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Nigel by Chris Teel
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Kinda new, kinda WOW, Charlie
I am not sure I will be tuning into this season's DWTS but if I do, it will because of Charlie White. I know some might feel it unfair an Olympic gold medalist for ice dancing is competing along side Winnie Cooper and Lando Calrissian but that is part of the deal.
I pretty much stuck my 'non viewing' pledge with the Olympics (Hockey finals aside...) and the only thing I really missed was seeing Charlie on the ice. My Charlie crush is a few years old, such a likable guy with a kind smile and oh that head of hair! Hopefully DWTS will peel the spandex off him a little for some great shirtless moments.
Auld Lang Syne: Nigel by Chris Teel
Yes, New Years Eve was over two months ago. It is now history, a part of the past. The sentiment however, which surrounds the evening, is one that figures both literally, and metaphorically in this piece featuring photographer Chris Teel's images of Nigel.
Since the beginning of FH in 2007, I have now published over 9000 posts. Thousands of images, celebrity profiles, commentaries on pop culture, stories and of course model and artist profiles. One of my closest collaborators over the years has been Toronto's Chris Teel who when I did a quick scan in my post list has appeared on FH in close to 100 of those 9000 posts.
Chris has introduced myself, and readers of the blog, to male models who have become not only favorites of mine, but favorites of readers of the blog. I cannot possibly name them all but I know from the blog stats, many of you still enjoy revisiting Chris's work on the blog. Some of, but not nearly all include models; Samuel Boux, Claudiu, Quinn Christopher Jackson and model search winner Matt Eldracher.
2014 marks the sixth year Chris's work has appeared on the blog and today's post, the first one this year. I couldn't have asked for a better set, and model than 26 year old Montreal model Nigel. Nigel has been modeling for a few years now, but it was just last fall I that was introduced to his work. I am not the only to have discovered how impressive Nigel is in front of the camera as he seems to be busier than ever shooting the last six months or so. It is no surprise, with his incredible body and soulful brown eyes, Nigel beautifully fills every inch of each frame.
Chris and Nigel had actually booked a shoot in Montreal 2 years ago for a New Year's Eve Day. Nigel ended up having to cancel as he had hurt his leg and ended up in the emergency room that morning. Two years later, again around New Year, Nigel contacted Chris about rescheduling. The reason for the similar timing was that Nigel was going to be in Toronto for a New Years Eve celebration.
'Nigel was great! The day before our shoot he'd cut his forehead with a skate and showed up with a small gash in his forehead. Luckily I was able to edit it out in post production! As well as having to deal with the injury, the room we shot in was incredibly cold. Nigel was a true professional and pushed through.'
Chris Teel on ModelMayhem
Nigel on ModelMayhem
Favorite Face Of The Day: Juan Pablo Di Pace
Although I tuned into the premiere of Dallas to catch Josh Henderson in his boxer briefs it was this new face in the opening credits that kept me past the opening scene...
Argentine actor, singer and model Juan Pablo Di Pace certainly has a face, and body, that has you stop and take notice. Although his appearance on Dallas didn't exactly have me forget the shows lack of ability to put together a decent story or scene, the eye candy did have me quite not so annoyed about it.
Some of you might remember Juan Pablo from his many television and movie roles including 2008's Mamma Mia. Juan Pablo first came to my attention based on a headline, one that I think might grab your attention as well... ‘Opera shrank my wang!’
Juan Pablo in the Spanish television series Física o Química
Juan Pablo skinning dipping in Survival Island
Juan Pablo on stage in the Royal Opera's production of the opera Rigoletto
That Opera Juan Pablo referenced was Rigoletto. The wang in question is shown here from the Opera's official promotional photo, (above) and an actual image from the scene (below). I think Juan Pablo had a point and a wee bit of photoshop shrinkage might be in play. You can see, and listen to the beautiful score, for yourself in the video below. To cast your own opinion on the whether digital desizing did occur, the scene is about at the eight minute mark.
Rigoletto-RoyalOperaHouse by berendboerke
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