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IN CONVERSATION|MARK BENDER
Name|Mark Kenneth Bender
Age|21
Hometown|Rotterdam, Holland
How did you get discovered?
I got scouted while I was backpacking in Australia
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I was a university drop out. Not sure what I wanted to do in life, so wound up traveling around the world!
People would be surprised to know that I...
thought peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were disgusting. I finally tried it in NY and realize how amazing it is!
What's your latest obsession?
The music from Oasis (UK band)
Your most prize possession?
My five year old iPod claasic. It's been around the world and has never let me down!
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
I had a fortune cookie that advised me to become a lawyer so that became my main goal in life!
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
My mum before I left to go to NYC!
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Cheerful, Lazy and Creative
Describe your personal style:
Casual but proper
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Melbourne, Australia
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
In Bruges—Scene: Canadian guy scene
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Tennis
Player: Raphael Nadal
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?
Rotterdam, Holland—Dudok, my favorite restauarant, because it is modern, casual and the atmosphere is great!
If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Who would be your first guest?
Comedy talk show. Actress Jennifer Lawrence
Your wish for the remainder of 2014?
Apparently my Grandpa is really cool and died before I was born. I'd love to hang out with him.
Clothing: Sweater, tank top, both by ODD; blazer and shirt by Chapter; t-shirt by Fingers Crossed; varsity jacket by Baldwin; checkered shirt by Alex Mill
Clothing: Sweater, tank top, both by ODD; blazer and shirt by Chapter; t-shirt by Fingers Crossed; varsity jacket by Baldwin; checkered shirt by Alex Mill
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Jeanna Ridout|IMG
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Mark Bender|IMG
Special thanks to Jeanna Ridout and the men's board at IMG; The team at Nouveau PR; Tim Cush and RJ at Maguire Steele PR; Mark for being patient and time spend with JTC!
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