Happy Birthday Steven Muñoz

HIS PARENTS CAME TO THE UNITED STATES BASICALLY FOR THE SAME REASON THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE COME FOR: A BETTER OPPORTUNITY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILY. AND STEVEN IS DETERMINED TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN. ALTHOUGH BORN AND RAISED IN ENGLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY, STEVEN MUNOZ CONSIDERS HIMSELF VERY MUCH COLOMBIAN, EMBRACING HIS CULTURE AND ITS GREAT HISTORY.



Steven Muñoz’ parents came to the USA in order to make a better life for themselves, and that is exactly how they raised their son. No wonder Steven grew up to be an intelligent, smart and driven man. The fact that he is incredibly sexy doesn’t hurt either.



Steven is currently attending university, where he pursues a degree in business management, hoping and working hard to get as far as obtaining his master degree. And being raised with motivation and discipline, it isn’t very likely he will give up before he actually really does that. In the mean time, Steven also found his way in front of the camera of Ricardo Muniz, Coquichulo Images, whom we all know from – for example - his great work with model Deilin. Steven’s interest in modeling is actually due to his attraction to photography. The art of it, the dramatization, the theatrical approaches, the lighting... that is what really drew him into it. From looking at movie posters, CD covers, and the pages of magazines, seeing both the editorial spreads and the ad campaigns, he just knew he had to be involved.



Steven mostly has print and commercial work in mind, knowing that his heritage and stats will limit him to spreads for predominantly urban wear. "I know that this is a very competitive industry, and I know there are a lot of obstacles for me personally, that would make a career as a model difficult," he explains. "But I honestly believe that given the opportunity, given the right guidance, and mixing with the right people, I do have a very good chance of being quite successful. I know I have a good, marketable look. I do not doubt that for one second. This is the main reason that I have not given up."



Steven has had the chance to work with several photographers and has built which gained him knowledge and experience and that has resulted in building quite an impressive portfolio. He hopes modeling can be a gateway for him to step into acting and/or music, and maybe give him the chance to do some modeling in Colombia where the industry is pretty well established as well. "So far, I have had a lot of fun doing what I am doing, meeting great people, constantly learning, and I’m just looking forward to what the future will hold for me." Oh, by the way, Steven is 20 years old, and about to turn 21 in only two days. Happy birthday Steven. –B-



Steven’s editorial was partly sponsored by Jannice Cameron, Director of Marketing, Isaco International, the company behind papi underwear. To purchase the underwear, tanks, and cap featured on Steven, go to www.papiinc.com.