Funny, that's the same one I use in the U.S. Glad to see globalization has permeated the dating scene. How awkward was it growing up in Arizona as a Persian F.O.B. that could only speak Russian?
I had a really hard time at first because I didn't speak any English, and since I didn't know anyone, it took some time to make friends. But I eventually did and that's what America is all about. They accept you and treat you equally no matter what color you are!
Suggested summer reading: Uncle Tom's Cabin. What was your worst lost in translation moment?
Every one of them! It sucks when you can't communicate with people!
That's what body language is for! What kind of girl were you in high school?
I was in band. I played the Violin and was in theater.
Are band geeks hot?
They can be!
Besides a big trombone, what do you look for in a guy?
Someone who's loyal, honest, caring, makes me feel special and can appreciate me. A guy also has to take good care of himself. And I hate liars!
What's a game killer?
Don't talk too much about yourself. Confidence is very important and when someone doesn't have it, it's a turn-off. I think everyone is gorgeous in their own way so there shouldn't be a reason not to be confident.
Is what a dude drives important?
No, not to me.
Don't lie!
[laughs] Well, don't get me wrong, I love a nice car, but a car is just a car. It comes and goes just like money and all the other material things. It's the quality of the person that matters to me.
What do you drive?
I have a BMW 525i.
[laughs] That's why you don't care about a nice ride-you have your own! Another Persian-related question: Why do 85-percent of the Persian population seemingly all drive Bimmers?
I guess we all have similar taste in cars!
Something in the hummus? [laughs] What type of music would we find you rocking out to in your car?
I love hip-hop, R&B and pop so I have J. Holiday, Beyonce, and 2Pac. But I also like to mix it up and I listen to the radio all the time.
Have any hobbies?
I'm a very athletic person so I love to work out. I like hiking, riding my bike, dancing and singing in the shower! [laughs] But when I'm hanging out, my favorite thing to do is order a pizza and watch a basketball or football game. I love sports and I never miss a game during the season.
So tell us something that you've never told anyone...
I sleep naked. Shhh, don't tell.
I promise. Not a word. Lastly, let's end with one last Persian-related question: Genie in a bottle gives you three wishes, what would they be?
Well now that I have my Import Tuner cover: the cover of Maxim, a flying carpet, and to find out what's in hummus.
Bahara Golestani
Height: 5'7"
Website:
www.bahara.com
www.myspace.com/baharanexttopmodel
Thanks:
All of my fans for always believing in me and for all of their support. My parents for all their hard work raising me, Robert Valentino, Carter Jung, Mike, Day Photography, Princess and Anthony.