I meet the most interesting people when I’m out and about. So, this happened. I had met this guy, Mark Munroe, at a dinner event recently. The incredibly handsome (okay, HOT) guy attracts attention in the kindest way…maybe it’s his glassy blue eyes that gives you complete attention. He’s warm and funny. No attitude and gracious as all get out.
So, after the event I had discovered that he’s musician and model with over 54K followers on Twitter. Whoa. THEN I discover that he’s involved with a new all-male entertainment revue called HIM…WHAT? Okay, no surprise. Together with creator Chris Cecile, a personal trainer and model, they have brought together a tantalizing show, HIM Evolution.
HIM Evolution is a show that is ready to give the ultimate girls’ night out experience to Toronto. HIM (Handsome International Men) is Canada’s first and only male entertainment revue — think Magic Mike but with blend of athletics, street/trained dancers and male models.
And they are getting some noteworthy attention on the news outlets lately! The performers recently took to the stage for Rethink Breast Cancer fundraiser event and now are ready for a full show at the Great Hall in Toronto on June 4th.
So…I obviously had to reach out to Mark and find out more.
Let’s cut to the chase Mark, what does it feel like with so many eyeballs on you?
When I started in entertainment over 10 years ago it was so weird and I don’t know of you ever really get used to it, but after a while it just becomes part of your life, that being said I feel like you do have to be an extrovert.
Is it “exciting?” to perform in public? Er…how do you keep that under control?
It’s very exciting, before you get up on stage or in front of an audience there is always a huge adrenaline rush that takes over, you learn to control it after a while, haha well most do.
Although for Evolution I have taken a role behind the scenes for the first time which has actually been really refreshing.
The cast of “Handsome International men” where did you find them all?
We ran casting for months looking for the right guys, my partner Chris Cecile would find them at the gym, on the subway, the street, and of course we found majority of the guys from word of mouth and casting calls.
What’s sexy to you?
I think confidence is sexy, knowing who you are and being comfortable with that is very attractive, thats what we were trying to get with all the HIM men, as well as a great face, and body 🙂
Do you have any rituals before a performance?
The HIM guys do a little huddle and amp each other up, similar to the days I was performing shows, It’s a way of getting the blood flowing and knowing you aren’t alone.
What does everyone want to know?
When I comes to me, people always ask if I’m really single ’cause I joke about it on social media, I also get a lot of wildly inappropriate questions via social media which I will leave to your imagination.
What do you really want everyone to know?
Really most of my life is an open book, the only thing that is really not part of my pubic life is my family, they prefer it that way and so do I.
What does your mom think?
My mom has always been supportive of everything I do, we also put out a HIM calendar last year and she bought a copy, I don’t think she will come see a show, but she is always my biggest cheerleader.
You obviously (ahem) train and eat cautiously, but when you feel like being a little “naughty” what’s your indulgence?
CHOCOLATE. One of my best friends has her bday recently and I hand’t had sugar in about 8 weeks, so I let myself loose control and ate like half of the chocolate cake, needless to say I’ll be good for a while to come.
In three words, how would you describe this show?
Sexy, Steamy, Athletic
HIM Evolution is a classy, sexy show that celebrates male athleticism with a goal of giving back to the community while offering a sophisticated girls night out. For more information on the upcoming show on June 4th, visit www.himpromotions.com
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