PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE May 2015 Swim Issue | Page 115

VALERIE interview by tiffany bank tiffanybank.net What made you decide to become a plus size model? My sister is a make-up artist and she works in that field. She pushed me into modeling for a photoshoot. Back then, I was more “behind” the camera as I always loved photography. My sister convinced me to switch to modeling and I can’t thank her enough for it, as it became a passion and I truly love what I do now. Who do you look to for curvy inspiration? Name: Valerie Morissette Resides in: Montreal / Canada My mother. Her body changed a lot due to health problems. Height: 5’10.5 ‘’ / 14-16 She had to learned to accept her new look and her body. Online Portfolio She always encouraged me to be confident in my curves. My favorite quote: Even as she gets older, she still is up-to-date with fashion. “Life is a surprise, so take in the best moments, and spit out the bad!” My mother is beautiful!