music.  I think it's so unfortunate that he did what he did at the MTV Awards, but come on people.  I really like artist that have a sexy voice to listen to or sexiness in their delivery like Jada Kiss, 50 Cent, Mase, Mos Def, and Prodigy to name a few.  I'm really feeling Pop Artist Nikkie B and R &B singer/songwriter Ray Blaylock.  Ray Blaylock is a friend of Neo's who wrote and sing a song that can be heard on my www.myspace.com/msford page titled "Shine".  The song talks about my life at-a-glance.   Talented, talented, talented - best describes Ray Blaylock.  Ray is also on that track with Neo & Jay Z "Just Call me Crazy".

CRED: What's your favorite song (currently)?

TF: Sweet Dreams by Beyonce
 
CRED: What do people say is your best feature?

TF: In my opinion, I would think it's my hair due to the fact that advertisers pay me to endorse their product.  I've had people voice that my legs are hot.  I get told that my mind is amazing.  If you are someone that didn't tap into my mind to experience that side of me, well, that's your fault that you were operating on a low frequency.  I've learned not to waste time giving to those that aren't ready to receive.  I'd rather leave you the way I found you, lost. 
 
CRED:  What’s the craziest pick up line you’ve heard from guys trying to get your attention?

TF:  I walked into this club that use to be the spot, once upon a time, in DC called 1223. As I walked through the line bypassing the others that were waiting to be chose, I passed my coat to the attendant, and proceeded to walk down the narrow path to the dance floor when this gentleman grabbed my hand while lifting it to the air, twirled me around, dipped me back, leaned over while looking in my eyes and said,  "Why did you have me here waiting all this time?"  I laid in his arms trying to remember who he was.  His movement was so swift, precise, fluid, and comfortable to me I'm thinking I have to know him.  Then one of my dearest friends that I rolled with that did have my back woke me up and said, " Tasha, who is this nigga?  Back off my friend.  We have people to meet and drinks to drink."  That was the end of that.  What's funny is that I would later visit the Gucci store in Tysons Corner and he was there playing with me all over again.  He eventually reminded me of where we met and we became the best of friends, Gabriel Brown.

CRED: What’s the best thing about modeling?

TF: The best thing about modeling is being able to live out your fantasies in print and T. V.  fantasies that you would never have the courage to explore.  Not to mention, being on the cover of CRED XCLUSIVE.  :)
 
CRED:  Is there anything you want to let the people know, any parting words? Any shout outs in closing?

TF:  Yes. I have to thank photographer C. E. Wiley for capturing me in such a good light. I am currently the cover of 504dymes 2010 calendar. I have features on Dynastyseries.com, Bionicmodels.com, 24hourhiphop.com, and avenue1online.com. Request Flo Riders Touch me video on your cable music networks. Shout outs to Moka Blast, director Edwin Decena, D.C., my glam Squad Keema & Terri, and EA Lingerie for providing this wonderful little sexy pieces for my photo shoot and feature. Last but never least, my family Mark, Leigh-Anne, Wayne, Trinity and Marline. I love yall for supporting me in good and bad. Thank you Jesus!!!

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