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After I asked for people to keep an eye out for my cousin Daniel as his image begins appearing in commercial ads, I began receiving requests from people for asking for “introductions” and “more hot pixxx pls!” Um, sorry… no can do on the former — but the latter is do-able!
The awesome Disgrasian gals have tapped him as their Babewatch: Babe of the Week and in that spirit, I’ll share some pictures that John Tan Casting was the first to post: Daniel’s photos of “The Outlaw” by Karl Simone, along with the following short interview:
Full Name: Daniel Liu
Hometown: Los Angeles
Age: 26Discovery/How did you get into modeling: My sister sent in some digital photos from a modeling contest I’d won and I got a call from Ford shortly after that. She never told me she submitted them so I was surprised to get a phone call from the main agent in LA.
Previous career before entering the wonderful world of modeling: I’ve had a couple career jobs before modeling but this is what I love doing most. I get to work with and meet great people, travel, and have flexibility in my schedule. It is perfect for me at the moment.
Other career goals: I definitely have some plans for the future that are aside from modeling. I’d like to own my own business at some point and to also impact some kind of positive change with whatever resources I have. Whether it’s helping the environment, providing for the homeless, or sending medicine overseas, I definitely want to help in any way that I can.
Favorite hobbies: I really enjoy working out, staying healthy, playing the guitar, watching movies, and spending time with the people I love. I can have fun doing just about anything when I’m in the right company.
Favorite music/films: I listen to different music to match my moods. When I’m just getting through the day, I like listening to The Kooks, Arctic Monkeys, Keane, The Shins, or lots of Indie Rock. When I’m trying to mellow out or wind down after a long day, it’s Dave Matthews, Ben Harper, or something relaxing. As far as my favorite movies go, Top Gun is definitely one of them. I also liked the films Fight Club and Pulp Fiction.
How did you enjoy doing this shoot? I loved working with the team. They were amazing to work with and very professional.
People will be surprised to know this about me: I can be serious at times, but really I’m a guy that loves to have fun. I work hard but I also enjoy the little things in life.
Ok, ok, sorry I made you go through all that when I know people really just want to see the pictures. (Hey! I want people to know what an awesome person Daniel is and that there’s more to him than just being good looking! Is that so wrong?!) But be warned… you may see more of Daniel than you asked for! (More photos after the jump; click to — um — embiggen.)
AGENT: Maher Naser
IMAGES: Karl Simone-www.karlsimone.com
FASHION EDITOR/CASTING: John Tan
GROOMING: Yinna Wang for Badass Hair-www.yinnawang.com
Special thanks to Natalie Rawling and Cliff Fleiser at Tom Ford International and Maher Naser at Ford/FM2
CLOTHING:
Tom Ford/Tom Ford Fragrance-www.tomford.com
Lee-www.lee.com
Guess-www.guess.com
Alexander McQueen-www.alexandermcqueen.com
Diesel-www.diesel.com
Boss Orange-www.hugoboss.com
Gordon Rush-www.gordonrush.com
Burberry Prorsum-www.burberry.com
David Yurman-www.davidyurman.com
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damn Joz! those are some insanely good genes!
and hey! long time, hope you are well, was surprised to click through and see you on the byline!
and thank you cousin jozjoz for the info. it's good to hear he has a brain and a personality.
um... my mouth started watering... just so u know :)
He is gooorgeous.
It must have been awkward, compiling these pictures!
You know - I think the disgrasian.com post might have answered my question. The post stated Daniel's 6'3" which matches to the same Daniel Liu that played hoops (well, he was supposed to be 6'4").
Maybe someone can answer this (it would be a fun trivia question) but is this the same Daniel Liu that played basketball for the Alpine Little Horse / Striders squad that are is out of LA? I'm a big follower of Asian American hoops in California and I remember someone mentioning that "Daniel Liu" stopped playing hoops to go model. :)
Dang....
holy crap! i may have a new favorite over peter le . . . . oh my!!
Daniel has two sisters actually. They're both beautiful and now married with children! Before they became mothers, one of them was a model herself; the other one a TV news anchor. Yes, the Liu family is extremely good looking!
lol
What does Daniel's sister look like? Is she hot and single? :)
OMG he totally shaves his man parts. Doesn't he!!!! Ahhhh *covers eyes*
Hey John, we can't all look like models!
Besides, dumplings are AWESOME!
What's he modeling in that last pic? That bottle? The fur?
(hides in corner and cries for having a body more like the shape of a dumpling)
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