Erica Mena

thumb|Mena in 2015 Erica Mena Erica Jasmin Mena (born November 8, 1987) is an American television personality, actress, model and video vixen. Mena began her career as a video vixen, appearing in the music videos "Lean Back" by Terror Squad (group) Terror Squad, and "Candy Shop" by 50 Cent, amongst others. Quotes You definitely get different stereotypes and I’ve worked so hard, especially in the beginning, proving not that I was just more than a video girl but that you can do more than people expect you can and carry yourself a certain way and have some type of integrity or credibility. I’m definitely apologetic for my behavior but not my thoughts. As grown women we have kids and we should be able to sit down and discuss issues without getting violent and having to cross someone’s territory. I would sit up there and ask for what is realistic for a pay rate and some girls would come in and want to do it for free for exposure. I get it but at the same time, you water down something that has a lot of value and potential by being so illiterate about it. I’ve been through it all, I’ve seen the worst of it and it’s a good feeling to think that if I’ve come through this, I can deal with anything. Interview: Erica Mena Talks "Love & Hip Hop," Video Vixens, and Her Future In Music;By LAUREN NOSTRO, Retrieved on September 7, 2012 It starts off like you're about to go on this fun vacation with your best friends, and then suddenly it turns into a nightmare. To be back with the people who believed in me from the beginning is such a blessing. They push me to reach my highest potential. Motherhood isn't easy, but it's the most grounding experience of my life. Love & Hip Hop Star Erica Mena Returns to Hollywood Embracing Horror as Her Therapy: 'Screaming Without Guilt Feels Good' - INTERVIEW;By Alicia Civita,Retrieved on Aug 26 2025 External links Erica Mena Category:1987 births Category:Living people Category:Socialites from the United States Category:Models from New York (state) Category:Bisexual people Category:Actresses from New York City Category:Hispanic Americans Category:Musicians from the United States Category:Television personalities