Call her a surfer, model, stuntwomen, and of course a hottie–Erica Hosseini is all that and more. A California native, she’s even been named one of the Sexiest People of Orange County by the OC Weekly. More than a pretty face seen in endorsements from G-Shock to Casio, Erica has already collected several surfing titles including winning the Volcom and U.S. Championships. From her goofy stance to traveling all over the world, Tam-Star had the good fortune to speak with Erica about her life as a surfer, doubling as a stuntwomen on ABC’s 90210, meeting guys on the beach, auditioning for a role in X-Men First Class, her involvement with Jose Cuervo’s new authentic light margarita and more.

Tam-Star: On your Facebook page you describe yourself as a 5/10″ blond hair, blue eye, goofy foot surfer from Newport Beach. What makes you goofy?

Erica: Actually it’s funny you say that, it’s not necessarily describing my personality, but I do find myself goofy. There’s two different stances in surfing and one is called goofy and one is regular. And it merely means I surf with my right foot forward.

Tam-Star: What’s the goofiest thing you’ve ever done?

Erica: I’m kind of notorious for doing lots of goofy things just on day-to-day life. Goofiest thing ever though… I sometimes travel with a blender to different countries because I’m obsessed with smoothies.

Tam-Star: There’s nothing wrong with that. Sometimes you have to bring your own utensils. On to your surfing resume, which is pretty impressive. What’s been your most treasured accomplishment as a surfer?

Erica: Probably the one that stands out the most was when I was 14. I broke the record at the time for becoming the youngest female or male surfer to make it to an ASP final, and that kinda’ was a pretty big deal and put me on the map; and made basically the decision in my life that I wanted to pursue being a professional surfer. It was kind of that life changing moment.

Tam-Star: How did you get involved in surfing?

Erica: I was about 11. I grew up on a beach my entire life, a total tomboy from the age of 3. My parents had me on skis, mountain bike riding, very competitive with my older brother, and I think it was just inevitable before I picked up a surfboard growing up on a beach and pursuing the next sport on the list of things to accomplish. It just kinda stuck and all the other ones fizzled out.

Tam-Star: You were a tomboy then, but you’re absolutely beautiful now. What’s the best beach you’ve surfed in the world?

Erica: I recently went to an island off of Indonesia, off of Bali, it’s called Nusa Lembongan- a spur of the moment trip in between different surf contests. It was amazing surf. It was just me and two of my friends, and we just scored the best surf — crystal clear blue water, you could see all the reef, all the fish, and it was just picturesque.

Tam-Star: A far cry from CA beaches.

Erica: Exactly, it was one of those surreal moments. I was like I can’t even believe I’m surfing these kinds of conditions.

Tam-Star: Can you tell me what it’s like when you open a magazine and you see yourself?

Erica: When it first started happening I was in high school and my friends would see magazines and show me pictures, and it was so weird and awkward. I didn’t know what to say since it was such a new territory. But after I’d accumulated more sponsors and been advertised more in these magazines, and on TV, etc., I’m more used to it. But I don’t think that’s something you can ever get used to. You open up a national magazine and see a photo of yourself, and you’re like is this real, is it really me, or is this just the issue that I got? Does everybody’s issue look like this?

Tam-Star: As someone who’s traveled the world I’m sure you’ve seen your fair share of partying or had your fair share of partying. What city or country has the best nightlife?

Erica: Oh, the best nightlife is a tough one because there are some good parties across the globe, but I would have to go with Brazil. The clubs in Brazil don’t open until about 2AM and just goes crazy. They’re just notorious for partying until the sun comes up. They’ve got the authentic food. That’s kind of where I got hooked on the Jose Cuervo Authentic Margarita. Down in Brazil I had a couple nights with some good friends, and we just had amazing Jose Cuervo cocktails, and it was awesome.

Tam-Star: Tell us how you got involved with promoting Jose Cuervo’s Authentic Light Margarita?

Erica: They started like a Cuervofornia, a California team, and they have everybody from surfers, myself, to pro beach volleyball player, a pro skater, motocross riders, and we all kinda’ came together and we represent the Jose Cuervo team. They just throw epic parties. It was my birthday last night and they sent me the Jose Cuervo Jeep, and took all my friends and I out to a local sushi joint, and “shotted” Jose Cuervo margaritas. The Cuervo special gold is my favorite.

Now, they just launched their new light margarita. That’s like my new favorite obviously. I can enjoy the cocktail without all the calories. I’m in a bikini all year round, so it helps my cause that’s for sure.

Tam-Star:This is totally offbeat, but have you ever had a bikini malfunction?

Erica: Not just one, but about a thousand, yes. I’ve had everything from my bottom being completely ripped off my body. Thank God I have a leash on because they would be long gone in the ocean if I didn’t. Going over the falls, the bikini sliding from end to the next and all sort of interesting body parts popping out, let’s just keep it at that.

Tam-Star: I love your website and blog, absolutely amazing. Can you tell us how you came up with Where’s Erica [www.WheresErica.com]?

Erica: Yeah, I’m kind of a nerd at heart. I have all my electronics — my computer, my iPhone, my Flip, my iPad, everything. I built my website just sort of off the whim, EricaHosseini.com, just to get all my ad its and editorials, and have more of like an online resume. Then from there, once I finished it and updated it, I wanted a new project. So I started “Where’s Erica” and I love on the downtime of surfing being able to make fun, homemade videos. Kind of took it one step at a time and realized there’s a lot to be covered behind the scenes of a photo shoot, or traveling with my friends, or just mucking around on a training surf day when the waves are good.

Started that up and got a good amount of followers checking it out. Everybody seems to like it. My sponsors like it, I enjoy making the movies, and it kind of took off. Now, I’m just stoked that it’s something kinda’ catchy to follow me around the world, wheresErica:.com.

Tam-Star: Speaking of movies, I read someplace that you auditioned for X-Men First Class. Can you tell us a little bit about that experience?

Erica: Yeah, I did. I got a call, every now and then I do, I have agents in L.A. that keep me posted on opportunities that are more or less surf related. But he got a call from the casting studio looking for someone of my description. I went in to read the script for a few lines, and obviously, didn’t get the part, but it was a great experience going in and definitely got the heart rate up. I was nervous. It would be a fun path to kind of pursue that acting gig. I’m such a huge fan of X-Men that I was more flattered than anything. I couldn’t even believe that I got to say that I auditioned for that kind of movie. And can’t wait to see it.

Tam-Star: Can we talk a little bit about the stunt work that you’re doing for 90210?

Erica: Yeah, definitely. They told me the direction of the show was gonna’ have a little surf scene it, and they were getting a new girl actress. Lucky for me she looks like me, tall, blond, and her character was supposed to be a surfer on the boy’s surf team competing against the boys, which kind of was my true-life experience in high school. It was a great, great experience. I’ve done it a few times. They spoil us on set with chefs and our own dressing room and RV on the beach; it’s definitely not just another day at the beach that’s for sure. It’s life and luxury. It’s was an amazing opportunity to be able to meet all the actors and actresses on the show and see how it gets filmed. I’m a sucker for all those CW, and ABC drama shows, so.

Tam-Star: If you were in Australia on the Gold Coast and a hot guy was checking you out, what’s the best way he should approach you?

Erica: I personally don’t like when guys beat around the bush and try to dabble in stupid conversation. I think it’s better to go straight up to the girl, tell them they’re cute, and maybe start up a conversation and maybe try to find out what they’re doing that night…if there’s a function going on, and maybe just meet up for drinks. It doesn’t have to be super, like a super-committed date. If it’s just like a casual, catch you later tonight, maybe meet up for a cocktail, I don’t think that would scare me away too hard.

Tam-Star: Explain your perfect date.

Erica: My perfect date would probably be something low key. I’m not a big partier. I do enjoy a night on the town, but just kind of like dinner, good conversation, maybe a fun activity of some sort, mini-golf, just the cheesy typical all around date, get to know someone and go from there.

Tam-Star: Okay, so when you’re checking out a guy on the beach what gets your attention?

Erica: I’m big obviously, you want them to have a good rig on them, a good body never hurts. And a nice tan if the atmosphere is already on the beach, but I’m a sucker for a good smile and white teeth and that whole thing. So if they can shine their sparkles away from a mile away I’m pretty much sucked in.

Tam-Star: Who do you think is gonna win the NBA finals from your girls’ view.

Erica: You know what, I do not follow basketball whatsoever.

Tam-Star: Oh, my God, so you played basketball but you no longer follow?

Erica: I play a lot of sports, but I don’t follow a lot of sports. I don’t really have the patience to follow it or keep up with it. I think it’s more fun being active.

Tam-Star:Although you no longer play basketball, if you were the captain of a basketball team, name four other female celebrities you would want to round off your team.

Erica: Oh, that’s a good one. There’s probably celebrities I’d pick that I know would be awful at the game, but I would just want them on my team so I could meet them. But then I’d probably want to pick more wisely and have like a descent team. I’d go with Cameron Diaz, she looks athletic and tall. I would go with Khloe Kardashian, she looks like she could put up a good fight in whatever sport we’re playing and throw down. I would go with Jennifer Lopez…Jenny from the block. She looks like she would be able to take some hits. And uh, let’s go with…oh, Gwen Stefani!

Tam-Star: If you were stranded on a deserted beach, name one male athlete that you wouldn’t mind be stranded with.

Erica: Julian Wilson.

Tam-Star: What would people be surprised to know what about you?

Erica: People would be surprised to know that I used to competitively play chess.

Tam-Star: That’s definitely a shocker. From surfing to chess!

For more information on Erica and to read about all her adventures visit her official website www.EricaHosseini.com or follow her on Twitter @EricaHosseini.

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