Model Interviews
June 28, 2008
Ben Kaplan
by Angie Workman
 Ademar Young Photography Ben Kaplan is new to the modeling industry, but he’s already participated in a runway show that, admittedly, was a favor for one of his friends. He’s very down to earth and loves nothing more than spending time at the beach skimboarding. Aside from modeling, his future goal is to settle down and start a family and to succeed in a business that he is passionate about.
Ben Kaplan is brand new to the modeling profession, but he obviously has what it takes to succeed. This California native played football for Chapman University until recently. “I stopped playing football this season because I want to travel more and football took up too much time.” While his friends would describe him as a carefree goofball, Ben is incredibly determined and focused on anything he puts his mind to.
 Ademar Young Photography When Ben embarked on his modeling journey, he has already participated in a runway show. “I did a runway show for Anchor Blue at club Ritual in Hollywood. The only reason I did it is because my friend was working for the magazine that put the show on, so On Display Men was my first real involvement with modeling.”
Ben understands what it takes to succeed in the modeling profession. “It takes a lot of dedication, determination, work ethic and confidence. There is a lot of rejection in this industry, but I deal with that just fine. I’m an extremely confident person which allows me to brush off rejection very easily.”
This model stays in top condition by hitting the gym as often as possible and maintaining a healthy diet. Ben is also an avid skimboarder, so he spends a lot of his free time at the beach. “I love the beach, whether I’m skimboarding with friends or just relaxing and lying in the sand.”
 Ademar Young Photography Aside from modeling, Ben has very down to earth and exemplary goals. “My main goal is to find a type of business that I am passionate about and to succeed in it. I also want to find a wife that I love and start a family. The approval of my family and close friends has always motivated me to achieve my goals, along with the fulfillment that achieving those goals will produce.”
In his spare time, Ben just enjoys hanging out with his friends. “We go to bars or clubs and dance around and act stupid. On the other end, sometimes we just sit around the house and watch movies. My buddies always joke that they can always count on me to laugh if they tell a lame joke.”
Ben is excited to be a part of On Display Men so that he can immerse himself in the modeling industry, and he issued his fans a very heartfelt “Thank you.”
NOTE:
Read more about his international work as a model in the On Display Men Magazine.
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