What are your first thoughts on awakening in the morning?

Recently I have been waking up a very happy man. I feel so much gratitude being here in Vegas for Naked Boys Singing and getting to sing and dance on stage with such amazingly talented men who make me laugh every night!

Do you drink coffee or tea?

I drink both but the throat coat tea has been my saving grace for show nights. I guess my voice hasn’t been use to using this instrument every night and darn some of these notes are high!

Your Favorite City?

Currently Las Vegas. I am having a blast living here and working here. It is a much different vibe compared to coming to Vegas for the weekend to rage and leave feeling hungover and poor lmao.

Friday or Sunday?

Fridaysss! I love me a good time on a Friday night.

We know you’re a singer and songwriter do you have time to write music lately? Do you divide your time between your own music and the show?

Yes! I am currently working on new music at the same time as the show stuff. I hope to have it released by the end of this year. It’s kinda a different vibe from what I put out in the past. This new stuff feels more Tame Impala type of vibe. I’m digging it so much and cannot wait to share along with a sexy music video of course!

Your face (and body) are well known, how did you get cast on Naked Boys Singing? 

A friend knew the director and when they were looking for some new guys I was recommended and the rest is history! I was unsure about what it would be like to sing on stage naked every night in front of a live audience so at first I was hesitant to take the role but I am such a sucker for doing things that scare me so here I am! And boy, I am so glad I did it. It’s such a blast, every show just gets better and better and all of us boys are super close now. It feels like a family.

How does it feel to put on a full performance in the nude? Do you and the cast rehearse nude as well.

It actually feels quite liberating. I always joke that it can seemingly feel like what some nightmares are made of. Ya know, those night terrors where you show up to school and forget to put on clothes haha. But this, this is something totally different. It feels empowering and builds a lot of character. I feel like all the boys feel this way too. We are always so pumped after every show because it’s such a thrill. As far as the rehearsing process went. We started in clothes then i think the 3rd day we all decided well lets just get this out of the way and do it naked. It was pretty easy and fun to do because everyone on the cast and crew is super supportive and loving. We laughed a lot that day haha.

What has been your most humbling moment while filming a movie or in a show?

Probably forgetting my words to my solo opening night of Naked Boys Singing and feeling like, welp this is the absolutely lowest I can ever feel on stage completely nude and screwing things up and not in the good way hah. But yes that was pretty humbling but you bette believe i got back on that horse and finished the song!

How do you feel about your now character Zack in the now Cult Classic Eating Out?

I miss Zack! I really would love to do one more Eating Out movie. Bring the cast back together one last time. I had a hella good time filming those movies.

Your main flaw?

I need to work on my time management skills! I have become the one that is always late with this cast hahaha!

What scares you? And what makes you angry?

I am terrified of Sharks, but you know what that means? Yes, i must go shark diving and face my fears. I would love to do it in Australia. 

 Something that makes me angry is when people try and project their feelings and shame about something onto you. Like leave me alone I am happy. For instance, I got some flack for starting an OnlyFans a few months ago. Some said things like “I thought you were classier than this.” Of course it sometimes hurts my feelings but it makes me more angry that they think they can turn their shame about sexuality and the human body onto me. Like no thank you! I am good! and happy :)

How would you describe your personal style?

I am kinda a simple jeans and dark tshirt guy but I have a recent new obsession with anything Versace.

What was your latest stylish purchase? 

I got this beautiful crystal studded jacket from Versace for our Naked Boys Singing premiere. I loveeee it!

Do you think it’s important for a man to be sexy?

I think we all have our own ways of being sexy but for me being sexy is just being the most authentic you that you can be. It takes vulnerability to be the true you without the clothes and masks we put on ourselves every morning before we head out into the world. I have made it my life’s mission to walk out that door every morning as the best version of the true me I can be. And it feels great, it feels sexy. And I see that sexiness in others. So yes I think it is important for a man to be sexy because to me sexiness is more than just the way you look. It’s more about the way you feel on the inside about yourself and everyday we get another try at loving ourselves the way we with all the flaws and all.

Bath or Shower?

Definitely faster for me to shower but I do love lighting some candles and incense and taking a nice Dead Sea salt bath. I feel like it cleanses the energy that doesn’t serve us anymore.

Boxers or Briefs? Favorite underwear color?

Briefs. Blue had become a favorite of mine. But nothing beats a white Calvin.

What are your designer favorite labels?

Versace! Those jock straps are fire!

What would be your super power?

The power to heal someone’s emotional pain. I am a giver and I like to see people happy.

Do you read books? If so what was the last one?

The Ethical Slut, highly recommend.

Is there a quote that speaks to you?

“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” - Cesar A. Cruz

Dogs or cats?

I gotta say dogs. My baby, Bobby is listening hehe.

Motorcycle or car?

Car.

What qualities do you seek in your male friends?

Self awareness, compassion, patience, open minded, silly.

Who do you think are the most exciting people in the world today?

I think the most exciting people to be around are the ones who are happy, enlightened, open minded and doing what they love.

What’s something you could eat for a week straight?

Glazed donuts!

Is there time for love in your busy schedule?

Yes, I hope so, but right now I am just enjoying the single life here in Vegas and not being tied down to anything. Relationships are work and I would like to just focus on my professional work for at least a short moment first. Ya know, need to get my bearings here in a new city. Hehe.

A quality that you appreciate in a man?

Sensitivity.

What accomplishment are you most proud of at the moment?

This show! I am so proud of it and everyone involved. It really has been the best time of my life doing Naked Boys Singing.

What social issue are you most passionate about?

Suicide Prevention for the LGBTQ and also combatting homelessness especially in gay and transgendered youth.

A place to lose yourself?

The dance floor! But also nature, like a nice warm waterfall hike. I am a Gemini ok! You got twins!

What would your perfect night be like?

Dinner a show and then out on the town to tear up a dance floor and get silly. Then cuddles and more at the end.

What makes a perfect man?

One who is self-aware of their past emotional pain and triggers and who is actively working to be a better and more compassionate person every day. We all make mistakes and we all have a light and dark side but perfection comes from being aware and doing the work on ourselves and never giving up. Life’s a journey and I think it’s way more fulfilling to learn to ride the waves instead of run back to the shore.

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Photographs by LESTER VILLARAMA, Talent CHRIS SALVATORE, Styling by ALEXIS LERMA of THE ARCHIVES SHOWROOM