Impress Yumi

I go by Impress Yumi (musician alias) or Shyann Yoco-Maut (acting alias). I’m usually called Yumi or Shyann for short hehe.

- Alisha Bailey

What's your name? What's your ethnicity? Where are you from?

I go by Impress Yumi (musician alias) or Shyann Yoco-Maut (acting alias). I’m usually called Yumi or Shyann for short hehe. I have the breath-taking mixture of: Korean, Japanese, Cherokee Indian, Dutch, German, British, and Irish. I am originally from the Midwest, Ohio. Fun Fact: My father is a red head with blue eyes, and I have 7 red heads in the family. I have exactly 1 bright red hair on the left side of my head.

Were you excited to shoot for the cover of Playboy Sweden?

Yes, this experience came to me unexpectedly when I first moved to LA, along with a simple referral and perseverance on my end. Being the cover of Playboy has made my dreams come true as a model, especially coming from a small country town based in Ohio.

Tell us something surprising about you?

I am obsessed with babies. I specifically love to care for infants, but any group of children fill my heart with joy and happiness. I have always been very maternal, raising my youngest sister starting at the age of 9 years old for two years straight, day in and day out. My little sister made me realize how much passion I have for the little ones. My first nine to five job was at a daycare, and I wasn’t legally aloud to work due to being underage at 17. Once they saw the love for children in my eyes, they couldn’t say no to me. I remember one time I was left with 8 infants by myself and I kid you not, I made them all stop crying under 2 minutes due to my Mommy bear powers.

Describe yourself in one sentence.

I am simply the definition of a manic pixie dream girl.

What are some of your hobbies?