Meet Maddy Figueroa-Jones

There is no doubt that Ivory is a stunning beauty – but as we all know just being pretty does not guarantee a good model. Her talents as a plus model have brought her a great career, and she has been seen in numerous campaigns and ads over the last seven years. Most recently Ivory was cast as one of very few plus size models on Oxygen Network's Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency show! Read about Ivory's experience and don't forget to watch the show (airing later in the season) where PLUS Model Magazine chose Ivory for the September issue.

[Maddy] Can you tell us a little about yourself?

[Ivory] I'm originally from Hilo, Hawaii.  I think my interest in modeling began when I was about 9 and, while visiting my grandparents on summer break, an agency in Chicago was interested in representing me.  Unfortunately, the plan was foiled because I couldn't take the train into the city by myself. But from that day forward I always knew I would model at some point.

[Maddy] You attended the casting for the Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency tell me about the experience. What was your initial impression of Janice?

[Ivory] I've been "homies" with Janice for a few years so once I heard she was casting plus size models I figured I would do her a favor and show up.  The casting was pretty routine... we just walked in, posed for a few quick pictures, Janice told us how beautiful we were and that was pretty much it.