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I'd have to go with Kevin Levrone.
Keep in mind he is turning 43 next month. He not only looks like a normal person, but I would say he looks much younger than he is. He doesn't have any of the side effects of gh abuse that I can tell and also not much in the way of stretch marks or even loose skin which would naturally come with aging.
Maybe he had the right idea taking time off gear and growing into his shows.
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I'd have to go with Kevin Levrone.
Keep in mind he is turning 43 next month. He not only looks like a normal person, but I would say he looks much younger than he is. He doesn't have any of the side effects of gh abuse that I can tell and also not much in the way of stretch marks or even loose skin which would naturally come with aging.
Maybe he had the right idea taking time off gear and growing into his shows.
He looks his age (or a couple of years younger) to me. How is a 43 year old supposed to look to you?
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I'd have to go with Kevin Levrone.
Keep in mind he is turning 43 next month. He not only looks like a normal person, but I would say he looks much younger than he is. He doesn't have any of the side effects of gh abuse that I can tell and also not much in the way of stretch marks or even loose skin which would naturally come with aging.
Maybe he had the right idea taking time off gear and growing into his shows.
Damn, definately the one of healthiest and still handsome retired pros.
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He looks his age (or a couple of years younger) to me. How is a 43 year old supposed to look to you?
I would say he looks a little younger, but maybe I just don't have a good idea of what 43 is supposed to look like.
I thought Special Ed looked 27 when I met him. I suppose a decade isn't really an enormous amount of time. Perhaps most people generally look their age give or take five years.
Some more examples. In Will Brink's gallery, it says the picture of Dorian is from the 2004 Mr. Olympia in the drop down menu at the top, but the 2003 Mr. Olympia above the picture. So he is either 41 or 42 in the picture. The picture of Don Youngblood is from around age 46-47 for him.
http://www.brinkzone.com/gallery.php
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I would say he looks a little younger, but maybe I just don't have a good idea of what 43 is supposed to look like.
I thought Special Ed looked 27 when I met him. I suppose a decade isn't really an enormous amount of time. Perhaps most people generally look their age give or take five years.
Some more examples. In Will Brink's gallery, it says the picture of Dorian is from the 2004 Mr. Olympia in the drop down menu at the top, but the 2003 Mr. Olympia above the picture. So he is either 41 or 42 in the picture. The picture of Don Youngblood is from around age 46-47 for him.
http://www.brinkzone.com/gallery.php
That's not Don Youngblood!
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I would say he looks a little younger, but maybe I just don't have a good idea of what 43 is supposed to look like.
I thought Special Ed looked 27 when I met him. I suppose a decade isn't really an enormous amount of time. Perhaps most people generally look their age give or take five years.
Some more examples. In Will Brink's gallery, it says the picture of Dorian is from the 2004 Mr. Olympia in the drop down menu at the top, but the 2003 Mr. Olympia above the picture. So he is either 41 or 42 in the picture. The picture of Don Youngblood is from around age 46-47 for him.
http://www.brinkzone.com/gallery.php
Dorian is still on hormones though. He would probably look a bit younger totally off.
I remember some pics of Dorian handing out trophies in some UK show shortly after he retired where he looked like he had taken a break (looked different facially). Anyone happen to have them?
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I would say he looks a little younger, but maybe I just don't have a good idea of what 43 is supposed to look like.
I thought Special Ed looked 27 when I met him. I suppose a decade isn't really an enormous amount of time. Perhaps most people generally look their age give or take five years.
Some more examples. In Will Brink's gallery, it says the picture of Dorian is from the 2004 Mr. Olympia in the drop down menu at the top, but the 2003 Mr. Olympia above the picture. So he is either 41 or 42 in the picture. The picture of Don Youngblood is from around age 46-47 for him.
http://www.brinkzone.com/gallery.php
Many people generally agree that black men tend to age a bit better facially than do whites or men of other races. Don't kill the messenger (me) for saying this, but I think it is often true.
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How about Bob Paris, or do you not consider him to be from the generation of pros about which you're trying to make your point? Somebody got a more recent picture of him? He never got as big as Kevin though.
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Many people generally agree that black men tend to age a bit better facially than do whites or men of other races. Don't kill the messenger (me) for saying this, but I think it is often true.
of course they do. their only redeemable feature.
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of course they do. their only redeemable feature.
you are clearly gay...
and you have a small penis. :D
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Lerone was smart for quitting when he did!
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I'd have to go with Kevin Levrone.
Keep in mind he is turning 43 next month. He not only looks like a normal person, but I would say he looks much younger than he is. He doesn't have any of the side effects of gh abuse that I can tell and also not much in the way of stretch marks or even loose skin which would naturally come with aging.
Maybe he had the right idea taking time off gear and growing into his shows.
yes he is the man 8)
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Federov retired?
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holy sh#t...is that Federov?
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Federov retired?
He's supposed to be ramping up trainnig this summer for a comeback. that pic is at least 6 months old.
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holy sh#t...is that Federov?
Yes, the same gentleman.
(http://forum.athlete.ru/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=11593)
(http://forum.athlete.ru/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=18495)
looks healthy don't you think?
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these pics look like they could be from California weddings next week
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WOW! Man, I have never said it, but talk about all drugs! I just boggles my mind how guys like Levrone and Federov can shrink so much. I don't understand how anyone would ever just stop training.
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He's supposed to be ramping up trainnig this summer for a comeback. that pic is at least 6 months old.
Notice the date on the first pic....23 march 2008...
but then again considering he juiced non-stop from a young age, he looks pretty good,
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these pics look like they could be from California weddings next week
LOL
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Hmmm. Maybe Kevin just has good genes? -ie. 'black don't crack; brown don't frown.'
/matt: want to hazard a guess how much below the mean iq kevin is? ;)
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these pics look like they could be from California weddings next week
Tim are you getting married? Whos the lucky fella?
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Hmmm. Maybe Kevin just has good genes? -ie. 'black don't crack; brown don't frown.'
/matt: want to hazard a guess how much below the mean iq kevin is? ;)
What race is Kev anyway? lol.
http://www.getbig.com/iview/valentino040125.htm
Q: You wouldn't tap Monica Brant?
A: I don't go for that little Aryan Irish upturned pug nose look. That reminds me, what do blondes have in common with Kevin Levrone? They both have black roots.
Black men do have numerous advantages over white men for bodybuilding I would say. Small waists being the primary one I think. Whites do have advantages also though (calves).
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Levrone is a decent shout. He lived large amounts of his life as a normalish guy pursuing other interests. This means less time doing the extreme eating, drugs and training that can 'weather' the face and put extra stress on the whole body.
However, he didn't win an Olympia and maybe if he'd done the crazy stuff..he might have?
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(http://www.tomplatz.com/graphics/thumbnail_Speaking06.jpg) :D :D
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Kevin Levrone didn't use much insulin and it shows! Now I can't prove this statement, but I think I've become decent in telling who has done it and who hasn't. Two of the early mass monsters who revolutionalized bodybuilding with insulin use were Dorian and Nasser, and both look much older than they are, and both have bellies. Levrone doesn't have a belly and looks 5-6 years younger than he ought to look, so I'm gonna guess that he didn't use much. Probably didn't use much HGH either because he never really got huge in the offseason, which meant he'd already be lean to start.
And insult Kevin all you like. Sure he's 185 now, but still probably in better shape than most of you will ever be. That's just natural bodybuilding for you.
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Tim are you getting married? Whos the lucky fella?
I've had two proposals!
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Kevin Levrone didn't use much insulin and it shows! Now I can't prove this statement, but I think I've become decent in telling who has done it and who hasn't. Two of the early mass monsters who revolutionalized bodybuilding with insulin use were Dorian and Nasser, and both look much older than they are, and both have bellies. Levrone doesn't have a belly and looks 5-6 years younger than he ought to look, so I'm gonna guess that he didn't use much. Probably didn't use much HGH either because he never really got huge in the offseason, which meant he'd already be lean to start.
And insult Kevin all you like. Sure he's 185 now, but still probably in better shape than most of you will ever be. That's just natural bodybuilding for you.
When I saw Kevin in clothes at the 2007 Arnold, he was about my height and weight exactly, but obviously 185 can look drastically different depending on the person. Frankly, I thought he looked awesome. He is also a few months older than Nasser but I think he looks younger. I'm not sure how anyone can criticize Kevin too since he did walk around for years as one of the most muscular men on earth and he can surely get back to that level if he wanted to. I will agree his response to drugs was phenomenal and he made a better juiced bodybuilder than a natural more than likely.
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When I saw Kevin in clothes at the 2007 Arnold, he was about my height and weight exactly, but obviously 185 can look drastically different depending on the person. Frankly, I thought he looked awesome. He is also a few months older than Nasser but I think he looks younger. I'm not sure how anyone can criticize Kevin too since he did walk around for years as one of the most muscular men on earth and he can surely get back to that level if he wanted to. I will agree his response to drugs was phenomenal and he made a better juiced bodybuilder than a natural more than likely.
I don't agree. I think he'd be a good natural too. Remeber than most people can't weigh more than 190 at bf 6-7% naturally. Kevin also has low inserting muscle bellies that most people don't have.
Most people being critical of Kevin are same bitter idiots that are perma bulkers, or don't even have pictures.
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I don't agree. I think he'd be a good natural too. Remeber than most people can't weigh more than 190 at bf 6-7% naturally. Kevin also has low inserting muscle bellies that most people don't have.
Most people being critical of Kevin are same bitter idiots that are perma bulkers, or don't even have pictures.
Put that way, that makes sense. Kevin's 185 isn't exactly small by any means. The truth is, most normal people would consider him pretty huge even at that size. He still has an amazing response though. He could start juicing tonight and be bigger than most of the pros competing at the Olympia by the time of the show. I know he will be 43 soon, but I think the time off would ensure a response as great as ever.
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I thought Special Ed looked 27 when I met him.
How old is Special Ed?He looks late 20's to me.
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How old is Special Ed?He looks late 20's to me.
Special Ed is 38. Presumably this information is not private because it is on his YouTube account:
http://ca.youtube.com/user/sterngang
I also thought he was in his late twenties.
His best YouTube clip was "Hey Mr. Spitzer (Hey There Delilah Spoof)":
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I've had two proposals!
Looks like Ronnie has one also...
(http://steelfactor.ru/photos/petrukhine_igor/17.jpg)
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Put that way, that makes sense. Kevin's 185 isn't exactly small by any means. The truth is, most normal people would consider him pretty huge even at that size.
Isn't he about 210? I think Special Ed and crew had him step on a scale at the AC.
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levrone is an embarrassment
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I've had two proposals!
Ha! Gentlemen Prefer Blondes springs to mind, you old gold-digger. :D
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these pics look like they could be from California weddings next week
Tim, are you and Bay going to make it official next week???
Tim are you getting married? Whos the lucky fella?
Sean, I want to be be invited you your wedding with Sasha!!!!
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Clearly Kevin chooses to be much smaller than he used to be. Bodybuilders are not taken seriously in show business and you don't see anyone looking for another Arnold, Stallone or even Van Damme. Kevin's best chance to land roles is to appear similar to most leading men and supporting actors in size. If he wanted to make the occasional $600 day rate playing a bouncer who says, "I.D. please?", he could have gone that route and walked around sweating all year round at 240 lbs. in the LA heat.
He is a bit smarter than most give him credit for. If your goal is to be a bodybuilder, you seek to add muscle and get bigger. If your goal is to transform from a bodybuilder to an actor who gets to audition for something other than 'Burly Bodyguard' roles, you'd better lose that muscle and drop to a reasonable weight.
And as mentioned, at 5'9 and a ripped 205 lbs, Kevin still blows away 99 percent of competitive bodybuilders.
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Clearly Kevin chooses to be much smaller than he used to be. Bodybuilders are not taken seriously in show business and you don't see anyone looking for another Arnold, Stallone or even Van Damme. Kevin's best chance to land roles is to appear similar to most leading men and supporting actors in size. If he wanted to make the occasional $600 day rate playing a bouncer who says, "I.D. please?", he could have gone that route and walked around sweating all year round at 240 lbs. in the LA heat.
He is a bit smarter than most give him credit for. If your goal is to be a bodybuilder, you seek to add muscle and get bigger. If your goal is to transform from a bodybuilder to an actor who gets to audition for something other than 'Burly Bodyguard' roles, you'd better lose that muscle and drop to a reasonable weight.
And as mentioned, at 5'9 and a ripped 205 lbs, Kevin still blows away 99 percent of competitive bodybuilders.
Hey Special Ed.
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What race is Kev anyway? lol.
http://www.getbig.com/iview/valentino040125.htm
Q: You wouldn't tap Monica Brant?
A: I don't go for that little Aryan Irish upturned pug nose look. That reminds me, what do blondes have in common with Kevin Levrone? They both have black roots.
Black men do have numerous advantages over white men for bodybuilding I would say. Small waists being the primary one I think. Whites do have advantages also though (calves).
sounds like an arrogant jerk..never did like him..now i know why >:(
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Clearly Kevin chooses to be much smaller than he used to be. Bodybuilders are not taken seriously in show business and you don't see anyone looking for another Arnold, Stallone or even Van Damme. Kevin's best chance to land roles is to appear similar to most leading men and supporting actors in size. If he wanted to make the occasional $600 day rate playing a bouncer who says, "I.D. please?", he could have gone that route and walked around sweating all year round at 240 lbs. in the LA heat.
He is a bit smarter than most give him credit for. If your goal is to be a bodybuilder, you seek to add muscle and get bigger. If your goal is to transform from a bodybuilder to an actor who gets to audition for something other than 'Burly Bodyguard' roles, you'd better lose that muscle and drop to a reasonable weight.
And as mentioned, at 5'9 and a ripped 205 lbs, Kevin still blows away 99 percent of competitive bodybuilders.
Yes, it is smart of him to slim down as he has. And you are correct that he is still far and away better than competitive bodybuilders even in his current form. To the general public, he is definitely a freak, and looks healthy and I actually mean that (not sure if he is healthy, but he looks it). In an issue of REPS last year, I read that his heart rate was down to 50 at a body weight of 185, down from 87 in his juiced state. He has a good look in either his competitive or slimmed down states. Also, I think it's safe to say he is still good for a top 10 standing at the Olympia if he wanted to do that. Maybe even top six. He was top six in 2003 and I don't even think he was trying that year.
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PURE BEAST! ::) I'm sure it was just an "injury". Pro bodybuilding, junkies in thongs and posing oil. :D ::)
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Is that 3rd guy Alex Federov??? :'(
He looks "normal" sized WTF?
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Kevin Levrone didn't use much insulin and it shows! Probably didn't use much HGH either
I was thinking same on the slin and GH. That coupled with genetics, decent diet and exercise routines.
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Many people generally agree that black men tend to age a bit better facially than do whites or men of other races. Don't kill the messenger (me) for saying this, but I think it is often true.
kevin's facial features are more like a white or latino guy even though he's part black.
Looks awesome for 43.
I was thinking same on the slin and GH. That coupled with genetics, decent diet and exercise routines.
Diet could have also been a big factor. Kevin never really got fat, so he never took in that many calories compared to his fellow bodybuilders. Lower calories = slower aging
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Yes, the same gentleman.
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(http://forum.athlete.ru/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=18495)
looks healthy don't you think?
good for him,his body probably needed a break anyway.hell it worked for levrone.
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Hands down Lee Labrada...still in awesome shape and looks younger than when he competed...the guy looks fit and healthy...any one who has seen him at the expo's knows what i'm talking about...
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good for him,his body probably needed a break anyway.hell it worked for levrone.
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and yes drugs are only 3% of the equation ::)
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I remember reading that Levrone only juiced for contests and not permanently like most pros do these days. That probably has something to do with him looking healthier.
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Hands down Lee Labrada...still in awesome shape and looks younger than when he competed...the guy looks fit and healthy...any one who has seen him at the expo's knows what i'm talking about...
labrada is still in fantastic shape ,show's well for his buissness.kev looks good,and maybe dosen't care for training or eating now,but his best feature was those enormous delts and there gone ,i guess u can't keep all those gains.
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and yes drugs are only 3% of the equation ::)
isnt that 3 supposed to have a 9 in front of it ;D
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Hands down Lee Labrada...still in awesome shape and looks younger than when he competed...the guy looks fit and healthy...any one who has seen him at the expo's knows what i'm talking about...
agree 100%
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Sean, I want to be be invited you your wedding with Sasha!!!!
Milos did you fuck Sasha? You seem to talk about her alot.
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Yeh Kevin still looks good there :)
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(http://i32.tinypic.com/zvvk28.jpg)
What a hottie.
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Yes, it is smart of him to slim down as he has. And you are correct that he is still far and away better than competitive bodybuilders even in his current form. To the general public, he is definitely a freak, and looks healthy and I actually mean that (not sure if he is healthy, but he looks it). In an issue of REPS last year, I read that his heart rate was down to 50 at a body weight of 185, down from 87 in his juiced state. He has a good look in either his competitive or slimmed down states. Also, I think it's safe to say he is still good for a top 10 standing at the Olympia if he wanted to do that. Maybe even top six. He was top six in 2003 and I don't even think he was trying that year.
How can you say that, have you seen him doing the mandatories at his current weight? ::)
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tell me this guy doesn't have hollywood looks :)
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labrada is still in fantastic shape ,show's well for his buissness.kev looks good,and maybe dosen't care for training or eating now,but his best feature was those enormous delts and there gone ,i guess u can't keep all those gains.
I don't believe Lee is completely natural today, sorry.
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Kevin looks great. He could easily put on 20lbs more naturally & look even better but he's probably staying slimer for job opportunities. Kevin is half black and half Italian. More guys should take time off the drugs like Kevin did.
Blanco, lot of darker skinned dudes look younger in the face because the melanin (pigment that makes the skin dark) helps to protect the skin from UV rays, which cause excessive aging. We've all seen white chicks who were sun worshipers in their 20s & 30s...by the time they are 50, their skin looks shot. Smoking also ages the skin by breaking down the collagen and elastin that give the skin its strength and elasticity (ability not to sag)
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How can you say that, have you seen him doing the mandatories at his current weight? ::)
Not pro bodybuilders, but I would imagine Kevin could still do well in plenty of the natural or amateur leagues. If he is 205 and lean at 5'9, that is some damn good size in my opinion.
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Not pro bodybuilders, but I would imagine Kevin could still do well in plenty of the natural or amateur leagues. If he is 205 and lean at 5'9, that is some damn good size in my opinion.
Please see the new Levrone vid
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tell me this guy doesn't have hollywood looks :)
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Having the looks is not what you need. You need the skill and talent. There are 1000's that look better than him. Only a thimble-full of people like him that have the look but no talent or charisma make it in Hollywood. He brings nothing special to the table. He needs something "special". Take the "Rock" he has tons and tons of charisma, looks and a body. He is also in the same genre as Kevin. The same parts. But, Kevin in no way would ever beat the Rock out for a part they are both up for. At least not at this time. And Kevin is not getting any younger. So soon he will have to rely on his skill and talent to make it in Hollywood. There is no age limit of making it big in Hollywood. But he did start late considering he is banking on his past success as a BB. He is not getting parts because he is a talented actor with years of acting experience on his resume. The producers of the movies he does now are banking on his success and popularity as a BB not an actor.
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Not pro bodybuilders, but I would imagine Kevin could still do well in plenty of the natural or amateur leagues. If he is 205 and lean at 5'9, that is some damn good size in my opinion.
I never said anything about PROS or about 205lbs I was responding just to your quote, that new thread whith the youtube video shows it all doesn't it. :D
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Having the looks is not what you need. You need the skill and talent. There are 1000's that look better than him. Only a thimble-full of people like him that have the look but no talent or charisma make it in Hollywood. He brings nothing special to the table. He needs something "special". Take the "Rock" he has tons and tons of charisma, looks and a body. He is also in the same genre as Kevin. The same parts. But, Kevin in no way would ever beat the Rock out for a part they are both up for. At least not at this time. And Kevin is not getting any younger. So soon he will have to rely on his skill and talent to make it in Hollywood. There is no age limit of making it big in Hollywood. But he did start late considering he is banking on his past success as a BB. He is not getting parts because he is a talented actor with years of acting experience on his resume. The producers of the movies he does now are banking on his success and popularity as a BB not an actor.
i never said looks were the only thing
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Most Actors have contacts in the Business or are child actors it's not something you just stumble into because you built a Drug Fuked physique.If he was going to make it he would have already should try to get commercials more chance for those.Fuk he even calls himself Hollywood.Give us a break.
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tell me this guy doesn't have hollywood looks :)
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How old is that picture?
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Most Actors have contacts in the Business or are child actors it's not something you just stumble into because you built a Drug Fuked physique.If he was going to make it he would have already should try to get commercials more chance for those.Fuk he even calls himself Hollywood.Give us a break.
i know this guy named arnold who came from nothing
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