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| Passionate Dancer
Leah Barsky, the 23-year-old Astoria resident has only been in the modeling game for about three years.
“I have done mostly artistic stuff, such as posing for painters and photographers for pieces they are working on or entire shows, depending,” Leah, a native of Frieburg, Germany, said. “I enjoy artistic work because I like being a muse or inspiration for art; I enjoy contributing my body, face or skills to art. I have done some commercial work but would like to get much more involved in that world of modeling.” Leah is a classically-trained ballet, modern and tango dancer who got into modeling and acting on her own. She currently dances at the Metropolitan Opera and called dance her “passion and priority.” “So I don’t know if modeling could ever be a full-time job; maybe one day, but not at the moment,” she said. The certified Pilates instructor said she likes spending time in Astoria. You can catch Leah at the Bohemian Beer Garden and riding her bike in Astoria Park in the summer, or at any of the fine Greek eateries year-round. “I really like the community, neighborhood feeling of Astoria,” Leah said. “It’s very family-oriented and quiet at night, which I totally appreciate. Another great thing is that Manhattan is so accessible.” In her spare time, the blue-eyed busybody said she enjoys cooking and pottery. Leah also noted that she loves “outdoorsy stuff” like hiking and camping. Visit her at: leahbarsky.com. Leah Barsky Home: Astoria Age: 23 Height: 5’ 4" Weight: 110 lbs Stats: 34-27-31 |
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| Bye Bye Bianca
She surprised us with her modeling. Determined? Yes. Hungry? You betcha. Yet, with all her promise and style, Bianca, 18, couldn’t seal the deal to become America’s Next Top Model. We watched the tall, dark haired beauty escape elimination week after week. She competed with 12 other girls and made it to the final four. The Queens native had us believing and hoping that a girl from Queens could show the world how a real model struts her stuff. In the end she was given the boot by Tyra Banks and her judging panel for not having natural modeling talent. You’ll be sorry Banks. Bianca will be back. |
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| New New Yorker
“The New Yorker” tends to be fairly Manhattan-centric. The Nov. 26 issue, however, featured an article by Alec Wilkinson on the more than 20,000 Colombians who live in Jackson Heights. The story focused on Orlando Tobòn, a State Democratic Party committee member, affectionately dubbed the “Mayor of Little Colombia.”
Tobòn has received media attention before; both in Colombian newspapers and “Maria Full of Grace,” which told the story of a female drug mule. “The New Yorker” profile, set in his Queens office, a joint travel agency and tax-preparation office, details Tobòn’s role in the immigrant community. He is considered a patron and the ultimate source on jobs and housing. He also oversees the return of bodies to Colombia for interment, even if the death is drug-related or the family can’t afford it. Tobon’s book, “Jackson Heights Chronicles,” which came out last year has only increased his popularity in a community he has called home for more than 20 years. Tobón and his Jackson Heights Chronicles |
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| Short-Lived Short
In today’s high-bandwidth internet society, being No. 1 can be quite sort-lived. Take Barbara Arnstein for example. This published author (and occasional Trib contributor) recently published a piece on Amazon.com under the Amazon Shorts section, an area where readers can purchase a small piece for 49 cents. Sometimes they are short stories, other times chapters for novels in progress, poetry and more. We got a quick note from Barbara explaining how she was No. 1 in the Amazon Shorts listing for “You May Grow Up To Be A Fish,” a story based on a line borrowed from “Swingin’ on a Star,” which you’ll remember if you saw Pinocchio. “This story is my affectionate tribute to a wide assortment of classic fantasy and science fiction concepts including the merging of human and animal, a utopian society, and the first encounter with extraterrestrials,” Arnstein wrote. Compelling enough to generate an Amazon Shorts buzz, but when we checked a few days later, she was entirely off the chart. The good news is that it probably won’t take much to get her back on, so click on over to amazon.com and help this Queens gal achieve her fame once again – even if it is only fleeting. |
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