Name: Ashley Askew

Where are you located: Las Vegas, NV

Website: Check Out My Myspace at www.myspace.com/ashleyaskew

STREET BALL URL: http://streetball.com/profile/Ashley97

What inspired you to become a YOUNG STAR? What Inspired Me to become a young star is that fact that they’re aren’t a lot of Young African-American Stars. When turning the Television on, you see a good mixture of other races but the African American Race…and most likely when seeing them..they’re either on Trial for something or Selling Sex. I want to be a person to whom young men and women can look up to. I come from the same Ghettos, Hoods, and Projects, and when they see me, I want them to be able to see that they may actually have a chance. I think they will appreciate that fact that they have someone to look up to who actually looks like them. And Most of All why I was inspired to become a young star was to Inspire other young aspiring stars.

WHY DO YOU LIKE SCHOOL? Well, I Love School, not only because it is a place to see best friends and hang out, but it is a place that can effect the way you live the rest of life.If I don’t agree with anything else about America. I do agree with the fact it does reward it’s College Graduates. Unlike many countries where you go to school for a certain period of time, and yet still stay in the same class as you were born in. I do feel that some schools should be better, but until someone decides to speak out about those issues or someone changes it, We should make the most of it because drowning in Sorrow and being depressed wont change anything.

WHATS YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE? My favorite college is UCLA, they have an amazing Accreditation, and the campus is Beautiful.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? As I get older, I would love to be successful, whether it be in Modeling, Acting, Music, or A profession such as an Aeronautical Engineer, or In Criminal Justice.

Who do you look up to? Someone that I look up to, would definitely have be my mother. First, she taught my brothers and I that the only way we would make it through anything was to Pray and always make God our first Priority, and that we would never get to busy or caught up in anything to give him praise and thank him. She always found ways to make everything perfect, or at least feel that way. Being a single Parent Raising my three brothers and I. She did a Superb job. My Older brothers all grew up to be successful young men and I am on my way to being successful. Even when times weren’t the best she still kept us focused on what was most important. And the Biggest thing I can thank her for is, not giving up and never keeping us(my brothers and I) in the dark about anything. What ever was going on, what ever the situation may be, she came to us, told us what was going on,talked to us, and let us how things were going to get better, all the while, keeping us in a child’s place. I say Thank You Mom for that because every time you came to talk to us. We Learned something new.We learned how to be that much stronger and We learned new lessons and solutions. And I can’t say it enough..THANK YOU MOMMY!! AND I DO LOVE YOU WITH ALL I HAVE TO GIVE, AND ALL I FEEL INSIDE!

What’s your favorite sports team? My Favorite Sports Team would have to be UFC!..Hmm does that count as a sport??!..I love watching it because….Well, I am an MMA fighter and I do wrestle..But I like the action it has. I like how they beat the brains out each other and still get up and Shake hands and congratulate the winner.

What is the last movie you saw, and what do you think of the movie? The Last Movie I saw was the Color Purple! What I thought of the movie was it showed that even though a person can be beaten,have everything taken away from them including their livelihood,loved ones,courage,and self esteem. That There is always that fighting warrior inside a person that will never let them give up.

What are some of your favorite brands? The Brands that I love to Rock! Would have to be Babyphat Purses, Rocawear Clothes and Heels, and nothing but All white force ones!..lol
My Style or Swagga I should say is Simple yet very sexy!..But in the end..the Brand doesnt matter..I buy what’s fashionable yet still very affordable!

If YOUNGSTARZ. ORG gave you one million dollars right now, what would you do with it? If I was given a million dollars, I would find some positive way to take that money and flip it….Basically make more money so I put things back into communities and helping others.

If you could have any car, what would it be? I would LOVE To own the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. THAT CAR is a Beauty!..I mean is it legal for a material thing to look that good!…

Who have you worked with and how have they affected your work? Some people who I have worked with who has made the largest impact in my work would have to be in the very children in my neighborhood. I mentor kids, spend time with them. Talk to them about their situations and discuss other alternatives. I always tell them to look at what your going through as a battle..They reply..”But Why” then I tell them, Because what does the battle mean?..The Battle doesn’t mean anything.What really matters is the War. These very small battles or problems is only preparing them for the War. The War is what really matters,and when ever they come to face that,they should know that they will conquer it, and be successful and they will be able to teach someone just as I am. This is a big affect because they remind me that there is always someone watching me or looking up to me, and I must set an example, I may not be able to change the life of every person,but knowing that I am helping at least one is just as rewarding.

What do you know about street ball? I do know that street ball is played on playgrounds and in gymnasiums across the world, and usually only one side of the court is used. I have watched it in the past. I like it actually!…I’m a fan of the AND 1 street ball team!

Favorite basketball team, and players: I like the Los Angeles Lakers and I always did from the start. I used to love Kobe and Shaq dominating all the games and how they were such a good team together. They were like how Kareem and Magic were. Then Shaq got traded and Lakers became an average team. People started saying Kobe was a ball hog and turning their backs on him, but I still loved the team. A real fan is someone who sticks with one team throughout.

Favorite entertainer: My Favorite Entertainer is Tyler Perry..Or should I say Madea!…Hmm need I say more?!

Wackiest entertainer: I’m going to break the rules a little because I cant decide on just one entertainer!..I love Mike Epps,WIll Smit, & Martin Lawrence.

Favorite music artist: My favorite music artist is no one other than THE Michael Jackson! The skill and talent that he brought to the table was and still is untouched. There isn’t anyone who has had as many hit songs as he did. Every album,single,and song, video topped the charts of Billboard music, I won’t start on his dancing skills, that within its self is a whole different paragraph!

Favorite video game: Omg! Everyone knows that the best game ever created was Super Mario Brothers!!!..

Favorite movie: The Jacksons: An American Dream

Favorite thing to do when you’re not working: My favorite thing to do when not working is take my niece and nephews out. We go every where, movies ,parks ,shopping, resturants, & swimming.

Favorite get a way spot: My favorite get a way spot would either have to be my bedroom,or the beach.Either one I can relax and still have a good in.

Favorite food and drink: My favorite food is Rice, or Chicken Fajitas…and as far my favorite drink is Brisk or Lipton Sweetened Iced Tea.!