<p><em>After pursing her dreams of modelling at age 14, this California girl not only graced us with her photo shoots, but crept onto our screens as a featured actress as well</em></p>

- Tasha Pienaar

Where is your hometown, Jackie?

I was born and raised in Long Beach, California, America – which makes me a true California girl at heart. I am most comfortable under the sun, getting a tan with the sand beneath my feet.

Tell us a bit about your heritage?

I'm a mixture of Filipino and South East Asian. Music is a big part of my culture, so I learned to sing while growing up and have a big appreciation for music and the creative arts. I love reading a good novel or watching a beautiful  lm, which makes me enjoy and respect a talented writer or  lmmaker with a bright mind.

How did you get into modelling?

I moved to Los Angeles and began to pursue modelling at the age of 14, which naturally led me to want to explore the acting world. You can see me featured in  lms such as "Horrible Bosses 2" and the "Entourage" movie as well as various television shows, including fan favourites such as "Californication" and "Dexter".

What do you look for in a man?

I love a guy with a good smile. A big smile can light up the room, and I believe happiness is contagious. There's nothing that turns me on like strength in a man, and I don't mean just the physical kind. A strong man knows how to be there for someone and be a support system is a major turn on for me. Also, be a guy who loves your mother. The way you treat her is the way you will treat your woman, so if you can treat her right it says a lot about th

This story is from the November 2016 edition of Maxim South Africa.

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