Name: Itayrana Manara (Cherry)
Age: 25 years
City: Vale Real (RS)
Instagram: @cherry_ita
Twitter: @cherry_ita
Cherry
In today’s Testosterona Girls rehearsal we’re going to take you on a trip to the south of the country with the perfect Cherry! Check out the interview and photos below.
Cherry, tell us about your job?
I’ve been working as an alt model for 3 months, but I started studying this world about 8 months ago.
How would you define yourself?
I’m a sincere, spontaneous and transparent person, I’m not ashamed of being who I am or what others will think about me, I’m a very perfectionist and when I want something I put all my energy there.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to listen to music, watch series, organize the house (yes haha), I also love to admire nature, stay with my pets and enjoy an electronic music party.
When and why did you decide to start working on your sensual side?
In June of that year, out of the blue, a friend called me on insta and said: “let’s drop everything and become a Suicide Girl?”, at the time I said: “let’s go!”. I’ve always followed and admired the work of the girls who are part of Suicide Girls, when I entered pre-adolescence I saw my older brother talking about SG, he printed pictures of the girls and pasted them on the wall, one more beautiful than the other, I was between 10 and 12 years old and I thought: “I want to be like them”. More than 10 years after I decided to really implement the idea, study the movement, understand and be inspired by the work of other girls, and also start selling sensual and explicit content.
Do you consider yourself an exhibitionist?
A lot, since I was younger, I always posted more daring photos than the other girls in my circle and received a lot of criticism for it.
Have you ever suffered any prejudice for this?
– Yea! Once, I posted a photo on Facebook with a cleavage, the other day my manager told me that it wasn’t good for the company to post a photo like that, I just ignored her words and continued doing what I liked. So nowadays, I really want to make a living out of it, because it’s something I love to do, because I can just be free. Nowadays I also suffer prejudice, even more so actually, for being convinced of what I want, for owning myself, for living in a small town where people have an extremely small mentality, for having a boyfriend and people finding the end of world a woman committed to taking nude photos or even a simple sensual shoot, in short, for several reasons, but which in the face of what I want, become insignificant for me.
Do you think there is still prejudice against women who do sensual shoots?
I believe it still exists yes, less than before, but society itself still has a lot to evolve mentally. People need to learn to see it as an art, because it is, it’s much more than just taking a nude photo, it’s the whole set, the style, the personality, the creativity, the inspiration… it’s the whole set.
What was the place where you most enjoyed photographing?
Certainly, when I went to Curitiba to do my test for SG and this one for Testosterone, the loft we rented was beautiful and went well with everything.
What is Cherry’s professional dream?
Yes, many, one of them is to become an official Suicide Girl (I’m hopeful at the moment), another dream I have is to always be very good at what I do, to be recognized in my field and to be an inspiration to other girls as well.
Who are your inspirations and references?
All the girls that are part of the Suicide Girl community inspire me, each one in a unique way, especially Doce Suicide, who photographed me here for Testosterone and for SG, in addition to being my recruiter and mentor. As for references, I really like looking for them in music, movies from the 90s and 2000s, series and some anime and drawings, I like lolitta and pastel goth, I look for references in fashion and makeup bloggers who follow this style.
Do you have a fetish you can tell us about?
My biggest fetish is being dominated.
How is your relationship with your fans/followers?
I think it’s very good and transparent, I like to pay attention to them, exchange ideas and I’m always open to suggestions.
What kind of messages do you receive most in your inbox?
If I do sex, if my boyfriend doesn’t mind me selling adult content and I send free samples of nudes hahaha.
Is there anything you’ve always wanted to say but never had the chance?
My message in particular is for those who are aware of my run and act with indifference or even walked away: one day I will shine so brightly, I will be so successful in my work, that I will neither remember nor feel this hurt and disappointment that a day caused me.
Cherry, what kind of music do you like to listen to?
Pop, Rap, Electronica, Indie and Rock.
What song can’t be missing from a playlist to have sex?
Still Don’t Know My Name – Labrinth
Indicate a movie and/or a series that you love
- Film: Girl Interrupted
- Series: Dark
Which book has scored the most? Why?
Clube da Insônia do Tico Santa Cruz, this book made a big impression on me, when I read it the first time I was 17 years old. In the book, Tico shares his fears and makes us understand a little better about the darkness that exists within all of us.
Did you like the result of the photos for the Blog? Did you feel good?
– Of course, I loved it very much. Doce did everything to make me feel good and comfortable in all the photos, we rocked the result.
Cherry, did you know Testosterone how?
I discovered the blog through the Instagram page.
Is there a blog post that marked you?
Not a specific one, but I love it when they post about porn actresses, I like that world too!
What do you like most about the blog?
What I like the most is that it doesn’t follow any pattern and exalts the unique beauty of each model.
Are you single?
No, I’ve been dating for almost 4 years already.
What’s the secret to conquering Cherry?
– Know how to listen, not judge, be true and enjoy going to the party. In other words: put the “loko”! Laughs!
What qualities do you most admire in people?
Sincerity, transparency and open mind.
Leave a message for our readers
I wanted to say that it is an honor for me to be part of Testosterona, it is certainly being a milestone in my work, I went from RS to Curitiba to be able to take the photos and I am very proud of the result. I really hope that you all enjoy knowing a little more about me and that you love the essay that was done with all the love, affection and dedication. Thank you very much to all!
Photos from this shoot by: Doce Suicide
Tell us more about yourself?
Those who are already members of Testosterona may remember me, I’ve been working with the Blog since 2016. In the beginning I shared my sets as a model (and I still do), then as a photographer and finally a columnist, writing posts about sensual photography. Although I’m a model, photographer and carry several other labels referring to the professions I practice, I consider myself just an artist.
How important is photography in your life?
For me it’s the meaning of everything, photography has been my guide so far. It was where I discovered myself as an artist, a complete woman, where I found security, a beautiful profession, where I got to know incredible people and places. I learned to get out of my comfort zone on a daily basis. Photography has kept me moving forever.
What are your inspirations and references in photography?
Ellen Von Unwerth and David LaChapelle. I am immensely passionate about his creations, without a doubt they are great references and inspiration for me.
What was it like doing this rehearsal with Cherry pro Testosterone?
Cherry is a cutie! I was blown away by her dedication and enthusiasm for taking the photos. She traveled more than 1,000 km to participate in DoceShootDay, an event organized by me that happens only twice a year in Rio de Janeiro. I loved taking her photos, especially for Testosterone ♥️ It was a lot of fun and I hope there are more opportunities for us to work together.
Making a photo set is telling a story. What stories do you like to tell in your work?
I like beautiful, fun, free and confident people. I find these characteristics extremely attractive and I always try to introduce this into my essays.
What are the biggest challenges a photographer faces these days?
I believe that photographers who don’t update themselves end up being left behind. There are a lot of good people in the market making incredible photos, and contrary to what I see most photographers saying, I don’t think the market is saturated, I just think that the level of work is rising and that’s very good! If a photographer doesn’t study his technique, his market and the updates that exist in it, this can be a big challenge to stay in the market.
