Name: Adam Kay
Age: 31
Height: 1.80 m/ 5’11
Hometown: Pongola, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Agency: Taylor Kelsaw Management
Instagram: @adam_kay_47
1. How did you get into modeling?
Well, a good friend of mine who is an actress tried to persuade me to apply to modeling agencies for about 3 years. We used to play in a band together back in the day.
I was down on my luck in 2021 and decided to take that leap of faith and just apply to an agency. I got accepted and since then I’ve had an incredible journey to date. Hey, the right friends are in your life for a reason, right?
2. What are you doing if you are not modeling?
Outside of modeling, I work as a social media manager during the day at a family owned business. I also spend a lot of time at the gym as well as at a recording studio owned by friends of mine (who also played in that same band with me way back when).
I have 3 activities in my life that I am insanely passionate about. Modeling, training and creating music. Those all combined and shaped me into the person I am today.
3. The most spontaneous/difficult/strange thing you’ve ever done?
This is a tough one to answer. The most spontaneous thing I’ve ever done must have been bungy-jumping at Africa’s famous Bloukrans Bridge, located near the Garden Route in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
At a staggering 709 feet, or 216 meters, it’s the world’s highest commercial bungy-bridge. I will never forget the pure bliss I experienced during that adrenaline rush. I plan on returning one day to re-live that euphoria. Maybe I’ll opt for skydiving instead? Who knows.
As for the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. Long story short, I’ve had to overcome all sorts of obstacles life threw my way after my Father sadly passed away in 2019. It was a rollercoaster ride from hell to say the least. Today, I’m happy to carry the strength and compassion he instilled in me everywhere I go. R.I.P Dad. Gone but never forgotten.
4. What’s your life motto?
Always stand firm in what you believe in. There is an issue I hold very close to my heart that I’d like to briefly discuss here. The art of masculinity. In today’s day and age, so many young men are confused, depressed and even suicidal for many reasons. One of those reasons comes down to the role of masculinity in our modern society.
“Men are trash” comes to mind as an ongoing trend online. What may seem like poking fun online actually amounts to a lot of suffering, self-doubt and insecurity in guys today. I’m here to tell young men the following: It’s not only “okay” to be a man, in fact it is incredibly necessary in our world today. Stay strong, be firm in your beliefs and just keep doing what you know is right while making your way to the top, Kings!
5. Describe your personal style – Favorite Brands/Fragrance/or?
So my personal style is most definitely inspired by the Pop Punk music genre of the 2000’s and even today’s street wear affiliated with it as an ongoing method of expressing yourself. I love leather jackets, tattoos, wristbands, necklaces and whatever else I find appealing at any given time. You’ll usually find me sporting a pair of jeans and a t-shirt though. Simplistic elegance never goes out of style!
That’s not to say I don’t enjoy suiting up for a date night or modeling event every now and again though. Everything has its time and place, right?
6. What genre of music best describes you?
As hinted at with the answer about my personal style above, I’d have to say Pop-Punk once again. I am an extremely energetic, motivated and passionate guy. Of course I also enjoy getting crazy from time to time! The frantic energy on display within this genre of music resonates with me on every level. Driven by fire, it’s always do or die for someone like me. I guess you could call it “Aries Energy”
7. Where are your roots – The best thing about/to do in your hometown?
The best thing to do in my hometown? I’d like to answer this question in two parts:
- Me 😉
- Leave
8. Do you have one celebrity you would like to get busy with!
Only one? Really? I mean I wouldn’t mind stepping into Machine Gun Kelly’s shoes and get busy with Megan Fox! But then there’s also Milla Jovovich, Kristen Kreuk, Hayley Williams, Taylor Momsen to name a few. Yes, I have a type 😉
9. Do you have any special talents?
Does writing up lyrics and song composition count as a special talent? Because I love doing that! Other than that, I’m quite skilled as a climber. Just don’t ask me to dance, like ever!
10. What do you think is the most interesting engaging thing online at the moment?
As mentioned before, I’m quite drawn to motivation in general. Positivity is what I like to feed my soul with. With this in mind, I’d have to say the most interesting thing online to me is definitely motivational clips.
I love listening to people I admire online speak about how they got to where they are today. We’re talking Daniel Maritz (South African Model/ Youtuber who taught me much about the modeling industry and motivated me to jump right in) as well as guys like Jordan Peterson.
I do prefer shorter clips though as I always have a million other things to do on a daily basis. Don’t get sucked into the Youtube rabbit hole, kids! It’s one thing to watch these videos to inspire yourself but you have to get out there and apply all your newfound knowledge in the real world!
Thank you for taking the time to interview me and I hope I can inspire a few souls through this awesome platform!
Photo Credits:
@thatfashionphotographer
@adonisfineart
@desiredspirit1
@drstudio.art
@akimagery01
@adrienmcguire