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THE MODEL SPEAKS: MEETING MR. WRIGHT
10 QUESTIONS WITH
PETEY WRIGHT/FORD
Full Name: Petey Wright Sturdevant
Age: 20
Homebase: New York City, originally from Nashville, Tennessee
1. How did you get into modeling?
I got discovered while I was working as a host at a restaurant in Nashville called Rafferty's. I had been told by my manager at the restaurant, Michael that I could be a model but I had never given much thought about it. One day, a talent scout named Amy was eating there and she took one look at me and asked if I might consider a career in modeling. Afterwards, she shot some digitals and then later I did a test shoot. She then emailed the pictures to Blake Woods, an agent at Ford's mens divison. I was then submitted to enter the first Ford/VMan model search competition. I was chosen as the winner among many entries and a contract followed...
2. How does living in New York as a model now compare with your life back in Nashville?
It's really different. I was living with my family and working at a restaurant prior to modeling and now I am living in NYC as a model on my own. I wasn't quite happy when I first moved to NYC due to the fact that it was a drastic change...but over the course of this past year, I have really grown into the whole New York lifestyle. I have gotten used to be away from my family. I figured out how to balance and keep my own relationships. It is kind of like leading a double life. All my friends at home know me as Petey Sturdevant, a Nashville kid, and here I am as Petey Wright, a model. I am blessed in the sense that everyone is treating me well. I am still who I am but I cannot say my life is the same as before.
3. What is the biggest misconception about your profession from your perspective?
The outside world thinks that modeling is a glamourous profession. I mean it has its moments, from being interviewed, photographed at events, photo shoots, dress in designer clothes, meeting and working with fashion designers...that's considered glamourous to most people but after the thrill is gone, it's just work and it is very important to maintain the level you have been given. It is highly competitive. So, the biggest misconception to me is that people think male models live a luxurious lifestyle, gets paid millions of dollars and that we don't have any worries.
4. Of all the places you have travel as a model, what was your favorite destination and why?
Not Paris or Milan...Los Angeles is my favorite. I like the vibe and weather there. I haven't gone there as much as I would like to, but every time I go there I have a lot of fun and I met some really cool people. That being said, the real answer is New York City cause I would never even dream to be here if it wasn't for modeling. It is the best place modeling has brought me.
5. Since you are the first Ford/VMan model search winner, what advice would you give to future winners?
My advice would be to remember who you are. When you are thrown into the spotlight, if you are not careful, you can start to believe in the hype and, as a result, change the way you treat people, the way you look at or carry yourself. Being the winner shouldn't change you as a person...don't let the term "Model" take over you. Some guys I have witnessed takes on the persona of "Model" too much, I think.
6. Can you describe your personal style?
It's pretty basic...I leaned towards the all-American look—tee shirt, buttondown shirt and jeans. Modeling, though, has given me a chance to branch out my image a bit with designer clothes and brighter colored clothing, which I like. I feel like I definitely have more options and I can see better now in terms of what looks cool together. I am always surrounded by and in awe of models who have a really good individualistic sense of style...they definitely influence me. It feels good to play art, to dress yourself!
7. What's Petey's big picture in life? What's next in addition to modeling?
I have dreams and I have realities. A dream would be to become a great actor or a professional wrestler but they are really big dreams. My current goals would be to achieve longevity in modeling but you cannot really choose that in this industry. I think the main thing I wanted in life, it might sound a bit cliche, is to have a family, a girlfriend/wife that I could love and love me back. Nothing else really matters.
8. When do you forsee that?
I want it whenever that happens. I almost thought I have find the right one for me...
9. What qualities must a girl possess that would make her the ideal "one" for Mr. Wright?
There's still a girl back home that I think is the one for me. We've been together for three years but we are not together anymore. I miss her a lot. Hopefully, things might change in the future. It's my first love, so it is hard to shake. We have both said things that weren't the best for our relationship, so we both have to learn from it. You have to make mistakes in life, cause you will never learn if you don't make any.
10.What will people be surprised to know about Petey Wright or Petey Sturdevant?
For the past three years, I have been into professional wrestling. With my body size, it's tough to make it but I have fun with it. I can do a great Captain Jack Sparrow impression though!!!—See video.
Article Curtesy John Tan Casting/Styling http://johntancasting.blogspot.com/2009/06/model-speaks-meeting-mr-wright.html
The site has some great photos of Mr. Wright as well if anyone knows how to post them
10 QUESTIONS WITH
PETEY WRIGHT/FORD
Full Name: Petey Wright Sturdevant
Age: 20
Homebase: New York City, originally from Nashville, Tennessee
1. How did you get into modeling?
I got discovered while I was working as a host at a restaurant in Nashville called Rafferty's. I had been told by my manager at the restaurant, Michael that I could be a model but I had never given much thought about it. One day, a talent scout named Amy was eating there and she took one look at me and asked if I might consider a career in modeling. Afterwards, she shot some digitals and then later I did a test shoot. She then emailed the pictures to Blake Woods, an agent at Ford's mens divison. I was then submitted to enter the first Ford/VMan model search competition. I was chosen as the winner among many entries and a contract followed...
2. How does living in New York as a model now compare with your life back in Nashville?
It's really different. I was living with my family and working at a restaurant prior to modeling and now I am living in NYC as a model on my own. I wasn't quite happy when I first moved to NYC due to the fact that it was a drastic change...but over the course of this past year, I have really grown into the whole New York lifestyle. I have gotten used to be away from my family. I figured out how to balance and keep my own relationships. It is kind of like leading a double life. All my friends at home know me as Petey Sturdevant, a Nashville kid, and here I am as Petey Wright, a model. I am blessed in the sense that everyone is treating me well. I am still who I am but I cannot say my life is the same as before.
3. What is the biggest misconception about your profession from your perspective?
The outside world thinks that modeling is a glamourous profession. I mean it has its moments, from being interviewed, photographed at events, photo shoots, dress in designer clothes, meeting and working with fashion designers...that's considered glamourous to most people but after the thrill is gone, it's just work and it is very important to maintain the level you have been given. It is highly competitive. So, the biggest misconception to me is that people think male models live a luxurious lifestyle, gets paid millions of dollars and that we don't have any worries.
4. Of all the places you have travel as a model, what was your favorite destination and why?
Not Paris or Milan...Los Angeles is my favorite. I like the vibe and weather there. I haven't gone there as much as I would like to, but every time I go there I have a lot of fun and I met some really cool people. That being said, the real answer is New York City cause I would never even dream to be here if it wasn't for modeling. It is the best place modeling has brought me.
5. Since you are the first Ford/VMan model search winner, what advice would you give to future winners?
My advice would be to remember who you are. When you are thrown into the spotlight, if you are not careful, you can start to believe in the hype and, as a result, change the way you treat people, the way you look at or carry yourself. Being the winner shouldn't change you as a person...don't let the term "Model" take over you. Some guys I have witnessed takes on the persona of "Model" too much, I think.
6. Can you describe your personal style?
It's pretty basic...I leaned towards the all-American look—tee shirt, buttondown shirt and jeans. Modeling, though, has given me a chance to branch out my image a bit with designer clothes and brighter colored clothing, which I like. I feel like I definitely have more options and I can see better now in terms of what looks cool together. I am always surrounded by and in awe of models who have a really good individualistic sense of style...they definitely influence me. It feels good to play art, to dress yourself!
7. What's Petey's big picture in life? What's next in addition to modeling?
I have dreams and I have realities. A dream would be to become a great actor or a professional wrestler but they are really big dreams. My current goals would be to achieve longevity in modeling but you cannot really choose that in this industry. I think the main thing I wanted in life, it might sound a bit cliche, is to have a family, a girlfriend/wife that I could love and love me back. Nothing else really matters.
8. When do you forsee that?
I want it whenever that happens. I almost thought I have find the right one for me...
9. What qualities must a girl possess that would make her the ideal "one" for Mr. Wright?
There's still a girl back home that I think is the one for me. We've been together for three years but we are not together anymore. I miss her a lot. Hopefully, things might change in the future. It's my first love, so it is hard to shake. We have both said things that weren't the best for our relationship, so we both have to learn from it. You have to make mistakes in life, cause you will never learn if you don't make any.
10.What will people be surprised to know about Petey Wright or Petey Sturdevant?
For the past three years, I have been into professional wrestling. With my body size, it's tough to make it but I have fun with it. I can do a great Captain Jack Sparrow impression though!!!—See video.
Article Curtesy John Tan Casting/Styling http://johntancasting.blogspot.com/2009/06/model-speaks-meeting-mr-wright.html
The site has some great photos of Mr. Wright as well if anyone knows how to post them
WWD Menswear 06/21
'NATURAL SPRING'
Ph: Eric Ray Davidson
Grooming: Sarah Sibia
Behind the scene video: http://www.wwd.com/wwd-video/?bcpid=27982472001&bclid=56356037001&bctid=97148238001
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'NATURAL SPRING'
Ph: Eric Ray Davidson
Grooming: Sarah Sibia
Behind the scene video: http://www.wwd.com/wwd-video/?bcpid=27982472001&bclid=56356037001&bctid=97148238001
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photographer: Gregor Hohenberg
models: Eddie Ness, Luise Hauschild, Peter Bruder, Vincent Taeger, Nikola Jovanovic, Petey Wright
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photographer: Gregor Hohenberg
models: Eddie Ness, Luise Hauschild, Peter Bruder, Vincent Taeger, Nikola Jovanovic, Petey Wright
vivamodels Berlin
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