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David Genat’s modelling career began on a reality show and the footage is GLORIOUS

He's almost unrecognisable! - by Maddison Hockey
  • 13 May 2021

David Genat has well and truly come full circle.

Reality TV fans would likely know the 41-year-old from this season of Celebrity Apprentice Australia, an appearance which came off the back of his Australian Survivor stint in both Champions V Contenders and the All Stars seasons.

WATCH: David Genat on Search for a Supermodel in 2002. 

David first landed his spot on Australian Survivor as part of the Champions tribe thanks to his career as an international model.

But, did you know David’s superstar modelling career was actually kick-started by a stint on a reality TV show?

David Genat modelling

So young!

(Search for a Supermodel)

The father-of-three appeared on Search for a Supermodel in 2002 as part of a bet he made with a friend after watching iconic film, Zoolander.

In the hopes of winning $50 from his best mate, David went to the show audition and gave his best Ben Stiller "blue steel".

“I pretty much owe my career to that film [Zoolander],” David told Perth Now of the bet.

Footage from the reality show has resurfaced online, and David sure wasn’t exaggerating when he said he gave his Zoolander impression 110 per cent.

The young model can be seen strutting his stuff alongside competitors and answering questions during heats of the show.

David Genat

Who knew a simple bet would result in an international modelling career?

(Are Media Syndication)

Not only did he successfully rise through the ranks of the show, he won alongside now equally esteemed model, Nicole Trunfio, which secured them both a contract with Ford agency in New York.

He’s gone on to model for the likes of Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Hugo Boss.

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