Model Profile – Christen Dye

carmine | June 2, 2019

Christen Dye is an American model and blogger. She is best known for being one of Maxim Magazine’s Hometown Hotties. She is also known for being one of the Monster Energy girls, female lead in the Dirty South music video with singer Lucas Hoge, Dierks Bentley’s tour content, and for her features on SportsIllustrated.com, FHM, Maxim, Guyism, and more. Her portfolio and work ranges from print work, promotional work, magazine publications, ecommerce modelling, music videos, commercials, and more.

Christen is currently agency represented in LA, Dallas, Memphis, Nashville, and St. Louis, and she has worked with companies such as Kate Spade, Vince Camuto, Keurig, Malibu Boats, Allure Bridal, TJ Maxx, Rockwell Watches, TeenyB Bikinis, Palm Beach Tans, Sourcewell Nutrition, Maxim Magazine, Monster Energy, Red Bull Energy, Proclamation Jewelry, and more.

She has recently started a blog called To Dye For to document and share her work, style, travel, and love for food.

We are fortunate to have been spared some of Christen’s valuable time for this special profile.

Q & A

Q. What is your family background?

A. I have a great family. I grew up in Tennessee. Both of my parents work really hard. I had an amazing childhood.

Q. Did you grow up in your early teens wanting to be a model?

A. I did! I started modelling around age 12. I have always wanted to take this career path. I used to do runway shows for my parents down the hallway.

Q. What have you discovered / learnt from the modelling scene?

A. I have come out of my shell so much from modelling. My ability to speak in public, etc has improved so much. I am also so much more confident in myself than I was at an early age. I can walk in a room and feel completely secure in any situation.

Q. Career highlights to date?

A. Shooting for Maxim Magazine, doing country music videos with Dierks Bentley, Lucas Hoge, Cort Carpenter, traveling all over the world, etc. I think everything I have done with my career is such a highlight for me. It’s really been a blessing.

Q. Favourite hobbies?

A. Hanging with my pups, travelling, working out, and designing homes!

Q. Favourite music?

A. Hip Hop/ Rap. I grew up in Memphis, and it’s just the vibe there. Drake, The Weekend, Lil Baby, etc.

Q. Favourite films?

A. Anything with Will Ferrell, or any comedy… I love to laugh!!

Q. Beauty tips?

A. Get sleep! Sunday Riley products are amazing. SPF everything Keep a healthy diet

Q. What is your fashion sense?

A. I am super casual. Cropped hoodies, sweats, etc. I can dress up when needed but I usually keep thins super casual.

Q. What do you sexiest wearing?

A. A bikini! I shoot a lot of swim, and I feel the most confident when I’m wearing a little bikini!

Q. Advice for young girls aspiring to be models?

A. You will hear no! Do not let it get you down. Work hard, keep trying, keep submitting, keep casting! If you want it go after it! Never take a day off. Everyone is unique and wonderful.

Q. What’s the craziest thing that you’ve done?

A. Gotten on a bull! I spent some time on a ranch, and I have been on the back of a few bucking bulls.

Q. What’s the funniest pick up line you’ve encountered?

A. Maybe not the funniest but one that worked… “Why did you put your phone away? I haven’t put my number in it yet” … ended up dating this person for 4 years.

Q. Favourite place visited?

A. Prague… I went during Christmas and it was incredible!

Q. Do you have a role model/s?

A. My parents. They are two of the hardest working, most incredible people I have ever come across. If I can be half of what they are I will be happy.