Age
24
Height
5'6"
Weight
140
Measurements
38-26-40
Zodiac Sign
Aries
Education
University of Texas in Arlington
user rating
turn ons
Physical Attraction
Honesty
Spontaneit
turn offs
Bad Hygiene
No Shoe Game
Broke Guys
In the game of life, a name means more than just that. It is a representation of who you are and what your potential could be. Consider it the difference between being a Fortune 500 company looking at an applicant with the name Shaquifa versus a college graduate from Howard University with the name William. What are the odds which person will get the gig? Qualifying measures aside – Ms. Knajula Edwards is a step ahead of the rest; her name uniquely means ‘beautiful eyes’ or ‘eyes that glisten’ in Arabic. And she’s allowed that dominant feature to push her from just a small town girl from Carthage, Texas to Ms. East Texas – a title that has been backed up by a merit of credentials.
The 5’6” model has done everything from competed in major swimsuit competitions [Black Men’s Magazine] to an appearance in a Fox blockbuster with Prison Break. The University of Texas in Arlington student wishes to further her education as a plan-B just in case those Hollywood dreams get shuffled in the mix. With everything “bigger” in Texas, Ms. Edwards hopes to be the next biggest thing to come out of the Lone Star State. She sits down with Beauty & Brains as she talks about how she got into the business, how a fine man can make her speechless and dishes about her future plans.
B&B: Why be involved in a business that doesn’t seem to have that much upward mobility?
KE: As far as modeling, I can understand that it has a limited growth potential, but I want to be an actress as well. I want it for the networking and exposure, so I can get a stepping stone into a wider prospective. If I could’ve been in any movie, I would have to have been in Bad Boys II. That’s my absolute favorite movie. I loved the intensity that was in it. I am a suspense type of girl, so Bad Boys II had enough action and suspense in it for me to watch and enjoy it…
B&B: …and?
KE: [Laughs] …and… it had that sexy ass Will Smith in it, too!
B&B: So, since you feel that way – what inspired you to get into it?
KE: To be honest, I kind of stumbled upon the industry. I am originally from a Carthage, Texas – which is a small town. Four years ago, I moved to Dallas and I never thought to be a model. But when I got there I got approached about becoming a model and after awhile I thought it could be something that I could do. So, I went to a local casting call and I networked with the other girls and it was a blessing. As far as acting, I got a chance to be in Prison Break for their second season. I’m good at what I can do. But it hasn’t been a lifelong dream.
B&B: It wasn’t the fact that you look good no matter what you are or aren’t wearing?
KE: [Laughs] I’m not going to say that my looks or my appeal doesn’t play a big role in that, it helps. It’s kind of like the icing on the cake; hence this interview. I have the brains and it helps my physical.
B&B: Texas is known for a lot of things and you’re looking to become one of next big things known from there. How do you plan on making it in the world of urban modeling?
KE: It’s a combination of both. I think they go hand-in-hand. When you look at some of the big names like Gabrielle Union, you know that you run into that glass ceiling. Tyra Banks has modeled for years and years and she had no other choice but to move onto something else.
B&B: Got a backup plan if you don’t make it?
KE: Of course, I’m going to finish up my Bachelors Degree. I’m so determined to have that. “No” is not an option for me. Once they let me get a foot in the door, it’s open and that’s that! I’m just going to keep trying until I get to where I’m going.
B&B: What all have you appeared in?
KE: I’ve done local commercials and calendars. I’ve been featured in Down Magazine. I did an independent film called… [laughs] Roscoe Brown – Hood Detective. I deal with the sponsorships and contracts. I’ve had my hand involved in a lot.
B&B: Have you ever been discriminated against during a job because of skin color preference?
KE: None that I’ve experience thus far. I’ve been blessed to not experience that so far.
B&B: Most models on MySpace are there only for networking purposes. Is it because they have no problems getting a man? Or is it because they want to cut out the come-ons that they probably get on a regular?
KE: I can speak for myself. As far as I’m concerned, it’s networking. I’ll be honest with you – I may respond to a message. I upkeep my photos, but I’ll mostly add my friends. I do check my messages in the event that I get serious inquiries. MySpace is the new in thing right now, so it’s the exposure that’s pulling people in.
B&B: You’re a part of the Core DJs Models Worldwide. How did you get involved with that?
KE: It was at the Texas Music Conference. I met Tony Neal and I exchanged numbers with him. He flew me out to Atlanta the following month and added me onto the Core DJs. I represent them, but I’m not exclusively signed to them. The experience has been awesome. It gave me great resources to be able to network with the DJs. It has provided a great avenue for me to further my career.
B&B: I’m pretty sure that men don’t have a hard time approaching you, but when have you found yourself unable to talk to a man?
KE: If he’s extremely, extremely attractive. Sometimes, I tend to tense up. My motto is “if it’s meant to be it’ll be.” There’s not too much that I regret.
B&B: Ultimately – what do you see yourself having or creating for yourself in the next few years?
KE: In the next few years, ultimately, I will be in Los Angeles working on my film and television career. Once I am established with that I will have my own clothing line. You don’t put all your eggs in one basket. I hope to be well versed in my acting career. I am also working on a clothing line called Knajula. My name is not common; no one really has it. I use that to my advantage. I’ve only ran into one other person who had my name, but it was spelled differently than how mines is. So, I figured that I’d run with it and use my name. I think like its meaning, it’ll capture a lot of people.
Drawn in by the seductive glance of Ms. Knajula Edwards?! Go check out more of her on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/Knajula.
The 5’6” model has done everything from competed in major swimsuit competitions [Black Men’s Magazine] to an appearance in a Fox blockbuster with Prison Break. The University of Texas in Arlington student wishes to further her education as a plan-B just in case those Hollywood dreams get shuffled in the mix. With everything “bigger” in Texas, Ms. Edwards hopes to be the next biggest thing to come out of the Lone Star State. She sits down with Beauty & Brains as she talks about how she got into the business, how a fine man can make her speechless and dishes about her future plans.
B&B: Why be involved in a business that doesn’t seem to have that much upward mobility?
KE: As far as modeling, I can understand that it has a limited growth potential, but I want to be an actress as well. I want it for the networking and exposure, so I can get a stepping stone into a wider prospective. If I could’ve been in any movie, I would have to have been in Bad Boys II. That’s my absolute favorite movie. I loved the intensity that was in it. I am a suspense type of girl, so Bad Boys II had enough action and suspense in it for me to watch and enjoy it…
B&B: …and?
KE: [Laughs] …and… it had that sexy ass Will Smith in it, too!
B&B: So, since you feel that way – what inspired you to get into it?
KE: To be honest, I kind of stumbled upon the industry. I am originally from a Carthage, Texas – which is a small town. Four years ago, I moved to Dallas and I never thought to be a model. But when I got there I got approached about becoming a model and after awhile I thought it could be something that I could do. So, I went to a local casting call and I networked with the other girls and it was a blessing. As far as acting, I got a chance to be in Prison Break for their second season. I’m good at what I can do. But it hasn’t been a lifelong dream.
B&B: It wasn’t the fact that you look good no matter what you are or aren’t wearing?
KE: [Laughs] I’m not going to say that my looks or my appeal doesn’t play a big role in that, it helps. It’s kind of like the icing on the cake; hence this interview. I have the brains and it helps my physical.
B&B: Texas is known for a lot of things and you’re looking to become one of next big things known from there. How do you plan on making it in the world of urban modeling?
KE: It’s a combination of both. I think they go hand-in-hand. When you look at some of the big names like Gabrielle Union, you know that you run into that glass ceiling. Tyra Banks has modeled for years and years and she had no other choice but to move onto something else.
B&B: Got a backup plan if you don’t make it?
KE: Of course, I’m going to finish up my Bachelors Degree. I’m so determined to have that. “No” is not an option for me. Once they let me get a foot in the door, it’s open and that’s that! I’m just going to keep trying until I get to where I’m going.
B&B: What all have you appeared in?
KE: I’ve done local commercials and calendars. I’ve been featured in Down Magazine. I did an independent film called… [laughs] Roscoe Brown – Hood Detective. I deal with the sponsorships and contracts. I’ve had my hand involved in a lot.
B&B: Have you ever been discriminated against during a job because of skin color preference?
KE: None that I’ve experience thus far. I’ve been blessed to not experience that so far.
B&B: Most models on MySpace are there only for networking purposes. Is it because they have no problems getting a man? Or is it because they want to cut out the come-ons that they probably get on a regular?
KE: I can speak for myself. As far as I’m concerned, it’s networking. I’ll be honest with you – I may respond to a message. I upkeep my photos, but I’ll mostly add my friends. I do check my messages in the event that I get serious inquiries. MySpace is the new in thing right now, so it’s the exposure that’s pulling people in.
B&B: You’re a part of the Core DJs Models Worldwide. How did you get involved with that?
KE: It was at the Texas Music Conference. I met Tony Neal and I exchanged numbers with him. He flew me out to Atlanta the following month and added me onto the Core DJs. I represent them, but I’m not exclusively signed to them. The experience has been awesome. It gave me great resources to be able to network with the DJs. It has provided a great avenue for me to further my career.
B&B: I’m pretty sure that men don’t have a hard time approaching you, but when have you found yourself unable to talk to a man?
KE: If he’s extremely, extremely attractive. Sometimes, I tend to tense up. My motto is “if it’s meant to be it’ll be.” There’s not too much that I regret.
B&B: Ultimately – what do you see yourself having or creating for yourself in the next few years?
KE: In the next few years, ultimately, I will be in Los Angeles working on my film and television career. Once I am established with that I will have my own clothing line. You don’t put all your eggs in one basket. I hope to be well versed in my acting career. I am also working on a clothing line called Knajula. My name is not common; no one really has it. I use that to my advantage. I’ve only ran into one other person who had my name, but it was spelled differently than how mines is. So, I figured that I’d run with it and use my name. I think like its meaning, it’ll capture a lot of people.
Drawn in by the seductive glance of Ms. Knajula Edwards?! Go check out more of her on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/Knajula.
