Brett Novek
Encyclopedia
Brett Michael Novek is an American
male fashion model
and actor
. He is a campaign level model for Papi Underwear and appears on their product packaging and sales and promotional material. In 2007, he was a contestant in season one of VH1's reality competition television program America's Most Smartest Model
, in which he placed fourth.
the second son of Robin and David Novek. He was born and raised in a Jewish Family. Novek has an older brother, Craig, who he considers to be his best friend.
Novek graduated from the University of Central Florida
in 2006, majoring in Marketing.
, who submitted Novek's information to a modeling agency. An initial photo shoot was done with photographer Scott Teitler and this led to him signing with Irene Marie Models
and modeling for clients such as Papi Underwear
, which used Novek for an advertising campaign and live modeling events.
to Los Angeles
, California
to pursue other modeling opportunities and video, television, and film work. Novek has signed with L.A. Models, and Joy Models Management in Milan, Italy.
After his father died from Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2008, Brett started the clothing company Good HYouman in an attempt to save others from the heartache he felt, of which a portion of its profits goes to help people with leukemia
and lymphoma
.
. The game show consisted of a series of challenges that led to each model being eliminated from the contest until only the winner remained. Novek symbolically tied with the eventual winner VJ Logan for the most number of challenges won, but ended the game in fourth place.
When the show aired later in the year, Novek appeared in episodes 1 thru 9. He talked about his bar mitzvah in episode nines extras 'model behavior'. At the end of the ninth episode, Novek was eliminated. According to the judges, it was because of a disappointing performance in an automobile presentation challenge and because it appeared that he had lost his motivation after his friend and fellow contestant, Jeff Pickel, was eliminated the episode before.
video ("Outta My Head"), an advertising campaign for LA Fitness, and in a 10 Minute Trainer fitness video (Tony Horton's 10 Minute Trainer).
Modeling clients include Hollister Co.
, Armani Exchange, Emporio Armani, Parke and Ronen, Cosmo Girl, and Target Corporation
. His online clothing catalog credits include RevolveClothing.com and SportScheck.com.
In 2008, Novek appeared in a national television commercial for Taco Bell
and another for Optimum Online
.
contestant Jeff Pickel in Los Angeles, California. He currently lives with fellow model/actor Erik Fellows.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
male fashion model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is a campaign level model for Papi Underwear and appears on their product packaging and sales and promotional material. In 2007, he was a contestant in season one of VH1's reality competition television program America's Most Smartest Model
America's Most Smartest Model
America's Most Smartest Model is an American reality television show that aired on VH1. The hosts are Ben Stein and Mary Alice Stephenson. The show attempts to find brains behind beauty in a series of challenges, and will grant the winner $100,000, a feature in an upcoming V05 ad, and the title...
, in which he placed fourth.
Early life
Novek was born in Fort Lauderdale, FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
the second son of Robin and David Novek. He was born and raised in a Jewish Family. Novek has an older brother, Craig, who he considers to be his best friend.
Novek graduated from the University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States...
in 2006, majoring in Marketing.
Early career
While working out at a gym, Novek met professional model Gregg AvedonGregg Avedon
Gregory Michael Avedon is a former model who achieved success in the 1990s. He worked for Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Krizia, Trussardi and Valentino Garavani, and appeared in several magazines and catalogs including Men's Health, Esquire, GQ, Vanity Fair, International Male, and L'Uomo...
, who submitted Novek's information to a modeling agency. An initial photo shoot was done with photographer Scott Teitler and this led to him signing with Irene Marie Models
Irene Marie Models
Irene Marie Models was the first international full service modeling and talent agency in Miami Beach, Florida. Driven by the Agency’s forte in developing new and undiscovered talent the Irene Marie Management Group established and later re-invigorated the modeling scene in Florida.The agency...
and modeling for clients such as Papi Underwear
Papi Mens Underwear
James Sonzero, a Los Angeles television commercial producer, started Papi men's underwear in 1995 with about $100,000. "Papi" is Spanish slang for daddy and a term of endearment. After creating commercials for mainstream products for 13 years and watching clothing trends in clubs, Sonzero says, "I...
, which used Novek for an advertising campaign and live modeling events.
Recent events
In 2007 Novek moved from FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
to pursue other modeling opportunities and video, television, and film work. Novek has signed with L.A. Models, and Joy Models Management in Milan, Italy.
After his father died from Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2008, Brett started the clothing company Good HYouman in an attempt to save others from the heartache he felt, of which a portion of its profits goes to help people with leukemia
Leukemia
Leukemia or leukaemia is a type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called "blasts". Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases...
and lymphoma
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer in the lymphatic cells of the immune system. Typically, lymphomas present as a solid tumor of lymphoid cells. Treatment might involve chemotherapy and in some cases radiotherapy and/or bone marrow transplantation, and can be curable depending on the histology, type, and stage...
.
America's Most Smartest Model
In May 2007, Novek participated as one of sixteen professional model contestants in the taping of season one of America's Most Smartest ModelAmerica's Most Smartest Model
America's Most Smartest Model is an American reality television show that aired on VH1. The hosts are Ben Stein and Mary Alice Stephenson. The show attempts to find brains behind beauty in a series of challenges, and will grant the winner $100,000, a feature in an upcoming V05 ad, and the title...
. The game show consisted of a series of challenges that led to each model being eliminated from the contest until only the winner remained. Novek symbolically tied with the eventual winner VJ Logan for the most number of challenges won, but ended the game in fourth place.
When the show aired later in the year, Novek appeared in episodes 1 thru 9. He talked about his bar mitzvah in episode nines extras 'model behavior'. At the end of the ninth episode, Novek was eliminated. According to the judges, it was because of a disappointing performance in an automobile presentation challenge and because it appeared that he had lost his motivation after his friend and fellow contestant, Jeff Pickel, was eliminated the episode before.
Commercial Work
Novek has appeared in an Ashlee SimpsonAshlee Simpson
Ashlee Nicole Simpson is an American singer and actress. In 2004, she rose to prominence with the success of her number-one debut album Autobiography and the reality series, The Ashlee Simpson Show. In October 2005, following a North American concert tour and a film appearance, Simpson released...
video ("Outta My Head"), an advertising campaign for LA Fitness, and in a 10 Minute Trainer fitness video (Tony Horton's 10 Minute Trainer).
Modeling clients include Hollister Co.
Hollister Co.
Hollister Co., sometimes advertised as Hollister or HCo., is an American lifestyle brand by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. The concept was originally designed to attract consumers aged 14–18 through its SoCal-inspired image and casual wear. Goods are available in-store and through the company's online store...
, Armani Exchange, Emporio Armani, Parke and Ronen, Cosmo Girl, and Target Corporation
Target Corporation
Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's...
. His online clothing catalog credits include RevolveClothing.com and SportScheck.com.
In 2008, Novek appeared in a national television commercial for Taco Bell
Taco Bell
Taco Bell is an American chain of fast-food restaurants based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., which serves American-adapted Mexican food. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items, and a variety of "Value Menu" items...
and another for Optimum Online
Optimum Online
Optimum Online is a broadband Internet service provider subsidiary of Cablevision.Optimum Online serves some parts of the New York City metropolitan area, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, and parts of the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.-Standard offering:The basic...
.
Television appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | America's Most Smartest Model America's Most Smartest Model America's Most Smartest Model is an American reality television show that aired on VH1. The hosts are Ben Stein and Mary Alice Stephenson. The show attempts to find brains behind beauty in a series of challenges, and will grant the winner $100,000, a feature in an upcoming V05 ad, and the title... |
Himself | Reality show (9 episodes) |
| 2006 | South Beach South Beach South Beach, also nicknamed SoBe, is a neighborhood in the city of Miami Beach, Florida, United States. It is the area south of Indian Creek and encompasses roughly the southernmost 23 blocks of the main barrier island that separates the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay.This area was the first... |
Sean | TV series (1 episode, "I'll Do What I Want To Do") |
| 2005 | Byte Me | Presenter | TV series |
| 2009 | Criminal Minds Criminal Minds Criminal Minds is an American police procedural drama that premiered September 22, 2005, on CBS. The series follows a team of profilers from the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit based in Quantico, Virginia. The BAU is part of the FBI National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime... |
Carl Cade | TV series (1 Episode, "Conflicted") |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Penthouse | Joey | |
| 2009 | Tango Late | Boxer | In production |
| 2009 | Hard Breakers | Skater Boy | Post-production |
| 2009 | The Brotherhood V: Alumni The Brotherhood V: Alumni The Brotherhood V: Alumni is the fifth of the Brotherhood series of homoerotic horror films that started with The Brotherhood, directed by David DeCoteau, and was released in 2009.-Plot:... |
Randall | |
| 2008 | H.U.M.P. | Lincoln | |
Personal life
Brett Novek lived with fellow America's Most Smartest ModelAmerica's Most Smartest Model
America's Most Smartest Model is an American reality television show that aired on VH1. The hosts are Ben Stein and Mary Alice Stephenson. The show attempts to find brains behind beauty in a series of challenges, and will grant the winner $100,000, a feature in an upcoming V05 ad, and the title...
contestant Jeff Pickel in Los Angeles, California. He currently lives with fellow model/actor Erik Fellows.
External links
- Brett Novek at the Internet Movie Database
- Brett Novek Official MySpace page
- Brett Novek Photo gallery
- Brett Novek Model Mayhem page
- Brett Novek Good HYouman page
- Brett Novek Facebook page