Top Male Modeling Agencies Biography
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Hoyt Richards (born 1962) is an American model and actor . John began modeling at age 21. Now at 46 he's still modeling represented by Storm Models. He's married to Alison Edmond, Fashion Director of Harper's Bazaar UK.
Richards, a scholar-athlete, went to Princeton University where he graduated in 1985 with a BA in Economics and played varsity football. At that stage, he had no plans to be a male model. His focus was on football and work on academics. But a shoulder injury lead him to New York to see a specialist. On that trip, he was told his football playing days were over but he was spotted by a casting director. Eventually, his trips to New York for auditions lead to him a meeting with the Ford Model Agency.
MALE SUPER MODEL STATUS: Richards became one of the biggest names in modeling in the late 1980s and 1990s. He is viewed by many in the industry as being the first male supermodel . He appeared in hundreds of advertising campaigns and was photographed by Bruce Weber , Richard Avedon , Helmut Newton , Steven Meisel , Horst , and Albert Watson . His campaigns include Gianni Versace , Valentino , Gianfranco Ferré , Ralph Lauren , Burberry , Dunhill , Cartier , and Donna Karan .
Thus began his career as a male model. Hoyt's heyday modeling career lasted fifteen years with over 200 major ads and hundreds of commercials. However, Richards is the oldest longest lasting model of the elite 25. Stamina and determination have led this ruggedly handsome model to withstand 3 generations and counting.
VOGUE: "This list would be incomplete without Hoyt Richards. As a scholar athlete at Princeton he is not only bright but beautiful. He has appeared in over 25 different issues of GQ and made the male model movement "hip."
Sean O'Pry (born July 5, 1989) His public image is that of an honest kid from Georgia discovered by former America's Next Top Model judge Nolé Marin via his MySpace pics.
MALE SUPER MODEL STATUS: O'Pry is currently the second most successful male model in the world behind Baptiste Giabiconi on models.com list of the Top 50 international male models, as of June 2010. He has held this position for three years, and was previously ranked behind Mathias Lauridsen . In June 2009, he was named the world's most successful male model of 2009 by Forbes publications. Previously, he was named the world's eighth most successful male model of 2008 by the same magazine. He is best known for his pillowed lips and hooded blue eyes.
VOGUE: And yes, if you haven't already heard the story, we agree. It sounds a little too good to be true. So, as much as we love singling out impostors ... there's nothing to expose on clean-cut Mr. O'Pry. He could end up becoming the greatest male model in history."
"Currently at number 14 on our list, that may not be doing him justice. His only drawback is his age. In an industry that's so cut-throat, we look for longevity or extraordinary. He is on his way." Miles O'Keeffe was born in Ripley , Tennessee . A star football athlete, he attended the United States Air Force Academy and played defensive halfback on the freshman football team in 1972. However, in 1973 he transferred to Mississippi State University under a football scholarship, playing as an offensive lineman . During this time, he bulked up to 240 lb (110 kg). Subsequently, he transferred to University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and became a small college All-American playing both tight end and linebacker .
After studying political science and psychology , O'Keeffe became a prison counselor in the Tennessee penal system for a year where he became manager of playground activities and inmate weightlifting program. He left for California to play in a semi-professional rugby team, before becoming involved with Hollywood .
MALE SUPER MODEL STATUS: O'Keeffe broad shoulders, strong arms and legs, developed torso and six pack abs were proportioned to give him a body of exceptional beauty. His poster was a popular item in the 1980s. He was shot by many of the top photographers in the world and appeared in M The Civilized Man and GQ in the early 80's. His Tarzan poster above (Top Right) was the highest selling male poster from 1981-83.
VOGUE: "Although O'Keeffe is known for his big break as Tarzan, he is also remembered for his performances in the title role of the first three Ator sword and sorcery films produced in Europe in the 1980s."
"If you had to imagine what the perfect Tarzan would look like, O'Keeffe's frame and stature would be your first choice. His face next to Bo Derek was the perfect match. In 1981 Miles was the most beautiful man in the world according to People Magazine." Rick Dietz an athlete turned model, always loved the limelight. His latest cover that we know of was a 1999 Men's Fitness magazine cover.
MALE SUPER MODEL STATUS: Dietz became famous by building Chippendales into a house hold brand. He changed his look and desire to be "model like." In 1995 Herb Ritts shot the world wide campaign for Valentino and labled Dietz a "male supermodel." The Valentino ad which included Christy Turlington is still a Ritts favorite. Dietz not only had an extraordinary facial features his body is as good as any on this list.
VOGUE: "Although Dietz personal life is not well known, he did more for modeling in a 3 year span than any other on this list. From a chippendale to a super model nobody did it faster. Our personal favorite is the Valentino "Men of 4." shown above. It maybe our favorite pic of 4 men of all time. Herb Ritts called it "raw and gritty with class." KULT Model Agency was founded by Marco Cordes in 2001. In just 5 years KULT has developed to be THE Agency for male models in Germany. Representing international top models and building up the stars of tomorrow, KULT is strong with both editorial and commercial clients. With a highly experienced team of 5 bookers, the agency keeps close contact with the models as well as the clients.
Among others, KULT represents the following models: Brad Kroenig, Eddie Klint, Matt Paetz, Robyn Sinclair, Ryan Snyder, Ryan H, Roc Montandon, Roman Seefeldt and Ryan Burns.
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