OHLALA GETS PERSONAL WITH GALEN DREVER

We have met Galen Drever (below right) for the fist time at Heatherette's fashion show during the last L.A fashion week. Since we were too busy snapping photos for you guys ... we didn't have the time to hang out with this hot man before he flew back to New York. So our East Coast fashion correspondent Andrew F. sat with Galen and has asked him a few questions ...

How long have you been modeling and acting?
I started modeling and acting when I was 20, so for about 5 years now...

Which agencies represent you?
I'm with Click for print and DBA for acting (Don Buchwald & Associates.)

Where are you from?
I grew up in Tiburon which is about 20 minutes north of San Francisco. My family still lives there and I’m going back in March to visit.

What was it like shooting with Rick Day?
Rick is a great photographer and lot’s of fun to work with. He has a way of making you feel really comfortable which allowed me to relax and enjoy myself.

The recent shoot with Rick is (first picture) ..um.. very hot and revealing...  What is your fitness routine?
I’m at the gym at least 5 times a week. When I’m there I like to focus on one muscle group; chest, arms, legs, etc. I also make sure to keep up with cardio and try to run for at least 30 minutes. New York winters get pretty cold so I’m usually stuck on a treadmill but prefer running outside when it’s warm enough.

Like most models and actors with a versatile look you have depth to your portfolio.  What's job has given you exposure in ways you didn't expect? 
A couple of years ago my agency booked me on a job for a science fiction book cover. I had no idea what to expect but the job turned out to be a lot of fun and I’m now being used for several different sci fi book series. The covers are shot and illustrated by Christian McGrath who does an awesome job and my friends are always waiting for the next installment. I like to think of myself as the Fabio of sci fi books.

What was the most exciting job for you?
I think the most exciting job I ever had was an Evian Campaign I shot recently. Basically I had to rock climb completely naked with about 20 people on set and with with my whole body painted blue. To lighten the mood the makeup artist and I came up with this idea to paint an elephant’s face on my crotch. She painted eyes, ears, and... I’ll leave the rest up to your imagination... It was really funny and we had the whole crew and photographer cracking up.

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You walked in the famous Life Ball last year. That's an incredible experience that all recognized models and European celebrities take part in. What was it like to be involved in such an incredible show with an audience of 30,000 people?
Life Ball was amazing! From the fashion show, to the Scissor Sisters performing, to the insane after party... It was a lot of fun. Not to mention it took a ton of cooperation, time, and dedication to pull everything off and wouldn’t have been possible without the thousands of volunteers who helped make everything possible. The whole thing was incredible.

You've walked in several of the Heatherette fashion shows... They typically have celebrities walk in the show along with models. Who was one of the most fun celebrities?
I had a really good time with Mena Suvari. There’s always a ton of confusion backstage and I guess Mena missed her place so they threw her on the runway with me. She looked really nervous right before we went out and told me she didn’t know what she was doing, so I grabbed her hand to make her feel more comfortable. She did a great job and gave me a big hug when we got backstage. She was really sweet and I think she had a lot of fun.

What are three modeling jobs you would like to conquer?
I’d like to do a Ralph Lauren campaign, a spread in L’Uomo Vogue, and of course I’d like to take on the romance novel book cover market. Fabio ain’t got nothin’ on me!

Which two photographers would you like to work with?
I’d love to shoot with Bruce Weber, Steven Klein, and Mario Testino.

If you could be cast in two television shows and parts, what would they be?
The first show I’d want to be cast on is LOST. I know they could find some way to write me on. The story line is so convoluted anyway. The other show I’d have liked to be in is Alias as Arvin Sloan’s illegitimate son who’s pent up anger over being born a bastard eventually leads to his teaming up with Sydney Bristow to become a secret agent and help save the world.

Comments

[Holy Cuteness]

HOT, HOT, HOT! :-)

[Reen]

Galen is HOT!!! Why haven't we seen more of him???

[Steph]

I know you can virtually spank me for that ... but we will make sure you will see more of this hot man in the future ! We may even photograph him soon ;-)

[Stenar]

I wish ALIAS was still on the air, and that Galen was on the show.