By: L. Raquel Peterson
Love is a battlefield; to win, one must employ strategic risks as necessary, especially when you’re in competition with 20 other women. When it came to effectively cutting down ranks for a chance at romance, Ebony Jones played hard and took no prisoners. Jones appeared as a potential love interest on VH1’s Real Chance of Love, where she earned the moniker “Risky,” a name she thoroughly lived up to.
Risky’s character was a shock to those viewers who judged a book by its cover. While it was heavily assumed Risky would be the clichéd “ghetto, angry, always ready to fight black girl,” she defied the status quo. Instead, the caramel toned, pierced and tatted Atlanta native offered a perfect blend of hood couture style, infectious charm and a sense of authenticity–a combination which made her a viewer favorite.
Declaring that Risky accurately reflects who she is, Ebony confirms there are distinctions. “Ebony is a very loyal, smart hardworking, down-to-earth woman. Risky is more Ebony’s alter ego. The name speaks for itself: she’s more ‘risky’ than Ebony; she’s more outgoing and outspoken. I’ve found out she’s also money hungry, too!” Jones explains, laughing as she continues. “Ebony is the more sophisticated side, the one that my family, close friends and those who meet me in person know. Risky is who fans and haters know. Ebony possesses more patience than Risky. Both Ebony and Risky are two sides to a sweet, caring person who is sometimes misunderstood.”
Despite her seemingly effortless rise through the series, Jones and final co-competitor, Cali, were both eliminated on the season finale, as Chance decided he wasn’t in love with either party. Jones admits that she was completely thrown by the swift curveball, but holds no grudges. “[Cali and I] were both shocked and hurt, but now he’s filming season 2 and it’s cool, but it was all part of the plan though. There’s someone out there willing to take a ‘risk’ for me,” she optimistically affronts.
Not always so upbeat about defeat, prior to VH1, Jones invested thousands of dollars in John Casablanca Modeling School at 16. Despite graduating, Jones found her initial steps into the industry blocked by the limited scope of looks clients wanted, as well as difficulty confronting the business’ challenges. Hence, Ebony put modeling on temporary hold while she pursued other interests and states that the move has actually placed her in a better position. “I have changed a lot. I’m more persistent and outgoing, I’m more confident and less shy, and I’m more serious about the business this time,” she promises. “I also understand that I am not right for every job. I will not be chosen every time and many doors will be closed in my face, but I can’t let that discourage me; I have to keep trying. This mode of thought has made me who I am today.”
Grateful for the friendships and connections she’s made, Risky promises she doesn’t regret the experience for anything in the world. Referring to it as a big career move, Jones’ reality appearance has now given this ambitious beauty an all-access pass into the entertainment industry; once dismissive doors have now opened for her, including her current gig on VH1’s Charm School 3, hosted by none other than retired talk show diva Ricki Lake, and deans La La Vazquez and Stryker. Charm School 3 stars a mélange of beauties from both Rock of Love and A Real Chance of Love, including So Hood, Brittanya, Ashley, K.O. and Ki Ki. Reflecting on her drive to be on top and make her aspirations a reality, Ebony smiles and says, “I now have the ability to travel the world and go to places I’ve never been, and I get paid to party!”
Visit www.jadoremag.com to really get to know Ebony “Risky” Jones, including the type of man she desires and her thoughts on trading sex for work.
Images: Paul Lawson
Hair: Gena Sullivan
Makeup: Clarence Hiley JR
Styling: Betrice Benbow
Wardrobe:
Charles Lynch-(black dress)
NOIRSOUL-(two piece skirt with split)
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VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
you look nice and i like it
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Always thought she was one of the sexiest girls out the group this is a good look..
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I’d Tivo and watched every Charm School episode only because of you Ebony “Risky”. What a dime… up and down all round. just love the total package. Can not get enuf to eyeball. That my woman in my dreams.
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me and my twin sister shanna r watching reruns of charm school because we tivoed it and ur the only reason we watch it, wow ur such an inspriation and such a great role model. STAY AWESOME!
Grace and Shanna
Risky is a down to earth female. She is really pretty. I wish Chance would have picked you. Keep doing what you doing.
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She is too beautiful!! Who in the hell let her go?? i would marry her!!!
she is so good like’in i mean just BEAUTIFUL now she is a person who i will love to look at all day on t.v cause she is a women who act like she is from this earth and down to earth
SHE REALLY IS ON POINT….SEXI!!!!!!!!!!
im a biggg fan of risky she is the defenition of REAL,no matter what she do shes going to prosper in it.
I think risky is gonna go very far! She is beautiful classy and kind and she’s is street smart also! Im very proud of her my 8yr old daughter look’s up to her and Im okay with that!
i luv risky!she’s so talented and im a huge fan!!she’s so beautiful and kind,if i were her friend,i would love to be around her!she’s so pretty and it makes no sense to be pretty in everything she do!lol…..she’s ma role model and im glad she won cs3,now i have a good reason to look up to her!if i was over 18 yrs of age i would go to them parties she be throwin or wutever,but y did i hav to be so young?…..lol
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Yeah I commented on some websites about Risky cause I think she really is gorgeous and need to be on t.v. more even though she doesn’t really want the all the fame she deserve it…
i liv risky she is very pretty and has inspired me to be niceer and more calm and forgiving i only charm school because of you u r a role model and even if u had not won charm school i will still always look up to you
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cute but on the second to last pic they made your feet look blace ass hell
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Je vous trouve particulierement magnifique et je tenais à vous le dire.Je suis de la GUADELOUPE FWI
This lady is a diva in her group, she has it all looks, attitude, style, and brains. Total package, she is the only reason I watched Charm School. Congrats on your win you well deseved the title.