So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: First, I’d like you to clarify one thing regarding your official website which is BeautifulGia.com is that right?
Gia Lashay: Yes, beautifulgia.com is my ISH!

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Because there’s a website called GiaLashay.com, are you affiliated with the website in anyway? 
Gia Lashay: I'm definitely not affiliated with whoever is operating that site, it looks like shit. My lawyer is currently working with me to help take care of the situation. I want it taken down.  
 
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: For those who are not aware, what’s your ethnicity
background as far as your parents’ heritage?
Gia Lashay: I’m very mixed. I’m Spanish origin, Native American, and African American.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Where are you originally from?
Gia Lashay: Texas, where everything is big but I was raised in the bay all of my life.  I love it.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: How did you get started in modeling?
Gia Lashay: I did my first photo shoot at age 5.  Then more ad campaigns by age 10.
 
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com:  Is Lashay your nickname?
Gia Lashay: Lashay is my actual middle name.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: At the moment, what are you passionate the most about in your life?
Gia Lashay: Learning and acquiring knowledge. It's the best thing I can do for myself right now, although I have a love of shopping and diamonds. 

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: How does it feel to be recognized by people everywhere you go? How has fame changed you?
Gia Lashay: I never actually love all eyes on me never been that way I don’t have  to be the center of attention 24/7 but if I have a man in my life that's a different story.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: This is for the guys, they probably want to know, are you currently available or involved with someone?
Gia Lashay:  I'm really picky, that's all I’m gonna say.  I’m a princess who knows what she wants and she'll wait for the right guy.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: What’s the worst pick up line a guy ever said to you?
Gia Lashay:  Oh my God! I've heard them all.  The worst ones are, the let me take you to dinner lines, they’re so classic.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Have you ever dated any celebrities in the past or present?
Gia Lashay: Not into "celebrities", but I’d let Robert De Niro take me out on a date. I love all his movies. I'd say Raging Bull is my favorite film.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: You have a tremendous Sex appeal about you. You’ve done some nudity but pretty much stuck to modeling, were you ever tempted to do B/G porn?
Gia Lashay:  Oh my, yes!  All I can say is that it’s a no no for little Gia! It’s not my bag O’ chips.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: What do you love about being photographed?
Gia Lashay: The body is like architecture to me. I can’t get enough of that when I look at my pictures I think about structure.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Were you at Fashion Week 2008?
Gia Lashay:  I wasn't at the fashion week. I don't like anything trendy.  But Couture pieces are the best.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Have you ever been to a baseball game?
Gia Lashay:  I’ve been to a Yankee game.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: How was the experience like for you?
Gia Lashay:  I had fun but I’m a football girl, hell yeah!


So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Are you into any other sports in regards to watching or playing?
Gia Lashay: Tennis, golf, and speed racing.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Do you own any pets? What do you love about your pet?
Gia Lashay: Yes, I have a white Persian cat named Maximus; he's my little star. He's just always there for me!

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: What’s next for you? Do you have any upcoming projects that you’re working on?
Gia Lashay: I got a DVD produced by me I don't know the release date yet.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: What are your goals for 2008?
Gia Lashay:  More modeling and fashion.

So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Any last thoughts that you’d like share to your fans?
Gia Lashay: Thank you to everyone, it's nice to know people love me.