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mc Sport: Boxer As a graduate from California State University, what is your response to critics that say models are dumb? To respond to a critic’s opinion about models and intelligence would be dumb. People are allowed to have their own views, even the ignorant. Looking back at how you began your career with various photo shoots, which lead to commercials, TV shows, films and now appearances in the 2009 Native American Men's Calendar, what was the most memorable and exciting moment for you? I think my most memorable and exciting experiences would have to be as an actor, working on the set of the blockbuster movie Twilight. The second runner-up would have to be auditioning for the movie Apacolypto with Mel Gibson. He is an amazing actor, whom I truly respect. I did not get the part but meeting with Mel was very rewarding as an actor. What obstacles have you faced while being Native American in a European modeling market? The European market is structured around the Caucasian image—men and women who are white. It is tough to find a place for a long-haired brown guy. It is still that way today. The doors have opened up a bit for the Asian and the African American, but not for the Native Warrior.

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I heard that you produce and advise musicians, what is your favorite genre of music and whose album are you currently playing in your car? Music is a huge passion of mine. I have managed, produced and mentored everything from death metal to Latin jazz. My favorite music these days is house music and hip hop and the CD in my car is a house mix by my current project DJ Chris Getz, grandson of jazz great Stan Getz.

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Aside from modeling, you’re a photographer. Where do you draw your inspiration from? I draw my inspiration from the sea. The ocean plays a big part in my spirituality. The ocean has the power to sustain life and destroy life. The ocean serves as a border, yet has no borders. The ocean is strong and it is weak. The ocean inspires me to seek out the unknown. You have a piece of artwork titled “A Perfect World.” If you lived in a perfect world, what would your ideal reality consist of? The word “perfection” is an oxymoron. Nothing in life is perfect because life is subjective. So, the answer to this question has to be answered as a primitive man. A world that is free of struggle, a world where there is plenty of food, drink and women. A world with sand, surf and sun.

What do you get when you fuse sports and J’Adore’s hot models? A swimmer, boxer, soccer player and runner that score big in the eye candy league words by: Erica McRae images by: Kenny Sweeney

After life as a model, what are your career plans? It is sad to think that I would not be a model forever, but I do have a college degree in Communication and if I am not going to be able to work in front of the camera, I definitely want to work behind the camera, somewhere in production. I truly only desire a career in the arts.

Makeup & Hair: Alex LaMarsh Styling/Props: Lyndzi Models: Rick Mora, Cesar Valdez, Katherine Guevara & Kaitlyn Gillis @ Models International www.mi-agency.com

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