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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19 Comments to “More of my cousin, Daniel Liu (or maybe a little too much!)”
johnminh wrote:
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)
Posted on 25-Aug-09 at 2:02 pm | Permalink
jozjozjoz wrote:
Hey John, we can't all look like models!
Besides, dumplings are AWESOME!
Posted on 25-Aug-09 at 4:09 pm | Permalink
Facebook User wrote:
OMG he totally shaves his man parts. Doesn't he!!!! Ahhhh *covers eyes*
Posted on 25-Aug-09 at 4:50 pm | Permalink
johnklin wrote:
What does Daniel's sister look like? Is she hot and single?
Posted on 25-Aug-09 at 5:30 pm | Permalink
gthro123 wrote:
lol
Posted on 25-Aug-09 at 6:49 pm | Permalink
jozjozjoz wrote:
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!
Posted on 25-Aug-09 at 5:07 pm | Permalink
jr98110 wrote:
holy crap! i may have a new favorite over peter le . . . . oh my!!
Posted on 25-Aug-09 at 11:54 pm | Permalink
travp16 wrote:
Dang….
Posted on 26-Aug-09 at 10:50 am | Permalink
coach41 wrote:
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.
Posted on 26-Aug-09 at 10:56 am | Permalink
DCL wrote:
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″).
Posted on 26-Aug-09 at 11:04 am | Permalink
softestbullet wrote:
He is gooorgeous.
It must have been awkward, compiling these pictures!
Posted on 27-Aug-09 at 8:54 am | Permalink
facebook-645053785 wrote:
um… my mouth started watering… just so u know
Posted on 28-Aug-09 at 8:26 am | Permalink
smplysavge wrote:
and thank you cousin jozjoz for the info. it's good to hear he has a brain and a personality.
Posted on 29-Aug-09 at 9:43 pm | Permalink
8Asians.com » Daniel Liu Featured on NPR wrote:
[...] More of my cousin, Daniel Liu (or maybe a little too much!)Hate Crimes are Not Funny: Asian American Groups Protest The GoodsAsian American Influences in Real Estate: Silicon Valley and BeyondYoung Christians Try to Convert Indian Girl on YouTube Daniel Liu Featured on NPR [...]
Posted on 02-Sep-09 at 1:34 pm | Permalink
gw3n wrote:
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!
Posted on 02-Sep-09 at 7:59 pm | Permalink
8Asians.com » Behind The Scenes with the Ladies of Disgrasian: Jen & Diana wrote:
[...] Questions for Asians Arts MuseumMore of my cousin, Daniel Liu (or maybe a little too much!)Hate Crimes are Not Funny: Asian American Groups Protest The GoodsAsian American Influences in Real [...]
Posted on 03-Sep-09 at 10:57 pm | Permalink
Behind The Scenes with the Ladies of Disgrasian: Jen & Diana at jozjozjoz.com wrote:
[...] chance to meet, sit and talk. While admittedly a lot of the conversation did indeed revolve around my cousin Daniel, the rest of the conversation was typical “getting to know each other” kind of [...]
Posted on 03-Sep-09 at 11:03 pm | Permalink
8Asians.com » Meet the 8Asians: Brian, Resident Heartthrob wrote:
[...] Questions for Asians Arts MuseumMore of my cousin, Daniel Liu (or maybe a little too much!)Hate Crimes are Not Funny: Asian American Groups Protest The GoodsAsian American Influences in Real [...]
Posted on 04-Sep-09 at 11:44 pm | Permalink
Japanese Show Demonstrates: Rise & Shine in Five Minutes at jozjozjoz.com wrote:
[...] But another reason this post caught my eye is this line from Bicoastal Bitchin: Although, I’ve totally already mastered the 7-second food-face-cram at 3:24. Oh, and the 2-second flash disrobing at 0:20. Except I call it the “Hellooo Daniel Liu“. [...]
Posted on 15-Sep-09 at 8:46 pm | Permalink
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