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	"Modeling has been a great time and a blessing. I enjoy almost all aspects of the experience. It is a very competitive industry so it serves as a great way to maintain my athletic mentality..." "I have been fortunate enough to work for many name brands (Speedo, Perry Ellis, Park&Ronen, Machine Clothing, Bacardi, Absolute Vodka, Cosmopolitan Magazine, just to name a few) I have also been in a few television shows..."
Elite Model Management
Interview by Edo Q. for CoverMen Mag! © 2008 -Hello Chris, thanks for accepting to be interviewed for my online magazine, to start please tell me something about your background. My name is Chris Poydenis. I was born in Greenwich CT. I graduated from Villanova University where I played football and received a degree in Political Science. I currently reside in Manhattan and I go back and forth to Miami (south beach) for work. -How did you get into modeling and what do you think about this career? I first got started in modeling when I was on Spring Break my senor year of college. An agent by the name of Steve Wimbley introduced himself to me and explained that he was with Wilhelmina and he wanted to know if I would consider modeling for their men's board. At the time I was playing football and drinking beer (not at the same time). We agreed that is was not the right timming in my life to begin a career. Steve asked me to call him when I was done with college. When I graduated I called him up and he immediately booked me for Cosmopolitan Magazine. Ever since then I have been working with Steve (Who is now with Elite Models). Modeling has been a great time and a blessing. I enjoy almost all aspects of the experience. It is a very competitive industry so it serves as a great way to maintain my athletic mentality. However I will say that modeling is not for the sensitive or the insecure types. I have developed very thick skin over the past three years. -Tell me about your modeling experiences so far. Thus far I have been fortunate enough to work for many name brands (Speedo, Perry Ellis, Park & Ronen, Machine Clothing, Bacardi, Absolute Vodka, Cosmopolitan Magazine, just to name a few) I have also been in a few television shows and I became SAG eligible due to my lead role in a Honda Accord Commercial last year. My first runway was at the Raleigh Hotel in South Beach. It was for Speedo! So my first trip down a runway was with almost nothing on! I was surprised at how comfortable I was once I got out there. Modeling has also allowed me to travel to Hong Kong, Mexico, Fiji, and many other places that a regular 9 to 5 job would not afford me. -What kind of assignments, as a model, do you prefer? There is no way to describe the rush I get right before I go out on the runway. It is surreal. However fun runway is, I would always prefer to be in front of a camera whether it be video or print. The first four to six hours of a photo shoot are fun and then it becomes taxing (both mentally and physically) on a commercial or television set I find it much easier to keep my energy up for the entire day. Film crews, producers, and other talent create an infectious atmosphere. I feel like I am part of a team effort and I am compelled to stay alert and contribute to that team. The work ethic of these people astonishes me. -Have you ever considered to pursue a career in acting? If yes, tell me what kind of movies would your like to star in? I originally thought of modeling as a gateway to acting. I would love to be involved in the movie business. I probably don't have what it takes but if I could emulate any actors career it would be along the lines of Brad Pitt/Luke Wilson. I am a huge fan of their choices as actors. They don't take the easy to do "Hot guy" roles. They always do interesting movies with provocative concepts. Such movies include The Royal Tenebaums, Fight Club, Bottle Rocket, Snatch, etc... and what guy wouldn't want to be LIKE BRAD PITT!!?!?! Remember I said IF I could be like anyone in the movie biz. -I am sure it is something you will never need to do, being a good looking guy, but if you should describe yourself in personal ads to attract single women, which words would you use? If I HAD to have a personal ad on a dating site....I would use words like, "Loyal", "Honest", and I am really a child at heart to a certain degree. I love life and any girl I am with needs to love it to an equal degree. She also needs to share my convictions in regards to loyalty, honesty and class... I haven't had good luck finding all of that in one person yet. -How would you cheer up a friend if he got dumped by his girlfriend? Cheering up a friend who has just been hurt by a girl is an easy task.... BAR + DRINKS -Have you ever done something embarrassing to attract somebody's attention? If yes, tell me when it happened. I have never done anything TOO humiliating for a girl. However, my pride is not the reason for this. To be honest I actually enjoy it and find it very attractive when a young lady has the confidence to approach a guy. If a girl can walk up to a guy and be eloquent and confident about what she wants, I'm sold. -Thanks again Chris for sharing your story with me, good luck for your career! Agency: ELITE MODELS MANAGEMENT
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