KILLER JOE|JOSEPH ROSSOMANDO

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Clothing: Blazer, shirt, trouser and t-shirt, all by Timo Weiland; pale blue vest by HE by Mango; cap by G-Star; sneakers by Air Jordan; belt by Louis Vuitton; hat by Ben Sherman; sunglasses by Ray Ban; jeans and watch, Joseph's own

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IN CONVERSATION: JOSEPH ROSSOMANDO

Name|Joseph Rossomando

Age|20

Hometown|Brooklyn, New York

How did you get discovered?

I was discovered by cousin's boyfriend, who suggested I should consider modeling

What were you doing prior to modeling?

I was in school studying, playing (American) football and working for my family's business

People would be surprised to know that I...

recently graduated high-school with a Regents diploma. I chose to become a male model!

What's your latest obsession?

Playing football, working out and driving

Your most prize possession?

My family and my Air Jordan sneakers (see pics)

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

My parents

Joseph's favorite customized backpack since the 8th grade

When is the last time you said "I Love You" to someone?

I tell my mother I love her every day/night

Three adjectives that best describes you:

Active, out going and direct

Describe your personal style

I like to wear everything, I am pretty flexible when it comes to clothes! As long as I look great in it!

Your favorite place you have travel to

Los Angeles!

Your favorite films

Scarface and Goodfellas

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport: Baseball and football

Team:

Baseball—Yankees

Football—St. Louis Rams

If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?

Brooklyn, New York—I would recommend Aunt's Restaurant, located at Cropsey Avenue (26th Avenue)

Your favorite song?

Anything by Eminem & Styles P

What is your wish for 2012?

Make a lot of money through modeling!

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: Karen Long|

Shawn Zane|Root Mgmt.

IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan

MODEL|Joseph Rossomando|Root Mgmt.

Special thanks to Karen Long/Shawn Zane and the men's board at Root Mgmt.; Whitney Saffel and Natalie Conor at Maguire Steele PR; Lauren Hubbard at Factory PR; Joseph and his parents for the trek to the upper west side location on a weekend to do this JTC shoot and being the best audience!

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BONUS SHOTS:

Special thanks to Joseph's mom for these baby pics of Joseph!

CLOTHING:

Timo Weiland-www.timoweiland.com

Louis Vuitton-www.louisvuitton.com

G-Star-www.g-star.com

Ben Sherman-www.bensherman.com

Ray Ban-www.rayban.com

Air Jordan-www.nike.com/jumpman23/index.html

Mango-www.mango.com