Photography:

Dylan Perlot | @dylanperlot

Makeup:

Amy Galloway | @amiigalloway

Hair:

Mary Czech | @czech_hair_makeup

Stylist:

Marchon Benjamin | @marchonjanee

Born and raised in Los Angeles, beauty queen Nicole “Nikki” Ceniza has earned a career in modeling after amassing multiple years of experience in the entertainment industry. Nikki is constantly changing for the better, and by no means is she done yet. Even at challenging times, Nikki stays on top of her game by teaching herself to take time to destress, making sure to have a disciplined schedule, and listening to her body and mind.

“I don’t plan on stopping for anyone or anything,” writes Nikki.

As a former ambassador of the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation in the Philippines, she learned that using her platform is a way to harness influence over issues that mean something to her. This project ensures that children residing in far-flung islands reach school safely by providing them with boats and educational materials. Now, she’s an advocate for empowering women.

Proving she’s not just another pretty face, Nikki is going to show the world that even high-intensity modeling roles can produce successful female entrepreneurs. Nikki is hoping to use her upcoming brand to share her unique beauty secrets and guide women to feel confident.

“I believe that when one feels confident, they exude positive energy into the world and that creates a domino effect of spreading positivity,” continues NIkki. Her ambitious overall vision will definitely make her brand thrive internationally.

With her deep dive into how to live a happier, fuller life, Nikki suggests her fans

engage in activities that make them come alive because life is short and time is precious. From her passion for learning and traveling to being a student of life, Nikki Ceniza speaks to NOW about her “just do it” mindset — and why if she were a book, the title would be “A Life Fulfilled on Her Own Terms.”

1. What makes you happy?

Being around my loved ones and the simple pleasures of life make me happy.

2.What is your overall vision?

My overall vision is to have my brands be internationally successful and to continue growing.

3.Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I see myself with multiple beauty brands and with a family! I’ve always wanted to have my own family and I am looking forward to that chapter in life.

4. If you were a book what would the title be and why?

If I were a book, the title would be “A Life Fulfilled on Her Own Terms,” because I have paved my own path regardless of what others have thought thus far and I don’t plan on stopping for anyone or anything.

5. Best advice to give to your audience/fans?

The advice I would give my fans and audience is to “just do it.” - Go on that vacation. Take time off for yourself. Go fall in love. Leave that bad relationship. Cut out negative friends AND be kind to everyone. Life is so short and time is precious. Do the things that make you happy while you can.

6. How do you stay on top of your game?

Sometimes there are days that challenging that make it difficult to be on top of your game. For me, having a disciplined schedule and allowing myself to listen to what my body or mind needs helps a lot. Taking time to destress whether that be working out, disconnecting from the internet and not comparing my own success to others keeps me on top of my game.

7. What is your higher purpose?

My highest purpose is to build a brand that helps people feel confident and bring out their best selves. Confidence comes from within and I believe that when one feels confident, they exude positive energy into the world and that creates a domino effect of spreading positivity.

8. What are you truly passionate about? And why?

I am most passionate about learning and traveling. I like to think of myself as a student of life and traveling allows me to learn about different cultures, languages, and people. The world is so big and there’s so much to learn from it. Education from life experiences is far more valuable than what we learn from books.