Model: Eric Forgiel Photo: Luc Pigeault
He discovered Modeling through a random event. A chance meeting with a visiting photographer at his local gym and couple of shots later, he found himself right in the center of Modeling, exploring an exciting field that he never thought about pursuing before. Modeling is not an easy field, but he's up to the challenges, his strong dedication for success and winning personality is not only his best charms but its truly inspiring. He's NEXT. Premiering in the Blogosphere's Most Admired Modeling Blogazine, Typepad Certified Best WebBlog and 100% New Models and Photographers Friendly site, NEXT Hottest Model, Ready to go NEXT with Eric?
Eric Forgiel is the NEXT Hottest Model.
Always Exciting. Always NEXT.
Model: Eric Forgiel Photo: Luc Pigeault
"Try to be yourself when posing for a photographer. Forget everything around you. The more comfortable you are, the more natural the photos will look and you'll stand a better chance of capturing some very memorable images. As for my style, I'm a drummer who plays in a rock band, so my look reflects this. But my everyday look is really very grungy!"
Model: Eric Forgiel for Sweat Under Gear Photo: Luc Pigeault
"I love Sweat Under Gear's devotion to masculinity. I agreed to work with Sweat Under Gear because of the raw, gritty, and grungy depiction of its models. Many clothing lines these days want their male models to look very feminine but Sweat had truly captured the essense of the traditional robust man."
Model: Eric Forgiel Photo: Luc Pigeault
"For new models be ready to fight for every inch of ground that you take. Make as many friends as you can in this industry. This will open many doors for you. Be very discipline in regards to your eating and training habits. We all have highs and lows everyday but if you keep a positive attitude and stick to your guns, you will achieve your goals. Always be willing to work for free. A photographer will not pay an unknown newcomer in the industry. You have to pay your dues the same as everyone else. Practice! Don't be afraid to grab a mirror and practice your poses and try different looks. The more prepared you are for a shot, the better chance you have of getting some great shots out of it!"
Model: Eric Forgiel Photo: Luc Pigeault
"I spent an enormous amount of time in the gym. Two hours a day, six days a week and I follow a strict diet all of those days. My day off is Sunday, and I treat myself something I crave for. This is where dedication and will power kicks in. Without these two factors, one will not achieve his or her fitness goals. Where there is success, there is education. Read as many books as you can on the subject and then put what you've learned into practice."
Model: Eric Forgiel Photo: Luc Pigeault
"I recently had the opportunity to work with the lovely Ms. Marilyne Pouliot, an up and coming local model. Her beauty and confidence are captivating. She had never shot with a male model before so I had the opportunity to educate her! The first time in front of the camera with a partner can be very intimidating and nerve wracking, especially if you haven't met before. We had to hug, kiss and fondle each other which made the room's temperature raise a few degrees higher. After an hour, we both forgot the photographer was there, and everything came naturally which made the shoot a great success."
Model: Eric Forgiel Photo: Luc Pigeault
Eric shares some facts about Ontario, "For those that are not familiar with Ontario, its a province located on the Central part of Canada, largest by population and second to Quebec by area. It's also the home of Niagara Falls, which are massive waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the Canadian border between Ontario and New York. The falls are 17 miles North-Northwest of Buffalo New York and 75 miles South-Southwest of Toronto, Ontario, which is really a great and scenic place!" So what's five things that Eric can't live without? "Family, Women, Bodybuilding, Music and Sex." For Eric preparation for any modeling shoot or audition starts weeks ahead. His nutrition takes a fanatical undertaking and becomes hardcore!, "The expression 'you are what you eat' is a rule that I live by. While training for a shoot, I devote myself to a strict training schedule which is the same as what I do during my offtime but this time its much more intense. I train 2 hours a day, 6 times a week. Final preparation includes haircut that caters to the photographer's vision, tanning and total body hair removal. Final touches includes makeup and wardrobe." Eric shares some important views on life, "I believe we are already in hell, and one creates his or her own heaven. Take the time you have on this earth and make it worthwhile. During your life touch as many people as positively as you can, and when your time comes up, you will pass on in a peaceful way and will leave the world with no regrets or unfinished business. I'm a hardworking, devoted, passionate, caring and considerate person. I live a life of values and I live with the belief that people should love and respect each other." So how does Eric deals with rejection? "I don't take rejection badly, in fact rejections makes me want to work harder on my appearance and skills. The obvious pressures of the industry are sources of perseverance for me." Eric also shares how his career fits on the modeling scene in Canada, "So far my career allowed me to work with some wonderful and talented people within the National Capital Region. In the near future, I will be working with some photographers in Montreal and Toronto which will allow me to expand my work within the industry, and explore the Canadian modeling scene on the national level. The current area I worked in contains some of the best talents and faces in the country and I'm proud to be part of it. I am fully prepared to take on the competition." Every model goes through his first photo shoot, for Eric, his first shoot will stay with him forever, "I was new and inexperienced, but full of confidence and enthusiasm. I did my first shoot what models work up to for years, Artistic Nude Photography. Although models are known for having the capability of exposing their bodies without hesitation, they also have complexes and feel the same way towards their bodies as everyone else does. What separates a model from a regular person is the willingness to explore and open their minds to the art of creating lasting images based on simplicity of the human body and the various expressions it resonates."
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Model: Eric Forgiel Photo: Luc Pigeault
"The modeling industry pushes a model to look a certain way to follow the ever changing fashion and modeling trends but I tend to go against the grain, and maintain my own personal style and masculine appearance."
Always Exciting. Always NEXT.
