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Tell us a little about yourself.
“ I play off the rude, sarcastic, quarky guy pretty well, I may
seem like a mean person but in all reality I’m actually a
really sweet emotional guy. ”
What made you decide to start modeling?
“A confidence booster. Most of my teens were rough
especially through middle school and highschool. Your
basic jocks and preppy girls, some of them were nice
but they couldn’t risk that kind of attention, so it was
mostly just rude comments if your parents didn’t pay
for everything of yours or you played sports. I was one
of many outcasts.”
How would you describe your style?
“My style is very nerdy. Usually tight video game/super
hero shirts and ripped jeans.”
How do you unwind or relax?
“I love LOVE World of Warcraft. It’s a good escape from
reality, helps calm me down and forget for a while.”
Who/what inspires you?
“The idea that I can do better for myself. I don’t want
to settle down in an area like this, I want to go out and
explore. I want to see the world, and I want to act. My
expectations are high for myself, but that’s the kind of
push I need to keep going.”
What kind of music do you listen to?
“ Gorillaz, TØP, Dave Matthews, Rebulation, Watsky, Hoodie
Allen, it can range.”
Do you have any advice for other models?
“Don’t ever let bigger corporations tell you what’s beautiful
and what’s not. Last I checked the world is full of incredible
people who all have what it takes to be whomever they
want to be. Don’t let close minded people define you. You
know yourself. You don’t need to change, you’re perfect the
way you are.”
How much time does your daily beauty routine take?
“Less than 45 min. I use a charcoal moisturizer, even out
the facial hair, and use this honey based shampoo and
conditioner. My hair usually POOFS into the place I need it
to be so it doesn’t require too much effort.”
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