Hot Contradiction

BEAUTY HAS BEEN STANDARDIZED, BUT TRUE TALENT STANDS ALONE.

As the daughter of a funeral home owner and county coroner – the morbid twisted dreams of Bridgette Banks were bound to come to fruition. Bridgette Banks… aka Contradiction, because of the many opposing forces of what society wants her to be. A Black girl who loves metal music, she is never quite what you expected. Being a prissy model who is actually somewhat the tom-boy, Bridgette has always loved sports and working out. She LOVES the horror genre, whether it be books, magazines, movies, comics, or the B-movie baby! Yet Bridgette is also a deeply spiritual individual who has experienced not one, but several miracles. But she does not judge or like to be judged.. Loves to get dirty for a picture or movie – but the tidiest “neat-nick” and self-pronounced OCD’er at home. This horror hound and vampyric vixen is moreover a southern belle who originates from Alabama, and has claimed Georgia as her home for nearly ten years. Just don’t categorize Ms. Banks by age, race, sexuality, or any other –ality you know!

Bridgette’s love of performing materialized very early; at the age of three she began the study of dance and gymnastics at the Arrington Dance Studio, later perfecting her craft at the world famous Diane Robinson School of Dance (of the Alvin Ailey Dance Troop). At Booker T. Washington High School and then the prestigious Tuskegee University, Bridgette was a majorette, dancer and choreographer, who also participated in school theatre and eventually earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. This is where she developed another love – of writing. An accomplished technical and creative writer, Bridgette has had published the short horror fiction “The Order” in Atlanta’s own Individual magazine. Her modeling career started in Atlanta’s urban scene, appearing in music videos by such artist’s as Lil Jon and Lil Scrappy, the Ying Yang Twins, Sauce Kid and more. She laughed away hysterically in 3 episodes of MTV’s Yo Momma, did print ads for Big Boi of Outkast, and hair modeling ads. Bridgette’s favorite assignments were as a runway model for the 1^st annual Vibe Magazine Music Festival and promotional model of the 2006 BET Awards. She gained more stage experience as a singer/ dancer for the Clever Cabaret 2004-2005. She developed talents in martial arts, voiceover, and hosting. Independent films, music videos, stage performing – but the commercial world was not enough….

Contradiction was born in the year 2008, when Bridgette delved into the world of alternative modeling. The goth scene’s accepting temperament and tolerance of others was a natural fit to Contradiction’s own personality. Although the product of a historically Black town and university, Contradiction’s travels took her far and wide; further raising a love of all cultures and races. Her first real gig was as a metal pinup model for Hollow Girls, promoting the metal bands Death Dealer and Hollow. Her blog of “The Top 50 Horror Movies of All Time” has received 52,000 hits and counting. She’s also known fondly in the world of gothic and horror photography as a creative and congenial model. Currently, Contradiction is producing a short horror film and looking forward to introducing herself to the horror movie genre. Enter at risk her morbid twisted dreams….

Here is where her experience lies thus far:

Film:

“Saving the Lives of Children” independent film – teacher  06/08

Ying Yang Twins “Drop” video – principal model                03/08

Koffee Carribean mix – principal model                                03/08

“Conceited” Sauce Kid video (MTV 2), principal model      09/07

“They Know” – Shawty Lo (D4L), model                             09/07

Jagged Edge’s “Making the Next Hit” – hostess/ model       08/07

MTV’s Yo Momma, background – 3 episodes                       01/07

“Soul Mates”, ex-girlfriend                                                     06/06

“Stomp the Yard”feature film extra                                       05/06

BG video, extra                                                                      11/05

“What You Gone Do?” Lil Jon/ Lil Scrappy video, extra      11/04

“Walk It Talk It” Yung Wun video, extra                              10/04

Maxim Magazine/ Budlight commercial, go-go dancer          10/04

“Hurry Up” Cotty video, extra                                              09/04

“Don’t Want It With Us” Ace Boyz/ Ruff Ryders video, principal model                07/04

Print:

Godly Creations Hair magazine, feature model                     02/07

Natalie Scott Hair Stylist, business card hair model               03/07

Big Boi of Outkast, Full Throttle energy Drink                     06/08

Runway:

Mahogany Models Tour, model                                              03/08

Model & Talent Outreach, teacher/ choreographer                 07/07

Model & Talent Outreach fashion show, scout                      05/07

Vibe Magazine Music Festival, model                                    03/05

Photogenic Fashions Presents, model                                     09/04

Access Styles, Classic Soles/ Streetwise Productions            08/04

Club Frequency Fashion Show, model                                   07/04

Stage:

The Clever Cabaret, singer/ dancer                                         04-05

Promotional:

Death Dealer and Hollow bands, metal pinup girl                 07/09

ATN Promotions, Kellog’s Gainsville, guide                         06/09

Godly Creations Hair Salon, hair model                                 04/09

Vintage Stilsboro/ Kajmir Vodka Promotion, model             10/07

Sickle Cell Anemia Benefit, cigar model                                09/07

BET Awards, Universal Records, red carpet model              11/06

Club Uranus, Hot Pink Girls, go-go dancer                            02/06

Nseya Salon & Spa, market research                                      05/05

Ms. Behavin Concert/ So-So Def Party, dancer/cigar model 12/04

Online:

Atl4SportVision, hostess                                                        12/05

Contradiction aka Bridgette Banks*

http://www.myspace.com/glamourgirl1st

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TALENTS:

Acting * Commercial & Promotional Modeling * Dance & Choreography * Martial Arts * Speech & Presentation * Voice-Over * Basic Spanish * Jewelry-Making * Creative Writing (short horror fiction)

Contradiction aka Bridgette Banks

http://www.myspace.com/glamourgirl1st



5 Responses to “Hot Contradiction”

1. Candice says:

   July 14, 2009 at 10:55 am

   This girl is absolutly amazing. She not only has talent but tremendous heart as well.
2. L. Jemison says:

   July 14, 2009 at 11:03 am

   I have known Bridgette for a good while now, and she is a dynamic person inside and out. Her perfect 10 modeling build, & razor sharp mind, combined with her natural deep southern charm, is enough to make any movie a “Thriller”!
3. Patrick says:

   July 14, 2009 at 11:36 am

   You’d be great on “True Blood!”
4. Heath Kelly says:

   July 14, 2009 at 2:04 pm

   go baby go!!!! be the sexy star you want to be
5. Real Lovely says:

   July 15, 2009 at 3:58 pm

   Yes I agree that you would be great on a show like “true blood”. That painting of you looks hot too. I’m so proud of ya bestie, your on your way to making your niche in this realm and I know your gonna kick major a** ;p