Rick Genest: How do you judge a book?

posted on: 24.10.11

Rick Genest

Rick Genest (Montreal, August 7, 1985) is a Canadian model, also known as Zombie Boy for a tattoo that covers most of his body and that makes it look like a corpse. The tattoo, designed by Frank Lewis, took three years to complete. Rick Genest has appeared in the music video of Lady Gaga's song Born This Way, where the singer appears tattooed in the same way.

Thanks to the popularity obtained, Genest became ambassador of the promotional campaign of the autumn / winter by Thierry Mugler. Subsequently Genest, with Lady Gaga, has also appeared in parades Mugler. Genest also appeared in Vogue Hommes Japan service, photographed by Mariano Vivanco and GQ Style.

Rick Genest (Montreal, 7 Agosto 1985) è un modello canadese, anche conosciuto come Zombie Boy per un tatuaggio che copre la maggior parte del suo corpo e che lo rende simile ad un cadavere. Il tatuaggio, realizzato da Frank Lewis, ha richiesto tre anni per essere completato. Rick Genest è comparso nel video musicale del brano di Lady Gaga Born this Way, in cui la cantante compare tatuata allo stesso modo.
Grazie alla popolarità ottenuta, Genest è diventato testimonial della campagna promozionale della collezione autunno/inverno di Thierry Mugler. Successivamente Genest, insieme a Lady Gaga, è anche apparso nelle sfilate di Mugler. Genest è inoltre apparso in un servizio di Vogue Hommes Japan, fotografato da Mariano Vivanco e in GQ Style.

rick genest for mugler
Rick Genest and Lady Gaga
Rick Genest for Mugler
Rick Genest model Canada

Rick Genest is now protagonist of a spot of a foundation of Pro Dermablend entitled "How do you judge a book?". Pay attention and do not be fooled by appearances ....
Music: "There Is Hope" Zoo Brazil feat. Rasmus Kellerman

Rick Genest è ora protagonista dello spot di un fondotinta di Dermablend Pro dal titolo "Da cosa giudichi un libro?". Osservate bene e non fatevi ingannare dalle apparenze....
Musica: "There Is Hope" Zoo Brazil feat. Rasmus Kellerman


I think this is a business genius found ... And he's amazing, even if I stay with the same doubt: His success is something temporary or that will last over timeIt all depends on him and we'll see.

Io penso che questa sia una trovata commerciale geniale... E che lui sia incredibile, anche se rimango sempre con lo stesso dubbio: il suo è un successo temporaneo o che durerà nel tempo? Dipende tutto da lui e noi staremo a vedere.

Kisses,Irene

48 Comments:

  1. wow wow wooowww.. totally amazing!!

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  2. it is almost scary!
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  3. uniquely dark but creatively genius! thanks for sharing this...

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  4. ma è pazzesco!
    questo tatuaggio è stupendo,ma solo per Halloween!

    Elle
    http://redischic.blogspot.com/

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  5. io non ho parole, come ha potuto farsi questo? da pazzi sul serio!!


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  6. i LOVE Rick Genest! i have a post on him as well, he is an awesome person. Although I don't have my entire body tattooed as he does, I have my whole right arm and almost my entire back and so on and so on...so I am no one to judge anyone for how they look on the exterior. great video ;-)

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  7. the first photo makes me scare! :)

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  8. very interesting!
    xx
    mariale
    My Fashion Bug

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  9. Oh my god I loved this ad, it was so creative and so outside of the box! Brilliant creative advertising. I really like your blog! It has a great variety of post topics, all very interesting and inspiring :)

    I write a beauty blog about beauty on a budget, called Shoestring Beauty Queen. Please feel free to check it out and let me know what you think!

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    Genevieve x

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  10. I know hes also scaring..
    and i really would like to know the reasons of his choice!
    but... i love him

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  11. wowww!! what an interesting post!!! love it!

    xo

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  12. he is beautiful! ;-)

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  13. amazing photos, in fact the are dark but it´s different - we like!
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  14. woww thaats really creative!!

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  15. Interesting story. Can not believe that there are people like them.

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  16. That's inspiring,
    I loved how Lady Gaga used it in her clip!
    I'm having a give-away on my blog and I hope you will join ;)
    x

    my-fashion-fairytale.blogspot.com

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  17. wow, it's so crazy. i would never tattoo my body in this way..horrible. but it's a great buisiness.
    wish you a wonderful evening.
    maren anita

    www.fashion-meets-art.com

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  18. wow 3 years! that is crazy! I love how he propelled it into a career

    love from San Francisco,
    Britt+Whit

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  19. lovely blog, i'll follow your on bloglovin'. xx

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  20. Sono completamente d'accordo con te, la pubblicità è geniale!
    Se ti va, passa da me :D

    MissPandamonium

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  21. Le foto sono molto belle e di impatto ovviamente, e lui a suo modo è molto comunicativo. E' chiaro che ha trovato il modo di sfruttare questa scelta radicale che ha fatto. credo però che col tempo queste scelte portino a un pentimento.
    Ciao
    Sara C.

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  22. Mammia mia, che coraggio a tatuarsi interamente, fa un pochino impressione! Passa a trovarmi!

    Cosa mi metto???

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  23. AMAZING PICS DEAR!

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  24. il me fascine ce mec.....

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  25. Sono rimasta super colpita da qst video.. E l'ho pubblicatosu fb nn appena l'ho visto.. Lo trovo davvero affascinante!
    Cristina

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  26. Hey dear! I´ve posted about it few days ago. Great advertising, don´t you think?
    Kisses

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  27. I have so much respect for this guy, i think he is amazing and actually find him incredibly hot, its probably my weakness for guys dressed up at halloween! haha

    Great post! I hope his success lasts over time!
    xoxo Jess
    SparksandFireworks.blogspot.com

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  28. Wow i love this photo !! :D
    xoxo,


    Morgane,

    http://lenuagedelacookie.blogspot.com

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  29. I follow you, I hope you can follow me back! xx Joice

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  30. yeah this advertising is simply great!
    I love him too, i think that is also really sexy... also if his tattoo is a lil bit scaring!
    thank u so much for these sweet comments..and thank you for following me.!
    <3

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  31. Totally amazing !
    Thks you for your comment :)

    xoxo

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  32. Hi dear, thanks you so much for your comment on my blog, your blog is lovely and I have to say I love this post, the pictures are amazing and Rick is so damn cool! I'm a follower! Hope you'll follow back!

    Pop Culture&Fashion Magic

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  33. Assolutamente si :D ti seguo su bloglovin :D
    MissPandamonium

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  34. Da quello che vedo il fondotinta è veramente coprente!!! Ihihiihih...!!! Ci vuole coraggio per farsi un tatuaggio simile...io sicuramente non ne sarei all'altezza!!! Però...devo dire...che gli sta proprio bene...a mio parere...lo rende affascinante! :-) Ottima la campagna commerciale! :-)

    Baci,
    Miriam
    Fashion Crazy Ball and My Facebook Page

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  35. I love your blog! Take a look at mine and join my members!

    Kisses from Paris.
    Real Chanty

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  36. What a celver clever marketing strategy. I really do appreciate companies pushing the boundaries as it were regarding effective marketing because sometimes just SOMETIMES self deprecating advertisements are the best ^_^

    Eeli

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  37. very nice pics!
    I follow u, follow me?

    kiss
    Erika

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  38. me da un pco de grima jijiji muak
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  39. I love this, your posts are always great, I love to follow!
    Please see mine :)

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  40. he is amazing! that takes so much balls.. awesome post my dear x

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  41. wow! the video is awesome!!!

    great post!!!

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  42. Great post!!! Happy Halloween!

    xo
    Alexandra
    www.fashion-feast.com

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  43. I tatuaggi sicuramente sono bellissimi, lo trovo un pò troppo estremo però...

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  44. He is really interesting person.

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