Fierce & Fabulous
Meet this month’s cover star Cristal / @Cristal.playboy.official
Photographer: Mike Cohen / @mikecohenphotos
Could you tell us a bit about yourself? I never dreamt that one day I would be in Playboy, it’s a blessing. It’s like a fairy tale, how an ordinary girl from a small town in Poland, who had to overcome many hardships throughout her life, ends up on the cover of Playboy. My biggest dream has come true. This is my second Playboy invitation and I feel so special has helped me believe in myself even more. It has given me a lot of hope and belief that everything is possible and the world is waiting for me. An unforgettable experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you.
Can you give us a background on your career and where it all started? My career started completely by accident like all the best things in my life. I just think it’s because I have a good heart and god rewarded me for all my good deeds.
What’s one thing you’ve learned about yourself? I am a very patient and hardworking person. My life experiences have taught me humility and respect for life and other people but also ambition that I am able to achieve a lot in life and every time I set the bar higher and higher for me nothing is impossible, everything is real to achieve it is only a matter of time.
What is the biggest misconception people have about you? The biggest problem is that people judge me like a book by its cover, they treat me stereotypically, but then during the conversation, they quickly change their minds about me, they are positively surprised that beauty is not only about appearance but above all a beautiful heart.I believe that if we have beautiful souls it makes us beautiful on the outside.
Do you have any hidden talents, if so what is it? I love helping others, this is the meaning of my life, especially for children with autism and Tourette’s, Thanks to hard work, I managed to create my own cosmetic brand. I design my own perfume scents, and all this in order to establish a Foundation for children with Tourette’s syndrome. It’s a cause close to my heart for certain reasons. My greatest dream is to complete a biography about my life. It was not a bed of roses with many tears and sacrifices. It will include my memories and motivate people to never give up and have faith the sun always comes after the storm.
In what ways do you use your platform to inspire or influence others? I encourage people to live a healthy lifestyle, consume and use natural products, I motivate people to work hard and help others, I want to teach respect for others, mutual help and support, not to be racist and not to treat people because of the color of their skin or religion because we are all the same. As above before, by not judging people by their cover to support and help each other and not to be jealous and selfish. Every day try to be the best version of yourself and treat others how you would like to be treated.
What message do you hope to convey through your work? As above before, by not judging people by their cover to support and help each other and not be jealous and selfish. Every day try to be the best version of yourself and treat others how you would like to be treated. Be your natural self don’t try to change under the pressure of others. Even if stones land on your face every day, be strong and fight adversity, think positively. I am the best example that the impossible is possible.
How do you prepare mentally and physically for a big photoshoot or event? I take care of myself every day I eat healthily I use natural cosmetics so it doesn’t make much difference to me. I don’t use any special rituals. Sometimes I allow myself a bit of luxury in the form of a bath by candlelight.
When you’re not working, what helps you decompress and relax? In my free time, I book a flight and catch some fun sun rays. I read cognitive and philosophical lectures, for example, Eckhart Tolle, I forgot about the things going on in the world. I like unplanned spontaneous trips best! My passion is Nordic Walking, I love outdoor activities, parks, woodlands, and fields, preferably outside the city. Contact with animals, deer, birds, and dogs is important for true relaxation in my body and spirit.
What’s the strangest fan encounter you’ve ever had? Strangers ask me for photos all the time…. In elevators, airports, and even taxi drivers, both men and women. Once a gentleman was trying to take a selfie with me on the escalator in the Dubai Mall! He then fell into the fountain. In Istanbul airport, A policeman was so struck by my presence and king blonde hair that he took me to a special inspection room just to get my phone number. I’m always polite to everyone I meet.
What’s your go-to guilty pleasure snack? Mmm.. I dreaming now about frozen yogurt with fruit and pistachio sauce is divine. I go for long Nordic walks so I can eat what I want.
Thanks for taking the time to speak to us, do you have any last words or advice for our readers? Be your natural self don’t try to change under the pressure of others. Even if stones land on your face every day, be strong and fight adversity, think positively. I am the best example that the impossible is possible. In moments of failure, don’t waste time analyzing your mistakes. They are your lesson for a better future. Take a tough time to find a solution. Be brave and try hard. If you don’t try you won’t drink champagne. Stay strong and believe yourself and your dreams will come true. Thank you for spending this time getting to know me. Always sending you Love and best wishes.
