Who has the tools to be the model mechanic?
S4C, Friday, 8.25pm
IN THIS new series, 10 Welsh mechanics will compete for the chance to become the face of their industry, as professional model Dylan Garner tries to find the ideal mechanic to become a new fashion icon.
“There’s a great group of competitors in this series,” said Dylan, who also presented a series to find a model builder last year.
“One girl made it through and that’s changed the dynamics a bit, but they’re all taking the competition seriously and seem quite confident in front of the camera.”
Each week the contestants will face mechanical and modelling challenges designed to separate the Mercedes among them from the Minis, leaving just one to take the Ffasiwn Mecanic title.
The winner will also receive a cash prize of £3,000; be on the cover of Aston Martin’s magazine Vantage; have their face on show in the JD Classics showroom in Mayfair, London; and model clothes for worldwide brand Dickies.
Dylan has been a successful model for about six years after being discovered while on holiday in New York by a modelling agency. He has worked for some of the fashion industry’s biggest names, including Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana.
But because of the nature of his work, he had to go away to London during filming for the series – for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“I got a call during the filming,” explains Dylan who divides his time between London, Hamburg and Tregaron.
“There was a shoot to try out different options for the cover of the new Rolling Stones album. The cover with me on it wasn’t chosen, but I still have to pinch myself sometimes to believe I’m really doing all these jobs!”
With six years of modelling experience under his belt, Dylan knows what the fashion world is looking for.
“Large companies want real people to sell their produce, so this competition is a great opportunity for someone.
“The question is who will win the Ffasiwn Mecanic title?”
The 10 competitors are Annie Parry, from Groeslon; Matthew Hughes, from Penrhyndeudraeth; Owain Paramore, from Pwllheli; Dan Griffiths, from Crymych; Billy Aubrey, from Llangefni; Elgan Thomas-Palmer, from Mynachlog-ddu; Stephen Lee, from Deiniolen; Tom Watkins, from Cardiff; Wyn Williams, from Denbigh; and Emrys Wilson, from Crymych.