Model of the Month: Michael L.

Name: Michael Lepore

Age:25

Height: 6′1

Hair: Dark Brown

Eyes:Green

Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario

Birth sign: Cancer

Background: Italian

Modeling Since Age: 17

How discovered: A friend of mine who is a professional entertainer thought that it would be a good idea if I gave modeling a shot. He set up a meeting with Angie and it went from there.

Awkward Modeling Moment: It was my very first test shoot and the photographer dug up a pair of multi-coloured spandex pants that she thought were ’super cool’. What wasn’t cool was that they were so tight that they split down the rear when I put them on.

Most Embarrassing Runway Mishap: A few years back I was in Milan for fashion week and Tom Ford put me on option for his final Gucci show. After meeting him, he styled me up and had me walk down a small runway. I was so nervous my sandal fell off while I was walking. I don’t think that I need to tell you that he didn’t book me, ugh.

Most Bizarre Modelling Experience: Once again leave it to Milan to provide great stories. It was a super hot day and I was last in line for an underwear catalog casting. When it was finally my turn, the casting director handed me a pair of underwear to try on. After he handed them to me, I asked jokingly if every other model at the casting had tried on that same pair of underwear. He then gave me a veeery guilty look. I handed the underwear back to him and thanked him for his time. Again, I wasn’t booked.

Favorite things: Sports, movies, music, history, and politics.

Favorite music, band: Everything from Jay Z to Frankie Valli to KISS.

Favorite designers/models: My favourite label is ‘Dirk Bikkembergs’. He’s a European designer who is completely
inspired by soccer, it’s amazing. Favourite model? Uh… Me. Lol, sorry… I couldn’t help myself. I think that I would have to say Natalina Ambrogio, Is there really a need to explain why?

Favorite foods: Based on my background it would be an insult to my culture if I didn’t say pasta. Oh, and I love cheesecake!

Hobbies: Playing, watching, reading, talking about sports.

Style after work and at play: Most often my style is pretty sporty and relaxed, but I also love the opportunity to dress up, and put on a suit.

Movie you want to see next: I’m reading the book ‘Valkyrie’ right now, so I’m interested to see how the movie turned out.

Most Embarrassing song on your iPod: Wow, that’s tough… So much to choose from, lol. I guess for a 25 year-old male to have Britney on there is pretty bad. But it’s only because my girlfriend borrows it, I swear! Lol.

Dreams and Goals: My dreams and goals all involve just being happy, and making the best of whatever opportunities come my way.

About Angie’s - your agency/booker: Since I started modeling I have had many agents from many different places. What is ironic is that Angie was my first agent, and is the only agent that I consider to be a true friend. The industry is filled with individuals who are solely self-interested, so it’s refreshing to have a mother agent that truly cares about her models. She has been a blessing, and I am very grateful that I have her.