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IN CONVERSATION|RYAN FREDERICK
Name|Ryan Frederick
Age|19
Hometown|Holmdel, New Jersey (Born in Seattle, Washington)
How did you get discovered?
During Prior to Xmas, my family got together to photograph our annual X'mas card. The photographer told me to consider modeling and got me connected with Donna Grossman, my mother agent.
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I was in high school studying, like most guys my age...
People would be surprised to know that I...
play acoustic guitar.
What's your latest obsession?
Working out and watching Dexter on Netflix
Your most prize possession?
My guitar my dad gave me. It was his when I was a kid.
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
I looked up to surfer Kelly Slater
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
I said I love you to my parents before I moved out and went to NYC!
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Active, Funny and Creative
Describe your personal style:
Very simple and plain
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Turks & Caicos
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Lords of Dogtown—Scene: When Skip and Jay Adams are sitting on the broadwalk of Venice Pier.
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Hockey
Team: Seattle Seahawks
Player: Richard Sherman
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?
Holmdel, New Jersey—The beach. I am always at the beach and surfing when I am home, the atmosphere is awesome!
If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Which song would you choose as your opening song?
A tv show of me and my friends goofing around. Theme song is Shmoney Dance by Bobby Shmurda
Favorite moment in modeling:
Being photographed by the talented photographer Renie Saliba
Your wish for the remainder of 2014?
My wish is to landed a great campaign
Clothing: Hoodie by Fingers Crossed SS2015; leather jacket by Adidas Originals; black t-shirt by Calvin Klein Underwear; V-neck sleeveless sweater by Antonio Azzuolo; vintage leather shirt by Banana Republic; leather bracelet with hook by Miansai
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Nadia Shahrik|Major
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Ryan Frederick|Major
Special thanks to Nadia Shahrik and the men's board at Major; Ryu Hayama at Fingers Crossed; Ryan for his time and being photographed by JTC!
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RYAN FREDERICK' S SELF PORTRAIT
