Home >> Models >> Rife

Hi! I'm Rife. I was raised on 36 acres of woods and ponds in the rural South where I ran around practically naked, covered in dirt, with my faithful dog, who protected me from real life snakes and imaginary bandits. Growing up I went fishing and exploring and rode my bike on gravel roads.

I learned to swim at 6 months old. You could sue your parents for this today, but they just threw me into the pool. Today I am grateful for the early start as swimming is one of my most favorite things to do as well as the basis of many other active things I enjoy. My family often took trips to water-ski, sail, canoe and kayak on the local rivers and lakes. Growing up I played tennis, baseball, football, soccer and basketball. I also embraced every opportunity to perform that I could from an early age (I played Abe Lincoln in my pre-school pageant), which I attribute to my mother being a college drama teacher. So, I sang in my church choir, played in the school band and acted in school and community plays.

Occasionally someone would approach me to model, which never really crossed my mind because I don't see myself as a model, so I did a little of that too for local clothing ads -- hey it was extra cash and a real esteem booster! But when you grow up in the South with a father who's a chemistry professor, pursuing that as a career isn't an easy choice -- being a Capricorn doesn't help either! So, I focused on getting my college degree. After college I spent a Summer in Yellowstone National Park, probably the best time of my life and the freest. I loved communing with nature, hiking and mountain biking. Probably the best part though was driving cross-country in my Jeep with the top down! From there it was all about work and I wound up in the entertainment industry working with a lot of celebrities, an experience that showed me they are just people, too. But, I still had not focused on acting or modeling ... my first love.

Today, I am living in Los Angeles with my dogs. We spend time at the dog park or some of the really great beaches around Southern California that allow dogs -- when I am not working out 6 days a week and eating, that is! I am still working in the entertainment business, but I am freelance so I finally have the time and mindset to actively pursue my acting and modeling ambitions. In my spare time, I take acting classes and workshops and also kickboxing and yoga instruction. Some of my interests and hobbies include architecture, electronics, cooking, reading and films. I enjoy nothing more than just sitting around with really good friends and breaking bread. In these troubled times, I can't think of anything better than sharing life with your friends and loved ones.

Write to me!

rifemodel@pacbell.net