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Hailee Alverio

I am currently being represented by South West
Model and Talent Agency Arizona. I was born and
raised in Arizona, but my roots are from Puerto
Rico. Dancing was thought to be my career from
when I began at the age of 3 to my high school
years. However when I injured my back for the
second time, I had to look for a new foundation.
After Graduation I enrolled in Empire Beauty
School for Cosmetology and graduated a year later
with my license. I worked in the field for a short
time, but my previous injuries took over and made
it harder to enjoy work. At a crossroads of what to
do next; one thing was apparent, I like making art.
Whether that was through dancing, hair, makeup,
etc. Creativity was the best route. It was then that
I decided to begin modeling.
I enrolled in South West Model and Talent Agency
in 2019 and was signed in 2020. Being in the
modeling industry is not an easy task, especially
while juggling school and working full time. I have
been told I am too petite, too short, too many
tattoos, my hair is not what they are looking for,
or my favorite I will only fit in the swim/lingerie
market. Any person would have given up after
hearing that day after day, but I am determined to
find a place that I fit in without changing who I
am. Or I will simply create a new one. I believe
being unique, colorful, and different is the future
of this industry.
Photo Credits: The Mahalia Project & Randramore
Productions