Ryan Mertz
Hometown:
St. Louis, Mo.
Current City:
NYC
Single/Married/Dating?
In a relationship
Nickname:
Mertzy
What was your first modeling job?
A Calvin Klein exclusive in New York Fashion Week
How did you spend the money you made?
On living in NYC.
Where are we least likely to find you?
Outside of Williamsburg
Who is your best male model buddy?
Adrian Zuniga
What would we be surprised to know about you?
That I love food more than just about anything.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Haagen-Dazs
What time do you wake up and go to bed?
I’m usually up by 9:30 a.m. I’m a bit of a night owl, so bedtime is around 1:30-2 a.m.
What scares you?
Not being fulfilled or happy at the end of my life.
What do you always eat?
Steak
What kind of student were you in high school?
I was a pretty good student because my mom was strict about grades. And if you had to classify me, I would say I was a jock.
What’s your least favorite food?
There is nothing that I don’t eat…seriously nothing
When are you in the best mood?
After a few beers watching the sunset from my rooftop.
When are you in the worst mood?
In the mornings.
Who do you admire most in the world?
My sister because she is the most inspirational person I know.
What’s your greatest fear?
I really hate snakes and spiders
Any secret talents?
I can do accents really, really well. At least I think so…
Where do travel to most?
L.A.
What word do you say too much?
Like…umm like.
Where do you think you’ll retire?
Somewhere in California
What action hero is your favorite?
Jean-Claude Van Damme
The definition of happiness is…
Waking up everyday and being able to do what you love
Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years?
Hopefully I’ll be starting a family by then
Who’s your favorite female model?
Chrissy Teigen
What advice would you give your 13-year-old self?
Don’t live life afraid of making mistakes.
How would you describe your current state of mind?
Happy
