by Gina Scarpa

 

Last week, Tyra eliminated two competitors from America's Next Top Model, one male and one female. After a wedding themed photo shoot, Chris S. found himself in the bottom and was sent home before even reaching Makeover Week. Despite having one of the best faces in the competition, it wasn't enough to keep him there. We chatted with Chris about his time on ANTM and his plans in the entertainment industry from here.

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Being 5'10, what has your modeling career been like up to this point?
A. Chris: Even though I came out to Los Angeles primarily to act, I have been modeling since I was 14 years old. When I was scooped up by an agency, I began to take modeling seriously. I worked in several ad campaigns as well as editorials for several companies. I was excited to get the opportunity to showcase my skills on ANTM.

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: When you found out ANTM would be casting guys this season, what was you reaction? Had you watched previous seasons
A. Chris: I read the breakdown at least 7 times to make sure it was for guys! I submitted and anxiously awaited a response! I said to myself, "This could REALLY be good!"

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: That runway challenge looked really difficult this week. How did you manage to walk?
A. Chris: I have always been a daredevil! I have rock climbed in gyms before but never quite like this! I used every muscle in my body to walk down perpendicular to the ground!

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What did you think of the wedding themed photo shoot? Did you feel like you did the hip hop wedding justice?
A. Chris: Initially, I was excited to play the thug character. I had embodied that character because I knew it would be a challenge to come across. Bianca kept saying, "You're so method!" Once I was in the room ready to shoot, I realized that Mike and Jeremy were dwarfing me and the clothes were making me look really skinny. I trusted that it was an intentional aesthetic. I put my ‘thug'est foot forward.

 

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Did it surprise you to land in the bottom?
A. Chris: I scored 4th in the challenge and was surprised to be that low, as I am very competitive. But ultimately, I knew that I had another chance to shine in the photo shoot. When I heard the results, I started to worry. What I was giving just wasn't captured.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What are you planning to do next?
A. Chris: Since filming the show, I shot a feature film, a techno-thriller called "The Hackers"! I was excited to get the chance to sink my teeth into an acting role! I also booked a campaign with {MADE} Eyewear, an exciting new company based in LA. My plan is to merge my modeling, acting and singing and take the industry head-on!

 

 

America's Next Top Model airs Fridays at 8/7c on The CW.

 

(Image courtesy of The CW)

 

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