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Table of CONTENTS

SUMMER 2022 BACK COVER LOOK Tank Top 2XIST Trousers MARNI

06 Letter From The Editor 07 BELLO Obsessions 08 Cover Story ALEX AIONO 20 Editorial BONE FLASH SKIN 24 Editorial IT'S MARTINOS 28 Editorial CONOR CLAYTIN - LUSH

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30 From Caterpillar to Butterfly FRANKIE RODRIGUEZ 38 Feature (interview) IT'S ALL ABOUT CHASE Charlie Edwards Aaron Gage Luke Edmeade 58 Editorial | FEELS LIKE SUMMER 72 Editorial | IRLAND RHAPSODY

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Photo BERHARD GROSSGASTEIGER

Letter From the Cr Dir

Summer is for many the best time to rest. I always saw September as the start of a new cycle. Just like “New Year” wishes of fortune, health, and happiness, we should be wishing each-other resilience when comes to September. More than ever we have shown ourselves that we can be resilient in the face of adversity.

Political setbacks, pandemics, the list goes on and on …

The world around us is getting more challenging, directly affected by a lack of willingness to change. The slower humankind acts, the faster Mother Nature reacts. When it comes to earth we are pushing the limits of what we can do, like a toddler testing its parents, but we are also being educated. For many of us, it is difficult to accept and understand the fact that the entire world is paying the price for a handful of greedy individuals.

220 issues ago (they are called issues for a reason) it was impossible to envision where we would stand today. In all honesty, if I had the gift of seeing the future, I think that I may have made the mistake to focus more of my time on the challenges to come and just giving up! Having a vision is one thing but being consistent and flexible is key to not just success, but to a lighter existence.

Resistance, on the other hand, is a weight that will take you to the deep end.

More than ever, looking back and simply being satisfied with what we have accomplished has become more important than what is to come. You have to accept the flow of ups and downs and allow yourself to do nothing if that is what feels right. When I say, do nothing, I mean not forcing yourself to do something because you think it is excepted of you. There is nothing worst in life than acting based on other people’s expectations.

We have to let our fears and doubts dissolve into a space outside our bodies. See it like a virtual “trash” basket to collect what you do not wish to carry anymore.

Crunch those thoughts, throw them in that basket and move on.

Creative Director Stephane Marquet

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PATRICK TA Major Glow Balm. She's On Vacation (Bronze)

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AMARA Retreat Marble Candle

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BURKE DECOR Marble Vase Set

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Pretty Little Liars Original Sin IF WE HAVE A SECRET TO SHARE THIS SEASON, IT’S THAT WE AT BELLO KNOW MORE A LITTLE MORE ABOUT “PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN” THAN YOU DO! WHO DID WE HEAR IT FROM? NOT “A”, BUT ANOTHER “A” IN REAL LIFE. TALKING ABOUT NONE OTHER THAN NEW CAST MEMBER ALEX AIONO WHO PLAYS STAR FOOTBALL PLAYER SHAWN NOBLE. IF YOU’VE SEEN THE SHOW SO FAR, YOU KNOW SHAWN ISN’T YOUR TYPICAL HIGH SCHOOL JOCK WHO IS ALSO CLOSE TO ONE OF THE SHOW’S FEMALE LEADS, NOA OLIVAR PLAYED BY MAIA REFICCO. WILL SHAWN’S RELATIONSHIP WITH NOA BRING OUT THE WORST IN HIM? WELL AS ALEX TELLS US, “NOBODY’S PERFECT”. BOTH AN ACTIVE MUSICIAN AND ACTOR, ALEX AIONO IS NO STRANGER TO THE SMALL AND BIG SCREEN AND WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHAT COMES FROM HIS CHARACTER IN PLL:OS. FROM HIS ARTISTIC SKILLS, TO TALKING ABOUT WHAT HE WOULD DO IF HE FOUND HIMSELF IN A REAL-LIFE HORROR SITUATION, CHECK OUT WHAT WE LEARNED FROM ALEX IN OUR CONVO BELOW!

FANS HAVE BEEN EXPECTING THIS NEW “PRETTY LITTLE LIARS” SERIES SINCE THE MOMENT THE ANNOUNCEMENT CAME OUT. DID YOU HAVE ANY FAMILIARITY WITH THE FRANCHISE BEFORE AUDITIONING / BEING CASTED? DID YOU WATCH THE ORIGINAL? I m e a n, I g re w u p w i t h t h re e s i s t ers! S o o f c o ur s e t h e y w a t c h e d t h e o ri g i n al , and I c a n’t lie I s n u c k a f e w e p i s o d e s i n mysel f .

YOU’VE HAD AN EXTENSIVE CAREER TO DATE BOTH IN MUSIC AND ACTING. HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR PASSION FOR EACH FORM OF ART? F ir s t a n d f o re m o s t , I re a l l y a p p re ci at e t hi s que s t io n . I n a w o rl d w h e re e v e ry b od y want s e v e r y t h i n g ri g h t n o w, I ’m s o g ra t ef ul t hat I ha v e h a d a m a z i n g m e n t o rs a n d t eams a ro und m e t h a t h a v e h e l p e d c re a t e a career o f lo ng e v i t y, h a p p i n e s s a n d const ant a dv e nt u re ! F o r m e , i t a l l s t a rted wi t h mus ic . A s a k i d , i t w a s e v e ry t h i n g . S i ngi ng wit h m y s i s t e rs , w ri t i n g s o n g s , st ayi ng

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home and l ear ni ng new i nst rument s; it was so cl ear t o me t hat musi c was what I want ed t o d o f or t he rest of my l i f e. Bu t a f ew years ago (and agai n shout out t o B, Li z z y, and my b i g d awg P et er DeS ant i s), t he op p ort uni t y t o act came up . A nd i f you k now me at al l , t here’s not hi ng I l ove more t han t ak i ng somet hi ng and runni ng as f ar as I can wi t h i t . O ver t hese l ast coup le years, my p assi on f or act i ng has grown in ways I never woul d ’ve i magi ned . N ow, you coul d n’t t ak e ei t her of t hese art s away f rom me!

WHO OR WHAT HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR CAREER? To sp are y’al l f rom an end l ess name d rop O scar wi nni ng sp eech t yp e of answer (whi ch one d ay, i f I’m l uck y, I’l l get to d el i ver), I’l l j ust p i ck t he si ngl e b i gges t i nf l uence I’ve had t hroughout my career.

A ct ual l y my l i f e. My f ami l y i s everyt hi ng t o me. N ob od y has sacri f i ced as much f or

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my jo ur n e y a s m y p a re n t s a n d m y si st ers.

Whe t her i t w a s w a k i n g u p a t 6 a m t o t he s o und o f m e t ry i n g t o f l u s h o u t a n i d ea on t he pia n o , o r u p ro o t i n g o u r e n t i re l i f e i n A r iz o na f o r a 1 4 y e a r o l d ’s d re a m, I never o nc e ha v e f e l t u n s u p p o rt e d . A n d a l l t hey’ve e v e r e n c o u ra g e d m e t o d o w a s b e me.

F ully a n d u n a p o l o g e t i c a l l y m e . I ’v e carri ed t ha t lit t l e i n f l u e n c e i n m y h e a d e v erywhere I’ v e g o n e s i n c e I m o v e d t o L A , a n d I woul d a rg ue t h a t i t ’s t h e b e s t g u i d a n c e I’ve had o n t his j o u r n e y.

CAN YOU SHARE WITH US FOND MEMORIES OR FUN STORIES IN SHOOTING THIS SEASON OF PLL? ANYTHING YOU WEREN’T AWARE OF BEFORE SHOOTING THAT WAS EXCITING WHEN YOU SHOWED UP TO SET? I t hink t h e b i g g e s t t h i n g t h a t I d i d n’t pre pa re f o r b e f o re f l y i n g o u t t o s h oot . P LL wa s work i n g w i t h a n e n s e m b l e cast of 20-y e a r- o l d s . I v i v i d l y re m e m b e r al l of us me e t ing f o r t h e f i rs t t i m e a s a g ro u p i n our big c a s t g re e n ro o m a t t h e s t u d i o. It was lit e r a lly l i k e a b u n c h o f 1 2 - y e a r- ol d ‘s at a s umme r c a m p ; a n d w e ’v e k e p t t h at energy e v e r s in c e ! S o m a n y h i l a ri o u s s t ori es and a dv e nt u re s t h a t I ’v e b u i l t u p t h ese huge pilla r s of f ri e n d s h i p b e t w e e n u s al l . I was a c t ua lly j u s t F a c e T i m e i n w i t h M a i a Ref i cco la s t nig h t , a n d w e w e re re m i n i sci ng t he s c e ne s w e s h o t o n m y b i rt h d a y. I can’t t al k a bo ut t h e s c e n e s t h e m s e l v e s , b ecause t he y ha v e n ’t a i re d y e t . B u t m e , Mai a, and my bro t h e r, E l i a s K a c a v a s h a d o n e of t he be s t da y s . C ra c k i n g j o k e s , m a ki ng art , liv ing o u r d re a m s !

IF YOU (ALEX AIONO) WERE TO PUT YOURSELF INTO THE WORLD OF PLL AND IF YOU BEGAN TO RECEIVE CRYPTIC TEXTS, HOW WOULD YOU REACT? (MOST AUDIENCE MEMBERS SHOUT TO THE SCREEN AND SAY, “IGNORE THE TEXTS AND TELL SOMEONE”!)

D a m n, I t h i n k m y t o x i c t ra i t w o u l d act ual l y pla y int o i t a n d t ry a n d f i g u re o u t who i t wa s . O b v i o u s l y, t h e ri g h t t h i n g t o d o i s f o llo w t h e a u d i e n c e a d v i c e …

THE SERIES IS KNOWN TO BE MUCH DARKER THAN THE ORIGINAL, WITH HORROR FANATICS STATING IT BRINGS IN INSPIRATION FROM HORROR MOVIE FRANCHISES. DO YOU LIKE HORROR MOVIES? WHICH ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE HORROR MOVIES? ARE THERE ANY YOU WOULD WANT TO BE IN IF THERE IS SEQUEL OR MORE?

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Li k e a l ot of t hi ngs i n my l i f e growi ng up, I f orced mysel f t o l i k e horror movi es f or a gi rl . But I’m so gl ad I d i d b ecause I’m ad d i ct ed t o t hem now. I woul d have t o say The S t rangers (t he f i rst one, sorry Bai l ee) i s my f avori t e horror movi e al l t i me. But i f I were t o b e a p art of any f ranchi se, I t hi nk I woul d have t o d o one of The P urge movi es. They j ust l ook so f un t o mak e!

I KNOW YOU ARE SWORN TO SECRECY OR “A” WILL GET YOU, BUT IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN SHARE ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE CAN EXPECT FROM SHAWN NOBLE? My f avori t e t hi ng ab out b ri ngi ng S hawn to l i f e was b reak i ng t he normal const ruct of a “st ar f oot b al l p l ayer”. S hawn i sn’t t h e normal f oot b al l cap t ai n- t ox i c mascul i ni ty t yp e t hat were used t o seei ng on t he screen.

H e’s ob vi ousl y a sweet heart when i t comes t o N oa. A nd I’m not goi ng t o b e t he on e who get s i n t roub l e f or sp i l l i ng t oo much , b ut l et ’s j ust say… nob od y’s p erf ect .

GOING BACK TO MUSIC, IS THERE A SONG OF YOURS YOU WOULD LOVE TO SEE ON THE SOUNDTRACK OF THIS SEASON OR THE NEXT? THINK YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH PLL COULD INSPIRE YOU TO WRITE AN EERIE SONG? Get t i ng b ack t o t he musi c i s ex act l y what I’m on ri ght now. To answer your q uest i on , I got a l ot of musi c t hat I’m real l y p roud of comi ng out very soon. S o I’m ex ci t ed to hop ef ul l y i nt egrat e t hat musi c i nt o t he ar t I creat e on camera! A nd when i t comes to wri t i ng, eeri e songs, I t hi nk P ret t y Li t t le Li ars i s t he b est i nsp i rat i on you can get !

AS YOU MAY KNOW BELLO IS A FASHION LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE. CAN YOU SHARE WITH US WHAT YOU LIKE TO DO ON YOUR FREE TIME AND DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE IN FASHION. In my f ree t i me, I’m al l ab out good musi c, good f ood , and good p eop l e! I l ove ad vent uri ng and get t i ng act i ve. I l ov e f eel i ng good and l ook i ng good . I l ove b ei n g mysel f and f ol l owi ng my heart . I f eel l i ke my st yl e i n f ashi on i s a mi x t ure of al l t hos e t hi ngs ab ove wi t h t ryi ng new t hi ngs an d ex p and i ng who I am.

LASTING WORDS YOU CAN SHARE WITH FANS OF PLL OR YOUR MUSIC? To everyb od y, whet her you’re a d ay one, a new f an, or anyt hi ng i n b et ween. H op i n, b ecause we got a l ot of l ove, a l ot of l aughs, and a l ot of shi t t o get d one:)

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FRANKIE RODRIGUEZ

FRANKIE RODRIGUEZ From caterpillar to Butterfly GROWING UP, FRANKIE RODRIGUEZ WAS OBSESSED WITH “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES” AND ON HIS 13TH BIRTHDAY, HIS PARENTS TOOK HIM TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS WHERE HE WAS ABLE TO SEE THE SET WHILST ON THE STUDIO TOUR. IT WAS AT THAT MOMENT THAT HE FELL IN LOVE WITH THE IDEA OF BECOMING AN ACTOR…AND AS WE SAY, THE REST IS HISTORY! HAVING KICKED OFF HIS CAREER WITH COMMERCIALS AND NOW WORKING ON “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES,” THERE IS SO MUCH EXCITEMENT GOING ON AROUND HIM. CONSIDERING HIMSELF A SHY PERSON, HIS SPIRIT BURSTS THROUGH THE ROOM AND THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT HE IS DESTINED FOR SUCCESS! GO, FRANKIE!

SHARE WITH US THE MOMENT YOU KNEW YOU WANTED TO BECOME AN ACTOR. Like every normal child, growing up I was obsessed with the show Desperate Housewives. On my 13th birthday, my parents took me to Universal Studios where they have the backlot tour and they actually take you on the set! My mind was blown. It was the first time I thought to myself, “oh. It’s like a play!

But for a camera.” And for some reason that moment really made me fall in love with the idea of becoming an actor.

WHAT WERE YOU MOST NERVOUS ABOUT WHEN YOU STARTED? HOW DID YOU OVERCOME IT? Honestly, I wasn’t really nervous about much when I first started out. When I was first starting out, I didn’t really have anything to lose. I was very fearless in that way.

YOU STARTED WITH COMMERCIALS! WHAT WAS THAT LIKE?

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Commercials are crazy! Like you’re asked to do some of the most random things. But my favorite had to be when I was cast as a Belieber for the comedy roast of Justin Bieber.

I had snot running down my nose as I cried my eyeballs out. It was ridiculous.

IN WHAT WAYS DID IT DIFFER FROM WORKING IN TELEVISION? Commercials are more technical because in most cases you’re working with products. So it’s more about how you hold something in your hand and although it does require acting skills it’s not about character development.

TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR TV PROJECTS. For the last 3 years, I’ve been playing Carlos on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series which you can stream the first two seasons on Disney+. It’s been an incredible experience.

Like I can’t believe I have that much fun every day and call it work.

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WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE YOU BRING TO THE CAMERA THAT OTHERS DON’T?

ANYTHING ABOUT YOU THAT MOST PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW?

Now, I’ve gotten the chance to work with some amazingly talented people. And I’ve learned so much from them. But what I think I bring that they don’t is the Frankie perspective. I think that’s the beauty of acting. We’ve all lived these different lives and then we all come together to make something while still bringing pieces of ourselves.

I tend to be a pretty shy person. And I think that surprises a lot of people because of the characters I play or how I act when I’m comfortable with people. But I do enjoy being a fly on the wall in most cases.

DO YOU SEE YOURSELF DIVING INTO OTHER AREAS OF THE INDUSTRY (DIRECTING/ WRITING/PRODUCING)? EXPLAIN.

Very theatrical! I loved putting on plays and puppet shows with my sister. I just wanted to play all the time as a kid. I loved using my imagination.

Oh, wow. Well, I never say never, but right now my interest is in acting. But I’m always open to the idea of trying other things in the industry. I think it’s all about timing.

A PIECE OF ADVICE SOMEONE GAVE YOU THAT CONTINUES TO SERVE ITS PURPOSE TODAY.

YOUR FAVORITE STYLE. My go-to is always a pair of converse, jeans, and a fun shirt. But I love patterns and colors, and obviously anything sparkly.

WHAT KIND OF KID WOULD YOU SAY YOU WERE GROWING UP?

Be kind! To everyone! It’s so simple and goes a very long way.

NEXT MOVE? Getting ready for season 3 of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series! It’s gonna be a fun one!

Talent FRANKIE RODRIGUEZ @frankiearodriguez Photographer JESSE ASHTON @jesseashtonphotography Grooming ARLENE JESSICA WILLIS @missarlenethequeen Interview ALEXANDRA BONNET @alexbonnetwrites Wardrobe Talent’s Own

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LUCY BARRETT LUCY BARRETT, WHAT A PLEASURE IT WAS SPEAKING WITH YOU. IN CASE YOU GUYS AREN'T FAMILIAR WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL ACTRESS, SHE CAN BE SEEN STARRING IN THE REBOOT OF CHARMED WHICH IS NOW IN ITS FOURTH SEASON! HAVING BEEN AWAY FROM WORK FOR ALMOST HALF A YEAR DUE TO THE VIRUS, IT WAS GREAT TO JUMP BACK INTO A PROJECT! LUCY HAS OTHER PROJECTS ON THE HORIZON AND OPENED UP ABOUT HER LOVE FOR MAKING MUSIC... LET'S SEE WHAT COMES NEXT!

What is it like hopping into the fourth season

How did you prep for your role? Any advice

The entire experience has been wonderful…

I think most actors can agree that a crucial

of the reboot of CHARMED?

From fighting demons to time travel, every day is an adventure. The cast and crew have been

so welcoming and slotted me into their little family right away.

I’m

incredibly

showrunners

part of prepping for any role is immense self-

care; spending a little extra time doing things

for ourselves that we are not able to do while in the midst of a busy work schedule. When I

proud

and

you learned while filming? Explain.

of

Kaela’s

what

the

character

new

have

brought to the series and I think people will

very much enjoy what we’ve created over the

past 6 months. It’s very different from the first 3 seasons.

when I feel good, I am more empathetic and in touch with mine my characters and my own

emotions - it’s simple really - our physical, mental, and spiritual health is priority.

In terms of Kaela, I keep things like playlists

Prior to the first day of shooting, what were you most excited about? Anxious about?

Seeing as I hadn’t worked for 5 months due to covid, I think I was most excited about being

back in a fast-paced environment, adapting to a new routine, and having a fresh creative outlet.

Like on any first day, the nerves were inevitable - I just really wanted to do a good job and make a strong entry as Kaela.

make extra time for self-care, I feel good, and

and fake social media accounts that hold only content she would be into based on her

experiences. These things help me quickly get into the mindset of my character when I need a little extra assistance.

Tell us more about your character and her powers.

Kaela is a bold, chaotic, unapologetic but super loving and down-to-earth street artist from Philly. She has endured some major adversities

that have tested her faith in the universe but

ultimately made her the perfect new addition

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to the Vera sisters' family unit.

Sissy is an Australian comedic horror that

Kaela is a conjurer - she can make her artwork

come to life; while she must spend some time

mastering this, it comes to be a gift that is especially useful to the Charmed Ones.

explores the way our presence on social media

affects our psyche. I may be biased but I believe

Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes created a gripping, exhilarating film from beginning to end. The film shows perhaps some of the most

Kaela brings such beautiful, fresh energy to

the show and I’m so excited to share her with the world - I’m enamored by her journey and growth throughout the season.

gruesome practical effects I have ever seen,

done by Larry Van Duynhoven. The film had

its premiere at SXSW, is going to a few more festivals, and will have its theatrical release in October 2022.

Who was your superhero growing up?

My Mum. She’s the coolest woman I know. A real-life superhero.

Share with us your other upcoming projects.

What do you love about each of them?

If you were given three wishes, what would they be and why?

End war???? Like, I think that goes without saying…

Free health care, education, food, and clean

Blacksite is an action-thriller written by Jinder

Ho and directed by Sophia Banks. “The film centers around officers in a labyrinthic top-

secret CIA black site who must fight for their lives in a cat-and-mouse game against,

Hatchet, a brilliant and infamous high-value

detainee who escapes capture and begins picking them off one-by-one.”

water for everyone.

Eradicate racism and hey, just say goodbye to all forms of prejudice and discrimination, period.

Something most people do not know about you.

I love to make music. I’ve stayed quiet about

I’m thrilled to be part of Sophia Banks’s feature directorial debut; Herself and the other female

cast Michelle Monoghan and Pallavi Sharda

it as its very close to my heart and I’m a perfectionist, but I do plan on releasing some stuff very very soon ;) stand by y’all.

were truly inspirational to work with and watch

Plans for the rest of 2022.

British which we love.) Blacksite will have its

Drink plenty of water and take it one day at a

as women in the industry. (Also, I got to play theatrical release on the 3rd of May 2022.

time.

@lucygracebarrett @whereisrowandaly @alexbonnetwrites @bonnetalex18

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IT'S ALL about the Chase A FEW WEEKS AGO, I HAD THE IMMENSE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH THE MOST TALENTED, KIND, AND FUN GROUP OF PEOPLE. CHARLIE EDWARDS, AARON GAGE, LUKE EDMEADE, AND JACK EDWARDS ARE FOUR YOUNG LADS FROM ENGLAND WHO HAVE BEEN MAKING MOVES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CAREERS ALL THE WHILE UPLIFTING ONE ANOTHER. WE HAD THE CHANCE TO SPEAK WITH THEM ABOUT THEIR MODELING CAREERS AND WHAT MAKES THEM UNIQUE...FOR CHARLIE, HE IS A TATTOO ARTIST WHOSE WORK IS OUT OF THIS WORLD. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO GET TONED UP AND FEELING GOOD, AARON GAGE IS HERE TO HELP WITH THAT IN THE GYM! LUKE EDMEADE IS MAKING MOVES IN THE WORLD OF ACTING WHICH WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE. JACK EDWARDS CAPTURED SOME AMAZING SHOTS THAT DAY AND AS YOU KEEP READING ON, YOU'LL DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THESE TALENTED BOYS AND THEIR CHASE TO SUCCESS!

CHARLIE EDWARDS

As a tattoo artist, what would you say your

How does modeling and being a tattoo artist

done so far?

relate? What sides of you do they each bring out?

I try to approach every tattoo that I do in a unique

Clothing and tattoos are related to each other

in the sense that, both are a way to creatively express yourself. One being permanent and the other being temporary. It is nice to have the

option to switch things up with fashion. Both

way depending on what the subject matter is.

I would say my personal touch is putting the colour red in as much of it as possible as almost

a reflection of myself because I have red in my own tattoos.

of the above bring out the creative side of me

Tell us more about all of your tattoos! Any

Share with us how you came to be where

I am going to do a full breakdown of all of my

which I love.

you are today. Was it a person or event that changed your course?

age, ever since I started drawing. It is a difficult

industry to be taken seriously in as a newcomer so it took a lot of hours to get my work to a point

that a studio would be happy to have me. I finally

got my break in the form of an apprenticeship at 17 and have been working on my craft ever since.

stories about them you’d like to share?

tattoos on a more extensive level in the future as I have far too many stories regarding them to

I knew I wanted to be a tattoo artist from a young

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“personal touch” is? Favorite tattoo you have

answer in one question. I learned the majority of what I know in regards to tattooing from watching other tattoo artists complete work on myself.

As a model, you have worked with a variety of brands. Describe those experiences to us.

I've never had a bad experience in modeling thankfully! Every brand that I've worked with

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has been excellent to me. It was a shock at the start as the industry is a very spontaneous

one and I wasn't used to that but after a while, you get used to it.

What do you look most forward to about your move to L.A.?

I'm looking forward to working on all of my

creative outlets the most. This includes art,

music, clothing etc. The concept of creating art not only visually but sonically too is exciting as I feel that I'll be able to properly creatively express myself in all avenues.

what they had. I find that that aspect is lost in society today oftentimes because of how materialistic the world has become.

Why modeling?

What does beauty mean to you?

Modeling came accidentally to me. I was scouted on my friend's Instagram story by

a model scout and it all started from there. I never intended to become a model as I was

already working on my fitness career. I am extremely thankful for the opportunity given

to me as it opened doors that I didn't even know existed.

You have traveled across the world already

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many times. What has been the biggest

How do you keep up with your vigorous training schedule and modeling at the same time?

I'm very lucky to have done so much traveling

at an early age. It was always a dream of mine

I feel that modeling and fitness go hand in

hand. I find that modeling can be spontaneous

and oftentimes rather last minute, however, my gym routine and fitness are extremely consistent so it fills that gap up nicely. With modeling, you have to look good and fitness compliments this perfectly. It has always been my passion so it comes naturally to me.

when I was younger and I didn't expect to be able to do it so early. I learned a lot about myself when I went traveling as oftentimes I

am alone doing so. I feel very fortunate to have been born in the UK as the living conditions

are so good in comparison to some of the

places that I have visited. I would say that this is the biggest takeaway that I have had. Self gratuity is important to me.

You are a Guinness world record holder for the highest (altitude) fashion runway in the

world that was above base camp on Mount Everest (WOW). Please tell us more about that whole experience.

If you had to describe yourself as a sport, what would you pick and why?

I would compare myself to boxing if I had to choose one. Granted, boxing is an individual

My Everest experience was amazing. I found

it very eye-opening with regard to climate change and the natural beauty that Nepal has

to offer. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity

and I feel very blessed to have experienced it. It was extremely interesting to see people with so little, be so happy and content with

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takeaway from those experiences?

sport, however, there is also a team behind the fighter that supports and provides different things to them. I have slowly developed a team of good people around me to support me in

aspects that I didn't even know I'd need. In a boxing match, the fighter may get hit and

have no choice but to get back up. I resonate with that because that has happened multiple

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times in my life. We've got to keep fighting, haven't we?

well as learning about other cultures. My first

acting experience was for an artist/professional

Tell us more about the app you are developing!

The app that I'm developing is fitnessbased. We're looking to help people improve

themselves and allow them to operate to their full potential. It has been something that I

have always been working towards and I have

found a team of developers that understand the product that I am wanting and are willing to support me every step of the way. I never

wanted to compromise on the quality and use it as a quick cash grab but rather, genuinely help people to better themselves, provide

motivation and share the knowledge that I have spent years gathering.

soccer player called Memphis Depay who has

played for the likes of Manchester United and

currently Barcelona. I was cast to play the lead role in his single ‘no love’ which amassed over

18 million views on YouTube it was the first time I’d really had to act or play a character

and I just naturally got a feel for it and that’s when i really had the idea that when the times right with enough hard work I can transition nicely into that field.

At what moment did you realize you wanted to pursue a career in modeling/arts?

I was scouted in London at 18, at the time modeling hadn’t even crossed my mind as a

Do you believe you have found your purpose?

Explain.

possibility and I remember being somewhat

reluctant with it all at first due to it being completely unknown to me. After a few years,

The short answer is yes. I have always known

that I want to help people in one way or another.

Before the modeling, it was solely fitness that

I wanted to do. Now that I have been modeling

for a few years, I realize that this is not the only way I can do so. People are inspired by my

things started to really pick up work-wise which of course gave me a massive confidence boost.

Being able to produce amazing content and

being creative whilst traveling and constantly

meeting new people I then fell in love with the industry and haven’t looked back since.

story, background, and how far I have come.

Having worked with a variety of brands, did

inspiration to people and I am forever grateful

Explain.

Modeling gave me a bigger platform to provide for that.

you have any personal favorite experiences?

Everywhere is different for sure but the ones

that stand out for me are ASOS I was there for 5 years and it was the place where you met

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everyone so it was a very sociable workplace

What role has entertainment played in your life? Tell us more about your first experience acting.

managed to meet both Aaron and Charlie.

Next Directory is where I learned more about the professionalism side of things and the

A major one for sure, it has the ability to take your mind elsewhere allowing you to be free

and in the moment, which for me has always been a great way of escaping any troubles as

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importance of networking, being on time, and

not allowing your standards to drop as this is a very cutthroat industry. Lastly M&M direct I’ve spent around 4 years there and it’s the one

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model in such an ever-changing environment all the time it is undoubtedly one of the nicest feelings to work in such an environment.

Who is someone who has been a guiding light in your life? How so?

If you could play/invent any character to play, what would you pick and why?

Without a shadow of a doubt it would be James Bond I think it’s time the role took on a whole

new look so why not have its first tatted-up

Mohammed Ali for sure what he did both as an athlete and as a man. He stood for so much

more other than sport to the point where he transcended the sport itself. Being a role model and constantly fighting for humanitarian rights. Civil rights as well as religious freedom

is something that you can’t not admire and is a major reason I got him tattooed on my leg.

Something most people do not know about

James Bond.

What do you hope the rest of 2022 is filled with?

I hope it’s filled with more progression both career-wise and as a person, as long as I’m a

few steps closer to my goals and what I want

to achieve and attain in life then it’s a success in my eyes.

you.

That I studied accounts at university/college

and for many years I studied and played the saxophone.

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