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Name: Briana Erica
Nickname: Bri
Where are you from?
Kind of all over. I’ve lived in 7 different states, but I’m originally from Cleveland, OH.
Talk about your like or love for sports. What’s your top 3 favorite sports that you like to play or watch? Who are some of your favorite players?
I’m not very athletically gifted myself, but I love watching football, basketball, and bowling. I went to my first NFL game last year to see the Rams, and that was super fun. I also graduated from USC, so I love going to Trojan football games (and tailgating, of course). In terms of basketball, I’m from Cleveland, so I’m very partial to Lebron and the Cavs. And bowling is just fun. My grandma used to be on a bowling league, and we would watch it together on tv. Then for my most recent birthday, I had a bowling party. I always think I’m a pretty good bowler until I actually am doing it, and then I realize that’s not really the case. But it’s still a great time.
What type of music appeals to you? Who is your favorite music artist right now?
I like all types of music. Recently, I have been obsessed with N.E.R.D’s Lemon and pretty much everything on the Black Panther soundtrack.
How long have you been modeling/acting? What motivated you or inspired you to get in the business?
I always wanted to act. When I was like four I had a Belle costume from Beauty and the Beast, and I would go around my house reciting the movie. And my parents were like how does she remember all that. So it’s always been in my DNA. My parents wanted me to go to school and get a degree though. Once I got my master’s from USC and went out into the real world I realized I wasn’t happy, so I went back to acting.
How do you like living in L.A. and how long have you been here?
I love living in LA. I’ve been out here for 9 years, and I really can’t imagine living anywhere else.
What are your long term goals? (Career and personal goals as well)
I would love to star on a sitcom someday.
What projects are you currently working on right now or what have you done recently?
I recently shot a couple ads for Third Love, a bra company. I’m also working on writing a web series that I will star in.
What is your favorite color to wear?
Probably black. Hahaha. I never realize how much black clothing I own until I’m packing for a trip, and it’s just a suitcase full of darkness.
Do you work out a lot and watch your diet? If so, do you enjoy exercising?
I work out regularly, doing cardio and yoga, lifting weights and hiking. I try to watch my diet, like I love a good green juice. But I definitely indulge on my cheat days.
Favorite foods?
I’ll eat pretty much anything, but my favorites are Indian food, animal style fries, chicken tenders, and sushi.
Do you like cooking, if so what is your best dish to make?
I love to cook and bake. I make an amazing salmon stuffed with ricotta and pesto, and for dessert I make an awesome butter cake.
Hobbies and other interests that you enjoy:
Concerts, hiking with my dog, trying new restaurants and foods, traveling, shopping, staying fit
Things that attract you to a man (For example, nice teeth, good dresser, polite, etc)
He’s got to be tall, funny, smart, have a job and a car, be polite, dress decently, open doors, and be nice to their mother.
Things that are turnoffs in a man (For example: rude, arrogant, etc)
No goals or ambition, rude to service people, cheap, or narcissistic.
Who’s the one person or persons that have had the biggest impact on your life thus far?
My Mom. She’s great!