JHANELLE CASTILLO IN TARGET FALL 2013 CAMPAIGN (BILLBOARD)

IMAGES COURTESY OF: ROB KALMBACH

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TARGET FALL 2013 CAMPAIGN

PHOTOGRAPHER: LIZ VON HOENE 

http://stocklandmartel.com/vonhoene

MODEL: JHANELLE CASTILLO @MAJOR MODELS NY

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JHANELLE CASTILLO IN DISTINCT HOMME MAGAZINE, F/W '13

DISTINCT HOMME MAGAZINE

FALL/WINTER 2013 Issue

'Venice Custom'

Photography: David Harry Stewart

Fashion Stylist: Amy Mach

Lead Asst. Stylist: Aiden Styles

Stylist Asst: Andrea Sagun

Tattoo Illustrations: Brittany Thurston

Grooming: Willie Kelley, Jr.

JHANELLE CASTILLO//LOVER NOT A FIGHTER

VIDEO BY: DAVID H. STEWART

MODEL: JHANELLE CASTILLO

I JUST CAN'T STOP SMILING THESE DAYS!!!

I've always hated that saying, "Never change!" I remember when I was a senior in high school and friends used to say that to me or write that in my yearbook. I'm glad I changed, otherwise I would still be that annoying kid that loved Prank-calling Blockbuster video and mooning crowds of people as my friends drove. Oh damn, I still do that, lol. I guess my playful immaturity is still intact but my priorities are definitely in order.

Change is important. In every career, development is crucial. As a model, it is important to "re-invent" yourself. A time to get to know yourself inside and out. The mental, spiritual and physical; the trinity! As time progresses and fashion-trends change, it is imperative that we change with it, otherwise we become irrelevant. Hate to use this reference but Heidi Klum say's it the best, "In fashion, one day you're in and the next you're out!" Can't believe I just quoted Heidi Klum.

The journey to becoming successful is tricky. There are so many doors that open up for all of us on a daily basis and its hard to pick the right one. Most of the time, we miss out on great opportunities. I'm glad I didn't sleep on the opportunity of coming to Los Angeles and model out here for the summer! My girlfriend convinced me to come to LA. She is a carefree/spontaneous person. I'm more of a square/planner. At least I'm honest.

Ever since I moved to LA I can't stop smiling ;-) My cheeks hurt... YES, I smile that much! My gf and I ended up rescuing two awesome Rednose Pitbulls from the West Los Angeles Shelter. They definitely changed me for the better. For the worse too, I have not been able to work-out or get any privacy with my gf, hahaha. I need to work-out and stay in shape otherwise poppa won't get booked, lol. I wouldn't change them for the world, though. We come back to NYC in August... I guess its going to be a FULL HOUSE!

I don't want to go back to NYC. I have worked with amazing photographers, stylists and designers here in LA. They definitely facilitated my transformation in becoming a more rounded and diverse individual. I've met some groups of people that I will definitely be friends forever (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE)... BFFs, lol. I'm very blessed right now!

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JHANELLE CASTILLO BY DAVID H. STEWART

BANG, BANG, BANG!

Laid back, intelligent and witty... That's how I would describe David H. Stewart (DHS). I met David in the parking lot of the 'Toms Shoes' Headquarters. It was a hot, sunny day in Los Angeles, CA (AS USUAL) and I was wearing shorts, obviously. I'm of dark complexion so I get ashy from time to time, lol... My gf told me to put some lotion on before I walked into the casting. I rubbed cocoa butter on my knees, that usually does the trick. David was getting out of his car and saw me taking care of my ashy problems. "You must be the model, huh? Are you here for the casting?" David asked me with a friendly smirk on his face. We both laughed and walked into the building together. 

I ended up booking the job! Probably because my knees looked nice and shiny, lol. David was the photographer for the Toms Shoes Spring 2014 Collection. We had a good chemistry during the shoot and the images reflected that. We kept in contact and ended up shooting again! He suggested going to Topanga State Park near Malibu, CA. The scenery was unlike anything I have ever seen in LA. It looked straight out of an old western flick. I decided to get into character and borrowed my girlfriend's hat that she was wearing that day, hahahaha. At the time I thought I looked like a badass Blaxican version of Clint Eastwood. In retrospect, I look more like an 'Urban Vaquero' (urban cowboy) lol. Either way, the images came out dope! You can't beat natural lighting and I got a nice tan out of it. A nice tan= MORE ASH!  

David is an amazing photographer. He has worked with some of the best publications: Esquire, GQ, Time Magazine, Interview, Harper's Bazaar, etc. He divides his time between Los Angeles and New York. He has a sharp eye and a great vision! It's like he knows what the photograph will look like before he even takes it. What I love about his style is that he tells you exactly what he wants and expects from you (as his model) BUT he always lets you do 'your thing.' He is open to new ideas... even if your ideas kind of suck... he will let you try it hahahaha.

 CHECK OUT HIS WORK
WEBSITE: http://www.dhstewart.com
       BLOG: http://blog1.dhstewart.com

Thank you David for the amazing images! Safe travels!! 

JHANELLE CASTILLO FOR FACTICE MAGAZINE (FRANCE) #19 JUNE/JULY '13

Publication: Factice Magazine (France) 

Issue: #19 Warm Alert (June/July 2013)

Editorial: 'Los Angeles Fever'

Models: Jhanelle Castillo (Wilhelmina LA & Major Models)

Julia Lescova (Wilhelmina LA)

Lina Jornea (Hollywood Model Management)

Photographer: Benjo Arwas

Stylist: Amy Mach

Asst. Stylist: Aiden Styles

Hair: Carina Tafulu

BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO

Film by: Ziyan Zhang

FACTICE #19 - LOS ANGELES FOREVER By Benjo Arwas from Benjo Arwas on Vimeo.

The first time I got TeaBagged

Jhanelle Castillo by Sean Watters

If you are familiar with the modeling industry, chances are you have heard the name. If you have not heard his name before, you've definitely seen his work at some point.... and if you have not: then let me introduce you to Sean Watters. His work has been featured in countless editorial publications from around the globe and has an awesome blog that has amassed thousands of followers world-wide. Sean is unlike any other photographer I have ever worked with. He loves to push the envelope and makes you explore what's out of your comfort zone. When you shoot with him you have to trust his vision. He is an artist. Never F**k with an artist's vision! When you are in front of his lens just know that he is going to create something unforgettable. This shoot was truly memorable to say the least, lol. He opened an entire box of tea, spritz my entire body with water and opened every tea bag... and poured them all over my body... EVERYWHERE, when I say everywhere... I mean EVERYWHERE. I had tea particles in every crevice of my body, for days (Yes, I took multiple showers... Couldn't get rid of that Sh*T). I'm glad I never questioned Sean's vision. The end result was sick! -Sean thank you for ALWAYS pushing me to give you something different. You have believed in me since day one. You are one of my closest friends & my favorite 'MOVIE BUDDY.' I luv ya homie! Keep doin' your thing! I owe you a box of tea.

Credits:

Jhanelle Castillo @Major

Photograby: Sean Watters

Enyce Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign

Jhanelle Castillo for Enyce, Spring/summer 2013 Campaign

Enyce is an American Hip-Hop fashion label owned by Sean Diddy Combs, A.K.A. Puff Daddy, A.K.A. Diddy, lol. Enyce is one of two fashion lines owned by Sean Diddy Combs, the other being Sean John. The crew was cool, I mean they work for Diddy so I guess they all have to be cool, right? Hahahaha. When I was shooting this campaign I couldn't help but remember of the Dave Chappelle skit of "P.Diddy... Making the Band." Enjoy the video, lol.

Credits:

Jhanelle Castillo @Major Models

Scott Buker @Red Citizen

Jhanelle Castillo by Edwin Datoc

I shot these images with the very talented: Edwin Datoc. He is amazing! One of the most interesting individuals I have ever met. Oh, and did I mention that he has traveled to almost every country in the world? A world traveler indeed. Edwin is an amazing photographer, he also loves to wake up super early to capture very intimate moments with his subject(s). The call-time for this shoot was so early, that I decided to stay awake all night so that I wouldn't miss the shoot hahahaha. One of the perks of having ADHD is that I always have energy!!!! We met at the Brooklyn bridge at 4am in order to arrive at a vacant bridge. Thank you Edwin for the incredible images and for the early call-time, lol.

Jhanelle Castillo @Major Models
Photographed by Edwin Datoc