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IN CONVERSATION|CODY MANKER
Name|Cody Michael Manker
Age|20
Hometown|Melbourne, Florida
How did you get discovered?
I was scouted by a friend of my roommate
What were you doing prior to modeling?
Working at Starbucks. I moved to NY in January to study at Fashion Institute of Technology
People would be surprised to know that I...
actually enjoy bright colours
What's your latest obsession?
Calexico—Mexican restaurant at Greenpoint, Brooklyn—their Quesadilla are the best!
Your most prize possession?
My DNA (Just kidding!...for the most part!)
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
Kimberly Hart (The Pink Power Ranger)
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
Last night, to my boyfriend, Santiago
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Sarcastic, Harsh but Friendly
Describe your personal style:
Cheap, black, 99 cents per pound at Goodwill
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Trier, Germany
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Heathers—Scene: Heather Chandler's funeral
Your favorite sport:
Does frisbee count? :)
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?
Melbourne, Florida—The volcano chicken at Thai Thai
Your favorite song/artist:
Shake Ya Body by Tyra Banks
Favorite moment in modeling:
When RuPaul said, "Chante, you stay!" after I lip synced for my life!
Your wish for 2013?
Spontaneity and success!
Clothing: Ice blue shirt by Richard Chai, all other clothing, Cody's own personal wardrobe
Clothing: Ice blue shirt by Richard Chai, all other clothing, Cody's own personal wardrobe
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Kelly Elmore|Wilhelmina Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Cody Manker|Wilhelmina Models
Special thanks to Kelly Elmore and the men's board at Wilhelmina Models; Natalie Conor at Maguire Steele PR; Cody for sharing his thoughts on style and telling it like it is!
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CODY MANKER' S SELF PORTRAIT
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CODY MANKER'S LOOK OF THE DAY