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YVY Mag brings us some work from the fantastic Hudson Wright, with fashion editor Nole Marin. Please meet (and possibly fall in love with) Stelios Niakaris.

[ Stelios Niakaris by Hudson Wright - YVY Mag ]
[ Hudson Wright - Official Site ]
[ VNY Model Management ]

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The boys over at YVY Mag sent over these shots of model Michele Graglia which photographer Maurizio Fiorino shared with them. Thanks, boys!

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[ Michele Graglia - YVY Mag ]
[ Maurizio Fiorino - Official Site ]

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Meet certified nutritionist, trainer, (and future Ph.D.) Christopher Nogiec! We heard about Chris when he got a shout out on B-Side Blog (HI-larious and near the top of my daily reads.)

When Chris is not studying or helping others get healthy he models, and has appeared in a campaign for IQONIQ underwear. I have a feeling we're going to see much more of Chris soon - whether it is as an underwear model or collecting his next degree!

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[ Christopher Nogiec - Official Site ]
[ Christopher Nogiec - Boston Diets and Exercise Examiner ]
[ Model Survivor (He's Contestant #7) ]

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Meet my friend Andrew Nichols, the subject of our very first photo shoot exclusively for Hunk du Jour! Matthew Browning caught these exclusive photos of Andrew as we wandered around West Seattle.

Check out our full interview with Andrew after the jump, plus there's a full photo gallery with thirty-five great photos from the shoot!

Special thanks to Threadless for providing two of Andrew's T-Shirts -- check out Gay Pride and Iowa: Cooler Than California Since 2009 to get your own!

Andrew Nichols : Exclusive Gallery
Check out the full 35-image gallery of Andrew

Chris M, Hunk du Jour: So tell me a little about yourself - where'd you grow up?

Andrew Nichols: I was born in Portland, OR, spent my first 10 years in Vancouver, WA and then lived on Whidbey Island until I was 18.

Chris M, Hunk du Jour: So your tween and teen years were all on Whidbey Island -- what was growing up there like?

Andrew Nichols: I grew up in the small town of Freeland, WA and although my large extended family was well known on the south end of the Island I often felt like a loner. Possibly because my extended family was very religious and their religion never set well with me.

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From photographer Pablo Chester comes this set of photos featuring sexy Brazilian model Jihaime Dos Santos!

[ Pablo Chester - Official Site ]

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Featured this morning over at Made in Brazil is Diogo Rodrigues, as photographed by João Arraes. Definitely the face (ok, and body) that can motivate me to make it through the day!

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[ Diogo Rodrigues - Made in Brazil ]

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Congratulations to Jack Mackenroth on his Bronze medal win at Outgames 2009. Our friend medaled in the 200m IM (which he wasn't even thinking he would place in.)

UPDATE 07/28/2009: Jack won two silver medals today at the Outgames in Copenhagen in swimming - only .4 seconds from a gold!

UPDATE: Jack's final medal count: 2 Gold, 4 Silver, and 2 Bronze! Way to go!

Outgames isn't over yet, though -- who are your favorites in the games? You should tell us via Twitter, Facebook, or e-mail!

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[ Outgames 2009 - Official Site ]
[ Jack Mackenroth - Official Site ]

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Playgirl asked me to pose nude in their magazine on Christmas Day. It was via a text message and it simply said hey merry xmas pics r gr8 when can you come to LA? 

When I moved to Miami, the last thought in my mind would be becoming a model, let alone a centerfold in Playgirl magazine. Two years earlier, I first stepped into a gym, admittedly out of boredom. That seemingly simple act would serve to change not only my appearance, but my life.

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STATS-
Age: 34
Height: 6' 1"
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Born: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a body that looks like its made from steel, Bradley Cooper was bound to be discovered. He first hit the TV circuit with 6 years of Alias, followed by 3 years of Nip/Tuck. However, luckily we now get to see Bradley on the big screen, in lead roles I might add. Starting last year, he starred in The Midnight Meat Train, and most recently as Phil in The Hangover. In almost any appearance, Bradley is bound to take his shirt off. I don't think we blame him.

Read his article in The Advocate in the June 2009 edition.
Bradley Cooper Article

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STATS-
Age: 38
Height: 6'
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Dark Brown
Born: Genova, Italy

There isn't much info on Alessandro Calza yet. We do know he has appeared in his first movie, called Ciao. We also know that he is smoking hot. You can read his interview about Ciao.

Ciao Interview

[ Alessandro Calza Gallery - Gay.tv ]
[ Alessandro Calza - Hot Daddy of the Day ]
[ Alessandro Calza - Official Site ]

UPDATE: Added his official site, thanks to a reader tip!