Gabriele Merli: Male Model from Perugia

Italian male model Gabriele Merli has been modeling since 18 and now gives the inside scoop on what his career does for him and male model misconceptions.

Agencies: Ad Sphera, Fashion concept
Current location: Perugia
How did you first get into modeling? And how long have you been modeling?
I got into modeling when I was about 18 years old, I’ve been modeling for about 3 years!

What does your career do for you?
Well, I can say that it makes me more confident of myself. And it’s very important to me also for the relationship with other people. My work made me travel too, and that’s nice.

What’s your most memorable shoot?
Well, I think one of some years ago, it’s a shoot I made for Wella’s billboard in my city.

What are the pros of being a model?
I think that one of the pros of being a model is that enhances you as a person, it’s considered a cool job and it’s easy to have fun while you’re working!

What’s the biggest misconception about the male modeling industry?
Maybe that it’s easy to earn a lot of money; the male modeling industry is absolutely more difficult than the female modeling industry.

What are your other passions outside of modeling?
I love cinema, videogames and to practice a lot of sport.

What do you do to stay in shape?
I’ve practiced waterpolo and I swam for many years; it helped a lot to build a good body! Now I go to the gym three times a week to stay in shape.

What are the top five items every man should have in his pantry?
Sunglasses, watch, different bracelets, rings and of course a jacket.

What are you doing when you’re not modeling?
I work as an agent for some companies, like for Wella. I study too and I’m about to graduate!

What is your advice to aspiring models?
Believe in yourself and the results will come.

Any specific plans for the future?
In the future I want to do a different job, I’d like to become a manager.