Name : Anthony Merna
Age : 48
Height : 5’9
Hometown : Manchester UK
Instagram : @antinhispantz
How did you get into modeling?
I got into modelling quite randomly when I posted a gym progress picture on my socials and the response was fantastic. I thought to myself, there’s something in this here, so I started posting pictures in my underwear for fun. From this my instagram page, antinhispantz, was born and I was offered to do some professional modelling work. Years of watching Tara Banks ‘America’s Next Top Model’ had foreseen and prepared me for success. Thanks Tara! Ha. I also met now one of my best friends Nige Rorbach, who I have to say is the best photographer ever!!! He really is a genius when you work with him and he really knows how to shoot me. Some of our work is just stunning!!!
What are you doing if you are not modeling?
When I’m not modelling I’m a barber. I’ve been cutting hair around ten years. Trained at Flanagan’s in Manchester, London School of barbering and Menspire. I love it almost as I love getting in-front of a camera. I’m a people’s person and I have the best job, cutting my mates hair and having a chat. Also over the years I’ve worked as an actor in tv, film and the West End. I trained at LIPA (Paul McCartney’s fame school)…. Yes I’ve met him many times and he’s an amazing guy.
The most spontaneous/difficult/strange thing you’ve ever done?
The most spontaneous thing I’ve done is travelling. I love to just do things in the moment so I think nothing of grabbing a back pack and heading off somewhere for an adventure. It’s a great way to meet people and I think it’s great to be comfortable just to go off and do things by myself.
What’s your life motto?
Life motto?? Forget the past, don’t stress about the future and live here, right now in the moment.
Describe your personal style – Favourite Brands/Fragrance?!
Ok my style. I’m a big Abercrombie and Fitch guy. I used to love all the black and white model brand pictures so the majority of my wardrobe is from this brand. Fierce fragrance they do is amazing and is my main fragrance.
What genre of music best describes you?
Music??? Pop music and there’s only one goddess of pop … Kylie Minogue. Every song, every album is a soundtrack to my life. She really is the best. If you don’t like Kylie, you have no soul.
Where are your roots – The best thing about/to do in your hometown?
I am from Manchester UK, best city, great people, places, clubs. Growing up in Manchester I really had the full ‘Queer as Folk’ experience. It’s got such a great vibe. I definitely recommend it.
Name one celebrity you’d like to get naughty with!
Who would I get naughty with?? Hmmm we’ll think Tom Hardy would look dam good naked in my bedroom. Sure we could do a few things in there.
Do you have any special Talents?
Special talents? In the bedroom?? Haha that’s private but I’m generally I am a great actor, I can sing and I can dance. Triple threat me, ha.
What is the most interesting thing online at the moment?
The Most interesting thing online at the moment?? If I’m not checking out Kylie or my geeky Star Wars stuff it would be looking at destinations to where I can go and travel. Some far away ama big place. Beautiful place, weather, Speedos!!! Wanna come join me???
Photos: @immortalbynige
