Boys Scouted: Male Models Diaries

Major-league male models are plucked from unexpected places.

By Eileen Conlan

Sep 12, 2007

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Major-league male models are plucked from unexpected places.

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Gabriel Aubry

As seen in: Calvin Klein ads — and on Halle Berry's arm. Discovered: At a ski-resort nightclub in Canada. Bet you didn't know: He owns Cuban joint Cafe Fuego in NYC.

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Evandro Soldati

As seen in: Ads for Valentino, Iceberg, and Giorgio Armani. Discovered: In high school in Brazil. Fame claim: Dolce & Gabbana ads shot by Steven Klein.

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Lars Burmeister

As seen in: Boss Black ads and as the face of Acqua di Giò. Discovered: By his sister — she badgered him into modeling. Bet you didn't know: He prefers Hamburg (his hometown) to hip fashion.

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Mark Vanderloo

As seen in: Boss Soul fragrance ads and DKNY shows. Discovered: On set with model girlfriend (he became the famous one). Bet you didn't know: VH1 once named him "Male Model of the Year."