Markus Ricci

Markus Ricci has been filmed in commercials for Nike, Reebok, and New Haven Hospital, along with Kenny Chesney's Summer in 3D Movie. Markus has also appeared in magazines and other forms of print representing BJs, Gailton, The Four Seasons Hotel, Rokk Vodka, and MyVU eye wear. To add to commercial and print media Markus has appeared in he has also worked with PUMA as a Fit Model. In August of 2008, Markus was selected to compete in the 2008 Mr. USA Pageant. After winning the online contest and receiving "best in swimwear", Markus went on to place runner-up. In the summer of 2009 Markus was chosen from applicants around the nation for FLEX Magazine's Flextreme Makeover, which ran in the March 2010 issue of Flex Magazine. Markus' physical endeavors have led him to be very successful in the natural bodybuilding circuit; while competing in all-natural organizations such as the OCB and BLNPA he has taken home top honors as well as awards for best poser and over-all winner. Markus has landed several covers including Manner Magazine's 11/2010 issue, and one of Lora Leigh's Romance novels, which will be hitting the shelves in the summer of 2011. Markus continues to share insight and inspiration for his fans on the All American Guys website. In early to middle 2012 Markus will be appearing on the cover of Charles Laselle's Fitness book featuring The City Gym Boys -- a motivated and inspiring group of young men looking to educate inner-city youth on the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. Markus holds a bachelor of arts from Wheaton College, where he studied chemistry and played 4 years of Div. III lacrosse. Markus has also traveled to the country of Honduras, where he volunteered both in a medical clinic and school. His dream is to inspire the life of others through not only personal life experiences but also print and commercial art. Personal Interests Sports, natural science, outdoors, great life experiences. Email [email protected] ============== https://www.facebook.com/pages/Markus-Riccis-Fan-Page/103892459697640 http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/MarkusRicci/ ================ Markus is about to join the amazing guys at AllAmericanGuys.com this is a great pleasure for me to feature him in my blog. Super hunky and sexy Markus is an American model is 26 years of age. He currently has a Bachelor's degree in arts with a concentration in chemistry from Wheaton College. He got the special prize for best model in swimwear at the Mister USA 2008. His life ambition is to eventually become a physician. He is most interested in pediatrics and orthopaedics. He also believes that life experience and established relationships are key to living a healthy life. It is his ambition to meet new people and gain new experience whenever granted the opportunity. Markus is a trained and certified emergency medical technician in the state of Massachusetts. He has been a part of the Big Brother and Little Sisters organisation for more than ten years (giving talks to potential sponsors, donors and "bigs" on the benefits of the program. He has also competed in many fitness competitions with honours that include three first-place finishes, one 2nd-, one 3rd-, and one 4th-place finish along with numerous other awards. He gives private lacrosse lessons to youth in Newton, MA. He played four years of Division III college lacrosse. He also has played the flute for 11 years. Markus enjoys surfing, skiing, natural sciences, chess, theatre, rugby, football and spending time with my friends. Markus describes himself as a hard-working self-disciplined and fair person. He believes that providing a positive work atmosphere promotes a healthy and efficient working environment. He managed a summer pool club for three years. He has captained numerous sports teams. He is also an intern at the Massachusetts State Police Drug Lab. The three things that he values most in life are family, friends and good relationships A few words Markus gives to describe himself are ambitious, humble, intelligent, confident and understanding. ** some bio info taken from his profile at Mister USA 2008 website. ** top photo by Michael Anthony Downs for AllAmericanGuys.com and following 14 photos by Rick Day for German mag Manner of Noveember 2010 Vital Statistics: Height: 5?9? Weight: 185lbs Eye colour: hazel Hair colour: light brown