SI Swimsuit 2015 Casting Call: Gabrielle Kagay

Rebecca Shore | Apr 7, 2014

CASTING CALLS for Swimsuit 2015 have begun—can you believe it? Over the next several months we will be bringing you a sneak peek at some of this year's Swimsuit hopefuls. Who do you think will make it in?

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Of course reality TV fanatics will know Gabrielle Kagay from season 19 of America's Next Top Model (she went by her first name Kristin). But since then the dyed-in-the-wool Floridian/beach bum has signed with hot new agency The Lions, the same outfit that represents Anne V., Irina Shaykand Sara Sampaio, as well as a handful of our former models. We think it's safe to say that this girl's in good company.

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Name: Gabrielle Kagay

But my friends and family call me: Gabby

Age: 21

Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla.

Current city: NYC, baby!

Years modeling: 7

When I travel I always bring my: fuzzy blanket!

The most expensive thing in my closet is my: I'm a Florida girl so I don't spend more than needed—just comfy clothes [in my closet]

The craziest thing I've done on a shoot is: get tons of glitter dumped on my head and glued all over my face

I am best known for my: blue eyes

When I was younger I was: a competitive cheerleader (for six years)

I feel sexiest when: I'm wearing red lipstick

My friends think I spend too much time: on Instagram!!!

My biggest fear is: flying, and birds

The celebrity I'd do a kissing scene with is: Bradley Cooper, Ryan Gosling, Jared Leto, just to name a few . . . ;)

The movie everyone should see is: The Hunger Games series

If I started a charity it would be to: help sheltered animals

The three items on my bucket list are:

1. Go to Australia
2. Work with an elephant
3. Take my family around the world

I am: a morning person "if I had my coffee"/ not a morning person

My favorite foods are: sweet / savory"both!"

The best thing I make is: grilled cheese with bacon, yum!

I am: spontaneous / a planner  "a little bit of both, depends on the situation"

My personal style can be described as:

1. Leather jacket and motorcycle boots
2. T-shirt, jeans and Converse
3. Chanel sunglasses and Louboutin heels
4. Maxi dress and sandals
5. Other: "Cutoffs, flowy tank top and sandals"

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GABRIELLE ONLINE:  Instagram | Facebook

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PREVIOUS SWIMSUIT 2015 CASTING CALLS:

Stephanie Bertram Rose

Emma Stern Nielsen

Casie Chegwidden

Ana Carolina Jorge

Terese Pagh