Edward:  Hey Travis, welcome back to Connex27!  So, what have you been doing lately?

Travis Kraft: I am currently doing ads and acting in the Philippines.

Edward: You seem to have a huge fan base. What do you think about having fans from different parts of the world with such unique lifestyles, cultures and so on? How do you rate its importance?

Travis:  It's fun that a lot of people have been seeing the work I have done in Asia. I am very proud of it but it is a shame that most people in America aren't seeing it. A lot of people from around the world have been emailing me through my website http://www.traviskraft.com so it's fun to have people from other places knowing about me.

Edward: We currently live in a body-conscious society where people have a strong desire to be in good shape. How important is physical appearance toward a successful career? What other attributes make a successful person?

Travis: I think it helps to be in shape and look good no matter what your career is. Like it or not, people are judged by their appearance. However, we are all going to age and that is only natural. People shouldn't get too hung up on their looks. Vanity is never attractive. They should also focus on their brains because you won't always have your looks to rely on.

Edward: Female models seem to endure great pressure concerning their bodies.  Some have even died of disorders like anorexia. What do u think about it?  How often does this problem occur in male fashion?

Travis: I am the wrong person to ask about eating disorders because I eat a lot and eating gives me a lot of pleasure. I think most models in the fashion world just look like that naturally but I really can't speak for them.

Edward:  And talking about women, what is your kind of girl? What are the main atributes you most admire in a woman?

Travis: I love women that cook for me and massage me and take care of me. I know some people don't like that answer but it is the truth.

Edward:  Are you a guy into sports? What´s your secret to be in good shape?

Travis: I am not currently competing in any sports. I used to be a wrestling champion and all my life til I graduated from college revolved around training and wrestling. I will never forget about all the intense training day after day every day of my life.

Edward:  Just imagine a situation: You are anonymous in a crowd. Nobody notices you. Then all of a sudden, a fan approaches you and reveals to others that you are a model from a popular fashion campaign. How would you handle it?

Travis: Similar situations to this have happened. Sometimes I would walk through stores that have big banners and ads of me and people would start noticing. That used to be fun.

Edward: What do you think of the fashion world?  Do you think ít's glamorous? What is your greatest inspiration, your greatest professional dream like a model?

Travis: The fashion world can get pretty boring for a guy like me. I am a simple mid-western boy that has never really cared too much about clothes and fashion. I never even planned on becoming a model, let alone doing so well in the industry.

Edward:  Which modeling agencies, fashion campaigns and designers u´d like to work for?

Travis: I've already done so much that I'd never thought I would do. I am currently the model for Jockey and I have so many big campaigns and billboards.  Earlier in the year I was even on the biggest billboard in theworld which was an ad for Rexona deodorant.

Edward:  Now please answer these quick answers below and tell us why!

Travis:

Eating: Fish or meat? 

Meat..I love fish but it doesn't fill me up. Also, it is no secret that me and chicken are quite fond of each other.
Vacation: Beach or the mountains?

I would have to go with beach because you can see scantily clad women.
Movies: Action film or romantic ones?

I'm a guy so of course action movies.
Dating: Ask or get asked? 

Get asked...I like bold take-charge women.
Sports: Group or individual ones?

Indivdual...I don't want to have to rely on other people. Thats why I was a wrestler.
Music: Rock or classical? 

Rock...I like exciting music.

Edward:  Travis, leave a message for Connex247 readers around the world

Travis: Pakinggan ang iyong puso (listen to your heart)

TRAVIS PROFILE

Travis was a three-time North Dakota state wrestling champion and went on to attend Eastern Michigan University on wrestling scholarship, earning a B.S. Degree in Telecommunications and Film.

In the past few years, Travis has been working as an actor and model in the U.S. as well as abroad. He is known as The Billboard King of Asia because he has so many billboards for various products. He was even on the biggest billboard in the world for Rexona Deodorant.

All photos provided by Travis Kraft. Copyright 2006.

Visit http://www.traviskraft.com