Quentin Tarantino’s Muse Nichole Galicia wants Disney Plus’ She-Hulk role!

Written by Ty-Ron Mayes

Oscar Award Winning Quentin Tarantino with actress and muse Nichole Galicia

Nichole Galicia is best know for starring in Quentin Tarantino’s films “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” and the Oscar Award Winning, “D’Jango Unchained” where she played the sexy slave mistress, Leonardo Di Caprio kissing, plantation bombshell, Sheba.

Nichole Galicia In Quentin Tarantino’s “D’Jango Unchained”

Nichole Galicia played the sexy Sheba in Quentin Tarantino’s D’Jango Unchained

When Nichole Galicia is not on the big screen, she lights up the small screen with gutsy roles such as the fearless, purple people eating, alien warrior, “Kindzi” who devoured the entire cast of SYFY’s “Defiance”. As a series regular, the role challenged Galicia to speak in the fictitious alien language of the Omec race; making Galicia a heavy hitter in the science fiction genre.

Nichole Galicia as the fearless Kindzi from SYFY’s DEFIANCE

Galicia was also the female lead in, “And She Was My Eve”, a feature by Ron Howard directed by Jamie Foxx. Nichole played Eve… a living doll.

Nichole Galicia starting in “And She Was My Eve a feature by Ron Howard!

Nichole Galicia and Ron Howard And She Was My Eve a feature by Ron Howard.

Nichole Galicia and Director Jamie Foxx on the set of “And She Was My Eve”.

Nichole Galicia and Jamie Foxx, ” And She Was My Eve”. Directed by Jamie Fox!

Fresh off the heels of playing an alien super villain, the model-turned-actress wants to trade her full body purple make-up for Hulk green! Nichole Galicia who is a fitness enthusiast with a double stacked set of biceps wants to flex her guns and be the “Emerald Goddess” herself. “The Savage”… “The Sensational She-Hulk!”

Nichole Galicia as Kindzi Defiance on SYFY

The American stunner who has starred in countless films and has even worked with Marvel’s very own, Samuel L Jackson (Nick Fury), is ready to transform from a statuesque 5’8″ Bombshell into a CGI’ed morphed 6’7″ 600lbs Green Glamazon! And Shulkie fans are convinced that she not only has the acting chutzpah to carry the emotionally demanding role of playing the dual personality of the smart lawyer Jennifer Walters and the gamma radiated, wise cracking, overtly sexy, feminist, crime fighting female Hulk!

Created by Ty-Ron Mayes @stylisttyronmayes on Instagram. Nichole Galicia as The Sensational She-Hulk

Positioned to be the next leading lady in Hollywood, Galicia has had near misses with several leading roles. She-Hulk would place the in demand actress into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With that, Galicia who already has a built in sci-fi fan base, would be a perfect fit for the Disney Plus venture. Nichole joining the brand could seamlessly parlay Galicia’s She-Hulk into upcoming Phase 4 and Phase 5 MCU projects such as future Avengers movies, as well as, the anticipated A Force project (The All Female Avengers), where we could see Galicia’s She-Hulk stand in line with Mark Ruffalo’s Incredible Hulk, Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow and several beloved Marvel characters.

Artwork by Ty-Ron Mayes actress Nichole Galicia want to be The Sensational She-Hulk

Artwork by Ty-Ron Mayes (Instagram @stylisttyronmayes)

On a final note, Nichole Galicia has the physical features and attributes that would effortlessly translate through all of that green make-up. Several actresses have thrown their names into the hat but, they do not and will not look beautiful painted green. Let’s fully analyze the phenomenon of Marvel Studio’s She-Hulk. The beloved fictional character created by Stan Lee and John Buscema published in February, 1980 quickly gained popularity after her debut. So much so, “The Savage She-Hulk” was set to appear on the small scree with Lou Ferrigno’s Hulk in a made for TV movie in the 1980’s. A decade later, there was an attempt to bring the She-Hulk to the big screen with actress Brigitte Nielsen who was at the time married to Sylvester Stallone. The word on the street was that the movie was ranked because the studio did not want to layout the budget for She-Hulk’s flying space car.

Brigitte Nielsen attempts to play She-Hulk in the 90’s

Failed attempt to bring She-Hulk to the big screen with Brigitte Nielsen

Flying Space Car budget stopped 90’s She-Hulk!

The She-Hulk needs an extraordinary beauty with classic features that would hold up to the not-so-beautiful green hue that the actress would have to don. When in Hulk form, She-Hulk is super strong, ultra feminine and she becomes more beautiful than her average Jennifer Walters form. When she transforms into “Shulkie”/ She-Hulk, Jennifer’s personality also transforms into that of an extreme narcissist. The She-Hulk understands that she is an extreme beauty and fully embraces her Hulk form. Jennifer Walters wardrobes her green powerhouse persona and becomes a glammed up, green, crime fighting /lawyer who feels that there is no need for her old, straight-laced Jennifer Walters’ persona. She-Hulk trades in her weaker human form for the gamma induced badass, “Jade Giantess” we all know and love! That means at some point in the series, we will get a lot of She-Hulk and a lot of green make-up. The She-Hulk needs an extremely beautiful woman. Nichole Galicia checksw all the boxes!

Nichole Galicia (Instagram @officialnicholegalicia)

Nichole Galicia (Instagram @officialnicholegalicia)

So, if Disney Plus and The Marvel Cinematic Universe wants a huge win with the Nielsen ratings and tons of streaming dollars in their pockets, nerds around the world need to fall in love with The She-Hulk. And the only actress who not only has the acting skill and a cosmetically perfect face that has proven to still radiate through special effects make-up is Nichole Galicia! After looking at her extensive movie, television rolls and high fashion layouts in Vogue, W, L’Oficial and Elle Magazines, as well as, Gap, Hanes and Mary Kay Cosmetics campaigns. Nichole’s exquisite features and statuesque body would shine through the green make-up which would result in a green sex symbol! Remember Yvonne Craig who played the green alien girl who kissed William Shatner’s Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek tv series? What about the gorgeously, spooky Yvonne de Carlo who played Lillian Munster? They were both really beautiful women that both these out of the world beauties to life. And even though she was not green, the world fell in love with the beautiful Lynda Carter as the original Wonder Woman. The live action She-Hulk not only needs an extremely good actress, it needs a great beauty and sex symbol for the fans to fall in love with. Nichole can be that, especially when Jennifer transforms into She-Hulk, tearing through her street clothes resulting in a nearly naked She-Hulk clad only in her Agent Provocatuer lingerie as she saves the world from peril! Marvel Studios and Disney Plus needs someone that is a great actress and an extraordinary beauty to play She-Hulk because when she is green the viewers have to fall in love with the live action She-Hulk or it will be a disaster. Nichole Galicia as She-Hulk is looking like a no-brainer!

Nichole Galicia Thanks She-Hulk super fan Ty-Ron Mayes for fan art and YouTube She-Hulk video

I used my graphic design skills and pulled images from various photo shoots I art directed and styled and reimagines images of Nichole Galicia as She-Hulk. I hope the imagery I created proves my theory. Nichole Galicia is The She-Hulk!

Artwork by Ty-Ron Mayes actress Nichole Galicia want to be The Sensational She-Hulk

In the words of the late Stan Lee… Excelsior! ~ Ty-Ron Mayes

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Celebrity Stylist Ty-Ron Mayes joins BLUE JACKET SHOW for NYFW 2020!

Celebrity Stylist Ty-Ron Mayes
In Phillipp Plein suit!

On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, Celebrity Stylist Ty-Ron Mayes best known as Tyra Banks’ First Lead Wardrobe Stylist to America’s Next Top Model will be hitting the runway and walking in THE BLUE JACKET FASHION SHOW during New York Fashion Week at Pier 59! “The Super Stylist” will be sponsored by TALLIA ORANGE and has been fitted in a blue sequin dinner jacket, satin tuxedo pants and a crisp black dress shirt. Tallia Orange’s representative Samantha Ableslame of Peerless Clothing also arranged for the Top Model Stylist to wear a blue velvet suit and black studded loafers on the blue carpet. Mayes who has styled over 125 high fashion covers and appeared on two seasons of ANTM was invited by Frederick Anderson, the founder of The Blue Jacket Show to show off his best Top Model strut for the cause. The show is focused on bringing awareness to the prevention of Prostate Cancer.

Ty-Ron Mayes from America’s Next Top Model will wear Tallia Orange on The Blue Jacket Show’s Runway!

The Blue Jacket Show is bringing the fashion, entertainment, sports and media worlds together to raise awareness and funding for prostate cancer research. Top fashion designers will reinvent the traditional BLUE JACKETS and actors, athletes, fashion personalities and other leaders in entertainment, arts, and business will walk the runway wearing these one-of-a-kind creations. In partnership with Johnson & Johnson, the Blue Jacket Fashion Show will support prostate cancer awareness. Some of the most celebrated men will glide down the runway and bring their star power to the cause including Andre Leon Talley (Vogue), Carson Kressley (Queer Eye For The Straight Guy), Don Lemon (CNN Anchor), Nigel Barker (America’s Next Top Model and The Face), Ty-Ron Mayes (America’s Next Top Model), Elvis Duran (Radio Host), Alex Lundqvist (Supermodel), Dr.Mike, Lee Tergesen (HBO’s Oz, The Purge), Mike Woods (Fox 5 Weatherman) and many more. Several designers have jumped on board and are presenting blue jackets for the show. Duckie Brown, Geoffrey Beene, Greg Norman, Gustavo Moscoso, Haspel, John Varvatos, Joseph Abboud, Michael Kors, Stephen Ferber, Theory, Thom Browne and Tallia Orange are some of the confirmed designers that are creating slick runway ready pieces for the gentlemen to rock!

Ty-Ron Mayes and Tyra Banks on America’s Next Top Model Cycle 21

The Blue Jacket Fashion Show is the kick-off event for The Blue JacketInitiative founded by Frederick Anderson and Laura Miller (Anderson/Miller). The Blue Jacket Initiative is a national awareness campaign designed to demystify and create a platform to openly discuss men’s cancer issues.

Ty-Ron Mayes styled Don Lemon for the cover of Resident Magazine

So what exactly is a prostate? The prostate is an organ located under the bladder and produces semen. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the United States. About 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

The risk of developing prostate cancer progressively increases with age. About 60 percent of all prostate cancers in the United States are diagnosed in men aged 65 or older. It is rare for men to develop prostate cancer before age 40, but everyone should get checked.

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Celebrity Stylist Ty-Ron Mayes walking for Harlem Fashion Week!

Celebrity Stylist Ty-Ron Mayes with The Blue Jacket Show founder Frederick Anderson at the Frederick Anderson Fashion Show NYFW.

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NICHOLE GALICIA CAN BE THE SAVAGE SHE-HULK FOR DISNEY PLUS!

Nichole Galicia From Quentin Tarantino’s “D’Jango Unchained” wants to be THE SAVAGE SHE-HULK!

Calling all She-Hulk fans!!! Actress Nichole Galicia would be perfect as the lead role in Marvel Studio’s and Dinsney+ live action The Savage She-Hulk series! Nichole Galicia is the latest muse to be launched from the camp of Oscar Award Winning Quentin Tarantino.

Nichole Galicia as Sheba in “D’Jango Unchained”.

Nichole Galicia starred in Quentin Tarantino’s “D’Jango Unchained”.

After casting her as the plantation sex symbol of “D’Jango Unchained” the cutting edge director positioned Galicia to act opposite Jamie Fox, Leonardo di Caprio and Marvel’s very own Samuel L. Jackson! That’s Mr. Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. himself. Could this be fate? A serendipitous pairing? An alignment of the movie stars? Could Galicia be chatting up Jackson about She-Hulk as we speak? Could the “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” and “D’Jango Unchained” actress trade in her scene stealing, di Caprio kissing role for gamma green? Could an African-American beauty play the “Jade Giantess”?

Well, if you are a Savage She-Hulk super fan like myself, then you should know that Bruce Banner, the cousin of Jennifer Walters saves her life after a car accident with a gamma ray induced blood transfusion. Which means anyone who received the radiated blood could become mean and green. That means Jennifer Walters could be related to Bruce by marriage or just a random woman that he saves. His blood would not only save her life, it would connect them forever. That means Nichole Galicia could round out a dream cast comprising of Mark Ruffalo and Samuel L. Jackson. And you could be assured that Nichole Galicia has what it takes to build a huge brand for Marvel Studios and Disney+.

Ty-Ron Mayes envisions Nichole Galicia as The Savage She-Hulk

Nichole Galicia is no stranger to the world of science fiction and fantasy. She recently played the purple people eating, alien warrior, “Kindzi” who devoured the entire cast of SYFY‘s “Defiance“. The role called for Galicia to tap into her primal, ferocious side that was required for the role of the out of this world killing machine of Kindzi. She also endured hours of special effects make-up and prosthetic teeth that turned her into a purple alien assassin! Coupled with the task of learning and speaking a fictitious alien language… solidified Nichole as a heavy hitter in the world of science fiction. And “Defiance” proves that Galicia is more than just a pretty face!

Nichole Galicia started as Kindzi in SYFY’s “Defiance”.

The model-turned actress is a huge fitness enthusiast. A fact made obvious by her double stacked biceps, flat midriff and natural curves. Standing at 5’8”, the statuesque, seasoned actress has what is called in the industry an, “Iconic Body”. That which has been documented in campaigns for brands like The Gap and Hanes, as well as, being featured in Elle, L’Oficiel and W magazines!

The She-Hulk audience needs an actress of Nichole Galicia’s caliber and experience . She is smart, extremely talented, a fitness enthusiast with a set of smoking guns and is blessed with “out of this world beauty, All of that, combined with some series acting chops, Nichole Galicia is what we need for a comic worthy, Savage She-Hulk. After watching her action packed performance in “Defiance”, Nichole Galicia can deliver the difficult acting range that is needed for the dual personality role of Jennifer Walters and She-Hulk. And she has what it takes to deliver the grueling fight scenes that The Savage She-Hulk would require. Marvel Studios and Disney + should not overlook her performance in “Defiance”. A strong gorgeous woman kicking butt sounds like a winning combination!

The Savage She-Hulk needs a super talented actress with Galicia’s range because The Savage She-Hulk / meek Jennifer Walters needs a multi-dimensional actress that can seamlessly deliver the two complete different character personalities. What makes the She-Hulk even more complicated is that She-Hulk not only goes through a gamma induced physiological change that would be aided by high tech CGI, the She-Hulk goes through a psychological change as well. Thereby requiring the seasoned Galicia to deliver two different personality types. To make matters even more complicated, the She-Hulk character is not only a dual role, she is extremely complex psyche, in which, the ordinary Jennifer Walters who is a lawyer, transforms into two versions of the She-Hulk. After receiving the blood transfusion, Jennifer Walter changes into “The Savage She-Hulk”, the rage triggered female version of The Incredible Hulk. Eventually, Walters discovers that she can control her rage, retain all of her intelligence and transform at will and becomes “The Sensational She-Hulk.” Jennifer embraces her Hulked out form and shifts from a wild, uncontrollable savage to a high octane, narcissist, super strong, sassy, invulnerable 6’7” 600lbs media hog of a bombshell. In other words, a tricked out, super powered Kim Kardashian who loves herself, enjoys her power and unapologetically whoops ass, while she takes selfies, poses for fans and flosses like a gangster rapping hip hop star!

Nichole Galicia unleashes her savage side as Kindzi the blood thirsty alien warrior on SYFY’s “Defiance”.

After seeing Nichole Galicia play the blood thirsty alien in “Defiance”, we already know she can tap into the savage aspect of “The Savage She-Hulk” and can leave cast member shaking in their boots. She can also deliver the smart aspects of Jennifer Walters lawyer persona, as well as, the sex appeal, wit and beauty needed to be the gamma radiated, wise cracking, overtly sexy, feminist, crime fighting female Hulk. What makes Nichole Galicia a front runner for The Savage She-Hulk, is that Galicia has a built in sci-fi fan base who also starred in an Oscar Award Winning movie. Galicia can go from the small screen to the big screen… a feat that few actresses have mastered. She would be a perfect fit for the Disney+ venture to seamlessly parlay Galicia’s She-Hulk into upcoming Avengers movies, as well as, the anticipated A Force project (The All Female Avengers).

Nichole Galicia working with Ron Howard.

Nichole Galicia works with director Jamie Fox.

Nichole Galicia is not only a talented actress that has been sanctioned by Hollywood titans, she is extraordinarily beautiful with features that can hold up to the green transformation. Several actresses and athletes such as Rhonda Rousey and Brooklyn Nine Nine’s Stephanie Beatriz have thrown their names into the hat but, they do not and will not look beautiful painted green. As a fashion and cosmetic expert with 25 years of experience, green make-up on Caucasian actresses automatically turn them into WITCHES; resulting in the Latin actress and wrestlers dynamo looking pretty ugly. The She-Hulk needs a melanated beauty that can take layers of highly pigmented green make-up and still have the actress’ good looks radiate through it. The live action She-Hulk needs to be as beautiful as the comic book version so the audience can fall in love!

Let’s fully analyze the phenomenon of The She-Hulk. When in Hulk form, She-Hulk is super strong, ultra feminine and she becomes MORE BEAUTIFUL than her ordinary alter ego Jennifer Walters. When she transforms into Shulkie or the She-Hulk, Jennifer’s personality also transforms into that of an extreme narcissist. And The She-Hulk understands that she is an extreme beauty and fully embraces her Hulk form. Jennifer Walters wardrobes her green powerhouse persona and becomes a glammed up, green, crime fighting /lawyer who feels that there is no need for her old, straight-laced Jennifer Walters’ persona. That means at some point in the series, we will get a lot of She-Hulk in green form time. The She-Hulk needs an extremely beautiful woman to fill her shoes. In the past, the only actress in Hollywood that was considered was The Great Dane herself, Brigette Nielsen. That is because the execs at Marvel Studios knew that the role required an extremely beautiful woman to embody the Jade Giantess.

Nichole Galicia would make a strong and beautiful She-Hulk!

So, if Disney Plus and the Marvel Cinematic Universe wants a huge win with the Nielsen ratings and tons of streaming dollars in their pockets, nerds around the world need to fall in love with The Savage and The Sensational She-Hulk. From the early 1980’s until today, She-Hulk has not only spearheaded her own comic book, she is pretty much “The Dwayne Johnson/ The Rock” of comic books. She was the wild card used to save, modernize and reinvigorate comic sales for stale brands. After her comic was temporarily canceled, Marvel discovered that She-Hulk worked better in an ensemble and became a member of The Fantastic Four, The Avengers and the leader of A Force (an all female Avengers). This means a Nichole Galicia’s She-Hulk could star in movies with Avengers alum: Robert Downey Jr.(Ironman), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Anthony Mackie (Falcon) and Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther). If, The Savage She-Hulk is a success we could see her crossover into to the rebooted Fantastic Four, in which, Shulkie subbed for The Thing.

 

Sexy! Beautiful! And looks awesome green!

 

Ben Arnold recently reported on Yahoo Entertainment, “Brie Larson: We’ve passionately told Marvel we want an all-female movie”. Brie Larson has said that the female members of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have approached studio boss Kevin Feige to make an all-female superhero movie. “I will say that a lot of the female cast members from Marvel walked up to Kevin and we were like, ‘We are in this together, we want to do this,’” the Captain Marvel star told Variety.

 

“What that means, I have no idea. You know, I’m not in charge of the future of Marvel, but it is something that we’re really passionate about and we love and I feel like if enough people out in the world talk about how much they want it, maybe it’ll happen.” ~Yahoo Entertainment

With Natalie Portman rumored to becoming the new female Thor, we could see Nichole Galicia’s She-Hulk lining up with the all female Avengers A Force live action movie with Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Natalie Portman (Thor) Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), Evangeline Lilly (Wasp) and Halle Berry or Alexandra Shipp (Storm)! All things are possible in the Marvel Cinematic Universe now that Disney acquired 20th Century Fox.

With all of the possibilities of the near future, the only actress who not only has the acting skill and a cosmetically perfect face that has proven to still radiate through special effects make-up is Nichole Galicia! After looking at her extensive movie and television rolls, as well as, coveted beauty campaigns for Shiseido, Mary Kay and Urban Decay, Nichole Galicia is a tried and true talent and a high level beauty with movie star potential. She is what we call a “Diamond In The Daytime”! Nichole Galicia is an acting assassin and has what it takes to be the face of The Savage She-Hulk’s franchise, merchandising machine and multi season/ multi picture deal. I think the late Stan Lee would give her a big Excelsior!

Now enjoy my fan art!

Written by Ty-Ron Mayes (Instagram @stylisttyronmayes)

 

Quentin Tarantino’s Muse Nichole Galicia wants Disney+ She-Hulk role!

via Quentin Tarantino’s Muse Nichole Galicia wants Disney+ She-Hulk role!

Quentin Tarantino’s Muse Nichole Galicia wants Disney Plus’ She-Hulk role!

via Quentin Tarantino’s Muse Nichole Galicia wants Disney Plus’ She-Hulk role!

Celebrity Stylist Ty-Ron Mayes Style Tip For Crisp Fit

Looking like a million bucks can be as simple as snip and a stitch. Most clothing are cut to fit a large range of people. Which means, clothing will not fit you perfectly directly off the rack. Suit jackets have wider backs and roomier arms so it can fit a wider range of customers. The cheaper the brand, the boxier the cut.

In order for you to create the look of a custom fit, you should tailor your clothing to fit your body. This is the best way to ensure that your clothes all hit their proper points. With some strategically placed darts, hems and stitches, clothing will lay better on your body. When gaps under your arm lay closer to the body, breaks in a blazer are flattened out and darts are placed at the hips and bust line, clothing not only look and fit better, they also look more expensive.

Many fabrics are delicate and should not be ironed. The hot metal can alter the look and texture of certain fabrics. Steaming clothing instead of ironing will help preserve the life of your clothes throughout the course of time.  A professional Presser can remove wrinkles in a way that many an iron could not. Hems, collars, lapels, suits, dress shirts and wedding gowns should be pressed by a Presser in order to achieve a crisp look.

 

The Best Dressed at The Oscars 2015

The Best Dressed at The Oscars 2015

Jennifer Lopez (Elie Saab)

 

Zoe Saldana (Altelier Versace)

Scarlett Johansen (Atelier Versace)

Jennifer Aniston (Altelier Versace)

Naomi Watts (Armani Prive) Watts won the race in this racer back runway gown.

Best Couples at the Oscars Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine Red hottie Behati in Armani Couture. Adam Levine in Armani.

 

Chrissy Teigen (Zuhair Murad) and John Legend (Gucci) Legends in the making as this couple wows the red carpet.

Laura Dern (Alberta Ferretti) Dern is ready in this silver Ferretti.

Julianne Moore (Chanel) More channels Chanel as she picks up her Oscar.

Chloe Grace Moritz (Mui Mui) She’s got young elegance in the pocket!

 

Rita Ora (Marchesa) Silver screen goddess. Is it Rita Ora or Rita Hayworth?

Rosamund Pike (Givenchy) Rosamund is just rosy in this red scalloped crimson gown.

Lupita Nyong’o (Calvin Klein) Girl with the pearl…. A lot of them!

 

Reese Witherspoon Made everyone swoon in this black and white Tom Ford gown. She was dripping in diamonds as well.

Adrian Brody

Josh Hutcherson

 

Risk Takers

Cate Blanchett (Maison Martin Margeila) Distressed Elegance and unusual statement necklace that kept them talking.

Marion Cotillard (Dior Couture) Elegant in the front and fashion forward flapper back! Wow!!! In the back! Dripping in gems from Chopard and a divine updo.

Gwyneth Paltrow (Ralph & Russo) Pink Pedal Pusher with a huge statement pink rose fixed at her shoulder. Topping off her look with a Anna Hu statement ring and super sleek hair.

 

Margot Robbie (Yves Saint Laurent) Swimming in silk but, Best make-up for the night. Her jewelry was titanic

ZOMBIE BOY CREEPS IT REAL

Zombie Boy Creeps It Real

By Ty-Ron Mayes

Zombie Boy photographed by John Mayes at the Betsey Johnson fashion show for New York Fashion Week. Zombie Boy is wearing Gasoline Glamour.

Born Rick Genest of La Salle, Quebec and growing up in Chateauguay, “Rico” aka Zombie Boy first appeared on the world platform in the Lady Gaga’s video, Born This Way. No, that was not make-up in the video… at least not on Rico. Over 80 percent of his body is covered in tattoos, including his face. Rick’s tattoos are what he calls, his “project”. So, what does one do when one nearly escapes death, obsesses over horror films and lives for fashion? Cover nearly every inch of his body with tattoos of bones, rotting flesh, death symbols and bugs. The world’s most unusual Supermodel has been busy appearing in films like 47 Ronin, recording music and walking the runways from Paris to Prague.

As a teenager, Rick Genest was diagnosed with a life-threatening benign brain tumor. At the age of 15, Rick underwent a surgery that many had not survived in the past. Because of the tumor’s position, his options were death or if lucky, blindness and/or to live as a vegetable. When he emerged from the surgery, he was none of the above. Rick was indeed alive and well. Defying the odds, he literally jumped off of the Grim Reaper’s deck of cards and began a new life. The runaway embraced the underground Punk scene and became obsessed with body modification. By age 21, the newly named Rico The Zombie or Zombie Boy… a name his friends call him; enlisted the help of tattoo artist, Frank Lewis. Together, Lewis and Zombie created a walking dead–like, skull-faced character, with Rick Genest’s body as the canvas. For several years, they painfully augmented the appearance of normal, healthy, human flesh into a frightening homage to horror films. Slowly and methodically Genest’s body was transformed from an average 5’9” man, into a decomposing, Zombie-like corpses, with exposed cadaver inspired parts revealing the skeletal, muscular and circulatory system teaming with crawling insects that devour the dead. The result led to two admissions into the Guinness Book of World Records: one for the most bones tattooed on the body (134) and one for the most insects tattooed on the body (176). “My tattoos symbolize life through death, or death through life.”

Zombie Boy wearing The Blonds backstage at The Blonds Fashion Show along with Mao and Amanda Lepore. Knives by Gasoline Glamour. Photo: Mao PR

Soon after his transformation, fashion called and Hollywood followed. His resume reads like a who’s who. Zombie Boy is the first man to sign a contract and became the first male spokesperson for L’Oreal. With a wildly successful viral video that shows how Dermablend can cover even a Zombie and look natural; 15 million viewers watched “Go Beyond The Cover” for Dermablend Professional. The video showed which appears to be a reverse transformation as Zombie Boy was covered with make-up to look like his original un-tattooed self. Currently, he is in talks with L’Oreal for future endorsements.

Zombie Boy served as the face of Thierry Mugler menswear collection and Jay-Z’ Rocawear label in Europe. Furthermore, just about every important photographer in the industry, as well as, magazines around the world has photographed Genest. As an actor, Zombie Boy had a cameo and served as the celebrity pitchman to Universal Studio’s 47 Ronin starring Keanu Reeves. He has also appeared in Aquario, Love at Last Sight and a major role in a film short – “In Faust” which will appear in the Fantasia Film Festival.

But, Zombie Boy’s success story doesn’t stop there. Zombie Boy has recorded 5 music tracks with KAV Blaggers of London including “Dirty Rejects” and “Monsters VS The World”. And while he appearing as a celebrity DJ in countries such as Germany, Austria, Belarus and Russia, he is pouring his soul into his upcoming EP with Riggs (Creative formally of Rob Zombie).

Celebrity Stylist Ty-Ron Mayes (Right) styles and escorts Zombie Boy to the Timo Weiland fashion show at Lincoln Center for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Photography: John Mayes

From runaway street urchin to entrepreneur, Zombie Boy has now launched his Zombie Boy merchandise; which includes cologne, apparel and home décor. Now Zombie Boy fans can buy into the world of Zombie Boy and look like, smell like and even sleep like a Zombie with his whimsical leather helmets, kick ass boots and belts, black candles, curtains and bath towels. Yes, you can even smell like a Zombie with his cologne and anyone who knows Rico The Zombie, knows he loves energy drinks, so it was only natural that he would create a drink to keep you bouncing off the walls when you are feeling dead on your feet.

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Zink Magazine Interviewed Stylist Ty-Ron Mayes About Innovation

Zink Magazine:   What innovation would change your life?

Ty-Ron Mayes:  I am a dreamer and such a futurist at heart. I grew up in a world full of X-Men, Star Wars and all sorts of fantastical scenarios of the future. It would be innovative if we could create a device that would unlock the dormant parts of the brain. At present, we only use 30% of our brain, leaving 70% of our brain as an untapped human resource. If the power of the brain could be augmented, we could possibly time travel, fold time and move forward so we can know all of the answers in life… move back in time to fix all of our mistakes. We could levitate and move through this existence without the need of fuel and read minds so that we could learn how to coexist in harmony without the limitations of language. Designing a device that would unleash the power of the brain would be the greatest invention ever known to man.

Meet the Incomparable Shaun Ross by Ty-Ron Mayes

MEET THE IMCOMPRABLE SHAUN ROSS Written and interviewed by Ty-Ron Mayes

Albinism is considered to be a hereditary condition characterized by the absence of pigmentation in the eyes, skin and hair. For Shaun Ross, these characteristics are a blessing in disguise. Michael Jackson once sang, “It don’t matter if you’re black or white.” With that being said, the sky is the limit for the unconventional muse. What was once considered a curse has now made the fierce New Yorker highly sought after in the fashion industry. Ross challenged fashion’s antiquated beauty standards, broke through its barriers, redefined what it means to be different and has become the first male Supermodel with Albinism. As an advocate for the LGBT community, the luminescent catwalker is a soldier for anti-bullying and urges everyone who sees him to move towards greater acceptance for all people.

Supermodel Shaun Ross photographed by John Mayes BTS with Celebrity Stylist Ty-Ron Mayes

Photography: John Mayes

Fashion Editor and Styling: TY-RON MAYES @ maxinetall.com for Paper Faces llc.

Make-up and Hair: ROBERTO MORELLI @ linknyla.com for NARS

Fashion Assistant: Polina Roytman

Traditionally models are expected to be visions of perfection and are held to nearly impossible standards. It is our obsession with perfection the drives the fashion and beauty industry, which makes models so intriguing. Scientifically, we are conditioned to be attracted to faces that have symmetry and balance. Our pupils dilate when we see what we believe are beauty traits, such as wide eyes, full hair, a well-toned body and clear skin. In a world obsessed with perfection, Shaun Ross stands alone. He is the most unusual supermodel in the industry today. His features are imperfect and quirky and do not “add up”. Traditionally models were visions of perfection. Some may say that Ross is an oxymoron. He is Black but he is white. He is African-American yet he is a true blonde. His nose is askew. His gaze is not always direct. He is masculine and feminine. He is Butch and beguiling. And, with all of this, Shaun Ross somehow bypassed the conventional genetic lottery that is normally the prerequisite for a successful modeling career. In the modeling industry Ross is the King of Unconventional Models. Shaun is a self-made supermodel that is now celebrated for his unusual features and extrodinary talents. Recently, Ross was selected to be the subject of a massive art exhibit. Ironically, it was named: Visible Man. And, when I say ironically, it is because I know of the personal struggles Ross endured in order to be seen, be acknowledged and to finally “make it”. The paintings captured his unapologetic moxy as it displayed Shaun Ross in haunting Christ-like poses. The paintings were bold, in your face gazes of oil likeness that somehow asked for acknowledgement. If you haven’t figured it out yet, Shaun Ross is the world’s first supermodel with Albinism. And, when Shaun Ross was not immediately accepted into the world of conventional modeling, he turned himself into living art. Because of his tenacity, self-confidence and innate ability to perform in front of the camera, Shaun Ross has become one of the most sought after models in history. He has appeared on covers around the world and in high profile music videos. Some could say his work rivaled that of supermodel, Veruschka. I first met Ross at the tender age of 16 during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. He walked up to me, a well-known stylist and told me that no one gets him. I remember the day like it was yesterday. He was dressed in all black, which stood out against his stark white skin. He was young and albino (terminology only used with respect) and unforgettable. I told him to keep going, keep pushing and never give up. Shaun had youth on his side. Now he has become a walking inspiration, so much so, he is attracting artists such as Jerome Lagarrigue. By chance the two met in the lobby of a Miami hotel and immediately Lagarrigue was inspired to capture the wispy man with Albinism in a series of seven-foot oil on canvas paintings. Enamored by the relation of how light reflected from his pigment-less skin, Lagarrigue captured Ross in moments when dusk reverberated his pale skin, platinum hair and what he called “wheat colored eyes”. In front of his brush and canvases or cameras and catwalks, Ross does what he does best… Inspire, pose and capture moments by utilizing all of his skills. I know this because when I styled him for this fashion shoot, I witnessed his pure genius first hand. Ross does not model like any male model that I have seen before. That is because Shaun dances and animates clothing making them come to life. Hats levitate like a magician’s trick. Ross spins like Michael Jackson and stops on a dime to deliver a moment and only the sharpest photographers will capture the once and a lifetime image. He vogues like Madonna, but with slow, methodical isometrics… twisting and contouring while fully aware of the camera as he shapes his body with perfect geometric precision to support his two dimensional image. Somehow, Shaun Ross found a way to take an antiquated gay street dance and turned their movements into a quirky expression that allows him to sell covers, clothing and gain the attention of the world. In other words, Shaun Ross is a hot commodity. People who are born with albinism were and in some place still are ostracized because if their lack of pigment. In some cultures, they were called ghost or viewed as having magical powers. In certain African cultures, people with albinism’s hands and feet were cut off and used as good luck potions and some are just killed. They are often invisible people who are ridiculed, taunted and isolated. But, at the Driscoll Babcock Gallery, artist Jerome Lagarrigue force everyone to see Ross. Standing naked next to Katie Perry, we are all forced to see him and in “Pretty Hurts” he boldly gained the attention of the world’s greatest entertainer. In the world of entertainment, Shaun Ross will remain as a visible, tangible documentation of a man who challenged the superficiality of an unwelcome industry full of cliquey, judgmental, hypocritical people and left an indelible mark in history.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Where are you from? Where did you grow up?

Shaun Ross: I am from New York and I was raised in the Bronx.

Ty-Ron Mayes: I am as well, from New York and raised in the Bronx… how did you get discovered as a model?

Shaun Ross: I use to be a dancer when I was younger and posting videos of my latest moves on youtube was a passion of mine. Along with that, came messages from different people telling me how good I was. Eventually, a NYC based photographer by the name of Shameer Khan discovered me. He asked me for my measurements and expressed how he thought I could be a model. I responded and then a day later I was taking shots and signing my first contract.

Ty-Ron Mayes: What do you love about modeling?

Shaun Ross: Traveling! I love seeing other parts of the world that I would only dream of as a child.

Androgynous Supermodel Shaun Ross transformed by make-up artist Roberto Morelli. Styled by ty-Ron Mayes

Ty-Ron Mayes: You are one of the most creative African American models to hit the scene in a long time. What ignites your creativity?

Shaun Ross: The ability to create and be creative is a gift in itself. People like Michael Jackson really inspire me because I ask myself how can one person have so much power, so much charisma. That drives me to do the same, to be creative to allow people to see something they are not use to and help them to understand it.

Ty-Ron Mayes: What is your biggest accomplishment as a model?

Shaun Ross: My biggest accomplishment in modeling has to be the fact that I have created a name for myself and I continue to work hard to keep my image relevant. I am making something that is a “ Wrong “ look so “ Right “.

Ty-Ron Mayes: What was your favorite modeling job?

Shaun Ross: My favorite modeling job had to being co-starring on Katy Perry’s “E.T.” music video with Kanye West. In this video, there was an endless amount of inspiration on the set and I had never gone to California before then. Then, of course working with Beyoncé’ in the “Pretty Hurts” music video.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Most models start off very young, have you ever had any other type of job?

Shaun Ross: I worked for a month in a Haunted House as a prop when I was 15, other than that, no.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Well, it seems that you have always been an artist your for most of your adult life. Most models have a situation that they can not believe they found themselves in… What was your most unusual, funniest job or situation?

Shaun Ross: Posing nude in Katy Perry’s E.T. music video. 160 million viewers have glanced at my tooshie!

Ty-Ron Mayes: Yes, I think we have all seen it… What project would you love to do?

Shaun: I would love to work more with NYC Cares. They take on serious social issues here in NY. It’s the largest volunteer organization, running over 1,200 non-profit, city agencies and public schools. They really are trying to make the city a better place for everyone.

Shaun Ross featured in a series of paintings by Jerome Lagarrigue called “Visible Man”.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Do you have any other films or projects out that we should be aware of?

Shaun: A wise man never tells his secrets and I have learned that you have to keep your projects under your hat until they are ready to be released. I have not Tweeted or discussed my cover story with Acapella Magazine because I want it to be a total surprise. This is such an amazing concept creating a high fashion LGBT magazine. As soon as it is released, I would tell everyone to get it. If you guys continue to follow me on Facebook and Instagram, I always post what I am doing for my fans.

Ty-Ron Mayes: The media often reports that Black models do not get along… Who would you say was your ‘Black Bestie’ in modeling?

Shaun Ross: I was never the type of model to hang around a lot other models or have the fake ‘bromance’. I always stayed to myself, so thank God I did not have a Tyra / Naomi moment.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Yes, I noticed that about you. You are much more subdued than people would imagine and extremely professional. Do you think the Black models of today have forged better relations amongst themselves or are they still fighting?

Shaun Ross: I think the situation between Black models have gotten better but, I think the media will always make it seem as if it has not improved because it is more interesting to show the negative side of modeling.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Now we have to get serious here. Your hair is naturally blonde and your skin in white… being an individual who was born with Albinism, was it difficult growing up in a ‘Black’ or ‘Brown’ community?

Shaun Ross: Most people ask me this question. I do not want to say yes and ask for sympathy because almost every child gets teased along with being bullied, but yes it was hard. Growing up in the surroundings of everyone looking somewhat the same and me being so different was a problem because children did not understand what it is like to be different.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Are there any physical limitations to having Albinism?

Shaun Ross: We just tend to have poor vision along with getting sunburned easily.

Ty-Ron Mayes: The purpose of this next statement is for it to be a “teachable moment” if I may quote Oprah Winfrey? How do you feel when the word “Albino” is used? Is this derogatory or is it a word that has become common in the community?

Shaun Ross: Unlike others, I do not feel offended when I hear someone says, “…He is an Albino. “ I just correct them. Not everyone is educated on the condition so I am happy I could be an advocate to those who do not understand.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Is being “Black” more of a state of mind rather than a skin color? What does ‘Black’ mean to you?

Shaun Ross: Black to me is a color. But, being of African decent is another feeling. I think of culture and for some reason a lot of body movement. The energy we call “Black” flows through me and I am fascinated with African dances and the way you move all of the parts of your body.

Ty-Ron Mayes: What’s the one thing you know now, that you wish you knew when you were growing up?

Shaun Ross: To be patient and keep my mouth shut.

Ty-Ron Mayes: You and Diandra Forrest, another model with Albinism, worked so well together, even to the point that you agreed to kiss on film. Are you friends?

Shaun Ross: Yes, Diandra Forrest is a good friend. I love hanging with her.

Ty-Ron Mayes: When did you first notice Diandra? Were you aware that there was another top model with Albinism ruling the print and runway world?

Shaun Ross: I was aware of Diandra because we were discovered by the same person… at the same time. We came up together.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Due to the controversial presence that people with Albinism face today, are you surprised that you have been accepted into the modeling industry?

Shaun Ross: Not at all because I knew what was planned for me was nothing but greatness. I would not strive for anything that I knew I could not manage or handle and modeling was something I could do and do well.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Shaun, I have worked with several male models in the past; none quite like you. You struck poses that are not typically seen in the male modeling world… striking very difficult positions, high-kicks and Voguing poses, what experiences are you bring into your modeling?

Shaun Ross: I studied dancing in Alvin Ailey for some time, along with early dance advances from Bronx Dance Theatre.

Artist Jerome Lagarrigue featuring Shaun Ross

Ty-Ron Mayes: Well, your training has paid off and aided in making you a very unique model. Shaun, how often do you stretch? Do you implement your dance background into every photoshoot?

Shaun Ross: I stretch once in a while, but I always remain limber.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Do you feel successful?

Shaun: Yes, every single day, but I am always hungry for more and to do better.

Ty-Ron Mayes: I must say, I first met you at 16 and have followed your career since. I noticed you hugging young children with Albinism on Facebook. How do you find ways to support children who are born with Albinism?

Shaun Ross: Yes, tolerance and education helps our community and I go to Belgium for conferences pertaining to people with Albinism; to see how we can help educate others.

Ty-Ron Mayes: When traveling and you are away from home, what foods do you love and miss?

Shaun Ross: For some reason when I go across seas, I always crave Chinese food… like some real ghetto, New York, down-home Chinese food from your local neighborhood.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Same here! General Tso chicken to go! Let’s play a game. As a bonafide Supermodel… if you were a Marvel comic book hero, what super powers would you like Stan Lee to create for you?

Shaun Ross: I would love to have the power to create life in a dramatic amount of time!

Ty-Ron Mayes: I choose flight. I wish I could fly. What is the riskiest thing you’ve done in your life?

Shaun Ross: Walk outside the house! Ha-ha… no… just kidding. Maybe… Shoot on a horse that had an attitude.

Ty-Ron Mayes: What social or political cause are you most passionate about?

Shaun Ross: Anti-bullying!

Ty-Ron Mayes: I agree. It kills the spirit, which is exactly why people do it. When you are not modeling, what do you love to do in your leisure time?

Shaun Ross: I love to sit on my roof or go hang with friends and family.

Ty-Ron Mayes: Shaun, you deejayed at our shoot and kept the studio pumping, what’s in you music playlist right now?

Shaun Ross: Everything you could ever imagine from Bjork to Beyonce. I love music… it is my drug.

Ty-Ron Mayes: What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Shaun Ross: Singer and songwriter Brandy told me to remain humble.

Ty-Ron Mayes: If you could say one thing to the next generation of models looking to enter the world of fashion, what would it be?

Shaun Ross: Be an original!