Name: Danielle
Age: 22
Occupation: Model, Promo Girl and Office Administrator

Where have we seen you before?

I’ve worked at heaps of events like Big Boys Toys, raves, V8 Supercars, D1NZ, and Auto Salons, so you may have run into me at one of them.

How did you get in to modelling and promo work?

I had a friend that was doing it and I thought it looked like heaps of fun and thought I’d give it a go.

You’ve worked at a few car events now. What was your favourite?

I love going to the drifting, but my favourite would have to be the Auto Salon Final Battle when I won Miss Auto Salon.

Do you have a favourite vehicle from any Auto Salon?

Yeah, the green Skyline EVLR32 that was on our NAC Insurance stand at the last Auto Salon is definitely one of my favourites. I also love my friend Samantha’s SXYSAM Altezza.

It looks like you had a good time on the photo shoot. Where did you go?

Yeah, it was such a wicked day for it. We went down to the viaduct and then headed out on a launch to Mission Bay. We took some ZM prize winners out with us and had heaps of fun.

If you had been in control of the boat, where would you have gone?

Hawaii or the Bahamas — anywhere hot and tropical!

Where are you from originally?

I was born in Cambridge.

What was the best thing about growing up there?

Probably the friends I made.

Ever get yourself into trouble that your parents don’t know about?

Yes, a few times in my younger years. Doesn’t everyone?

What car are you driving at the moment?

I’ve got a black Mitsubishi Mirage.

If money weren’t an issue, what car would you own?

I could see myself in a shiny red Porsche 911 Turbo.

Is speed or style more your thing?

Speed, definitely.

How about your taste in guys — rich and
ugly, or poor and hot?

I’d go for poor and hot, but personality and a sense of humour win over looks and money every time.

What’s the best pick up line you’ve heard?

I can’t say I’ve ever heard any good ones! A guy once said to me “Have you got a mirror in your pants? Because I can see myself in them”. I was like; are you serious?!

What’s the one thing guys need to know about women?

No, we never want to pull your finger. And yes, it is all about me!

If you had a time machine, what would you use it for — good or evil?

I think life is what you make of it, so there isn’t really any point going back to try and change things. Actually, come to think of it, I would like to reverse some of those speeding tickets!

Where will we find you in five years time and what will you be doing?

I really want to start travelling soon. So hopefully in five years time I could be working in the States. I’d love to work as a stylist and be doing make-up for huge fashion shows over there.

How do you keep fit and what’s the secret behind getting an all-over tan?

I used to do a lot of dancing when I was cheerleading for the chiefs, so that was great exercise. These days I try to go to
kickboxing or step class once a week. As for the tan, I go to The Mount as much as I can during summer — I love the beach and
sunbathing.

COVER MODEL:Danielle

PHOTOS: QUINN HAMILL

Model: danielle make up: gale chan stylist: charlotte piho swimwear supplied by blue dude swimwear (09 309 5017) jewellery supplied by shellshock (09 360 0324) thanks to a-class (www.a-class.co.nz) for the use of the launch and the lamborghini. thanks to teddy for steering the ship

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