SAINT INTERNATIONAL model Mario Miller is one of the new breed of Jamaican male models who have been creating waves in the major fashion markets of the world. Many liken his striking features to actor Johnny Depp's Miller 21-year-old son of Air Jamaica pilot Captain John Merrick Miller, was based in Johannesburg, South Africa for a year where he was signed to Heads Models Agency. He returned to Jamaica in November last year. While in Johannesburg, Mario appeared in several major magazines including FHM, SL Magazine,YMAG, Edgars Catalogue, Elle/Cosmopolitan and Fashion Show. He also appeared at 'South Africa Fashion Week'.
He also has a confirmed contract with Model Plan in Milan, Italy and is expected to make his debut in June at the upcoming Men's Collections in Milan. His stunningly unique Jamaican/Venezuelan mix (His mother is Venezuelan and his father, a Jamaican) has also attracted interests from major agencies in New York and Miami.
So how does this international 6ft 1 in model maintain his good looks? According to Dewight Peters, CEO, Saint International, Mario has great genes which do not lead him to gain weight, which is great for a modelling career.
Flair caught up with Mario last week and got the 4-1-1 on how this down-to-earth young heartthrob takes care of his body.
FL: You have a striking resemblance to actor Johnny Depp and you must have gained a lot of attention because of it. How do you deal with all this attention?
Mario Miller (MM): I don't really let it get to my head. When people compare my looks to that of Johnny Depp, I take it as a good compliment for he is a cool guy.
FL: How do you maintain your well-toned body and what is your strategy for keeping off the flab?
MM: I swim a lot and I play football sometimes. I used to play football while I was at St. George's College and did a little when I was attending high school in Venezuela. I also eat a lot of fruits and vegetable and drink lots of water as well.
FL: Where do you consider to be the most intriguing place that you have visited in South Africa during your stay there?
MM: The Township of Soweto is one of the most interesting places that I've visited in South Africa. It's a part of Johannesburg and there you see a big difference in the way how rich and poor people live. Cape Town is also a beautiful place and a lot has been happening there in terms of entertainment, fashion and music. They still have a bit of racism, but it's nothing to worry about. Actually, I'm thinking of living there in the future.
FL: Where do you love to hang out when you're in Jamaica?
MM: I love hanging out at Backyaad on Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew. Last night (Thursday) they had a comedy thing which was really good.
FL: Are you working on any particular project now?
MM: Where modelling is concerned I'm preparing myself for Milan, Italy in June. In the meantime, I'm producing a new dancehall rhythm that I hope to release by next month. Right now, I'm looking for an artiste to voice on the rhythm.
