Introduction
Mallory Dirks is a veterinary technician, freelance scare actor, and signed model who thrives on pushing herself in unexpected directions. From gracing the pages of magazines to competing in the adrenaline-packed Beast Games, she’s proven she can excel in wildly different worlds. Whether she’s wakeboarding, snowboarding, or working behind the scenes at haunted houses, Mallory brings passion and energy to everything she does.
Quick Facts
- Name: Mallory Dirks
- Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA
- Current City: Yorba Linda, CA
- Profession: Veterinary Technician/Assistant, Model, Scare Actor
- Years Modeling: Signed for 1 year, modeling since age 18
- Beast Games Player Number: 953
- Fun Fact: She’s a scare actor at the 17th Door Haunted House
Background and Career
Q: Where are you from?
A: I’m from Yorba Linda, CA.
Q: Where do you live now?
A: I still live in Yorba Linda, CA!
Q: What do you do for a living?
A: Currently I am a Veterinary Technician/Assistant, but I am also a freelance model & seasonal extreme scare actor.
Modeling Journey
Q: How did you get into modeling?
A: I got into modeling because I just wanted to try it for fun in high school!
Q: How long have you been a model?
A: I’ve been officially signed with an agency for a year now, but I’ve been doing modeling jobs ever since I was 18.
Q: What modeling jobs have you had?
A: I’ve modeled for Salt Life, Nalubay Swimwear, Kori America, and Babe Watch Magazine.
Q: What has been your favorite modeling job so far?
A: Babe Watch Magazine—it was a huge accomplishment for me!
Q: What advice would you give to someone trying to get into modeling?
A: Stick with it and keep going even when it feels like you’re at a standstill. Sometimes it’s just a bump in the road—you never know when the next big opportunity is right around the corner.
Q: What would be your dream modeling job? And why?
A: I’d love to be in Vogue. It’s one of the most well-known magazines, and I love its aesthetic and style.
Beast Games Experience
Q: What made you apply to Beast Games season 1?
A: Honestly, it was kind of a whim. I had a “you only live once” mentality and didn’t think anything would actually come of it.
Q: What player number were you on Beast Games season 1?
A: I was player number 953.
Q: What was your favorite part of competing in Beast Games season 1 in Las Vegas? Why?
A: The friends and connections I made. The ambiance was amazing too, but the relationships after experiencing something so rare are unbeatable.
Q: What was your favorite part of competing in Beast Games season 1 in Canada? Why?
A: Winning money—not going to disclose how much—but it made me feel incredibly blessed and like all the effort was worth it.
Q: What advice do you have to future contestants of Beast Games?
A: Don’t be afraid to take risks.
Q: What did you do with your Beast Games jersey after the show?
A: I still have it hanging up in my closet, and I’ll wear it on occasional nights out!
Reality TV Dreams
Q: What other reality competition shows would you want to compete on? And why?
A: I’d love to be on The Circle because I think I’d be a great smooth talker, and Squid Games because it would give me the same adrenaline rush as Beast Games.
Life Beyond Work
Q: What do you like to do for fun when you aren’t working?
A: I love hanging out with my friends, family, and boyfriend. I also love wakeboarding, snowboarding, and anything horror-related—especially watching horror movies.
Q: If you could have breakfast with any celebrity dead or alive, who would it be? And why?
A: Johnny Depp. I’ve admired his acting skills ever since I was a little kid.
Q: If you could describe yourself in a song lyric, what would it be? And who sings it?
A: “Can we skip to the good part?” by AJR. I feel like my life is full of good parts, and I’m always skipping to the next one—I’m very thankful for that.
Fun Facts
Q: What is a fun fact about you people would be surprised to find out?
A: I’m a scare actor at the 17th Door Haunted House. People are always surprised because it’s such a contrast from my everyday appearance.
Stay Connected with Mallory
Follow Mallory’s journey here:
- Instagram: @himallorydirks
- TikTok: @himallorydirks
- Snapchat: @himallorydirks
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