Interview with New Zealand's Playboy Playmate of the year Jamy G
Born and Raised in Westport, Connecticut, Jamy G began modeling in her early twenties after moving to new york and securing an education in Commercial & Advertising art, gaining a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology. After scoring an extensive number of fashion shoots for her folio, Jamy would eventually get noticed by Playboy Magazine. Her most recent crowning moment came when Playboy New Zealand named her Playmate of the year 2022. The Latin beauty, who thrives on travel, having visited all corners of the world for both work and pleasure, currently resides in Los Angeles.
Photo Credits: Chris Martin
Exuberant, stunning, and unapologetically 'exotic', Jamy G is a strong advocate for inner and outer beauty, spreading positivity and a message of confidence wherever she goes. She's also a certified nutritionist and a health & Fitness enthusiast who practices what she preaches, backing it all up with both beauty and brains.
Let Jamy G take your breath away today.
Tell us a little bit about your origins. Who was Jamy G before *the* Jamy G came to be?
Haha! Jamy G has always been the little shy girl. But with age and experience I started to believe in myself more. Also surrounding yourself with people that are on your team and don’t judge you is imperative to thrive. I was 15 or 16 running around NYC when NYC nightlife was at its height, forcing me to grow up rather quickly. I think I had more confidence back then taking the metro north or driving into Manhattan by myself and creating random friendships with strangers along the way. Thinking about it now, it sounds crazy. But when you’re that age, you’re fearless. I miss that.
What do you think the role of beauty and fashion models like yourself is right now?
I think now more than ever we have to learn to start accepting others for who they are and leading with LOVE. Everyone wants to be thin and beautiful, but it’s an unrealistic and sometimes unattainable beauty standard. We are all God’s children and I’m learning to find beauty in everyone and everything.
Only you know how many photoshoots you've been in your life. What separates bad shoots from good ones?
That’s easy, if the vibe is off, the whole shoot can be thrown off. I like a mood board and to feel inspired to create the moment. A hype man always helps too! And personally, when I’m feeling my best, I do my best. When you look good, you feel good—as cliche as that sounds.
Photo Credits: Chris Martin
Being named Playboy Playmate, you join the company of those who are considered some of the most exuberant and beautiful women in the world. If you had to pick another Playmate from any time period to be in a photoshoot with, who would she be and why?
OMG, it would be Pamela Anderson, Katie Price, and Carmen Electra—my forever inspo-girls.
What's a little-known fact you wish more people knew?
That I’m genuinely a nice, caring person that just wants the best for everyone. People have a misconception of me because of the lifestyle they see online, that I’m this spoiled brat or something. I come from humble beginnings and a loving family. What they see is what I created.
As a Certified nutritionist, what is the one food myth or misconception that people parrot that annoys you to no end?
The number one for me is the “carbs are bad” myth. We need good, whole grain, or complex carbs. It’s our main source of energy. It helps fuel your brain, kidneys, heart muscles, and central nervous system.
Photo Credits: Chris Martin
Exercise and nutrition are the cornerstones of a healthy body, but is there something else we should not forget?
Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Jamy G, what is beauty?
Beauty to me is how you treat others. You can be the most beautiful girl in the world but if your attitude sucks and you don’t treat people with kindness, it makes you ugly.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Samuel Aponte is Venezuelan-born raised and based.
I joined Rival Magazine after a few years of doing PR work for independent musicians of all stripes; understanding their struggles to be heard in a sea of constant ADHD noise and paywalled access to platforms, I now bring a willingness to always appreciate and encourage the effort and creativity that artists put into their work . Can also find some of my writings on LADYGUNN and We Found New Music.