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IN CONVERSATION|FELIKS KAPARCHUK
IN CONVERSATION|FELIKS KAPARCHUK
Name|Feliks Kaparchuk
Age|26
Hometown|Rostov, Russia
How did you get discovered?
I was scouted in Oregon, Portland at the mall and got signed with Heffner Management. After college. I came to NYC and started building my book. They helped me get signed with DNA Models (NY) in 2014.
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I was studying art and design. I love art and painting. I've had featured in many art shows in Seattle. My primary focus is modeling, painting and music.
People would be surprised to know that I...
am happily married and love my wife to death! I also spend most of my time with her because she is my favorite! :)
What's your latest obsession?
GOD, my wife, family and nature.
Your most prize possession?
Paintings I have done for my family and of my wife.
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My dad and mom. They taught and brought me to where I am and I am blessed to have them in my life!
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
My wife Andrea, everyday!
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Artistic, Spiritual and Funny
Describe your personal style:
Casual and comfort.
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Saint Petersburg, Russia, I love the architecture there.
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Gladiator The scene: The part where he fights the toughest challenges and wins.
Gladiator The scene: The part where he fights the toughest challenges and wins.
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Football
Team: Seahawks
Player: Russell Wilson
Your favorite artist:
Mary Iverson (Who was my art teacher in college)
If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Rostov, Russia: I will take you where I used to ifsh a mile away from where I used to live.
If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Which song would you choose as your theme song?
My show is about how I teach people how to paint like Bob Ross
Theme song: One Way Trigger by The Strokes
Craziest thing you ever done:
Going on a crazy hike and climbing Mt. Baker without gear.
Your wish for the remainder of 2016?
Unconditional love towards one another and hatred will be eliminated from the world.
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Ebony Simmons|DNA Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Feliks Kaparchuk|DNA Models
MODEL|Feliks Kaparchuk|DNA Models
Special thanks to Ebony Simmons and the men's board at DNA Models; Feliks for doing this blog shoot during NYC's heat wave and time spend with JTC!
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