Monday, October 1, 2012

Dutch supermodel Mark Vanderloo for S Moda for El Pais

*Fun Fact: The Derek Zoolander character of the ” Zoolander ” movie has been loosely based on Vanderloo’s and Johnny Zander’s (fellow male model) names. (via wikapedia)

While Mark Vanderloo was studying history at the University of Amsterdam, he accompanied a model girlfriend to a photo shoot. Soon after he began modeling. The primary model for Hugo Boss black-and-white print ads and billboards since 2005, he has also worked for Calvin Klein, Valentino, Armani, Banana Republic, Donna Karan, Trussardi and Guess. He has also been featured in editorials for GQ, Vogue Hommes International, Vogue Italia and more.

Besides modeling for the fashion industry, Vanderloo’s likeness was also used as the default model for Commander Shepard in the video games Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 for Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 3 and Wii U. In 2008 he also embarked on television making a guest appearance on Cycle 11 of America’s Next Top Model.

Vanderloo is currently ranked #4 in Top Icons Men and #8 inThe Money Guys on models.com and is signed with the following Agencies:

New York – Wilhelmina New York

Milan – Why Not Model Management

Vienna – Next Company

Paris – Angels & Demons Models

Barcelona – Sight Management Studio

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