IN CONVERSATION|SANTIAGO FIGUERAS
Name|Santiago Figueras
Age|28
Hometown|Buenos Aires, Argentina
How did you get discovered?
I got discovered on the beach in Argentina...I was with friends and my current manager asked me if I was interested in modeling, so I said, "Why not?"
What were you doing prior to modeling?
Studying hotel administration at university
People would be surprised to know that I...
love nature!
What's your latest obsession?
I am obsessed with trees. They inspire me a lot, their peace and power it has within!
Your most prize possession?
My family and friends
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My parents
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
My mom
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Friendly, sincere and optimistic
Describe your personal style:
Basic jeans and dress shirts but I think style is in your attitude with life!
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Vasterival, Normandie (North of France)
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Forrest Gump—Scene: The entire film, it teaches you a lot about life
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Tennis
Player: Pete Sampras
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?
Buenos Aires, Argentina—I would take you to the south called Patagonia—a unique place fill with beautiful energy and landscapes, it is the best in the world!
Your favorite song/artist:
The Lemon Song by Led Zepplin
Favorite moment in modeling:
It was in Milan, a very good friend's birthday. My friends and I all met up and went partying. We all wound up getting drunk, loads of laughter. It was summertime, we were young and as free as the birds. Living life to the fullest. We were united as brothers forever. That was one special night I will never, ever forget!
Your wish for 2013?
Just to be a happy man surrounded by friends and the people that I love!
Clothing: Tank t-shirt by Quality Peoples; t-shirt with polka dots pocket and camouflage print trouser, both by BWGH; sweatshirt by Rxmance; leather jacket, Santiago's own
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Christophe Sanchez-Vahle|New York Models
Christophe Sanchez-Vahle|New York Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Santiago Figueras|New York Models
Special thanks to Christophe Sanchez-Vahle and the men's board at New York Models; Paul Conrad at Medium Concepts Showroom; Santiago for reaching out to JTC and stopping by, great to see you back in town!
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