Sohaib Ahmed: A native of the fashion world, runways worldwide, businessman-entrepreneur by day, and supermodel at heart.
Nationality: Pakistani (Asian)
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Dark Brown
Height: 6' ; 183cm
Measurements: (US) 39 chest-32 waist -34 hipps
Shoe size: (US) 9 ; (EU) 42
What makes you unique as a male model? Where do you think your appeal is coming from?
RT: What makes me unique as a male model is my
ability to attract the eyes of many different audiences. What I mean by
this is I catch the attention of not only females but males as well,
basically, anyone who looks at my photographs. My appeal comes from the
qualities in my face (jaw, eyes, lips) that attract people along with my
lean body. I tend to go for the dark, sexy, rugged look, which comes
from my strong facial and body features.
- See more at: http://www.masculinemag.com/#sthash.hHJtWEZK.dpuf
Ryan Taylor: The Interview
Masculine Mag (M): So Ryan, you’re slowly shifting from fashion to fitness, what made you want to change course?
Ryan Taylor (RT): I always felt I wasn’t into
fashion. Yes I liked modeling but had this doubt in my mind if this is
what I actually wanted to do. I always had a passion for working out so
once my collegiate track career was over; I picked up a new habit. I
worked out a little harder developing, focusing on my muscles more and
more. Once I realized the potential I had I knew fashion wasn’t for me
and my passion turned to fitness and fitness modeling.
M: What makes you unique as a male model? Where do you think your appeal is coming from?
RT: What makes me unique as a male model is my
ability to attract the eyes of many different audiences. What I mean by
this is I catch the attention of not only females but males as well,
basically, anyone who looks at my photographs. My appeal comes from the
qualities in my face (jaw, eyes, lips) that attract people along with my
lean body. I tend to go for the dark, sexy, rugged look, which comes
from my strong facial and body features.
M: What part of your body are you most proud of and why?
RT: I am most proud of my shoulders. Everywhere I
go, I get comments on them especially in the gym so they are definitely
my prized possession. I am very proud of them because not many people
have big or nice shoulders. Guys often focus on biceps or triceps and
forget about the beauty of round, broad shoulders.
M: Do you think you have what it takes to become a successful male model? Why?
RT: There is not a doubt in my mind that I can
become a successful male model. I see these other male models and find
the urge to do better, look better. I feel it comes from my work ethic
and when my mind is set on a goal I strive to achieve it. Throughout my
life I was never handed anything; I always had to work for what I
wanted. So this is just another obstacle or stepping stone in my life
proving people wrong but more importantly proving to myself I have what
it takes.
M: Growing up, have
you ever thought of being the hunky man that you are now? Tell us how
you have become the handsome man that you are now.
RT: I never thought I would look like this or even
this good. I have always been somewhat skinny with little muscle on my
body from track workouts. Once my track career was over I had a void in
my life that needed to be filled. I found myself working out with no
specific goal in mind. I then realized I wanted to get bigger, while
maintaining a lean body. I started researching bodybuilding workouts,
routines, diets and even watching videos on how I could transform my
body to become something no one else has. I tried many different plans
and routines until I found out what worked best for my body and stuck
with it. Within 6 month I gained 15lbs jumping from 175lbs to 190lbs
where I currently maintain. I knew I accomplished something when people
started commenting on my body but it wasn’t until the summer of 2012
where I had my first fitness photo-shoot that I knew all the hard work
has paid off. Now I just look to maintain a lean physique with proper
eating and workout routines so I can do what I was meant to do: inspire
others and model.
M: When you say
masculine, what comes to mind? Do you feel that being stylish, sexy or
“metrosexual” goes against the grain of being a masculine man?
RT: Masculine to me is being manly or tough. I
believe men have two thoughts, one is some men feel ‘metro’ is too girly
and steps away from the tough, rugged look they use to intimidate
people. On the other hand you have men who like to look masculine but
are comfortable doing so in a fashionable manner - to look good or
better than other people. I personally feel being stylish or sexy
doesn’t go against the grain of being masculine but simply shows you are
comfortable with your masculinity no matter what you wear.
- See more at: http://www.masculinemag.com/#sthash.hHJtWEZK.dpuf
What makes you unique as a male model? Where do you think your appeal is coming from?
RT: What makes me unique as a male model is my
ability to attract the eyes of many different audiences. What I mean by
this is I catch the attention of not only females but males as well,
basically, anyone who looks at my photographs. My appeal comes from the
qualities in my face (jaw, eyes, lips) that attract people along with my
lean body. I tend to go for the dark, sexy, rugged look, which comes
from my strong facial and body features.
- See more at: http://www.masculinemag.com/#sthash.hHJtWEZK.dpuf
Ryan Taylor: The Interview
Masculine Mag (M): So Ryan, you’re slowly shifting from fashion to fitness, what made you want to change course?
Ryan Taylor (RT): I always felt I wasn’t into
fashion. Yes I liked modeling but had this doubt in my mind if this is
what I actually wanted to do. I always had a passion for working out so
once my collegiate track career was over; I picked up a new habit. I
worked out a little harder developing, focusing on my muscles more and
more. Once I realized the potential I had I knew fashion wasn’t for me
and my passion turned to fitness and fitness modeling.
M: What makes you unique as a male model? Where do you think your appeal is coming from?
RT: What makes me unique as a male model is my
ability to attract the eyes of many different audiences. What I mean by
this is I catch the attention of not only females but males as well,
basically, anyone who looks at my photographs. My appeal comes from the
qualities in my face (jaw, eyes, lips) that attract people along with my
lean body. I tend to go for the dark, sexy, rugged look, which comes
from my strong facial and body features.
M: What part of your body are you most proud of and why?
RT: I am most proud of my shoulders. Everywhere I
go, I get comments on them especially in the gym so they are definitely
my prized possession. I am very proud of them because not many people
have big or nice shoulders. Guys often focus on biceps or triceps and
forget about the beauty of round, broad shoulders.
M: Do you think you have what it takes to become a successful male model? Why?
RT: There is not a doubt in my mind that I can
become a successful male model. I see these other male models and find
the urge to do better, look better. I feel it comes from my work ethic
and when my mind is set on a goal I strive to achieve it. Throughout my
life I was never handed anything; I always had to work for what I
wanted. So this is just another obstacle or stepping stone in my life
proving people wrong but more importantly proving to myself I have what
it takes.
M: Growing up, have
you ever thought of being the hunky man that you are now? Tell us how
you have become the handsome man that you are now.
RT: I never thought I would look like this or even
this good. I have always been somewhat skinny with little muscle on my
body from track workouts. Once my track career was over I had a void in
my life that needed to be filled. I found myself working out with no
specific goal in mind. I then realized I wanted to get bigger, while
maintaining a lean body. I started researching bodybuilding workouts,
routines, diets and even watching videos on how I could transform my
body to become something no one else has. I tried many different plans
and routines until I found out what worked best for my body and stuck
with it. Within 6 month I gained 15lbs jumping from 175lbs to 190lbs
where I currently maintain. I knew I accomplished something when people
started commenting on my body but it wasn’t until the summer of 2012
where I had my first fitness photo-shoot that I knew all the hard work
has paid off. Now I just look to maintain a lean physique with proper
eating and workout routines so I can do what I was meant to do: inspire
others and model.
M: When you say
masculine, what comes to mind? Do you feel that being stylish, sexy or
“metrosexual” goes against the grain of being a masculine man?
RT: Masculine to me is being manly or tough. I
believe men have two thoughts, one is some men feel ‘metro’ is too girly
and steps away from the tough, rugged look they use to intimidate
people. On the other hand you have men who like to look masculine but
are comfortable doing so in a fashionable manner - to look good or
better than other people. I personally feel being stylish or sexy
doesn’t go against the grain of being masculine but simply shows you are
comfortable with your masculinity no matter what you wear.
- See more at: http://www.masculinemag.com/#sthash.hHJtWEZK.dpuf
