MARIO

Mario Rossi by Antony Kozz.

Iunearthed the force of nature that is Mario Rossi while working-out at a local Southern California gym,” recalls Antony Kozz, a professional photographer based in Laguna Beach. “I’ve been into fitness for over 40 years and it’s rare that someone commands my attention the way he did. He had a presence that was so much more than an excellent body.”

Mario, 20, has grown up on the Californian coast where he loves the outdoors, good food and fitness. “I’m extremely interested in the endless opportunities of fitness and nutrition. Being able to inspire or motivate other people to do something that makes them happy is really exiting to me,” he says.

Antony’s experience and instinct told him that a shoot with Mario would be “epic”. “I knew instantly,” he says, “and once he was in front of the camera, his blend of extraordinary sex appeal, innocence and humility created something very special.”

The fact that Mario seems unaware of his appeal makes him even more attractive, adds the photographer.

The last word goes to Mario: “My dream is to have a positive impact on others and to help them achieve what they want in life, physically, mentally and spiritually.”

Once he was in front of the camera, his blend of extraordinary sex appeal, innocence and humility created something very special.