Name/Web name: Allison Chien
Age: 27
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Web site(s) Name: ALLISON CHIEN
Web site(s) URL: www.allisonchien.com

How long have you been involved in the Internet: Since 1995

How long have you been involved in the erotica/modeling/pinup scene: Since 1997

Did you do modeling before coming online: Yes

What other types of modeling do you do:

Well, I like all different types of modeling: from mainstream to gothic/fetish to glamour, fashion, artistic nudes and adult-oriented. I started out doing only glamour and artistic nudes. These days I love to model in the gothic/vampire/fetish genre. I love the dark and mysterious looks. Also, I still like to model in glamour and even XXX.

How long has your Web site been online? Was it hard getting it started? What inspired your site:

My Web site has been online since 1997. This was when I received my first computer (a real used piece of junk) and I learned there were many places on the Net that gave out free Web space. Soooooooo, I took the opportunity to use it and put up my own site. Yea, one of those free Web pages with the ultra-long URL. I have changed it a few times over the years and moved it around a bit to several different Web site hosting places until I finally got my own domain name and hosting. I guess my inspiration came from wanting to learn how to use the Internet, and at the same time learn Web design.

Do you run and build the Web site or does someone else:

My Web site is designed and run exclusively by me. This is the best way, I believe. I answer all my own e-mails and I have always thought this is better for fans because it's more sincere and you're dealing directly with that person instead of a third party.

Are your images available on other sites or just yours:

My images can be found, of course, on my own site and several other places, including my photographer's, Timb Hamilton's Generic Photography, site at, www.genericphoto.com, and several other places.

Do you sell CDs of yourself? Movies? If so, what types:

YES!!! I recently released my very own Self-Titled Photo/Video CD featuring over 1000 images of myself, along with two original videos in the areas of gothic, fetish, glamour, pinup, body-painting and more. I have decided against opening a paid member's section due to my busy schedule outside of modeling, and I figured if you are going to pay anywhere between $14.95-$24.95 per month, or even more, you might as well buy something to keep, such as videos or CDs, instead of letting it disappear month after month. So come and visit me at my Web site and purchase your very own copy in my Gothic Boutique!!! I'll autograph it for you and include free goodies. I also sell print photographs.

Are you involved in films? If so, which ones? What are they about; how many have you done:

Actually I have done only a little bit of acting as an extra for things like a training video for a corporation, a tiny part on the television show Walker Texas Ranger, and my bad self in my XXX-rated videos. I did a featured segment for a movie called Sorority House Vampires that should be coming out any day now.

Have you had any negative experiences involving users of your site (hate-mail, etc.):

Haahaaahaaa! That's a funny question. I have received a few sarcastic e-mails, like "You Suck" or "You're not that cute." When I receive these types of e-mails the person is too much of a chicken to identify him/herself, so I just pretty much blow it off. LOL!

Have you ever been recognized by a stranger who saw you online:

Actually no, I have never been recognized, even though I had artistic nude images of myself on the Internet since 1997. I don't think people would put two and two together if they ever see me and see my photos, especially the more dramatic images. I look real normal and usually don't wear any makeup.

How do your friends and family feel about you posing online:

My family (especially mom) was shocked and speechless when they found out. Mom found out by accident and she was pretty upset. My brother is way coooool and he doesn't care. Now they figure I must be NUTS, so it's all OK these days. Only a few friends know I pose online. They're all OK with it.


Do you do porn or just erotic modeling:

YES!!! You can see me buck nekkid on my Web site and on my Photo/Video CD, they really have me all stripped down and naughty. Hehe!

Do you think porn should be regulated:

I believe there's a place for porn. Personally, I like porn myself.. I understand that it's not to everyone's taste and I would never push someone into it unless that person wants to be involved in this industry. Of course it should be regulated. You don't want the kiddos getting their hands on it too early in life. Unfortunately, this field is still very male-dominated, even though porn is based on women. Women need to be stronger and take the initiative to run their own sites, own their own rights to photographs, videos, etc. and not "give it away" by signing away model releases for a couple of hundred bucks to pay the month's rent.

What type of music do you like? Favorite bands? What about your favorite movies:

I like all kinds of music, from rock and pop to country, rap and classical. At the moment I don't have a favorite band. In the '80s I was a big Duran Duran fan and in the '90s I was a huge Depeche Mode fan. As far as movies go, I love horror and action movies. I also like science fiction and vampire movies. Some of my all time favorites include Terminator, Aliens, Dracula, Hellraiser, and recently the movie Blow.

What is "sexy" to you (Some like shiny leather, others white lingerie)? What do you really think sexy is:

Hmmmmmm this is a tough one. Anything that's pretty and flatters the figure would be sexy to me. I like black velvet and also satin and lace. I love long dresses and high heels.

Are you open to photo shoots with other professional photographers:

My favorite photographer, Timb Hamilton, takes many of my images. Timb is one of the best! Also, some of my other all-mighty great photographers include Leroy Roper and Tricia Kay. My goals in working with other professionals mainly fall in getting published into more magazines and the like. Sorry, I no longer do trade-for-prints. I'm really interested in the gothic/vampire looks and projects.

Are you straight? Bi-sexual? Lesbian:

Weeeellll, I am straight, but I have always been attracted to women too. I have never been with a female so I can't answer your question. I don't know. Hehe!

What is a common question you get from people looking at your photos:

Pretty much these questions that I am answering now have been asked of me before. Many people want to know what my parents think or if I model for other photographers.

What else do you do for fun? What are your days like:

I'm a real normal person if you ever meet me, so I like to do the usual, like go to the movies, out to eat, spend time with my family and friends. I take aerobics four times a week and like to jog. I do work full time so modeling is fun for me.

How about a sentence or statement for your fans or potential new visitors:

Hi there! Please visit me at my Web site, www.allisonchien.com. I'm one of the very few Asian models on the Net that runs her own site. I appreciate your support and let me know what you think. Check out my brand new Photo/Video CD and get your own copy!

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