Kaback/ Colby Models’ Dan Metz is 23 years old and began his modeling career in early 2009 when he came to the VIP Talent Connect office. Here, Dan interviews with one of Alycia Kaback’s Top Talent Scouts Ali M.I would say I’m a laid-back individual, but also someone who likes the outdoors. My favorite things to do are cliff jumping, hiking, canoeing, and backpacking.
How did someone so outdoorsy come to work in the world of high-end fashion modeling?
Initial Thoughts?
Who do you look up to in the entertainment industry?School is important
Romantic at Heart?
I’m a romantic, but I consider being romantic how Jim from The Office describes romance: love at first sight isn’t romantic; it’s about being able to laugh, being best friends, and it’s not just based on looks. Right now, I’m not looking for a relationship, just friendships unless that feeling is there. I think the best way to get someone’s attention is to respect them and have eye contact. Treat them equally and not objectify them.
The craziest thing you’ve ever done.
In one day I drove to Tennessee to get my dog Cronus, who is a wolf-hybrid dog, and then the next day I drove back.
Unforgettable Football Moments:
In Middle School I was on Special Teams receiving the opening kickoff and caught the ball and returned it for a touchdown. Then, one time in a preseason practice, I was defending someone and landed wrong, breaking both bones at the growth plate on my right hand. The bones had shifted and formed an S, so they had to manually shift the bones back in to place. Once I was recovered, I had a fumble recovery on my first game back.
Favorite Body Part and Why?
I like the hips, because it’s something to hold on to. But on me, I like my feet and my eyes. I have a big gap between my big toe and the others and then I have 2 colors in my right eye, so my mom used to call me “tiger eye.”
Boxers or Briefs?
Depends on the occasion. I wore boxers growing up and now when I do outdoor activities I like to wear boxers. Briefs are for when I’m working out and modeling.
On the Radio
I listen to Sirius Radio, The Chill channel, and I like electronica and techno. My favorite artists include Dead Mouse, 90s Green Day, Nirvana, Blink182 and Angels and Airwaves.
Favorite Food
Terrgan Chicken with either rice or pasta
Guilty Pleasure
I play World of Warcraft. I’m not productive when I’m playing that game, but I’m productive in playing the game.
Future Scientist
If I wasn’t a model, I’d be a scientist and inventor, but I hope to be both a model and a scientist.
Motto you live by
Live in the present and for the future, not the past.