Photo Credit: Scott Demarco ( Scott Demarco Photography )

Model Name: Raquel Gifford

In which city were you born? Tampa, Fl

Where do you call home? Tampa, Fl

What is your ethnicity? I am half White half Puerto Rican

Tell us a little bit about your personality. Are you outgoing, shy, selfish, or sweet?

I am pretty shy around new people but once you know me i am very sweet.

How long have you been modeling, and is there any model who has inspired you?

  I do little photoshoots here and there for tattoo related work and I’ve been doing that for about 6 months. My biggest inspiration as a model would probably be Raquel Reed. She is not very known but she is gorgeous.

What music are you listening now?

  I listen to a lot of hardcore and dubstep

When you're not modeling, what are some things you do in your spare time?

I have a 2 yr old daughter and I like taking her places on my spare time and working at Scores.

If you could meet and fall in love Mr. Prince Charming, what would some of his traits have to be to sweep you off your feet? I love a guys eyes... so really pretty blue green eyes are a plus but i really like sarcastic/funny guys that know how to be sweet.

Give an example of when you used your sex appeal to get what you want?

Well I work at Scores so while I Bartend or any other position I flirt with the customers to make them want to spend more money so I get a better tip :D

What are some of the movies you can watch over and over? There's a few of those but mostly the movie Gamer and Law Abiding Citizen and I am Sam

What are three things you take on a plane?

Phone, ear plugs, blanket :)

What projects are you working on now?

Right now I am starting my own girl crew called Hella S.L.O.W. and trying to get everything organized with that. Hopefully big things coming soon

What was your favorite cartoon as a kid?

I would have to say Doug or Hey Arnold its a toss up.

What are your long-term goals?

To start college and get my degree to be a dolphin trainer.

Do you have a favorite quote, If so what is it?

yes I do :) "Beauty in a Breakdown" which basically means no matter all the hard things you go through in life you have to see the good side and move on.

What's the craziest thing you've ever done?

hmm nothing too crazy... In high school I use to go to a lot of shows to watch bands and I would wait hours outside just to get a picture with them and end up missing the whole show.

If you could have any car you wanted, what would it be?

  Honestly the car I would want would be a RHD white Honda prelude (1997-2001).

We know you're a model and all, but you must have a favorite food. What is it?

Bleu Cheese crumble flavored filet mignon with a baked potato but for something simple i love anything at taco bell.

Would you prefer a guy to pursue you, or do you like to be the aggressor?

I would prefer him to pursue me. Im pretty shy when it comes to guys.

What do you like best about being a model?

Having fun taking pictures in random places :)

What's one thing you can't live without?

My daughter of course but probably my purse haha I love it

Do you have any hidden talents? Don't be shy.

I can cook. When it comes to making dessert any kinds I can do :) I can also cook anything Italian and Spanish