We had the good fortune of connecting with Steven Mendez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Steven, do you have any habits that you feel contribute to your effectiveness?
I am a planner by nature. I love to map out any project from beginning to end. I use this in every aspect of life. Whether it’s my choices for a scene or my meal preps. I have a visual for it. Establishing that kind of habit helps control the chaos that is an artist’s life. Good habits creates good art.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I was discovered by an acting agency when I was in college. I had no money and I didn’t realize headshots and acting classes cost so much. I was fortunate enough to have the agency pay for everything because they believed in me so much. I never took that for granted. That made me work harder. Within a couple of years I landed guest staring roles in 30 Rock, Mysteries of Laura, and several commercials and films. If it wasn’t for the people that believed in me from the start I wouldn’t be where I am today. I just want to make everyone proud.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Well I’m from New York City. Born and raised in Brooklyn. So I know all the gems here. I love showing my friends places that are not well known…yet. I love to go out to eat and get cozy at a good jazz bar or speak easy. New York is a great city for live entertainment.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
A year ago, if you were to tell me I would make my debut as a model for NYFW last September and sky rocket my modeling career I would call you crazy. But that actually happened! All of this became feasible when I joined the S.F.S community. The training, the resources and exposure S.F.S offered me has help me with my meteoric rise in the modeling/ fashion world.

Website: www.stevenmendezartist.com

Instagram: Stevenmendeziv

Image Credits
NYFW S.F.S

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