VIGOROUS Magazine: IPL Pro Katie Acuña's Exclusive Photoshoot - PART ONE - Natural Bodybuilding Competitions - Arizona, California, Florida, Maryland, Virginia & Alaska

IPL Pro Katie Acuña's Exclusive Photoshoot - PART ONE

“I am more shy in front of people than the camera. The camera feels more natural to me.”

Photos from Katie’s Shoot just hours after winning 1st place and her Pro Card in Bikini Masters 40+ at the 2022 6th Annual IPL West Coast Pro/Am in Sacramento on October 29th.

Katie would also make her Bikini Masters Pro Debut at this contest, placing 3rd.

Photos by Ben Yosef

I’m a bit eclectic. Ha! Some people will describe me as edgy.

John Doe

VIGOROUS MAGAZINE: What has been your favorite photo shoot to date?

KATIE ACUNA: My favorite shoot was my first shoot in Sacramento outside of the mansion. It was so cool! A lot of those photos were used in INSPIRE, SEAM and VIGOROUS!

VM: How would you describe your personal style…where do you pull your inspiration from?

KA: I’m a bit eclectic. Ha! Some people will describe me as edgy. I just go with whatever makes me feel good on that particular day. My mood often inspires my style for the day.

VM: Do you have any hidden talents?

KA: I can wiggle my ears! [laughs]

I am more shy in front of people than the camera. The camera feels more natural to me.

John Doe

VM: Do you ever get shy in front of the camera?

KA: Not really. I am more shy in front of people than the camera. The camera feels more natural to me.

VM: Is modeling easy, or more strenuous than people realize?

KA: My experience in modeling has always been a lot of fun! Lots of laughing. I really enjoy modeling, so it never feels like anything other than a good time for me.

VM: Was modeling something you always wanted to do, or did it just kind of happen?

KA: Modeling is something I just kind of fell into when I was younger. After the first session, I was hooked. It was a lot of fun! I never really pursued modeling. It just finds me every now and then. I love it.

I would like to compete again in the near future! I’m working on my physical goals as we speak!

John Doe

VM: Give us 5 facts about you people may not know.

I meditate at least 3 times a week.
I love old muscle cars.
I love to cook.
I may seem extroverted, but I am a huge introvert.
Winter time is my favorite season.

VM: If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

KA: Sheesh, that is hard! Lamb with wild rice and salad.

VM: What’s next for you?

KA: I would like to compete again in the near future! I’m working on my physical goals as we speak! Other than that, celebrating my daughters upcoming wedding, going back to school and working on my new photography hobby. VIGOROUS