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Red Citizen
Also with: Ford Models Europe
Age:
21
Height:
6’2″
Place of Origin:
Vermont, USA
Ethnic Origin:
A veritable mutt! A little bit of Italian, English, Scottish, Finnish, and who knows what else.
Birthsign:
Virgo
How discovered:
Thought I was being mugged or yelled at by a crazy man at 11 at night walking down the street in NYC… turned out to just be my future agent Dave :)
Favorite things:
The sun, the forest, bodies, smiles from strangers, possibilities, adventure, the himalayas, touch, singing around a bonfire, good beer, and a really good nights sleep!
Favorite music, band:
No real favorites, basically depends on my mood. I do admit to listening to the Akon and Deadmau5 at high volume and popping and locking in my room alone, and I may even sing along to “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” if my country music-loving sister puts it on.
Hobbies:
I adore dancing and moving in general, and if you put a rock wall in front of me I will probably try and climb it. I also snowboard, white water kayak (poorly, but I haven’t drowned yet so that is good), farm (vegetables), and write when I get the chance.
Favorite piece of clothing:
An Etro shirt that my friend Dougie gave to me after he found it in the streets of NYC.
What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
Being really dirty (no, not that way, get your heads out of the gutter!). I am a farmer, so I love to get sweaty and covered in dirt, then go jump in the river to wash it off.
Favorite modeling experience so far?
Just barely had an amazing shoot for 10 Men Magazine in Paris with stylist Hector Castro and photographer Benjamin Lennox. Two hard days of shooting, but stunning photographs and new friends as a result.
What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
Maple syrup, the forest, rednecks, fresh local food, snow, the natural beauty, and of course, my amazing friends and unparalleled family.
Favorite artist (any kind):
Perhaps Steinbeck? He has a way of crafting simple sentences into unforgettable, powerful, and stunningly gorgeous imagery. He makes words dance.
Place you would love to visit:
I want to go back to India because I am convinced that true magic is commonplace there. I would also love to go to Ethiopia or Mali to live for a bit. Or maybe Alaska to back-country snowboard. Or maybe… so many places!
Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
“Call Your Girlfriend” by Robyn. Don’t judge.
harlow
June 19, 2012 7:29am
hes awesome and he seems really down to earth :)
Robert
June 19, 2012 9:06am
The regular test shots leave me confused – but the professional ones confirm him.
rosie
June 19, 2012 6:25pm
@Robert – A test shot is a professional shot. The ones you are seeing at the beginning are digital polaroids. The ones at the end are test shots.
erika
June 19, 2012 10:12am
????? Do not see “model” here.
r.l
June 19, 2012 10:17am
Interesting look and he seems so adventurous, laid back and down to earth.
Jane
June 19, 2012 10:27am
He is AMAZING. With a great personality too. Seems like a fun and interesting guy. Look forward to seeing more of him :)
Deborah
June 19, 2012 10:39am
To my Garment Center friends, give Otto a call for your next male model needs. He walks as good as he looks, and he really is as cool as he seems! Congrats, Otto!
godiva
June 19, 2012 12:46pm
I SAY GIVE A MORE MASC HAIRCCUT AND HE LOOKS GREAT, MAYBE EVEN BLACK HAIR OR DARK BROWN
Lisa
June 19, 2012 6:02pm
Well he’s a stunner
ian
June 19, 2012 6:07pm
Nice look Otto
impressive portfolio you are going places
Best of luck
regards
ian
adrian
June 19, 2012 6:13pm
great personality, but i see absolutely nothing in him. so many american models….come on.
Robert
June 19, 2012 11:39pm
Thank you Rosie :) <3
pri
June 20, 2012 12:33am
i can see that this guy is an open minded type, soooooo cool!!!
Giah
June 20, 2012 3:04am
Such great potential. I hope to see more of him!
Shin
June 20, 2012 5:59am
Nice face but I hate his haircut!
N.N.
June 20, 2012 9:46am
his hair looks better on the sixth, seventh, and eighth shots. about his career, I think he still could work it out since there’s a potential. ^^
Robert
June 21, 2012 8:13pm
I barely look at what they type except for the height. Haha he seems like a really nice guy.
andrew
June 29, 2012 7:31pm
Looking at his other shots on his mother agency’s website, he projects a sense of mystery that remains with you long after you’ve seen one of his shots. I don’t see that too often. I’m constantly in awe of agents who can see that type of potential in people they’ve only passed on the street.
b
July 31, 2012 1:02pm
love the last three pictures. the rest, not so much
Sabrina Bella
August 2, 2012 7:20pm
Clearly with a great agency, as they saw him as a model while just walking down the street. I see the polaroids and think, ordinary boy, nothing special. But holy crap the model shots. Wow. Just amazing.
Sabrina Bella
August 2, 2012 7:26pm
Okay, I just read the whole interview thing. I want to meet you. I am desperate to meet you. Seriously, your personality in regards to mine is perfect. Gah. Please, please come to Vancouver, B.C. and find me! haha Honestly, you sound downright perfect.