HHNLive.com Where are you from? And where do you rep now?

Sharika: I am from Nashville, TN and that`s the city I rep.

HHNLive.com: How did you get into modeling?

Sharika: I actually started modeling because a friend of mine, Jay Sanders, introduced me to a woman named Carolyn Brown that does music video castings in Atlanta. And from there she started calling me for castings.

HHNLive.com Have you done any projects in the music/entertainment field? If so, with whom?

Sharika: I`ve been featured in videos by Nelly, Donnell Jones, Jazze Pha, Franchize Boyz, etc.

HHNLive.com Who are some of your favorite Hip-Hop artists? And what do you like about them?

Sharika: I have two favorite hip hop artists: Jay Z and Lil Wayne. They are opposites in style though. Jay Z has a pretty boy style of rapping and I like his whole swagger. Lil Wayne is more thuggish. They are the best of both worlds.

HHNLive.com What is one common misconception people have about the modeling game?

Sharika: A common misconception people have is that you have to sleep with people to get ahead. That`s not the case. With me, it was all about networking and knowing the right people.

HHNLive.com: What are you main goals in your career?

Sharika: My main goals right now are to appear in more magazines nationwide and to host more events and parties.

HHNLive.com Are you single?

Sharika: Yes, but I do have a special friend.

HHNLive.com Have any famous rappers or entertainers ever tried to holler at you? And if so who? And who had the best and worst game?

Sharika: No comment. LOL

HHNLive.com What do you look for in a guy? Clean cut? Thug? In between?

Sharika: The type of guys I`m attracted to are those that are in between. A guy that can stimulate me intellectually and not be weak and can also be my protector. I also like them clean cut and in shape. I`m especially attracted to guys with tattoos.

HHNLive.com What up coming projects will you be doing?

Sharika: My website www.sharikagiddens.com will be launching soon. I`m also working with Dessie ‘LowDown` Brown of LD Unlimited on some events for NBA All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas in `07.

HHNLive.com Anything else you wanna say to the HHNLive.com readers?

Sharika: Thanks for your support and look for me in your city REAL SOON. For booking, contact my management at dbrown@ldunlimited.n et


ETA: This interview was done in Jan, had the baby in Sept. BUWAAHHH!