OK so we haven't heard from you in a while. So first off how are you doing?
I know it has been, Ive been kind of low key just working and or focusing on my career...I'm really good actually in a good and happy space!!
Lets jump right in! Ive been following you on instagram lately and I other then your cute selfies and inspirational posts, I keep seeing a certain someone on your page. A certain someone, who's a rapper and reality TV star who's been all over your page and vice versa, and their have been rumors in the media and much speculation about you two for quite sometime now...so come on Rashia lets set the record straight are you in love?????
Wow your good....good one..but I am dating..someone in particular hmmm you'll have to see....am I in love I would have to say NO....I believe for someone to truly be in love you actually have to be best friends with the person you're in a relationship with, and get to know all of them good and bad and let your heart decide if you're in love. I really believe many friendships,relationships, and marriages are ruined because they jump in love too quickly. I believe you should be good friends with someone first, its the best way to protect both your feelings and heart. Dating in today's society has so many definitions... I think I'm kind of old school lol...dating to me means going out on dates, hanging out, getting to one another, and just having fun which will eventually create something beautiful..LOVE.
I like that...so what type of guys do you like, because it seems to me in your world opposites do attract?
Lol actually I'm very picky to be honest with you. I can literally count on one hand how many guys Ive both dated and been in a relationship with all on one hand. I believe that's because I'm very particular. They have to be funny and adventurous because I get bored easily, have style, a great personality, handsome, very fit and muscular, have to be very career oriented, and most all they have to be a gentleman, and sadly most men don't even know how to be that or what it takes to be a gentlemen these days. Also with my career they cant be insecure, because I'm not insecure. I like to have my space, I'm so focused on my career I don't have time to worry, or feed off who's career I'm dating at the time. Yes your right I've learned opposites do attract, but its actually fun because you introduce each other to new and exciting things. Sometimes what you see on the outside of someone has nothing to do with who they truly are on the inside.
Well that sums that up! You guys have heard it here what it will take to get Miss Whitlock on your arm lol...Now onto something a little more serious. I heard about some rumors a few months ago that you were ill and something terrible had happened. Can you explain to your fans what happened and where that rumor even came from?
I am actually fine now, just like anyone else I was sick, and was treated for it. I have no clue where that rumor came from. You know as I'm growing in this business I'm learning that sadly you can do so many things right and positive, but so much focus will go on the negative. I will be honest when I finally heard what rumor was going around I was devastated! What was going on with me at the time was a serious situation, but I was still here so to hear that truly upset me, my team, and others very close to me. To take something so serious and turn into a tragedy is not funny at all. Many times we tend to blame so much on the media, but I think what a lot of people have to realize is yes the media can take something so small and turn it into a giant situation, but they're only reacting from what information they're given, so I think people play a major role in what the media says about someone.
We got ahold of your new editorial photos and we have to say they are beautiful! You are a brave soul for going topless in a few of them. Tell us why you chose to do that?
Aww thank you so much!! Yes, I will be honest I was a little nervous, but I agreed and chose to do it in honor of breast cancer awareness month! So often I see people posting things all month about breast cancer, but alot of times I believe its for show. None of us can actually compare, or even feel an inch of what of both survivors and non-survivors of breast cancer go through. Ive also lost someone in my family to breast cancer, and I know a few people who have survived so in honor of them I chose to go topless for this editorial.
I saw on your IMDb that you recently got cast in a movie with Yaya Decosta in it as well! Tell us what this movie is about and how your character fits in.
Yes!! I did very recently actually! I'm very excited about this film, because when I very first started acting on my list of things to do was to be casted in a biopic, and that's what this is! I will be joining the cast of "Bolden". This film is the biopic of Jazz singer Buddy Bolden. Both this role and film remind me of Django, because it is a period piece. I'm very excited, blessed, and honored to get to work on this film! This role is really different for me, which makes it alot of fun, so I don't want to give it away ill just let you all see it!
You've been so quiet lately, but have so many great things happening for you. I also see that you have a new film coming out in January..Project Almanac.
Yes I am excited about everything, I've just been working so yes it seems like I've been quiet, but filming has been keeping me very busy, and in my eyes that's a blessing! Yes Project Almanac comes out in theaters January 30, 2015. I had a small role in this film, but I absolutely loved my character and actually the movie as a whole. It reminds me of 1900s Farris Buellers day off mixed with modern times. Felt great to be in high school all over again!!
A former Django cast mate of yours, Daniell Watts was recently involved in a very public incident with the police where she was allegedly racially profiled by the LAPD. What do you think about that story and racism in America in general?
I honestly believe whatever Daniell chooses to do with someone who's not a friend, a boyfriend, or random person but who is her husband is her business. As far as racism in America I honestly believe America is a society that you cant please...I really don't think color has anything to do with it anymore.....
A friend of mine who's in the acting world said that while some have trouble remembering lines or doing impromptu things like scream at the drop of a dime, he said crying is the hardest thing for him to do when in a scene. Whats a hard technique to master in your opinion?
All actors and actresses are very different, a hard technique for me I would say is just like your friend...crying. Sometimes it happens so naturally for me because ill think about something that's happened that made me cry, where other times I try to do that and it doesn't work lol...so ill think about it over and over then ill finally cry on que lol!
Whats the worst and best piece of advice someone in the industry has given you?
Actually I believe I've been very blessed, because I haven't received any bad advice. I truly that's because I don't listen to everyone. In this industry everyone believes their way is the best way, and everyone thinks they know everything. I'm very selective of who I listen to. Most of the advice I've been given is from people who have actually been in this industry for awhile, been through the ups and downs, but who are very successful. That's who I listen to. Not everyone is worthy of my ear to listen to them!
Whats your all time favorite place to visit and why?
Actually I don't have a favorite place any place that has a beach and a mall...hey I'm good its my favorite. I absolutely love shopping and fashion....and I LOVE the beach doesn't matter where it is!!
Now I researched and i see that you are from Indianapolis, IN. Every year they hold the Circle City Classic football game there, have you ever bee apart of the festivities, and what is that all about?
Actually yes I have. Last year I participated in the parade, and I'm proud to say I will be participating in the 2014 parade this year. Its a big weekend where two HBCU school battle for the title. I enjoy it, because I myself graduated from a HBCU...Texas Southern University Tigers will always be the best team lol but anyways its going to feel great to get to take time out of my schedule to go home and take part of the festivities in my hometown!!
Is there anything else you want to address or clear up? This is your time to tell all your haters whats really up! Funny thing is I don't see myself as having "haters".
I think the word is so trivial..I just haters as people who had the same 24 hours that I did in a day, and they just chose to do something different with their time and now they're mad about their decisions...so they choose to do, say, or feel negative about someone else...when in reality their just mad and miserable at themselves. Those are people that you don't need around you, and should delete from your presence and life immediately. I don't care if their family, friends, church members, peers etc. Ive done it and it brings you so much happiness and joy. You can give that time to the wonderful people in your life God has blessed you with, and be a blessing to them just as they are to you!! Also just for everyone to be on the lookout all the great things I've been blessed with that are happening. Also I just want to tell everyone or anyone who's reading TO NEVER GIVE UP...always keep going. Life is a journey that your following so no matter what just...keep listening to the GPS(GOD) until he says you've reached your destination don't get off on the nearest exit!!!
