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IN CONVERSATION|MARIO CASTELLANO
Name|Mario Alberto Castellano
Age|24
Hometown|Bitonto, Italy
How did you get discovered?
A brand called "New Yorker" was looking for guys to promote their clothing in my town and they picked me from the street.
What were you doing prior to modeling?
Studying philosophy as my major at university
People would be surprised to know that I...
Despite being a left hand, I actually roll my cigarettes with my right hand!
What's your latest obsession?
Developing my researches concerning philosophy, economics and politics. Creating a path for my life.
Your most prize possession?
My tattoos
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My ideals and principals
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
To my mom and dad
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Daring, Honest and Philosophical
Describe your personal style:
Goth sportswear look
Your favorite place you have travel to:
New York City! I finally got here!
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Candy—Scene: The ending scene and the song
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Martial Arts
Martial Artist: Any Sower
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?
Bitonto, Italy—I will take you to Caserta Rossani in Bari
If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be?
The show would be about me...craziest shit you'd never expect from such a quiet guy" 1st show would be about how to learn to get a piercing while feeling pleasure!
Favorite moment in modeling:
Shooting for Dolce & Gabbana in Milan during fashion week!
Your wish for the remainder of 2014?
I want my family to be happy, the happiest ever!
Clothing: White hoodie coat by Fingers Crossed; t-shirt with color print by Junk Food; sweater by Kookus
Clothing: White hoodie coat by Fingers Crossed; t-shirt with color print by Junk Food; sweater by Kookus
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
George Brown|Dave Fothergill|Tom La Sala|Citizen/Red
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Mario Castellano|Citizen/Red
Special thanks to George Brown, Dave Fothergill, Tom La Sala and the men's board at Citizen/Red; Ryu Hayama at Fingers Crossed; Heather Stein at Michele Marie PR; Mario for reaching out and coming to JTC to be interview and photographed again!
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MARIO CASTELLANO' S SELF PORTRAIT
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