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Chris Oprysk Profile |
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Birth Date:
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Birth Place: Bronx, New York, USA
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Birth Name: Chris Oprysk
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Height: 6'1"
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Biography |
Best known as the face of GUESS?, Chris Oprysk has been
photographed by numerous elite photographers in the fashion
industry: from Pablo Alfaro in GUESS, who he now counts as a
close friend, to Bruce Weber on his first photo shoot for
Abercrombie & Fitch, and to Liz von Hoene, Dean Isidro and
Randall Mesdon among others. Also popular on the runway, he
has also done shows for Sean John, Pelle Pelle, Liz
Claiborne, Ron Chereskin, Fendi, Avirex and others.
Behind the success in modeling, there has been a long
journey of compelling life stories for Chris Oprysk since
his early days in the Bronx. Son of a Colombian mother and a
Belgian father, grew up in the heart of a Jamaican
neighborhood on the corner of 241st and White Plains Road in
New York City. Living in one of the toughest neighborhoods
in America, Chris didn't have the privilege to a normal life
that most kids have. His family didn't move out of the Bronx
to Westchester until he was 16, but the tough upbringing has
made him a strong individual.
After high school, Chris got a day job at a moving company,
and worked as a bouncer at Club Opera and a couple of other
clubs around the city. It was on his day job of moving
furniture that a photographer approached him. Initially
Chris didn't take the proposal seriously. But as time
progresses, Chris started to realize that being a mover
doesn't offer the finer things in life; and the vicious
attack on a boat cruise that hospitalized him for over half
a year helped him to reach the life-changing decision.
Chris Oprysk showed up at the photographer's studio and had
his photos taken. The feedback was positive, and Chris was
recommended to the modeling agency, Major models. And major
things have been happening ever since. The a few quick
Polaroid's taken on the set at the agency soon snapped Chris
a spot for Abercrombie & Fitch, in which featured Chris nude
astride a horse. This is just the kind of wacky scenario
that comes up a little more often in his new job than in his
old one.
With his high cheekbones and sculpted body, Chris Oprysk is
the epitome of the GUESS? man. When he walked through the
doors for the GUESS? model casting, everyone involved knew
the search was over.
The GUESS? Fall 2000 advertising campaign brought Chris to
Costanoa, a beautiful stretch of land between San Francisco
and Santa Cruz, California. "The 5 a.m. wake up call was a
bit tough," Chris said, "but after some coffee I was ready
to go. It was a beautiful location and the people were
fantastic. We all became good friends."
The Bronx native spends his downtime hanging out with
friends, tidying up his apartment, and keeping his car
squeaky clean. His interests are varied - he considers
working out at the gym his favorite hobby, and Willy Wonka
and the Chocolate Factory his favorite movie. When he flips
on the stereo, it's usually hip-hop or rap that blares out
of the speakers. Chris lists Big Pun, Jay-Z, Notorious BIG,
and The Lox among his favorite artists.
Chris' attitude towards modeling is a transformation of his
larger-than-life character and integrity. "Only the strong
survive!" is the motto that Chris learned from his childhood
in the Bronx. His advice for all aspiring models? "Go for it
and don't give up. Somebody somewhere will like your look!" |
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Other Information |
Waist: 32"
Skin: Light Tan |
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since December 7, 2007