Intimate Encounters: Andre Bolourchi
We finally had the chance to catch up with the sexy Andre Bolouchi for an exclusive interview and found out he is as straight as a pencil :-) To catch you up, Andre was recently featured on DNA Magazine #91 exposing his goodies in a speedo which quickly spread around the blogosphere. About a month ago I ran into Andre’s blog and saw all these pictures of monks. This guy is more asian than me! After leaving a comment I was surprise to see an email the next day from Andre.
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Q: Andre it was a great pleasure meeting you. So where are you from from?
A: I’m a southern California native.
Q: I guess that explains the sexy looks :-) So how old are you right now? And, I’m sure my readers are dying to find out… are you single, or taken? Boxers or briefs?
A: I am 24 years old, single, and usually wear boxer briefs.
Q: So you told me you’re straight. I can hear all my readers whine and moan right now. Why did you turn out straight?
A: Ha! Something must have gone terribly wrong when I was a child. :-p
Q: Ok since you’re straight and all that… how exactly did you end up on a gay magazine?
A: Before this shoot I was working as Lewis Payton’s photography assistant. He asked me if I was interested in being on the cover of DNA, and of course, I said, “sign me up!”
Q: Nice. I’ve heard of models turn photographer, but this is the first time I heard it twisted around. I’m sure you can still make us smile! Speaking of gays, do any of your friends find it weird that you’re the gay icon of the moment?
A: I think my friends find me weird in general. Seriously though, all of my friends have been very supportive. I have many gay friends!
Q: So… you’re a hot photographer’s assistant/model… what other aspirations do you have? Who’s the biggest role model in your life?
A: There are a number of projects I’m working on right now. As of late, I’ve put a lot of energy into my blog (www.launchpad.typepad.com). It is always developing and taking new form. Be it acting, photography, writing, music (I play the piano)- I’m drawn to anything creative. Throughout university I pushed a lot of creativity aside and focused on homework assignments and deadlines. But now that I’ve graduated, I feel like I have the freedom to pursue these things.
Q: Andre, I’m slowly beginning to learn through your blog, asides from being a total hottie (whoa, first time saying that to a straight guy), you got a sensitive and insightful person in you. Can you tell me anything about your childhood that may have led up to that?
A: I think a lot of it has to with the fact that both of my parents are very artistic. They fostered an environment at home where I could channel a lot of expression through the arts. Also, growing up I was a part of the Persian culture (my father’s family is Iranian). Experiencing things that most Americans would consider “foreign” changed a lot of my perspectives on what was “normal”. But I think the largest influences have come through travelling. When you’re on the road, you’ve got to be very aware considerate of different customs, people, language, etc. Seeing beyond these differences and then uncovering that shared humanity takes away a lot fears and prejudices that keep us closed and separated from each another. I look to a number of people for role models. To name them all would be quite a long list. Lewis Payton has really been instrumental for me. The path he’s walked in life has inspired me to believe in my own dreams and to follow them through. He’s helped me to reconnect to my creativity. I also look to modern-day celebrities such as Bono and Oprah who use their status in a positive way to impact global change.
Q: A man with a cause… That’s exactly why I’m with my boyfriend. We both have that “I want to change the world” attitude. I really admire that in you Andre. You have monks on your page… I’m asian so i’m going to be totally embarrassed if you know more about Buddhism than I do (which is squat). You don’t…. right???
A: I’m pretty solid on the basics of Buddhism. I was fascinated by the monks wherever I was in Thailand. I had to photograph them! They all seemed so warm and peaceful. But that all vanished when we played ping pong. I didn’t have a chance of winning. It was brutal!
Q: I’m pretty sure you’ve been told this many times and I’m just going to reassure you again. Great Body! How often do you work out? What’s your training tip for me?
A: Thanks. I think the best bit of advice that I have learned is how important your diet is. It’s essential. You just want to make sure that the foods you put into you are good for you. Otherwise, working out and then eating unhealthy is utterly counterproductive. I like to do something physical almost everyday. It doesn’t have to be gym-related, but it should always involve some cardio for at least thirty minutes.
Q: You said during a pre-questioning that you were straight, but “narrow”. Call me dumb if you want, but what in the world does that mean?
A: What I meant was, “straight, but NOT narrow”. As in, I’m straight, but I respect others’ sexual orientation.
Q: And Andre, if you don’t mind… the question the whole gay world has been waiting for (drum rolls)… what does a guy as hot as you wear to bed?
A: Sheets.
:-) That’s hot. Andre thanks for taking the time to do this interview and it has been a great pleasure talking to you. I wish you the best of luck and hopefully see you in a movie or something! And to all our readers… Andre is releasing limited autograph editions of DNA #91. Check out Andre’s website for more info.
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September 13th, 2007 at 11:56 am
woah, i burst out in laughter on his last answer XD
October 28th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
Hot damn! You can’t argue with that …