Actor and fitness coach Shawn Cruz is a man of many talents. “I have been modeling and acting for two years now,” he says. “As an athlete, I have always had a passion for fitness and I’ve been training others for the past four years.”
“My modeling career began by accident,” says Cruz. “My friends back in Virginia would constantly tell that I should get into modeling. I never took them seriously because at the time I didn’t like to take photos. A close friend talked me into doing a test shoot, and I posted the photos on Facebook. I was overwhelmed by the response.”
“On a Friday night, you might find me painting, drinking red wine and blasting Jazz Music,” says Cruz.
“I would describe myself as honest, attentive, spontaneous and I really like a good laugh,” says Cruz.
“My mom is my best friend,” says Cruz. “Now that I am older we have a great relationship and I can tell her anything.”
“Yes, ladies, I can cook,” says Cruz. “I like coming up with tasty healthy meals. My favorite is jerk salmon with roasted green peppers stuffed with quinoa.”
Cruz may look like the kind of guy you’re sure to meet while out and about on the social scene, but he tells us he’s really more of a bookworm. “I’m constantly reading multiple books at one time and more likely to be home relaxing,” he adds.
“I am most turned on by a woman who doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer, who is independent, but also allows her man to be the man in the relationship,” Cruz admits.
“When I am in relationship I am very focused on the one that I am with,” says Cruz. “I am very faithful.”
“I think the sexiest quality about a woman is when she is secure enough to openly communicate with her mate,” Cruz admits. “A confident woman is also very attractive to me.”
“I was sort of a nerd in high school,” Cruz admits. “He took advanced classes. I am also very shy!”
“Since I paint and write poetry, I’m working on an exhibit that will combine both,” says Cruz.
“I’m single right now and very focused on my career,” Cruz admits. “It would be unfair to start a relationship now when I can’t dedicate a lot of time to allow it to grow properly.” We hear you, Shawn.
“I have so many role models,” says Cruz. “I look up to people who want to or have made a difference. People like Bob Marley, Jean Michel Basquiat and the late Steve Jobs.”
“My first inspiration comes from my friends and family who support me,” says Cruz. “Secondly I get so much positive feedback from people who view my pictures or attend the shows that I walk in. Social media has also allowed me to help others who are trying to model and may have questions about health and fitness.”
“I absolutely love what I do!” Crus says. “Modeling has taught me so much about myself. I developed a better sense of self and it has opened up opportunities to meet and work with some amazingly talented people.”
“I am very close with my parents,” says Cruz. “They have been very supportive of me throughout my career but have also given me a solid foundation and stressed the importance of a good education.”
“For me getting to know you is very important,” says Cruz. “So a perfect date for me is one where we can spend time, sip a little wine and be able to talk and share our experiences.”
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