Guy from Chihuahua: Jacobo Cuesta interviewed by John Tan

IN CONVERSATION|JACOBO CUESTA

Name|Jacobo Cuesta
Age|22
Hometown|Chihuahua, Mexico

How did you get discovered?
I went to a casting with a friend, long story short, ended up getting the modeling job!
What were you doing prior to modeling?
Studying international commerce and working at the embassy of Mexico in Barcelona, Spain
People would be surprised to know that I...
speak multiple languages and quite charismatic
What's your latest obsession?
Book on the life of Genghis Khan
Your most prize possession?
Family & friends, everything is obsolete!
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My grandfather
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
This morning to my mom and brother
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Charismatic, easy going and happy
Describe your personal style:
Preppy style, dandy in a way but comfortable
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Shanghai, China and Barcelona, Spain
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Gladiator—Scene: Where Gladiator fight hand in hand with Ceasar
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Soccer
Team: Chelsea
Player: Xabi Alonso
If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Chihuahua, Mexico—Absolutely everything, especially the beaches. Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Copper Canyon of Chihuahua
Your favorite song/artist:
Matalos by Alejandro Fernandez
Your wish for 2013?
Success and cultural diversity

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Blake Woods|Ford Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Jacobo Cuesta|Ford Models
Special thanks to Blake Woods and the men's board at Ford Models; Jacobo for coming to see JTC during a snowy weekend