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Home • Love & Sex

Eye Candy: Sterling A.

Eye Candy: Sterling August III
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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A Living Masterpiece

Let’s be honest, Sterling’s time in the gym has been well spent. That body is a work of art.

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A Lovely Day

Lovely. Just lovely! Ladies, are you seeing what we’re seeing?

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Absolute Perfection

Can you find one thing wrong with Sterling’s physique? We can’t. The self-proclaimed “gym rat” is a work of art.

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Brains and Beauty

For undergrad Sterling attended historically black college Delaware State University then went on to get an MBA in international business from George Washington University. Look at that, ladies. He’s bright and beautiful!

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A Model Man

“I never took modeling serious, until a few close friends encouraged me to try it and were 100% supportive,” says Sterling. “I look to do more modeling in the future if the opportunities arise.”

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Work It

Let’s all pause for a moment and enjoy the wonder that is Sterling working out.

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The Champ

Boxing is one of Sterling’s favorite hobbies. “There is nothing better than a good and intense sparring session.”

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Hello Handsome

The sun is shining in all the right places on Sterling’s stacked body. Now this is what we call a sun-shiney day.

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Animal Lover

“I love dogs because of their loyalty and innocence.”

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Waves of Love

Sterling strikes a breathtaking pose on the beach.

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Makes Me Wanna Scream

Sterling is intensely sexy and we just can’t get enough of these photos.

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The Total Package

“A woman that engages herself mentally, physically, and spiritually always will always turn me on.”

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Eclectic Taste

“Although I’m a hip hop head, my Ipod consists of MANY different types of music, and one may even find a country song or two (or three or four) in my playlist.”

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Down-Home Darling

“I am the epitome of a good ole Southern boy. From my mannerisms, to my love for family, my passion for cooking and eating traditional Southern food, and my love for the outdoors. I am Southern to the core.”

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Around the Way Guy

Sterling loves to hike, go camping, and partake in the occasional paintball battle.

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It’s Getting Hot In Here

Oh. Wow! Sterling knows exactly what he’s doing and we’re loving every single minute of it.

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On the Market

Believe it or not ladies, Sterling is single and unattached at the moment. Share this article if you’re packing your bags and heading for D.C. right now!

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Seeing Double

Double the pleasure. Double our fun!

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All the Right Things

Sterling is the definition of eye candy!

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That’s How I Like It

What can a woman do to make Sterling do a double take? "There is something sexy about a woman when she has a “tomboy” side to her. It has always been a secret turn on to me."

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Ready to Love

“Having a woman be down for you during thick and thin means a lot to me. Plus, it takes a special woman to put up with me, so I can’t help but love someone that has stayed by my side.”

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Easy to Please

“I am a man about simplicity when it comes to dates. As long as the company I am with is great and the conversation is interesting, we could do anything for a date and it would be satisfying.”

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Feel the Burn

“I box in my spare time and really just try to stay at a peak physical level through weight training and extremely intense workouts. I feel at home when I am in a weight room.”

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Well-Suited for the Job

Doesn’t Sterling look diving in a suit? But we can’t lie. We love what’s underneath that suit too!

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Best Dressed

We’re loving Sterling’s smooth style. Don’t you just love a man who can dress as good as he looks? We sure do!

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Better Yourself

“A woman that can make you better and you make her better too — that cannot be matched.”

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Working Man

“I currently work as an investigator for the Federal Government in Washington DC, but I do some modeling part time.” If you keep shooting like this, Sterling, you’ll be sharing a catwalk with Tyson very soon.

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Astrological Match

“Scorpios like me are very loyal and passionate and love hard. A relationship with a Scorpio can be a very exciting and vibrant relationship.”

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Mr. Cool

We’ve just got one word for this photo: #swag

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