Model of the Week : Pier-Gabriel Lajoie
Name: Pier-Gabriel Giguere Lajoie
Agency:
Folio Montreal (Montreal)
Age:
19
Height:
6’1″
Place of Origin:
Greenfield Park, PQ
Ethnic Origin:
Canadian
Birthsign:
Cancer
How discovered:
It has a lot do to with my first experience as an actor for a popular series here in Quebec. Guillaume Lambert discovered me there and it’s because of him that I had an audition (first I ever did in my life) for this movie called Gerontophilia from Bruce Labruce. I ended up landing a leading role. Then, I shot with Gus Van Sant (who saw me in Gerontophilia) for British GQ. The stylist who was on that shoot works for Calvin Klein and sent images of me to his team. They liked me. It all started there!
Favorite music, band:
Hip hop, art beat, Quebec artists such as Dumas Dumas, movie soundtracks, Pink Floyd.
Favorite movie, tv show:
A Clockwork Orange
Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
Calvin Klein
What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
I would keep working as an actor, but I truly believe I can combine both!
Favorite modeling experience so far?
The shooting I did for British GQ with Gus Van Sant, Panos Yiapanis and the whole amazing team who worked on it.
What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
My family and friends are still there!
Which brand would you really love to model for?
For now, I’ve worked with Calvin Klein and i loved my experience. Otherwise, i am more than open to other brands.
Place you would love to visit:
Galapagos Islands
Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
I really like the fact that I have the chance to combine two artistic fields that I’m passionate about and build my career out of it. The fashion industry is still new to me, and I love it.
