Stephanie Caicedo was born in the beautiful paradise of Panama. A former student at Temple University in Tokyo, Japan, the voluptuous Latina sports 36-26-40 measurements and drop dead gorgeous looks. Stephanie entered the modeling arena after getting offers in malls and on the streets from club owners wanting to use her for their promotional fliers. After getting so much love and help from promoters and photographers in Japan and Hawaii, the sexy 21-year-old, who describes herself as a "conservative, law-abiding citizen, possessing all the best qualities of the bourgeoisie", has made the move to Chocolate City (Washington, DC) to complete here degree and make her mark on the urban modeling industry.

You look is very exotic and sexy, yet ambiguous. What's your ethnic background?

I'm Panamanian, Colombian and Black. I do have a different look to me or at least I can make it different!

You described yourself as "conservative" and "bourgeoisie". How does your family feel about your modeling?

Well, first, [it's] God who has guided me in my path, but my family supports me so much and they are my backbone to all my goals.

Who are some of the photographers you've worked with in the past?

My favorite photographers that I have worked with are Joseph Joel, and Leonard Po. It would be a dream to work with Beatrice Neumann. I love everything about her photos and on top of that she is a woman that is doing her thing!

What magazines, music videos, websites, etc. have you been featured in the past?

I have been used in many club events and promotions in Japan and Hawaii, but this would be my first actual magazine. At the moment, I'm getting looked at to be in SHOW magazine, so hopefully in the near future people will see more of me!

What are the Hip-Hop and modeling scenes like in Hawaii and Tokyo?

Well... you know that Hawaii would be a hot spot because of its location, and people travel from all over the world to see Hawaii, but throughout my promotions and club scenes I noticed that both men and women dress to impress with fly gear. The clubs and radio stations provide a good mixture from the hip-hop music along with the island reggae. Modeling in Hawaii was a dream for me. It was beautiful from the clear waters to great weather every day. Tokyo has been my favorite city by far because of the diversity in music and clothes. Japanese people love hip-hop and both men and women rock the newest brands out on the streets. The city, lights, and people represent the modeling scenes in Tokyo.

What qualities do you possess, other than a knockout body and face, that you think will help you succeed in the modeling industry?

I'm an outgoing person and I want to reach my dreams and goals no matter what boundaries might be in my way. I never let beauty get in the way of knowledge. A mind goes way further then looks.

You'd get pretty far on looks! How do you maintain your figure?

[Laughs] I do love to eat a lot, but I go to the gym twice a day and I make sure I drink water and herbal teas.

What would you say is your most attractive physical feature and/or quality?

I would say my eyes because I love how they express my feelings just by one look, and off course how they change colors with the sunlight.

What do other people say it is?

Other people tell me that its my legs or my personality.

I'd say you also have a pretty bright future "behind" you as well.

[Laughs] Thank you! My favorite model right now is Angel Lola Luv, but I'm 100% all natural!

When do compliments about your looks and/or figure from male fans cross the line?

When sex is the first word that comes to mind when you talk to me. I think there are so many different ways to start off a conversation.

What's the strangest online comment or request you've received from an admirer?

One day a guy sent me a photo comment and he told me "I would even lick your toes!" The strangest part is that my photo was not even showing my feet! [Laugh]

How do you feel about posing nude and/or other models that do?

I can pose nude as long as its for a professional magazine and not some random internet site. It's how you pose that can make a picture look unladylike with or without clothes. For those models that do pose nude, I give them a thumbs up more power to them.

What's the most rewarding part of being a model?

The rewarding part of being a model is that you get to travel the world and meet new and interesting people that can touch your life.

What's the least rewarding?

The judgment you sometimes get from negative people who think models are just pretty with bodies and no brains, which is not true at all, is the least rewarding part.

Where do you want to see yourself professionally in the next three years to five years?

In the next three years, I would love to land in the top urban magazines such as KING, and BlackMen magazine. In five years, I want to develop the ground base for my clothing line, but my primary goal is to become known in the Spanish Television or American Television industry.

Why are you going to make a big splash in 2009?

I feel like every new year has a new face in the spotlight, and I feel like it's my year to shine.

How can people book you for modeling assignments?

You can contact me on my site which is www.myspace.com/panamianxgirl or contact me on my personal email that is directed to my phone at stephalicious507@yahoo.com.

- By Bayer Mack