HOTT AND RAW EXCLUSIVES: SHELLY RIO

// June 9th, 2009 // Hott and Raw Exclusives

q: how do you feel about the stereotypes surrounding urban models?

Shelly Rio asserts, “I don’t like that stigmatism! ... I don’t think it should be placed on every single person.”

By John Charles Reedburg (CEO/Publisher/Executive-Producer)

“WHOEVER TRIES TO GET INTO THE INDUSTRY, NEVER COMPROMISE YOURSELF... and even though it might feel like ‘If I don’t do this I’m not going to get it. It doesn’t mean you’re not going to get it!.” Shelly Rio – during an exclusive interview with Datzhott.com

Mostly recognized as one of the models on Nick Cannon’s hit MTV show, Wild n’ Out, video vixen turned Claudia Jordan & Friends Radio Show co-host, SHELLY RIO, has not only graced the pages of the hottest men and hip-hop magazines, but also, has worked as an actress in independent film. Despite, any of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, this woman’s story reads about as heartfelt as any best-selling novel. Her life is like a contemporary version of Cinderella. Pain and sacrifice battles agonizing grit for the reward of successful triumph, in an appalling superficial world called beauty.

In breaking everything down in lament terms, Shelly managed to stay flowery fresh whenever loads of crap hit the fan! LOL!

Shelly Rio, legally known as Michelle Corbin, comes from a modest upbringing. Born into a single parent family, her mom passed away when she was 3, whereas her father was a man she never met. Raised in various foster care facilities and group homes, her knack for survival was never an option. Even though, she never fully embraced womanhood before becoming a mother. She had no choice but to utilize her innate resilience and uncompressing surrender to brilliantly choose the road to an unforeseen path called destiny.

In this Hott and Raw Exclusive, Shelly Rio talks with DATZHOTT! about her job on the Claudia Jordan Radio Show, her thoughts about the stereotypes of urban models, and the book she’s planning to publish.

Fans wanting to stay up with the latest on Shelly can do via at the links provided:

www.shellyrio.com (website)
www.shellyrio.com/blog (blog)
www.myspace.com/shellyrio (MySpace)
www.shellyriofoundation.com (Charity)

WHAT’s HOTT!!! ABOUT SHELLY RIO!?!

An Ever Expanding Journey!

Shelly has always known since a little girl she wanted to model, but couldn’t until she was out of the system. Once turned 19 and on her own she started making her own family and had her first son. Holding a number of jobs before pursuing her modeling career, Shelly worked as a waitress for 4 years. It was however, a customer that approached her and said you should be a model that Shelly decided it was now or never.

Shelly found a great photographer, took some pictures, and got an agent and found one. From there everything took off. Originally from NJ, Shelly decided to move to Los Angeles to explore more opportunities. Rio has worked with some of the hottest video directors like Chris Robinson, Hype Williams, and Brian Barber. Just to name a few…

She also filmed two independent movies that went straight to dvd, “Decisions” & “Vegas Vampires.” Ms. Rio was also voted #5 on the countdown by E! Entertainment’s, Hollywood’s 12 Sexiest Jobs before being a video vixen and a Wild n’ Out girl!

Currently, Shelly Rio is starting her own non-profit organization for foster kids, group home kids, and single moms to help them with funding when they turn 18. These programs will include helping young adults transition living out in the real world when they move on their own.

She is also working on a reality show about herself and some other people in the entertainment industry that she created and will executive produce.

What’s next for Shelly Rio? Who knows … but the world patiently awaits!

Behind the Scenes for Claudia Jordan & Friends Radio Show Photo Shoot