The September Issue // Modeling // Male Models // Male Models
Male Models:
6 Questions for GASTON WILLIG
Gaston Willig conjures haunting, romantic images straight from a Bram Stoker book. And look at that face. If you’re into the latest trend in television, this is the vampire dude you want to see! A native Argentinean, Gaston’s eyes are piercing with their own seductive glamour. His agent, Jo Kimberley at Models International, faces some challenges booking him for runway due to his height. Gaston is around 5’10, the average male model is between 5’11-6’2. But there is an upside. “He gets print work and he books a lot of commercials,” Another plus sign, he can act. “He’s done quite a bit of television and some plays as well”, Jo adds,”He actually played Dracula in a theater production in Texas.” (Hey, Off-Broadway is off Broadway but theater still.) And turns out he was also in Underworld 3. There it is. True Blood is calling.
Agency: ModeIs International, Brand
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Height: 5'10
Birthdate: 10/04/84
Hometown: Mendoza, Argentina
Ads & Campaigns: Sprite, Nike, MC Donalds, Chevy, Prestige (Dubai), Mossimo
TV & Film: Eye for an Eye, The Virgin, Pop Rocks, Angels & Demons, Ne le ley del Silencio (telemundo)
Tyra.com: Why should Tyra do an America’s Next Top Model for males?
Gaston: Why not? Women want to see guys too and it's harder to find good looking guys that can actually take a good picture.
Tyra.com: Is it fair that male models are paid less?
Gaston: Nope, but I guess we don't wear heels!
Tyra.com: What attracts you to a person physically?
Gaston: I don't judge by the cover as long they are secure in their own shoes and they can turn me on. My girlfriend gets called Tyra, which is hysterical at the moment because I used to have a huge crush on Tyra! Ever since I saw her with wings… I said ‘someday that's what my angel will look like’. But for me, humor and attitude are more important than looks.
Tyra.com: If you could be a female supermodel, who would you be?
Gaston: Kate Moss. Her height didn’t stop her from becoming who she is, and I know what it feels to be shorter than most models. It’s challenging, and interesting.
Tyra.com: How do people react when you walk into a room?
Gaston: Well depends who’s in that room! I usually don't pay attention but lets say guys ignore me till they get to know me a little. Women stare sometimes. Then I open my mouth and everyone finds my accent amusing.
Tyra.com: How did this modeling career path find you?
Gaston: It found me in a summer vacation in Chile. Someone on the beach took pictures of me with a disposable camera. Then he sent me the pictures and I thought ‘I'm a good looking punk’. I took them to the Bookers Agency in Santiago. On the same day, Mossimo was casting at the agency and they booked me for a campaign.
Tyra.com: What's your favorite song to walk to on the runway?
Gaston: I don't have one, but I would like to walk to Bittersweet Symphony by the Verve.
I see gloom, dispare and detication....
hi tyra! im francis! im 16! im 6'1 and i really want to be a model. . can you please give some advice on what should i do to find a agency? thanks!
GASTON WILLIG IS YUMMYYY!!!
for once next cycle antm for male.. plzzz plzzz plzzz
Another one of my male model crushes. He has this imperfect face which makes him interesting; kind of ugly beautiful. I also like Johannes Linder. so very ethereal
Also, keep in mind she would have to change the Contract with Cover Girl because it is males. She probably could do a contract with a skin care company like Clean and Clear or Clearasil. But I would want to audition if ... moreAlso, keep in mind she would have to change the Contract with Cover Girl because it is males. She probably could do a contract with a skin care company like Clean and Clear or Clearasil. But I would want to audition if i was three or four more inches taller.
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I see all these people talkin bout an ANTMM and I do agree. And dont forget guys Nigel Barker was a big male model who is on the judging panel and they have Mr. jay at the photo shoots and pretty sure he was a male mode ... moreI see all these people talkin bout an ANTMM and I do agree. And dont forget guys Nigel Barker was a big male model who is on the judging panel and they have Mr. jay at the photo shoots and pretty sure he was a male model too. Soo i am pretty sure they got male model experience that is needed covered.
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O-Yeah!!! If possible have one for the short brutha' and one in my age range to...
please tyra its me again kris it will be my dream come true if u have america's next top male model. PLEASE TYRA JUST ONE CYCLE. I LOVE U TYRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE TYRA
YESSSS!!! to ANTM for MALES!!!!!!!!!!!
I think this move will be an awesome and also a great business move as well.. and you can definitly count me in !!! :-)
OMG!!! If u made antm for males that would be revolutionary and innovative.... AND Thank you for recognition to male modeling..Its all an artform And should be seen as such!
I would really like to see a season of ANTMM, and possibly audition for it
wow, that catwalk would be awesome! that song is the perfect song to strut to, its the sound that is so aweing, and this gorgeous man would make it that much better.Yes! argentina! hes my fav he has the look of a God lol ... morewow, that catwalk would be awesome! that song is the perfect song to strut to, its the sound that is so aweing, and this gorgeous man would make it that much better.Yes! argentina! hes my fav he has the look of a God lol.and yes! woo hoo meaning he speaks spanish! viva la raza! lol
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I LOVE THE IDEA "ANTM FOR MALE WELL I'M FROM MEXICO BUT I WOULD LIKE TO BE IN
YES to America's Next Top Male Model!
I think I'm starting an Internet riot to demand a male top model who's with me? :)
Please Tyra give us a chance us,men to smize and to hit that catwalk...say YES please to AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MALE MODEL!
he \kinda pretty :)
ah not only women want to see americas next top male model :P i thot about it and i guess it would be hard for tyra to guide the male models in a sense that she isnt one, shes a female, but it still would be amazing to s ... moreah not only women want to see americas next top male model :P i thot about it and i guess it would be hard for tyra to guide the male models in a sense that she isnt one, shes a female, but it still would be amazing to see how guys would do, and i mean everyone says girls are the bitchies, id love to see 13 guys in one house wanting one thing:) interesting
xo
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