Julian Christian:Masculine Man
by Christopher Uvenio
International Male Model for Romance Novels, Fabio who? Masculine. Italian and Handsome. Always Shirtless. Strong and Sculptured. Julian Christian (born February 16, 1979) is an American male model and actor who has appeared in dozens of magazines and on several television shows . He was born in San Diego, California on 16 February 1979 and grew up in New York City. He is primarily of Italian descent. He was a fitness model for Men's Health magazine, appearing in the publication 5 times.
He also appeared in several fitness magazines, exercise videos and has appeared on several television shows. He has a Master's degree from New York University where he was awarded a full scholarship.
Playgirl magazine named Fantechi their Man of the Year for 2007; he had appeared in the magazine three times prior to the award and was its cover model and centerfold for the August 2006 issue. On each occasion, Fantechi was shot by longtime Playgirl photographer Greg Weiner, who also shot him for the erotic web-zine Paragon Men. Fantechi has also been on the covers of Exercise for Men, Men's Exercise, Genre, Men and many others.
Fantechi continues to work actively as a model while pursuing acting. His mainstream work includes appearing on the December 2006 and the January 2009 cover of Men's Exercise, performing on the ABC sitcom Ugly Betty, The Colbert Report for Comedy Central and modeling for a Saks Fifth Avenue ad campaign.
He has appeared on several TV commercials for companies such as BrookStone, LG phones and others. He is also currently perfecting his acting skills and has been appearing in local community theater projects. He currently resides in San Diego California where he is performing in various stage productions at local downtown theaters. He also has appeared in several independent film and shorts as well as a TV commercial actor.
He also has garnered a large fan base from his work as a romance novel cover model. He has appeared on covers for Harlequin, St. Martins Press and DCL publications. He also modeled several of my menswear designs.
When was it that you got started becoming a Male Model and how did it come about?
I was in club and someone approached me from an agency. I thought it was bullshit at first but my friend said it was a real agency and that I should go.
Tell us about yourself: Why do you want to work as a model? Why are you interested in this career?
I just did it for fun. It was great to meet people and travel.
When you get offered a shoot from a photo shoot, what kind of preparation do you need to do for modeling?
Depends what kind of shoot it is. Usually shaving, tanning and cutting out my carbs.
What was it like doing your first photo shoot - scary, interesting, exciting, sexy? -
It was weird at first, it’s like this seems so fake. I’m really shy and reserved.
What is it like posing Nude and for Playgirl ?
It was fun and liberating.
What's the funniest or weirdest thing that's ever happened to you during a photo shoot?
Hmmm.. one time I had a shoot on the beach without a shirt and in a bathing suit. I turn around and there is a group of nuns watching me. Talk about weird, they smiled at me.
What companies have you modeled for?
Oh wow, a lot of different products and designers.
Who are your favorite Designers?
Uvenio, of course. (thank you: Julian!)
What would you not wear in Public?
Jean shirts and white tennis shoes.
How do you keep up to date with Fashion?
I don’t.
Are you a Brief or a Boxer guy?
Boxer briefs
Do you eat nutritiously? How often do you exercise or go to the gym?
I’m a vegan, about 5 days a week.
How do you stay in such great shape? Share your fitness routine?
Don’t eat meat and don’t eat garbage.
Would you model any kind of clothing at all?
I would never model fur or leather.
What do you do in leisure/spare time?
I surf and read a lot.
What advice would you give a newbie who's just starting in the industry - any suggestions on what to do or what to avoid?
Get an education and a real career. Modeling is only a small part of anyone's life.
Thank you for your time and miss seeing you here in New York!
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