I sat down with Harout Kalandjian at Armenian Pulse for an exclusive interview. We chatted about my Armenian heritage, the things my father taught me about our culture and how this has shaped who I am as a fourth generation Armenian. Here’s a snippet from the interview, and you can read it in full at ArmenianPulse.com.

Hello Kim, thanks for taking time out of
your busy schedule to answer a few questions. First of all, how are you
and what are you up to?

I am great! Enjoying spending time in
Miami with my sisters filming their show “Kourtney and Khloe
Take Miami
“!

There is a ton of information about you,
but one small fact remains unanswered. We are hoping you can shed some
light on your Armenian background and how it has shaped your life.

I am 4th generation Armenian, born and
raised in Los Angeles. My great Grandparents from my fathers side came
to LA from Armenia right before the Genocide. My great Grandfather was
Armenian and my great Grandmother Turkish-Armenian. My mother is
English, so I am half Armenian, but, I was raised with a huge Armenian
influence, always hearing stories of Armenia, eating Armenian food and
celebrating Armenian holidays!

Armenian food is the best! What’s your
favorite dish?

Lamajune with string cheese!

That’s an interesting combination I’ll
have to try :)

Ever since you made a name for yourself, The Armenian youth have
literally been obsessed with you. In all my time on forums and blogs,
your name is constantly being mentioned. At Armenian Pulse, we have
received so many email requests to interview you, clearly you have an
Armenian fan base out there that is really proud of your
accomplishments.

This makes me so happy! My father would
be so proud that we talk about our Armenian heritage! My dad used to
always tell us to never remove the ian from our last name like some
Armenians that came to the U.S. He was so proud to be Armenian and his
biggest regret was not sending us to Armenian school! I am so proud to
be Armenian and so happy that I can identify with my Armenian fans!

Comments (45)

  1. HEY G IM SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!! USING YOUR INFLUENCE, AND BEAUTY AND GIFTS TO HELP THE ONES WHO CANNOT HELP THEMSELVES OR JUST NEED A HELPING HAND!!!GOD MADE US ALL BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE…YOUR ARMINIAN IM LATIN…THATS THE SPICE OF LIFE :)

  2. HAVE A GRRRRREAT DAY 2DAY AND KEEP ON LOVING OTHERS WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL BAD ARMENIAN SELF LOL :) UR DAD WOULD BE PROUD OF U GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!

  3. HAVE A GRRRRREAT DAY 2DAY AND KEEP ON LOVING OTHERS WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL BAD ARMENIAN SELF LOL :) UR DAD WOULD BE PROUD OF U GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. We are all proud of you!I didn’t know that Your grandma is half Turkish and half armenian. So many cultures mixed!Wonderful!!I am bulgarian myself! I love you Doll!

  5. i love u kim!!! I LOVE THAT UR ARMENIAN ARABIC WOMEN R SOO GORGEOUS I WISH I HAD SOME ARABIC IN ME.IM HALF ITALIAN SO MAYB IM CLOSE LOL! LOVE U KIMMMM!!!!!!!!!!! <3 XOXOXO

  6. Hey now ur single I been tryin 2. Get in touch with u but it’s impossible to try and take advantage of this cuz u can’t b reached and that sux u need sum1 that’s going to be with u 2 support u and not b jelous of ur wrk just wish I cud get in touch with u.

  7. Hi Kim! Just wanted to say that I’m a huge fan of your show and you and your family! You have accomplished a lot at a young age and are very inspiring. I also LOVE your style! I’m currently living in Chicago – you should come here soon!
    - Renee

  8. Hi you are so beautiful as many have obviously told you:) ‘m a great fan and love your style!!! i reallllly love fashion 2 and ‘m obsessed with shoes. i would love to buy from your SHOEDAZZLE so could u please start shipping to Europe 2? Love Ya:)

  9. Its soo amazing that you are soo proud of your heritage! It shows a lot about your character! You are a very real person talking about having to work out to look good, about getting married too young and about learning from your mistakes! You are wonderful

  10. Its soo amazing that you are soo proud of your heritage! It shows a lot about your character! You are a very real person talking about having to work out to look good, about getting married too young and about learning from your mistakes! You are wonderful

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