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IN CONVERSATION|BENJAMIN GERRO
Name|Benjamin Clayton Michael Gerro
Age|18
Hometown|Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
How did you get discovered?
I was sitting down at H&M waiting for my friend to try on a pair of pants and a man came up to me and asked me if I was with an agency. I had no idea what he was talking about and didn't really hear him so I told him I am not from here. Shortly after we talked and took a picture of me outside and sent it to a few agencies and here I am now!
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I was working full time at a restaurant back home in Ottawa straight out of high school as a kitchen supervisor. So pretty much I was running the kitchen five days a week at least 8 hours a day!
People would be surprised to know that I...
am 1/4 black...which comes as a big surprise to everyone cause I am a pasty white kid!
What's your latest obsession?
NHL hockey, more specifically the upcoming playoffs. I am rooting for my hometown team The Ottawa senators for this playoff push. Although my favorite team is the San Jose Sharks, they probably won't make it. I will be satisfied if Ottawa makes it and the LA Kings don't!
Your most prize possession?
A picture of my grandfather who passed away when I was very young. He was an amazing grandfather to me and my siblings who unfortunately lost his battle with cancer. He is forever in my heart.
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
I wanted to be a star NHL player like any Canadian boy. Growing up, I also wanted to be a police officer like my mom. I wanted to be a Policeman trainer like Ash Ketchum or a Yu-Gi-Oh master. A kid can dream, right? I also wanted to be a track star, I was really fast. But mainly, like everyone else, I always wanted just dreamed of being rich and famous!
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
To my dad last night before I went to bed. I probably said it to my mom too. I always tell my parents I love them and I will never be ashamed of that!
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Tall, Pale, Handsome or Gruesome who knows? Lanky works too!
Describe your personal style:
Comfortable and sharp looking clothes
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas...hands down!
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Kingsman Secret Service—Scene: The whole film but the ending was pretty hilarious! I love it!
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Hockey
Team: San Jose Sharks
Player: Patrick Marleau—He is the biggest beauty in the league!
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?
Ottawa, Canada—I will take you to Rideau Canal to go skating in the winter. I've been on skates since the age of 3.
If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Which song would you choose as your theme song?
Reality series about my family. We can be very entertaining you could say. I am sure every family have their own weird habits and such but I am pretty positive me, my brother and my sister take it to another level. Seriously, you have no idea what we will do! Theme song would be: Juicy by Biggie Smalls
Your wish for 2015?
To travel the world! I always wanted to see all the beautiful places and experience everything! It would be the dream of a lifetime!
Clothing: Zipper bomber jacket, blazer and hoodie, both by Fingers Crossed; shirt and blazer, both by Kenneth Cole; green checkered shirt by ASOS; blue t-shirt by Good Life Clothing
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Demanti O'Bryant|St. Claire Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Benjamin Gerro|St. Claire Models
Special thanks to Demanti O'Bryant and the men's board at St. Claire Models; Ryu Hayama at Fingers Crossed; Benjamin for the conversations and time spend with JTC! Thanks to your mom for waiting at the local Starbucks!
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