My name is Brooke and my parents are from a small town in Uzbekistan
Brooke, 12, Brooklyn NY
What are some of your favorite things to do?
Outside of modeling and acting, I love to play volleyball.
What are you most afraid of?
I am afraid of deep waters, but on a daily basis I find myself afraid of gun violence.
Can you tell me about a time when you felt sad?
Sometimes as I am falling asleep I think about how we are all here for a period of time and eventually we will all grow up, things will change, and I will drift apart from my parents and siblings. That makes me sad.
Can you remember a time that you felt angry?
Sometimes the news makes me angry. Most recently the wildfires in Australia and how we must take action to make things like that not happen.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
An Actor
What would you change if you can change the world?
I would advocate for women’s and children’s rights though I am not sure yet how . I would also make education and healthcare available and affordable for everybody.
Can you tell me anything else about yourself?
I am happy to be Myself!