_DOMINIC GABRIEL:  More than just your Boy-Next-Door Crush
_It's a Double Dutch Treat from Skin Agency and the Netherlands as _ModelWatch interviews one of today's freshest faces!
_By Jed Medina, January 2004
ModelWatch is thrilled to launch our first Interview from one amazing modeling agency in Amsterdam,
Skin.

His name is Dominic van der Pas and he happens to be drop dead gorgeous. With those amazing dark brown eyes, full red lips, long flowing hair and that elusive aura of mystery, Dominic has captured our imagination from day one. He is just starting to make a name for himself in this very competitive & intriguing industry- with a few yet exceptional runway appearances in Paris and Milan, notable photoshoots for the "glamour value" to satisfy his portfolio, and some very impatient agents who want to make sure he makes a full impact.

And before anyone else got the scoop, we at ModelWatch want to make sure we feature him first.

MW: Your surname van der Pas allows us to presume that you are originally from the Netherlands. Are we correct? If not, were are you from originally? If we are correct, could you tell us where in the Netherlands?

D: I was born and raised in a small town near Utrecht called Bilthoven. I lived there near my family until I was old enough to move to Amsterdam. I've called Amsterdam my home ever since.

Recent Updates:

Added 6 photoshoots from shows at the Milan fashion Weeks, including 2 high-profile shoots from Exte, 1 for Byblos, Louis Vuitton and Moschino.

Dominic is now represented in New York by Ford Models.

The Skin Agency is kind enough to provide MW with Dominic's latest photoshoots at the Milan fashion Weeks: from top clockwise: (1-2) Exte, Moschino, Byblos. bottom, left: Louis Vuitton and Fendi.
MW: Some models tend to look "unique" somewhat different, not good-looking. But you are one very good-looking guy! How did you got your features? Do you look more like your Dad or do you go after your Mom?

D: When I look at pictures of my parents when they where around my age I think they looked drop dead gorgeous. They still do.
(We are all blushing here! For it seems Dominic noticed our use of the term 'drop dead gorgeous'! awww :)- Karen)

MW: Do you still go to school? If you are still studying, do you find it hard to be both a student and a model at the same time?

D: I have had a very turbulent school period. Teachers where hardly able to inspire me to learn from textbooks and the challenges of life where so much more interesting.

Most of my school time was spent daydreaming.

MW: As to your modeling, how did it all began?  Who discovered you?

D: I was "discovered" by a very well known Dutch transvestite Nicky Nicole. He gave me a card for my mother agency and told me to give them a call.

I did, after 3 months. I had the wrong idea about modeling at first, which kept me from going to the agency. After much convincing from loved ones I decided to give it a try and a week later I was shooting in Paris.

MW: What would be your very first modeling job? Could you tell us your first impressions of modeling and of being a male model?

D: The first job I did was one week after I joined my agency. It was a photoshoots with Ellen von Unwerth for V-magazine. I remember I was nervous as hell but everyone did their best to make me as comfortable as possible. It all felt like a dream at first.

The stylists standing around you, touching up between the clicks of the camera. Music playing in the background to set the mood. To be honest I just felt happy.

MW: What have been your impressions about the agencies that represented you? In particular, tell us your experiences being managed by Skin?

D: Skin agency is my second home. Samuel is my second father and the other bookers are like wise brothers and sisters.

I truly felt at home from the first minute I walked in there. I don't think many agencies put so much personal attention into their models. But skin, growing as she is, is still able to bond with their models.

Continued...>>>kkk

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