Who’s That Girl… Carly Foulkes
Her real name is Carly Foulkes, but you might know her better as That Hot T-Mobile 4G Girl who gets guys everywhere to actually watch a commercial, rather than fast-forward straight through. (She's also developed a bit of a cult following among tech geeks and creepy guys alike).
In real life, she's a former band geek with a Cadbury Flake addiction and she rarely wears pink. MyDaily talked with her about life, love and what it's like to be an overnight sex symbol -- you know, to get to know the girl behind the Internet whirl.
MyDaily: Hi, Carly. We want to know more about you -- the real girl, not the 4G girl. What's your sign?
Carly Foulkes: I've always been a Leo, but now with this whole new astrology signs business, it turns out I'm actually a Cancer. I was freaked at first, but now I've read up on the Cancer thing and it actually makes a lot more sense.
But we've actually debunked those new signs, you know. Relationship status?
I've been with my boyfriend Tyler for about two-and-a-half years. He's amazing. I couldn't ask for more when it comes to a supportive boyfriend. Plus he's also an actor so he gets the crazy hours, the last-minute hopping on a plane, all that stuff. We're really supportive of each others' careers.
What were you like in high school?
OK, I know everyone always says they were geeky, but I was. I have the pictures to prove it. I never went to the high school keggers, I was into musical theater and band. I was a little punk-music kid. I sort of looked tough, because I wore all black and had all these leather cuffs, but as soon as you talked to me, you figured out that I wasn't tough.
How did you go from band geek to model/actress?
I started when I was 13, doing small modeling jobs in Toronto. Then I moved to New York right after high school and started meeting with agents, but I guess I just wasn't ready. I ended up spending a few years traveling to Singapore and Europe, and I have amazing memories from that. Then I realized that I love New York -- it's the city that gets me every time, I can't seem to shake it. So I came back and started modeling, and now I'm pushing more into acting.
So, did you know that these T-Mobile commercials made you an instant Internet sex symbol?
Um, no. When I heard that, I told my mom, "If only they knew how much I sat at home and played video games." I'm very homey and comfy. When I think of sexy, I definitely don't put myself in the category. So I'm very flattered, but it's pretty funny.
Any crazy stalker fans or creepy come-ons?
No. A few times people have asked if I'm the MyTouch girl, but nothing crazy.
