Hello Sydney, I'm flattered you accepted to be interviewed for THE HUQ!, you are arquably one of the hottest we have featured..To start this interview off, please give me some background information. Firstly, how does it feel to be one of the most beautiful glamour models out there?

I am very honored that you would say that. I work very hard in what I do and it's always flattering when I see that all my hard work is paying off.

 What was your first step into the world of modeling? Have you always been comfortable with showing off your body?

I actually started out in acting, I did my first national commercial for Marble Slab when I was 14 years old. So I have always been comfortable in front of the camera. I have never been shy so showing off my body was never a problem. I feel like a woman's body exemplifies beauty and I shouldn't be ashamed to show it.

How was your first shoot? What advice would you give new models about how to prepare?

 I really did not know what to do but I just winged it. To be honest it was not as bad as I thought, and the pictures turned out great. My advice would be to find a good photographer who knows what he is doing. Let everything come naturally, sex appeal is never forced.

How would you describe the image that comes across when people look at your photos?

I have no idea what people think about my photos. To be honest, I try not to look at what people say a lot because to me, my photos are my art. Some people might like my look and some people might not but at least I put myself out there for people to judge. Any one can put on a thong and look sexy, I want my photos to be more than that. I want my images to be memorable.


























There are a lot of misconceptions or stereotypes about superhot glamour models. Does that stigma follow you?

There are many misconceptions but I can only speak for myself. A lot of people think being a model is easy, when in fact it is one of the hardest things I have ever done. This industry is so crazy that one minute you feel like you are on top of the world but then the next minute you are doubting your success. It takes a strong person to be in this industry and it takes an ever stronger person to stay in it. This is not a hobby for me, this is my passion and I work hard to be apart of it. The actual modeling part of it all is what I enjoy the most but preparing for a shoot can be stressful. When you have to maintain a certain size or look you can't have off days. So in between going to school and booking shoots, I am constantly in the gym and following a strict diet. Unfortunately for me, I was not blessed with the gift of a high metabolism so I really have to work hard to keep my body fit. I have always been a believer that hard work pays off and I adapt that mind set into my everyday life. Life is too short to be lazy. I hope to one day inspire other women to work hard and follow their dreams, it might be hard but it will be well worth it in the end.

What is controversial and unique about you?

I guess it would be that I came from a private school and went to Baylor University. Lets just say that being in Playboy is not ideal to Baptisits. In my eyes I think what I am trying to do is beautiful. I am still trying to figure out exactly what I am going to do but as of now I am living my own life. Just because someone else is different doesn't mean their bad, it just means they are destined for bigger things than being a stay at home wife. Big risks equal big rewards, thats why I never play it safe in the game of life... Even if I fail at whatever I am doing, at least I have a story to tell.

What would you say sets you apart from other women in the same field, with similar goals?
 I have heart. I have passion. I have drive. I am not doing this for my ego, I am doing this because it truly makes me happy.

Can you describe a regular day in the life of Sydney Barlette?

Usually, I wake up run 3 miles then go to Bikram Yoga. Then I check my email, respond to castings, go to auditions and book shoots all day. After all the busy work, I usually have a glass of wine and take a bubble bath. Pretty exciting stuff. For all its outward glamour, modeling can be a pretty tough business.

There's a lot in fighting between models (just see Twitter for proof) and unprofessionalism from the people who run the business. What lessons have you learned so far about this industry that you can pass along to aspiring models?

Like I said before, I cannot speak for anyone but myself. I always want to see other women succeed, even if it means they get the job that I was auditioning for. You can't be jealous in this business or you will be one bitter b*tch! You have to be confident in yourself and your talents or you will be eaten alive. I can't tell you how many times I have been told I was fat and my nose was too big, the list goes on and on. If you are no what one company is looking for, you shouldn't be jealous towards the girls that are, and most of all you shouldn't take it personally. Keep your head up and keep trying even if you hear 1,000 no's I promise you the one yes you hear will change your life. Everything will work out in the end and if it hasn't, that just means it's not the end.

For all of the people, photographers, agencies and companies seeing you for the first time who will want to gain more information about you, tell them where they can go to see and read about some of your past, present and future projects?

 You can look up my model mayhem or twitter. Follow me at @sydneybarlette.