Neferteri Shepherd

For Neferteri Shepherd, beauty isnt just skin-deep if you ask her, its all in a name. My name is Egyptian for here comes the beautiful one, she explains. Modeling is hard work, but Im an ambitious person. When I want something, I put one hundred and fifty percent into getting it! Living and working in Berkeley, California, Neferteri studies business, citing a desire to be her own boss but when Playboy came calling, she didnt mind working for a certain Mr. Hefner. After posing for Playboy, my confidence has been boosted, she says. Nudity is art, depending on how its presented. Where presentation is concerned, Neferteri earns top marks her sunny, sandy turn as Miss July 2000 earned her a spot in the Centerfold hall of fame. Iman is my role model, because shes a smart businesswoman, says Nef. She models and acts, plus has a family. Thats my motto never let others hold you back! From where were standing, theres not much to keep Miss Shepherds dreams from coming true these days, shes a model, public speaker and marketing consultant, not to mention her own boss. I try to make the most out of every day, she explains. You never know if it will be your last!