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Death Of Triplets Interview With Willy Monfret
INTERVIEW
MODEL, DJ, ACTOR | WILLY MONFRET
Willy Monfret (born in France on 3 October 1982) is a French Caribbean model, actor, DJ and former athlete. Although he travelled extensively as a model and DJ, he came to larger attention in 2010 after he moved to New York City from Europe and was discovered by singer and rapper Nicki Minaj to star in her video that summer, Right Thru Me & Love Trilogy. He continues to travel and perform internationally has as both a model and DJ.
A warm South African welcome from us at Think In Electronic, before we start how are you doing and what are you doing right now?
I am very good, thank you. Actually, I just landed in Paris from Cape Town. I came back to spend Christmas with my friends and family!
1. To start. You have been to South Africa a few times, what is your favorite thing about our country?
Love the fact that summer for you is winter for us. I love the fusion between the cities and nature. The food is great and the people are very friendly :)
2. You have a pretty impressive list of talents: a Master’s degree in management, model, DJ/producer as well as actor. Is this how you saw your future when you were growing up? What were your career aspirations growing up?
No, I didn’t have a future plan when I was younger. I am just a curious person. I love to try different things and I am pretty adventurous. I love traveling and seeing other countries.
3. Let’s talk about your musical side. What is it about the music scene that attracted you to djing?
It is just about the joy that music brings to people and how it can change you mood right the way. I am half Caribbean and my whole family comes together to enjoy music. I grew up in the suburb of Paris with the minorities Africans, Arabians, Europeans and Asians. So I’ve been surrounded all my life with different cultures and music influences.
4. What sort of music do you enjoy listening to and playing? Who are some of your favorite artists?
I have a very open mind when it comes to music. I can listen to all kinds of music. I enjoy the most playing House Music, Deep House Tribal Drums and Electro Music. I like to have a set with those 3 types of sounds.
5. What are your future plans for the music world? Any more single track releases, or are you just focusing on DJing?
I am actually now focused on releasing tracks. My first track of the year will be released in February on Lightstate Music.
6. Your first musical release “FUX” featured GLOWINTHEDARK and was released on the Dirty Dutch imprint. Tell us a bit more about this track, what inspired this track and how did the collaboration with GLOWINTHEDARK come about?
It was a very important step for me. It was just after my first video with Nicky Minaj that I wanted to get into the next level of DJing through production. I met DJ Chuckie, Dirty Dutch’s leader, who introduced me to GLOWINTHEDARK. I think we were in the same transition in our careers at that time and that’s why we worked together. We became good friends and we are still working together today and I’ll want to continue that for a long time!
7. As a model and DJ you have to travel quite extensively and as much as they are fun to do it is work at the same time and it can be quite exhausting. How do you stay grounded and find a balance between the two?
Like everything, it is all about the right balance. I just listen to my body. Because of my athlete history I know that I have to go to the gym, sleep well or take naps and eat healthy food. I drink a lot of water and so far I feel great. Like this, I can continue for many years!
8. The modeling industry can be quite cut throat, what for you is the best and worst part of being an internationally recognized model?
As soon as people put a name on your visage, modeling is taking another proportion. Brands / Designers book you, it is not only about your physical appearance, it's about your personality and I am very happy that it is going that way for me.
9. No we know that you appeared Nicki Minaj’s “Right Thru Me” video and now again in her “Pink Print Movie” (for her latest album release The Pink print). What was it like working with Nicki Minaj?
It is always very intense. The whole team is very professional and focused to make it perfect. So, you cannot make any mistakes and that's why it is one of the most interesting jobs.
I had to be very concentrated from the beginning to the end. Nicky Minaj is a strong woman who knows what she wants. I took her project very seriously; I understood that it was her decision taking the risk to work with me when she could choose other big actors.
It was a very important step for me. It was just after my first video with Nicky Minaj that I wanted to get into the next level of DJing through production. I met DJ Chuckie, Dirty Dutch’s leader, who introduced me to GLOWINTHEDARK. I think we were in the same transition in our careers at that time and that’s why we worked together. We became good friends and we are still working together today and I’ll want to continue that for a long time!
7. As a model and DJ you have to travel quite extensively and as much as they are fun to do it is work at the same time and it can be quite exhausting. How do you stay grounded and find a balance between the two?
Like everything, it is all about the right balance. I just listen to my body. Because of my athlete history I know that I have to go to the gym, sleep well or take naps and eat healthy food. I drink a lot of water and so far I feel great. Like this, I can continue for many years!
8. The modeling industry can be quite cut throat, what for you is the best and worst part of being an internationally recognized model?
As soon as people put a name on your visage, modeling is taking another proportion. Brands / Designers book you, it is not only about your physical appearance, it's about your personality and I am very happy that it is going that way for me.
9. No we know that you appeared Nicki Minaj’s “Right Thru Me” video and now again in her “Pink Print Movie” (for her latest album release The Pink print). What was it like working with Nicki Minaj?
It is always very intense. The whole team is very professional and focused to make it perfect. So, you cannot make any mistakes and that's why it is one of the most interesting jobs.
I had to be very concentrated from the beginning to the end. Nicky Minaj is a strong woman who knows what she wants. I took her project very seriously; I understood that it was her decision taking the risk to work with me when she could choose other big actors.
10. Now, we have to ask, have you ever had to deal with crazy fans / stalkers? If so how did you handle them?
I try my best to stay accessible but it's true that sometimes, it is out of control. But I take it as part of the job and to be honest, most of the time it is a real pleasure!
11. You’ve probably had loads of shoots. To date what has been your favorite shoot?
Definitely, the shooting for my island Guadeloupe. We were at the best hotel, best restaurant and surrounded by my family, doing the best activities! What else is more important?
12. What does the future hold for Willy Monfret?
I am just going to continue my journey that I call my personal adventure. I am very happy with my life and my family is happy too! So, to be continued!
Rapid Fire:
1. Models are generally very stylish, if you had to describe your fashion style in 5 words what would they be?
Simple Parisian, Black, white, touch of gold.
2. Your favourite designer or fashion brand?
Givenchy
3. The one music artist you would love to collaborate with or work with?
Pharrell Williams
4. Strawberry, Vanilla or Chocolate?
For ice cream strawberry, otherwise chocolate!
5. If you were a superhero, who would you be?
Monkey D Luffy (personality match)
I try my best to stay accessible but it's true that sometimes, it is out of control. But I take it as part of the job and to be honest, most of the time it is a real pleasure!
11. You’ve probably had loads of shoots. To date what has been your favorite shoot?
Definitely, the shooting for my island Guadeloupe. We were at the best hotel, best restaurant and surrounded by my family, doing the best activities! What else is more important?
12. What does the future hold for Willy Monfret?
I am just going to continue my journey that I call my personal adventure. I am very happy with my life and my family is happy too! So, to be continued!
Rapid Fire:
1. Models are generally very stylish, if you had to describe your fashion style in 5 words what would they be?
Simple Parisian, Black, white, touch of gold.
2. Your favourite designer or fashion brand?
Givenchy
3. The one music artist you would love to collaborate with or work with?
Pharrell Williams
4. Strawberry, Vanilla or Chocolate?
For ice cream strawberry, otherwise chocolate!
5. If you were a superhero, who would you be?
Monkey D Luffy (personality match)
6. For our hopeful female fans (lol) what is your idea of the perfect date?
For me, I love to eat, just in a very simple restaurant and after we realize that we’ve been talking and laughing all date, we will keep doing that the whole night long!
7. Lamborghini or Ferrari?
Porsche :)
8. Skinny or curvy?
Skinny with curves!
9. Drink of choice?
With food, red wine; and to party, Vodka!
10. Favourite colour?
Blue
Any last messages for your fans?
Just a big thanks for all the support and love they are giving me!
Website: www.willymonfret.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Willy-Monfret
Twitter: www.twitter.com/monfretwilly
Instagram: www.instagram.com/monfretwilly
Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/willymonfret
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