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1. How did you get into modeling?
I decided as I approached 50 nearly 5 years ago that I wanted to have some photos done as I was feeling good about how I was looking at the time.
Was really pleased and started posting them on Instagram and then got asked by a few photographers (TFP) and it really escalated from there. Mainly underwear photo shoots but you can find me with clothes on… Nige and I have talked over the last five years on and off with regards to doing a shoot and we finally got to work together this year… We really clicked straight away and we had instant chemistry, a lot of fun as well as coming up with great images and stories… So much so we’ve already got two more shoots booked in… He really knows his stuff…and we definitely vibed off each other.
2. What are you doing if you are not modeling?
I’m a freelance Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor…. I retrained to do this after being made redundant in the credit crunch which seem such a long time ago now.
I worked 10 years in recruitment and retail management before that.
I love being in the fitness industry, it just doesn’t feel like ‘work’. I get to train and meet lots of people, having loads of fun as well as ensuring clients & members achieve their goals.
3. The most spontaneous/difficult/strange thing you’ve ever done?
Spontaneous …..at 2 am while a bit tipsy and just stepping off the dancefloor I got a phone call from someone that I met on holiday the week before… Within half an hour I’d booked a plane to go to Glasgow to see them leaving 6 hours later 🙂
Difficult….accepting that being in love isn’t enough.
4. What’s your life motto? Enjoy the journey… Your destination isn’t guaranteed.
(it’s not always easy… But it’s a positive way to think)
5. Describe your personal style – Favorite Brands/Fragrance?!
I spend 80% of my time in gym kit and I go through trainers like you wouldn’t believe… People don’t often recognise me in jeans and T-shirt or they say how smart I look…lol
Brands I go to…Ron Dorff… which I kind of stole…sorry! It would be easier to say my favourite underwear…. As I’ve over 150 pairs…So in no particular order N2N, Sukrew, Molly & Tommy, Andrew Christian & Wear Raphael
Fragrance: Acqua Di Parma – Colonia Essenza. Always brings back happy memories.
But I have about five on the go and one in my gym bag all the time… Creed – Green Irish Tweed
6. What genre of music best describes you?
Alternative 80s…(hey I’m nearly 55!!) 🙂
With my job I teach a lot of classes to music….sometimes 5 hours a day….. so when I get home, I don’t always go to music.
But give me Eurythmics… Erasure… and some greatest hits of all the ‘girls’ you boys love and I’ll be happy
I’ve 4 gigs this year and counting
7. Where are your roots – The best thing about/to do in your hometown?
Well I’m visiting Salisbury a lot now to help care for my mum… So I’m reigniting my love of the city after leaving over 30 years ago and have got back in touch with school friends which has been amazing… And I’ve been promised some nights out – so I’ll let you know!
As for Bristol… I’m a bit of a fan of the Queen Shilling – always good music and really getting into the Gay City Bowlers scene (though not great at it)
Bristol your spoilt for choice of things to do and places to go! For a bar with great food and awesome live music – Check out The Gallimaufry on Gloucester Road.
8. Name one celebrity you’d like to get naughty with!
Oh man….! Just one….WTF. Ok….Chris Hemsworth would do I guess 😉 if he’s not available then his bother Liam would suffice 🙂
9. Do you have any special Talents?
I think I’m a bit of a ‘jack of all trades…’ if you talk to my closest friends they would say I’m good at bringing people together… For me I think it’s something I do naturally
10. What is the most interesting thing online at the moment?
Okay me and online don’t get on very well at the moment… I’ve had three eye operations in the last six months… And also have double vision… Exactly as it sounds and no fun where you think it might be 😉 however online you can find me where you can find nearly every gay man – Which has no impact on my vision at all….lol!
When I can focus it’s Holiday bookings for me… One so far & five more booked this year, as well as a big 55th party for me coming?
Photos: Instagram @immortalbynige