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IN CONVERSATION|TOMEK SZALANSKI
Name|Tomek Mateusz Szalanski
Age|20
Hometown|Legnica, Poland
How did you get discovered?
My booker, Pawel discovered me on the streets of Poland
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I was a professional volley ball player (the team: Ikar Legnica and Mmks Kedierzyn)
People would be surprised to know that I...
love cooking for my girlfriend, designer Pamela Gonzales
What's your latest obsession?
Volleyball, cooking, modeling and playing video games—Leagues of Legends
Your most prize possession?
Natalia, my 11 years old sister
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
Michael Jackson—Heal The World
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
I send a text message to my girl today before coming to this photo shoot!
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Happy, romantic and inspiring
Describe your personal style:
Dressy style
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Shanghai, hands down!
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Notebook Scene: Second time the lovers meet again after many years!
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Volleyball
Team: Mostostal K-K
Player: Kurek
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?
Legnica, Poland—The city of Ukraine
My favorite moment in modeling:
Exclusive for Jil Sander (Raf Simons) and then wound up walking for 15 shows! My favorite was ZZegna!
Your favorite recording artist/song:
We Are The Champion by Queen
Your wish for the remaining of 2012?
Spend more time with my family and girlfriend!
Clothing: Navy shirt, grey tie and black blazer, all by All Saints
Clothing: Navy shirt, grey tie and black blazer, all by All Saints
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Lindsey Le Garrec|Soul Artist
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Tomek Szalanski|Soul Artist
Special thanks to Lindsey Le Garrec, Jason Kanner and the men's board at Soul Artist; Hamish Carruthers at All Saints; Tomek for the last minute impromptu shoot with JTC!
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TOMEK SZALANSKI'S SELF PORTRAIT
