I don’t know how or why the passion, yearning, and focus took root in my mind around the age of nine—but it did. One morning, I woke up with a clear and unfamiliar vision: I wanted to become a male model and actor.

At the time, I had no exposure to modeling—no conversations, no role models, no male figures in the industry to look up to. In fact, I wasn’t even sure male models existed. But that morning, something changed. A new purpose awakened in me, and from that day forward, my mind became consumed with one question: How?
How would I make this happen? Where would I even begin?

Unknowingly, my journey started that very morning. Becoming a model wasn’t just an idea—it became my obsession. It was the last thought I had before I fell asleep and the first one I had when I opened my eyes. I often say, I didn’t choose modeling—modeling chose me.

As a young boy from Richmond, Virginia, I had no roadmap, no connections, and no blueprint for success. But deep down, I knew I had no other option. This dream was planted in me for a reason.

Years later, after enduring many hard, lonely, and uncertain times, I finally got the opportunity to move to New York City and sign with a modeling and acting agency. It was surreal—I was overwhelmed with gratitude and ready to give it everything I had. I was living in New York City, pursuing my dream as a professional male model and actor.

The journey hasn’t been easy. It’s been filled with more downs than ups, but I’ve made it farther than I ever imagined. I may not have become a household name, but I’m incredibly proud of how far I’ve come.

That little boy from Richmond, Virginia did what many only dream of—he made it to New York City and chased his vision with heart, resilience, and determination. And that alone is a success story I carry with pride.