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Keith Powers

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Keith is one of Wilhelmina boys who walked Calvin Klein Collection Mens F/W 14.15 Milan Fashion week.

Height: 6' 2" (187cm)
Waist: 32" (81.28cm)
Shirt: 16.5" |
Suit Length: L | Shoes: 11.5 | Hair: Brown | Eyes: Brown
Inseam: 32" (81.28cm)
Mother agency: jemodel
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Calvin Klein Collection Mens F/W 14.15 Milan


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Thanks for the thread mikose, he was the standout at Calvin Klein to me by far!
 
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Shooting for Teen Vogue with photographer Giampaolo Sgura

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^^ For Teen Vogue November issue, he's the one wearing black tank (head cut off lol)



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he's also an actor. just saw him in "straight outta compton." he did a good job.
 
^ Thanks for the head's up, can't wait to see it/and him.

He is so charming in that video interview above, super positive and down-to-earth. Love his smattering of freckles. Such a beautiful guy inside and out.
 
he is doing so well in acting.


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MTV’S KEITH POWERS ON ‘FAKING IT’ & HIS GIRL CRUSH ZENDAYA
May 18, 2015 @ 6:30 pm By Ashley Uzer

Everyone has been buzzing about ‘Straight Outta Compton,’ the movie which depicts the rise of the NWA in the 1980s. While the movie isn’t set to release until late this summer, Keith Powers is one actor in the movie that we can’t get enough of. Not only has Keith continued his role as Theo on MTV’s ‘Faking It,’ but he has also recently starred in the Yahoo original series, ‘Sin City Saints.” We caught up with Keith Powers to talk drunk tweeting, independent women, and watching yourself on the big screen.
You chose to pursue acting instead of football, are there aspects of both career paths that overlap?

Well I can use my football skills for some roles, which is fun. For example, I did a Gatorade commercial where I had to do football drills and workouts. It was easy because I have been doing that my whole life.

How does it feel to be acting as a rising basketball star on ‘Sin City Saints?’

It feels great. It is like best of both worlds. I get to be an athlete and act as well and I absolutely love both.

Which basketball team are you rooting for currently?

The Sacramento Kings or LeBron James.

You seem to have taken to some drunk tweeting the other night, what do you do when you wake up to see you’ve sent some serious drunk texts?

I forgot what I said, but when I looked in the morning, it is like “what in the world?”. Keep the Twitter app away when you have had a few. Far away.

What’s your drink of choice?

I like any red wine.
“It is still hard for me to see myself on TV.
I am like, ‘wow, that is really me.'”
How has going out changed since you’ve started your role on MTV’s ‘Faking It’?

You have to pace yourself. Save that energy for work and not drink as much.

You have said that you’d love to play Michael Jackson in a bio-pic, what’s your favorite MJ song to get your groove on to?

‘Remember The Time’ is my favorite Michael Jackson song.

Besides your great looks, what other qualities do you think make you a great catch?
I am not petty. I am sarcastic and goofy and I do not worry about materialistic things so much.

What type of girls do you usually go for?

Girls who do not need a man. Girls who are so focused they do not even have the time to give a man the time of the day because of their career.

Who’s your dream girl?

My dream girl right now is Zoe Kravitz or Zendaya. Both my crushes.

Where would you take her on a first date?

Race car driving or to the movies. Typical second option, but I love the movies.
What do you think is the hardest thing about dating a model or actor?

Having to deal with other celebrities going after your girl.

You seem to have a crazy busy schedule, what is something you wish you had more time for?

I wish I had more time to play my video game sometimes.

How do you feel when you watch yourself on screen?

I cringe. It is still hard for me to see myself on TV. I am like, “wow that is really me.”

What can we expect from ‘Straight Outta Compton?’

‘Straight Outta Compton’ will be crazy, wild, fun, real, and just a straight classic.

Who’s your favorite role that you’ve played thus far?

I believe Theo from ‘Faking It’ is my favorite thus far.
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Interview: Keith Powers Talks Straight Outta Compton (Exclusive)
 
POSTED BY KAREN BENARDELLO ON AUGUST - 12 - 2015 0 COMMENT
Relentlessly fighting to uphold your idealistic ideas about what it means to live a truly equal life, where everyone’s rights are equally supported, is a visionary concept that isn’t easily upheld. The gripping exploration into how far people are willing to go to endorse that concept is shown in director F. Gary Gray’s new drama, ‘Straight Outta Compton.’ The biopic, which opens in theaters on Friday, follows the determination of rappers Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Eazy-E and the other members of the persistent acclaimed hip-hop group, N.W.A. The group strove to protect their communities and family, including Dr. Dre’s younger brother, Tyree, who’s played by up-and-coming actor Keith Powers, against government leaders and anyone else who disagreed with their lifestyles and decisions.
‘Straight Outta Compton’ begins with teenage friends O’Shea Jackson and Andre Young, who are known by their stage names, Ice Cube (O’Shea Jackson Jr.) and Dr. Dre (Corey Hawkins), as they try to escape their meager realities in their gang-ridden title California city through music. While Dre’s mother doesn’t approve of his desired career choice, and he’s struggling to provide for his girlfriend, their young child and Tyree, he sees potential in Cube’s writing, and the two decide to become collaborators. They decide to join forces with Eric Wright (Jason Mitchell), a drug dealer who’s known as Eazy-E who can provide them with capital. Once the group begins working together, the vocalists they hired to record a song Cube wrote, ‘Boyz-n-the-Hood,’ decide not to go through with their arrangement, the group convinces Eazy-E to provide the song’s vocals instead.
After the song becomes a local hit, the group attracts the attention of manager Jerry Heller (Paul Giamatti), who connects them with Priority Records. The label then releases the revolutionary title album to much acclaim, which pushes Eazy-E and Jerry to become partners on the rapper’s Ruthless Records. When Cube realizes that the rest of N.W.A isn’t receiving their fair share of money from the contracts that Jerry’s hesitating to have them sign, he leaves the group to start a solo career. Dre also then leaves the group, and forms Death Row Records with Suge Knight (R. Marcos Taylor). While Eazy-E and the other N.W.A. members, including DJ Yella (Neil Brown Jr.) and MC Ren (Aldis Hodge), try to keep the group’s momentum going, usually by thriving on public outcry and police harassment over their lyrics, the rappers all learn the meaning of what it means to truly stand up and defend themselves.
Powers generously took the time recently to talk about starring in ‘Straight Outta Compton’ during an exclusive phone interview. Among other things, the actor discussed how he was drawn to play Tyree in the biographical drama, as he was interested in being a part of a film that told the story of the history behind N.W.A, who he listened to growing up in California; how he had a responsibility to the record producer and his mother to accurately portray Tyree in the film; and how he thinks the drama can really help audiences learn to respect who N.W.A was, and the fact that their music stands to give a voice to the misrepresented youth.
ShockYa (SY): You play Tyree Crayton, Dr. Dre’s younger brother, in the upcoming biographical drama, ‘Straight Outta Compton.’ What attracted you to play the character, as well as helping tell the story of N.W.A., in the film?
Keith Powers (KP): Well, I auditioned for the role of Tyree twice. I was in love with the project right off the bat, because I grew up on N.W.A and West Coast hip-hop. So being a part of a project that tells the story of the group and this kind of music was enough motivation for me. So I was ready to immediately take on the role and do my best.
SY: Speaking of the fact that you’re a fan of N.W.A’s music, how much knowledge did you have of their lives before you began filming? Did you do any additional research before you began filming?
KP: I didn’t really have to do much research, but I did have my acting coach with me on the set to help me with the role. As soon as I got the part, Dr. Dre began talking about what his younger brother was like. So the best way for me to prepare was to put myself in that little brother perspective, and what it would be like to be in his shoes. I have a little brother, and I thought about how he used to copy me.
SY: How does the process of playing a real person compare and contrast to portraying a fictional character in your projects? Do you feel a certain responsibility to portray a person like Tyree in a certain way, particularly in paying tribute to his life?
KP: I had a big responsibility with this role. I grew up on Dr. Dre-his songs were some of the first ones I listened to when I was young. I thought, I really have to take on this role and make Dr. Dre and his mom proud. That turned into my main objective, because when Dre became proud, I know I did my job. Everyone else is going to fall where they may.
SY: What kind of research did you do into their careers and lives before you began shooting the drama? Were you able to speak with the group’s members, particularly Dr. Dre, before, and while, you were filming?
KP: That process was amazing. He was on the set every day, and he’s very observant. He’s a very humble, well-spoken man. He listens, which is so great. He was always able to give me tips about his brother and the way he acted, which really helped me take on the role. Having him on the set really meant something, and helped me get everything right.
SY: Since Dr. Dre had such a close relationship with Tyree, what was your working relationship like with Corey Hawkins, who plays the rapper in ‘Straight Outta Compton?’ How did you build your working relationship together?
KP: Corey and I clicked right away, and he was like a big brother on the set. He’s such a cool, humble guy, and our chemistry was on point. We worked together off camera to help build our characters. The whole cast was so cool off camera, which made the chemistry on camera so easy.
SY: The drama’s director, F. Gary Gray, has had a long-standing relationship with members of N.W.A., particularly with Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, as he directed their hit film, ‘Friday.’ What was your experience of also working with Gary while you were filming? Were you able to speak with him about working with the group’s members during the height of the group’s fame?
KP: Well, I never fully was able to pick Dre’s brain as much as I wanted to, because we were always focusing on the matter at hand. Even at the wrap party, during which he told me I did amazing, which was an honor, I never fully was able to speak with him, except over the phone. I also spoke to Ice Cube one time on set, and he also said that I did amazing. Everyone was so close, but there were so many people on set sometimes that we couldn’t pick people’s brains as much as we wanted to. But Gary, and everyone else, were there for me. (laughs)
SY: What message do you hope that audiences can take away from ‘Straight Outta Compton?’ Do you think that audiences can take the same meaning away from the drama, whether or not they’re fans of N.W.A’s music?
KP: Yes, I think the movie can really help audiences learn to respect who N.W.A was, and what their music stands for. Gangster rap isn’t just people saying, “Let’s kill each other, because I’m a Blood and you’re a Crypt.” The group really tried to give a voice to the youth.
SY: Besides films, you have also appeared on several television series, including the MTV comedy, ‘Faking It,’ and the Yahoo! Screen comedy, ‘Sin City Saints.’ What it is about television that you enjoy working on so much? How does your approach to portraying a character on television compare and contrast to playing your roles in films?
KP: As far as my acting approach, I feel like with TV, the schedule moves faster throughout the day, so you really need to have your stuff down and let the day flow. But with films, you can work on the scenes a little bit longer, so you really have time to take in the information, with is really the only difference between the two. But I love acting on TV and in films.
But with TV, you can tweak the character every week, so you can really form a connection with your character. After you watch each episode, you have another entire week to talk about the character with other people. That’s why I feel like people really form their names on television.
SY: You play Theo on ‘Faking It,’ which explores serious issues of teen sexuality. Why do you feel it was important to showcase such an important topic, particularly on focusing on acceptance, on a comedy series that’s targeted to young adults?
KP: I think it’s great how the comedy is incorporated into the show’s serious topics, and the show really emphasizes the realness of the comedy. The show makes these real situations so funny. The comedy just falls where it falls, which makes it so natural.
SY: You also starred as LaDarius Pope on ‘Sin City Saints,’ which follows a fictional Las Vegas basketball franchise. Did your previous experience as a football player influence your decision to take part in a sports series?
KP: Yes, that experience makes it easier and more fun to be on the set of the sports shows and movies. Being able to play an athlete on set gives me the best of both worlds. But at the same time, you also do get tired of that sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful to have any role, but what I love the most about being an actor is the ability to step into a whole other realm. When I’m on the set of a sports show or film, sometimes it feels like I’m being too much like myself. But when you do incorporate sports into your roles, it does make it easier if you played sports in high school.
SY: With more films and television series currently being initially released on VOD platforms like Yahoo, Netflix and Hulu, why do you think On Demand is so beneficial to having projects seen?
KP: You definitely have fewer boundaries on streaming websites like Yahoo. But the problem with filming a show for those networks is that you film the entire season before it airs. So the characters on those networks’ shows can’t truly grow as much as the ones on regular network television series, which continue filming as they start airing. So the writers are able to change things as the season develops, based on what the audience wants. Social media helps the writers know what the audience likes, and what they think about certain characters. So you can grow with the characters as the season unfolds.
SY: Besides acting in films and on television, are you interested in directing in the future?
KP: Right now, I’m focused on acting, but I definitely also want to get into directing and producing. I want to shadow some directors, and really learn about what they do.
SY: Having seen what the members of N.W.A went through in ‘Straight Outta Compton,’ are you interested in pursuing singing, as well?
KP: I’ve always wanted to get into music, but only if I can sing. I can’t rap, so I’ll leave that alone. (laughs) I’m not really the rapping type, and if I were to rap, I would have to put my all into it. I really love acting, but if I did get into music, it would be singing.
SY: Besides ‘Straight Outta Compton,’ do you have any other projects lined up that you can discuss?
KP: Yes, I’m on the first episode of ‘Fear the Walking Dead,’ which premieres on August 23. I’m also going to be on ‘Recovery Road,’ which will debut on ABC Family next year. I’m also in the film ‘Maximum Impact,’ which is currently in production.
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Faking It' Actor Keith Powers Reveals the Cutest Thing He's Ever Done For A Girl

Faking It made a complete turn on Sept. 27 when Theo (Keith Powers) and Lauren (Bailey De Young) were caught locking lips in the hallway! Theo finally made his way back to Lauren's heart, but there's still one big question we all have: What does this mean for the couple who has a group of haters around the corner?

We're going to have to tune in to see how this relationship manifests, but in the meantime, can we just say how happy we are that they've finally reconciled?
In the spirit of rekindled love, Keith Powers—who plays the adorable cop on the show—caught up with WhoSay to reveal the cutest thing he's ever done for a girl and it's quite thoughtful. His character should definitely take notes on his ways...just in case he needs to continue redeeming himself.

"The cutest thing I’ve done is send flowers and chocolate. I’ll, like, write on the card. I’ll write a paragraph," the Faking It actor tells us.

The rising star loves playing Theo, but what he finds most unique about the MTV comedy is how modern it is. He shares:

"I think Faking It does a great job of touching you with those [high school] stereotypes and showing that these aren’t the same type of high schools that you had back in the ‘90s. Faking It does a great job taking the stereotypes today and presenting them to the world."

And we couldn't agree more! Since the show has some fun tricks up its sleeve, we decided to play a little harmless game of favorites with Keith. Keep scrolling for all the details!

EXCLUSIVE: Keith Powers from 'Faking It' Talks Favorites

WhoSay: What's your favorite high school memory?
Keith: In general, one of my favorite high school memories is going to the basketball games. I played football. Because basketball games were like parties. Everyone would go and then go to parties after.

WhoSay: What's your favorite TV show?
Keith: Degrassi: The Next Generation.

WhoSay: Since you made an appearance on Straight Outta Compton, who's your favorite NWA member?
Keith: Dr. Dre.

WhoSay: What's your favorite NWA Song?
Keith: "Express Yourself."

WhoSay: What's your favorite song right now?
Keith: "Say No More" by Amir Obe.

WhoSay: What's your favorite slang word?
Keith: Gill, which is another word for lame.

WhoSay: What's your favorite book that you're reading right now?
Keith: The Four Agreements.

WhoSay: What's your favorite guilty pleasure?
Keith: Drinking alcohol.

WhoSay: What's your favorite alcoholic beverage?
Keith: Hennessy and Coke.

WhoSay: Who's your favorite actor?
Keith: Johnny Depp.
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