The March 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 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
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wow, this guy reminds me of danielle, cycle 6 winner. He has this gap in between his two front teeth. amazing! an inspiration!
erm tyra, i think there's a slight problem here...this is taylor fuchs, not gaston willig =) i think you guys pasted the wrong interview here.... hugs
i think u should do american nest top model for male . i love modeling
i think its a grt idea! i would love to see a bunch of hot guys infront of the camera posing
WOW I NEVER THOUGHT THAT THIS MANY PEOPLE WHERE INTERESTED IN SEEING U DO SOMETHING WITH MALE MODELS AS WELL... BUT COUNT ME IN!!!
this is so cool...it would be great if you gave male modes a chance tyra...like you do for antm,that would be great...any ways gurl your fierce no matter what ohhh yeah bye the way hes uberrrrr HOT!!
ANTMM!!!!! please Tyra u have to do one for the male models. Some of us want to break into the business, but it hard
...wait, hold up, Im confused. The side thing says his name is Taylor Fuchs, but the page says its Gaston Willig, but then the side thing says that the middle guys name is Gaston Willig and he has the same page.. ??
He was in the third underworld movie? I guess Ive only watched it once, but I got it for Christmas so I guess I need to go back and re-watch it and play wheres waldo! haha He is a really good-looking guy though, he rea ... moreHe was in the third underworld movie? I guess Ive only watched it once, but I got it for Christmas so I guess I need to go back and re-watch it and play wheres waldo! haha
He is a really good-looking guy though, he really stands out.
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AMERICAN'S NEXT TOP MALE MODEL!!!! I wanna get in if u try tyra... hey and happy new year!!!
i also agree with the top model for guys for someone like myself who dreams to become a male model their hard to come by in this type of show where you can watch from home and take different techniques and apply them to ... morei also agree with the top model for guys for someone like myself who dreams to become a male model their hard to come by in this type of show where you can watch from home and take different techniques and apply them to yourself to better yourself.....i watch antm to death and i dont want my modeling to be too feminine if i ever get that chance
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tyra...its about time that you pass on your fierceness to the next top male models^^)lol
tyra please......."AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MALE MODEL" or "AMERICA'S NEXT MALE MODEL" or "AMERICA'S TOP MALE MODEL".......go tyra!!! haha^^)
I like the article so quick and interesting from a male perspective. Its so easy to forget about male models in the industry. Bittersweet Symphony by the verve - a hot tune!!
hmm. I'd be tempted to audition for that.
daisy likes what she sees alot .just fierce.