Wow! Where did summer go?! Today we celebrate the last day of August with our next batch of local babes! Want to nominate a local hottie? Email info@chicpeajc.com

Jonathan Tineo – @tineo

After spending most of his life in North Bergen, NJ. Jonathan Tineo opted for a big-city life with the small-town community feel of Jersey City in mid-2019. As the father of an adorable 5 year old girl, you may see him around town picking up food at a restaurant until his cooking skills are up to his daughter’s liking.

What do you currently do for a living?

I’m a technical director for the NJ Lottery drawings, an independent media consultant with DeCheser Media and if you look hard enough, some acting on the side.

What is your dream job?

A hair model.

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

My favorite place to hang out was South House. Looking forward to drinking an Old Fashioned in a crowded bar and dancing with strangers again. Favorite place to eat, Taqueria.

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

Embarrassed and great. So I guess, humbled.

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

1. I won the 2018 Diamond Gloves boxing tournament in my weight class without throwing a punch
2. I’ve been waiting since March to get my realtor’s license and days before the test every month since, it’s been canceled because of COVID.
3. I am Dominican-American. Both of my parents were born and raised in the Dominican Republic.

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

Deciding at 34 that I wanted to get into amateur boxing.
If you want to know the other thing, just ask me in my DMs.

What do you love most about Jersey City?

It’s diverse culture, realtors like Erica Cohen, and musicians like Winard Harper. Thanks for making staying-in during the quarantine sound great, with the Sidewalk Jazz Sessions almost every night.

Taylor Milova – @taylormilova

Taylor Milova is a long time on and off Jersey City resident for the last 19 years, recently having settled in the heights with her wife and daughter.

What do you currently do for a living?

I work in Client Relations for a tech company.

What is your dream job?

To be a fly on the wall at Hansa Studios(Berlin) in 1977.

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

Frankies for my favorite cocktail and Corto for the perfect date night… if this were 2007, it would be the rooftop at 660 and the backroom at 58 gallery

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

Feels good! There’s lots of babes in Jersey City, so I am happy to be in good company!

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

I have worked with every living president prior to Obama, I performed a one person electronic synth cover of Willie Nelson’s “Hello Walls” my senior year of high school at St Doms(I am sure there is a video somewhere in the world), and I used to have a pet turtle named Pacino.

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

Craziest thing I have done would have to be going to SXSW the first time at 18 and ending up not having a place to stay. I woke up the first morning on a big ass chair in the convention center to Hanson practicing for their performance that night. I ended up sleeping on a random floor for a week and having a great time.

What do you love most about Jersey City?

I love the location, the culture, the people, and the space that JC has given me to become who I am today.

Nestor Taffur – @nes74kg / @jerseycityactive

Nestor Taffur is an Olympic hopeful training out of the NYC RTC. He’s also a coach at Base and runs weekly workouts out of Liberty State Park.

What do you currently do for a living?

NYC Regional Training Center Resident Athlete, Olympic Hopeful (Colombian National Team member), Coach at Base Gym

What is your dream job?

Currently living out my dream chasing my Olympic goals

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

Breakfast at Buddy’s JC

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

Grateful for our team at Base

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

I’m a dual-citizen (Colombian-American).
I’m one of 7 siblings and currently have 5 nephews and 2 nieces. Another niece joining the gang in the winter.
I run a workout on Wednesday mornings at 6:30 AM in Liberty State Park. (Columbus Monument)

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

Jumped out of a moving plane.

What do you love most about Jersey City?

The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway & Liberty State Park. The energy of the city and working out along the waterfront.

 

Nae / MoNae Mayweather – @photosbynae

Nae is pretty new to Jersey City. Born & raised in Brooklyn, NY but JC is home now for her. She loves being behind the camera and helping people fulfill their visions for their businesses.

What do you currently do for a living?

I am currently the Manager, Social Media Content & Strategy at a Digital company in NYC. I also am a photographer, graphic designer and creative director for my own company.

What is your dream job?

My dream job is what I currently do but soley for myself so I can employ and help others live their dreams of creating content that creates impact whether it’s photography, graphic design, etc.

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

Since the pandemic, my favorite place has been Lincoln Park. You can find me working out there or bringing a chair & my speaker to just relax in the sun. For food, Light Rail Cafe is my go to — those raspberry wings!!

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

I feel honored! I’m pretty new to JC, but I’ve been doing a lot more exploring & meeting people my 2nd year here. When I first move here, it was a rush decision and I wasn’t at my happiest, but now I am extremely happy with my decision and to be considered a BABE here — whew. I recently lost a lot of depression weight so this means a lot. Thank you!

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

I believe my soulmate is chicken. I can play LL Cool J’s “I Need Love” on the piano. I taught myself everything I know about photography & graphic design by watching tons of YouTube videos.

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

I really want to ride a helicopter with the doors off to take photos of NYC.

What do you love most about Jersey City?

I love how diverse it is. I’m from Brooklyn, NY so it was important for me to live in an area where the vibe was similar.

Salvador Vega – @salvadorvegajr / @sv_pinups 

Salvador Vega was born and raised in JC when the Beacon was a hospital! A proud DHS Ram + PS#17 Eagle; NYC-based, still considers JC home.

What do you currently do for a living?

Design Director for Ad/Marketing Agency in NYC

What is your dream job?

If not a Husky Farm Owner, would be a Creative Director for a Fashion House/Publication

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

My Mom’s house on Bergen Ave. and if she’s not into cooking it would be the Rinconcito Copaneco (Honduran Spot On Jordan St & Montgomery St.)

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

Pretty Dope (can’t wait to scoop my award! LOL)

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

1. Love dolphins!
2. Met J. Balvin in an elevator once before he got famous.
3. DHS Cheerleader who beat out Football captain for Prom King!

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

Handmade my outfit in 2 weeks for a Masquerade Ball at a private castle in France.

What do you love most about Jersey City?

Being a witness to the development over 3 decades and the fact that it is the most diverse city in the US.

Sarah Mele – @sarahchristine913 / @valencenyc

Sarah has lived in JC for 6 years. She’s hilarious, creative, queen of the dance-floor stank-face, and can’t turn down a mezcal cocktail!

What do you currently do for a living?

I’m a Senior Product Manager at WebMD. I own the Doctor Directory product called WebMD Care. We help people find a great doctor in their area. I just had my 2 year anniversary at WebMD, and have been doing product management for over 5 years.

What is your dream job?

I’d love to build a product org from the ground up, particularly for a company that is addressing an important societal issue like education, healthcare, or environmental conservation (green energy!). Or, work for a company with a cutting-edge product culture like Basecamp, Airtable, or Tesla.

What is your favorite place to hang out or eat in Jersey City?

This is extremely hard to choose from, I have so many faves! I love the cocktails at the Archer. For food, I have to be loyal to my former workplace, Oralé! I was a server there when I first moved here, it was great. I’m obsessed with their black bean hummus, shrimp guac, and the bone marrow and tuna tacos. You can never go wrong with Oralé.

How does it feel to be nominated as a JC babe?

I’m pretty surprised and very appreciative. “JC Babes” are kind of a local icon so I’m honored to be picked <3.

What are 3 random facts about yourself?

1. I was trained in opera every other Tuesday for all four years of high school! I’m a coloratura soprano w/ a three octave range, and I almost went to college for musical theatre. I’m in an a cappella group now called Valence NYC that is tons of fun.

2. I’m *pretty* passionate about skincare, particularly Asian beauty brands like Cosrx and Pyungkang Yul, but also high-value (low price) brands like The Ordinary. I’ve made custom skincare routines for multiple friends and family!

3. I come from a family of big families. My dad is an Italian immigrant from Calabria, and is one of 11 kids (I have at least 40 first cousins on that side!), my mom is one of 5 (17 grandkids on that side), and I’m the oldest of 6! We’re doing the Irish-Italian Catholic stereotype proud.

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done or wanted to do?

I think the craziest thing I’ve done is move to Chile in college by myself. I had been working on my Spanish like crazy. My college, Northeastern, has an international work-program, but my job fell through at the last minute. I didn’t tell my school. 5 days before I left, I found a 1 month language school that included a host-family, and went anyway. When I got there, I got an unpaid job through a friend-of-a-friend-of-a-friend .. at Harvard (!!!), found a furnished apartment through my coworker, and had a freaking incredible 6 months living abroad speaking Spanish every day! It was so risky, and soooo worth it!

What do you love most about Jersey City?

I am a passionate Jersey Cityan. I’ve convinced multiple friends to move here because of the personality and culture here! We have incredible diversity, very walkable areas, poppin’ bars and restaurants, and a pretty unbeatable commute to the city. It’s also such a great value. I wouldn’t have been able to move to “NYC” without Jersey City to welcome me with open arms.