Meet the model, podcast host and master’s graduate pursuing her passion for politics. What’s not to love? You’re welcome…
Wonderful shoot Elizabeth, congrats on your MAXIM feature. How do you feel?
I am beyond excited and thrilled to be able to achieve such a milestone in being published with the world-renowned MAXIM magazine.
When do you feel sexy?
I feel sexy when I’m allowed to be myself and be involved within the entire process of such a major magazine publication like MAXIM Australia.
What is your best asset?
I believe my intellectuality is my best asset and will forever allow me and others to break glass ceilings that previously didn’t allow women to be gorgeous and a scholar at the same time.
Tell us a bit about yourself and life story so far.
I’m a published model, podcast host and recent master’s graduate. Once I complete my Juris Doctorate, I will get into entertainment law along with pursuing my passion in politics.
Impressive! What’s your podcast and what’s it all about?
Life Trials by EAC is a video and audio podcast that ensues discussions about life experiences of myself and of my guests and how those experiences impacted their life and what strategies they have implemented to overcome adversity in life.
What made you decide to launch it?
I faced one of the worse situations in my personal life last summer that attempted to hinder my ability to speak freely – I needed to assure myself that people know what happened and how I personally dealt with such adversity.
What else can we expect to hear on it?
Discussions on the political environment within the United States, the modelling industry, current societal issues and domestic and international current affairs.
What’s the weirdest thing someone has sent you on social media?
Genital pictures, of course.
Of course! What else do you dislike about social media?
How people can put up such a facade just to impress people who can care less about them.
When you’re not on Instagram, podcasting or modelling what would we find you doing?
I train five days a week and I’m also currently keeping myself busy preparing to go back to law school and retaking the entrance exam.
What’s the first thing you will do once all travel restrictions are lifted?
I am absolutely DYING to travel internationally! I have only really been to a few places but I’m craving some serious adventure this year.
Have you ever been to Australia?
No, but it’s on my bucket list and MUST DO ASAP!
Besides koalas and kangaroos, what else do you know about Australia?
The government cares more about its citizenry than other industrialised nations like the United States.
How can a discerning man win his way to your heart?
By being an honest, transparent and most importantly accountable individual who lures for similar interests. Loyalty is everything.
Describe your ideal man.
A loyal, loving, committed, transparent and intellectual man who seeks experiences and a lifetime of happiness through meaningful human interactions and what a woman, like me, has to offer.
What have you learnt about men over the years?
Lots of men assume women are fairly interested in them for monetary reasons, so they assume the entire female gender to encompass the same qualities. I think it’s wrong to generalise amongst a group when all are so different.
What’s one thing men should always know about women?
Obtaining characteristics and practicing such principles of life such as respect, honesty and loyalty will keep a woman happy forever.
If you had to take MAXIM on a date, what would it entail?
I would take MAXIM out to dinner at Prime 112 in South Beach, Florida. Then we would probably go shopping in the Design District. I hope MAXIM is impressed by my choice of high fashion.
Cool! What’s next for you?
I’m working very hard on my podcast for the next few months to be able to excel in a growing industry I have longed to be a part of. I believe the world of broadcasting is made for me and through my modelling I’m only seeking more opportunities for exposure. ■
Status Update
FULL NAME: Elizabeth Ann Charnay
DATE OF BIRTH: December 19
HOMETOWN: Oceanside, New York USA
CURRENTLY LIVES: Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
FIVE-WORD SELF-DESCRIPTION: “Passionate. Ambitious. Selfless. Scholarly. Driven.”
GO-TO DRINK: “Lychee Martini.”
LIFE MOTTO: “Stay true in a world of pure falsity.”
INSTAGRAM: @Elizabethcharnaya
WEBSITE: elizabethcharnay.com
Photographed by MOSAAB ALSARAY (IG: @MOSAABALSARAYART)
Interview by SANTI PINTADO (IG: @SPINTADO)
Make-up by NYRVA DORELUS (IG: @MAKEMEUPNYRVA)
Styling by YSLETT OBERTO (IG: @NATURAL.GLOW_)
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