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Partnering with VMAN and Ford Models, in May and June 2009 SHOWstudio offered our male viewers the chance to become the next face of men's fashion. Chosen from over a thousand entrants by Nick Knight and Simon Foxton, our first finalist D'Marco Jones will be shot, with our cameras broadcasting every move. A real-life real-time editorial will unfold before your very eyes as we upload Nick Knight's unretouched images live.

And our winner is...
By SHOWstudio, 17:30 Fri 23 Oct 2009

Rico Nieves in action!

Following our live shoots earlier this month and back in July, we can finally reveal the name of the winner of our VMAN Model Search. The lucky one, as you may have guessed, is the charming man above - Rico Nieves, from Ohio, USA. The rather dashing Rico will not only receive a contract with Ford Models but also the much-coveted cover slot of VMAN 16. Our other four finalists will also feature in the VMAN editorial spread alongside Rico - and galleries of all the VMAN Model Search finalists will be live on the site on Monday - watch the blog for more info!

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GREAT STYLING!

By Galileo's Universe at 18:06 Fri 23 Oct 2009 | reply to this >

He sure is a real tasty geezer!

By saint at 21:46 Fri 23 Oct 2009 | reply to this >

Rico you look so hott!!! Such a sexy look!

By prmami at 03:52 Sat 24 Oct 2009 | reply to this >

He looks stunning, I can't wait to see the next photo shoots! ^^

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By MAISON CHAPLIN at 06:04 Sat 24 Oct 2009 | reply to this >



REF:> http://media.photobucket.com/image/vampire

PS. Somehow there's something VAMPIRE_ESQUE about his good looks .....

By Galileo's Universe at 09:15 Sat 24 Oct 2009 | reply to this >

Am I seeing the same person as everyone above?! Not keen at all.

By primitive at 14:39 Sun 25 Oct 2009 | reply to this >

He has a great look, can't wait to see the editorial!

By Coco S at 10:37 Mon 26 Oct 2009 | reply to this >

Want to see what runway trends translated well into street fashion? First is the www.uggwarm.com look, well actually one aspect of this look: the sheepskin boots, which is now everywhere. But there are also other shoes details like Gucci,Nike,Dsquared.

By sara2151119 at 16:48 Mon 26 Oct 2009 | reply to this >

he looks really..good looking but boring

i dont like MEN i like skinny girlish boys with imperfections and character! not Ken

i guess its an american thing.

By Lucy Brown at 15:29 Tue 27 Oct 2009 | reply to this >

AGREE... in a weird way! ;)

By Elly_Field at 20:35 Fri 20 Nov 2009 | reply to this >

No matter who wins .... the fact is that RICO or whoever for that matter won't be able to satisfy everyone's 'taste' ... the laws of attraction no doubt ! He is indeed photogenic, the rest is up to the photographer and the stylist's vision !

I'm very curious about the final result and see him transformed beyond recognition!

By Galileo's Universe at 16:01 Tue 27 Oct 2009 | reply to this >

can't wait.

By ronstarr at 16:19 Sat 14 Nov 2009 | reply to this >

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