johntancastingIN CONVERSATION: JACOB MORTON
Name|Jacob Morton
Age|17
Hometown|Houston, Texas
How did you get discovered?
Online submission to agency
What were you doing prior to modeling?
Going to high school and working at Boca
People would be surprised to know that I...
want to be a dentist
What's your latest obsession?
New York food!
Your most prize possession?
My car!
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
Superman—who doesn't want to be able to fly!
When is the last time you said "I Love You" to someone?
Two hours ago...
Your favorite place you have travel to
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Your favorite scene from a film
Shutter Island—Favorite quote, not scene: "I'd rather die an innocent man, than live as a monster."
Describe your personal style
V-necks, flannels and cut offs—hipster type of style
Your favorite sport or sports figure
Texas Longhorns
If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Wakeboarding in Clear Lake
Your favorite song/artist
Coast to Coast by Samuel Adams
What is your new year wish for 2011?
To move to NYC!
MODEL AGENT|Shawn Zane|Major
IMAGES|John Tan
CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Jacob Morton|Major
Special thanks to Shawn Zane and the men's board at Major Models for their support; Amanda Greenfield and Jess Haro Rodriguez at Williamson PR; Ida Khabazian at G-Star; Jacob for his time and joining me for a great chinese late lunch before the shoot!
modelsAgency:
MAJOR MODEL MANAGEMENT
Age:
17
Height:
6’2″
Place of Origin:
Houston, Texas
Ethnic Origin:
½ Norwegian, ½ Italian
Birthsign:
Taurus
How discovered:
Submitted photos to Major Models
Favorite things:
Practicing French so I am prepared when I hopefully travel to Paris
Favorite music, band:
Kings of Leon and Skrillex
Hobbies:
Tennis, swimming, triathlon
Favorite piece of clothing:
V-Neck shirts
What’s your idea of fun?
I like eating food from different types of cultures, a perfect thing to do in New York, and of course hanging out with friends
Favorite modeling experience so far?
Shooting with Sean Watters for Carbon Copy
What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
Mexican food, there is nothing like it here in New York
Favorite artist (any kind
Vincent Van Gogh
Place you would love to visit:
Milan, Italy
Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
Furthering my modeling career.