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Eye Candy: All That You Need

Model Shawn Newman hails from Philly and he makes sexy look easy. He wants to be best friends with his woman, he can cook a mean breakfast and calls Barack Obama his role model. Need we say more?
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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Coastal Cutie

Los Angeles resident Newman is enjoying the left coast for now, but the East Coast will always have his heart. He grew up in Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly Love. “I love Philly because it made me who I am today,” he tells us. “My grandparents’ support was one of the things I loved most about my childhood there.”

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Man On the Move

Newman has been in the entertainment business for over 15 years. He began his career modeling in Philadelphia and New York City. His TV and commercial career took off when he moved to Los Angeles.

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At His Best

Being at his best always inspires Newman to keep going. “I don’t believe in limiting any of my God given talents,” he tells us. “I don’t waste any of my blessings.”

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Feel the Burn

Newman is a certified AFAA Personal Trainer, so he’s in the gym daily training his clients. It keeps him fit and looking good. “As far as working out myself,” he says. “I’m an all or nothing type of man.” 

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So Blessed

“I‘ve been blessed,” says Newman. “I’ve had the opportunity to be on billboards all over the world from Times Square to my own Philadelphia neighborhood. I’ve even walked on runways for multiple fashion shows in New York City and starred in national commercials.”

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Play Time

Sexy heartthrob Newman enjoys playing basketball, football, pool, dice and the occasional card game. “Pretty much any active competitive game or sport I’m into,” he says. “I love to swim and travel too.”

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Chocoholic

“I love brown skinned women with natural or brown hair,” admits Newman, who often rocks a clean cut himself.

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Smile For Me

Oh, Shawn, we do love your smile. Ladies, click that “like” button if you’re smitten’ too.

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Man of Many Talents

Newman graduated college with an accounting degree and insists he could have had an NBA career too if he’d only practiced more.

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Enough Said

This intimate portrait of Newman working his modeling magic is so yummy it doesn’t even need a caption. Enough said. Just enjoy!

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Ladies’ Man

“I love women,” says Newman. “Period.”

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The One For Me

“I’m definitely looking for love,” says Neman, who nearly took our breath away with this steamy shot. “I just definitely don’t want to settle. I want to love the right women for me.”

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With God By My Side

“I believe the bravest thing I’ve ever done was choose God to be my best friend,” says Newman.

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Mix It Up

Newman has very eclectic musical taste. “I’m weird,” he tells us. “I listen to Soundscapes Radio (Ocean, Forrest, and Jungle Music) in the morning, Jay-Z in the afternoon, Chief Keef & Meek Mill in the club, The Weeknd on late nights and Sade to go to sleep.”

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Want More?

Currently, you can catch Newman on The Young and The Restless (he plays a bartender) or starring in national commercials for AT&T with William Levy, Ameritrade with Matt Damon and Guinness Beer.

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Hey Lover

Did you enjoy getting to know Newman? Say hello below!

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