Hero Launch Issue

HERO is a London based magazine that debuts the Next Big Thing: the models that will define catwalks and campaigns for seasons to come. Working with some of the industry’s newest and most talented photographers, and with a host of the world’s biggest and best modelling agencies, they have compiled a world-class intimate and iconic introduction to beginnings of something amazing: the Faces of Tomorrow.

The launch issue features 25 models in spontaneous, optimistic shoots, and a whole host of exclusive interviews.

The Launch Issue, Featuring:  Ryan Koning from Major Models MYC, Livio and Max for Q in NYC, Jake and Same from Select in London, Anthony from D1 in London, Remy from Models 1 in London, Nicolas from Cento in Berlin, Jase, Wesley, Ollie, Ricky and Rory from M&P London, Luuc from Republic in Amsterdam, Robbie from VNY in NYC, Alex from Storn in London, Jarek and Mochael B Fox from I Love Modeles Model Management in Milan, Harry from NEVS in London, Patrick and Patryk from Nine and Daughters and a Stereo in Cologne, Roy from RE:Quest in NYC, Luiz from Beatrice in Milan and River from Maroe/Stars in Madrid.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS:
CARLOS VAZQUEZ, DAMIAN SAMMARCO, FABIEN KRUSZELNICKI, ISABEL ASHA PENZLIEN, JAMES WEST, JEREMY KOST, KIRA BUNSE, MASSIMO PAMPARANA, MATTHEW KRISTALL, PELAYO DÍAZ ZAPICO, SAM SCOTT SCHIAVO, SIMON HARRIS AND STEFAN HEINRICHS.

Alan Valdez

Alan is originally from Mexico but now lives in Miami, FL. He owes the beginning of his modeling career in part to his sister. “I went to a casting with my sister so she wasn’t there by herself, but we were both selected. I started to model after that.” His career as a model has included ads for “Vista Video, allamericanguys.com, northamericanbodies.com, Model Universe and Model America contests.”

To Alan success as a model is gained through “discipline, determination and being smart.” When it comes to rejection in the industry, “I think there’s someone made for each assignment, and we just can’t be perfect for everything.” He is excited to be a part of On Display Men because “it’s a great way to be exposed to the media and fans.”

Alan has ambitions of “being a successful model and actor, going to college and having a family.” To achieve these goals he is driven by “my desire to succeed.” The person he looks up to the most is “Greg Plitt”

When it comes to sports “ I like to play and watch basketball.” Besides basketball, Alan stays in shape by “eating healthy and training right.”

First impressions of Alan are usually that “I am a good guy, down to earth and very mature for my age.” However his friends know that he is “passionate, dedicated, disciplined, fun, athletic and funny.” When Alan’s with his friends, he enjoys “dancing at the club or hanging out at the beach.” But when he’s on his own, he spends his time “going to the movies, shopping, playing playstation, hanging out on the beach and dancing.” His dream vacation would be to “Europe.”

 

You can see more of Alan Vadez at On Display Men

International Jock Presents Model Brett Novek for Diesel Underwear

International Jock presents Brett Novek as the newest addition to their lineup of outstanding male models. At the August 25^th International Jock photo shoot, Brett wore Diesel underwear and Diesel swimwear from the new Fall 2009 collection.

Diesel’s new underwear styles feature bold graphic prints, humorous and sexy slogans, striped patterns, plaids and much more. Don’t miss all of these new designs as worn by sexy mens underwear model Brett.

25-year old Brett, originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, lives in Los Angeles and is perhaps best known as a contestant on VH1’s reality show “America’s Most Smartest Model.” He has also appeared on the packaging and in live appearances for underwear manufacturer Papi and has done television commercials for Taco Bell and Colgate amongst others.

Brett has appeared in Ashlee Simpson's "Outta My Head" video and has done modeling work for Armani Exchange, Emporio Armani, Cosmo Girl and much more.

International Jock Presents Harry Tucker in the Studio

Last month, International Jock completed and shared the amazing results of their first location photo shoot with hot, up-and-coming British model Harry Tucker. According to International Jock, the public's response to Harry Tucker has been sensational, with emails and phone calls flooding into their offices requesting more photos and information about this young male model.

International Jock has just sent us another series of Harry Tucker pics, this time featuring his work in IJ's photo studio. Prior to this newest shoot, Harry had enjoyed a few weeks in the warm summer sunshine of Southern California and developed a sexy tan to show for it. Harry wore mens underwear and jocks from Diesel, Bike Ahtletic and PB pour Lui and mensswimwear from Joe Snyder, PB and JM of Canada.

Harry has since returned to England where he will spend about a month before returning to the USA to resume his modeling career, much to the pleasure of his rapidly growing American fan base!

Aaron Young

A relatively unknown model, however he has done photoshoots with Tom Bianchi.

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Country: United States
• Gender/Age: Male/ 21
• Height: 6' (182 cm)
• Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)