Favorites Of Favorites: Dave August

I am very happy that next up in the Favorites of Favorites is actor, singer, dancer and model Dave August. I first became aware of Dave from watching some scenes from 'Broadway Bares' a few years ago. Again, I was on the hunt to find out more. Yes, Dave has a smokin bod, but...Dave also has one the most amazing grins. You put that together with his talent as an actor, singer and dancer, and you have something pretty special!

Since first seeing Dave, I have seen him pop up all over the place. From 'Naked Boys Singing', 'The Fancy Boys Follies', Pride Events and of course his work with DMK. Some of you might have seen Dave regionally in productions of The Rocky Horror Show as Rocky, and in The Full Monty as Keno. Dave has also appeared on Saturday Night Live, Guiding Light, All My Children and toured the world as the lead singer with Chippendales. If your in New York, Dave is currently showing it all as Window in the Off-Broadway hit 'Naked Boys Singing'. People who have seen Dave in 'Naked Boys Singing' are as impressed with his acting and lilting tenor voice as they are his looks. With all that, the icing on this cake is that whenever I asked anyone about Dave August, the first thing they talked about was what a wonderful human being Dave August is.




NAME: DAVE AUGUST
Occupation: Singer, actor, dancer, model
Best Known For: Stage Roles and Modeling for DMK
Currently Seen: Off Broadway in 'Naked Boys Singing'
Official Site: None yet but you can find out a bit more about Dave at BroadwayWorld.com and The Official Naked Boys Singing Site.


Below: Dave this past July in 'Broadway at Bryant Park'.




1. Favorite Site you check out daily on the net?

Dave August: Facebook. I get in touch with old friends and family overseas.


2. Favorite Meal?

Dave August: Beef Filet Medium Rare with Peppercorn Cream Sauce and French Fries

Below: Dave at Splash for NBS Night (2008)


3. Favorite TV Show?

Dave August: Heroes



4. Favorite TV show guilty pleasure?

Dave August: Paula Deen on Food Network



5. First celebrity Crush?

Dave August: Kim Basinger


Below: Dave in 'Naked Boys Singing'


6. Celebrity you would go on a date with if you could?

Dave August: Paul Walker



7. Favorite Thing to do when home alone for a day?

Dave August: Hang on the couch with my dachshunds and watch movies.



8. Favorite Part of your job?

Davie August: Laughter from the audience


Below: Dave at Pride 09.


Below: Dave at past Pride events.


9. Favorite Project you have been a part of?

Dave August: Broadway Bares. An annual burlesque benefit for Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids

Below: Dave at this years 'Broadway Bares'




10. Favorite Body Part?

Dave August: Lips



Above: Dave with another favorite of mine, Matthew Lewis as The Stepford Boys in 'Ziegfeld's Folly' with comedian Michael Ziegfeld at The Zipper Theater, NYC.


11. Favorite Piece of Clothing you own?

Dave August: Vintage Prada Suit



12. Music that was blaring when you were a kid, when you closed your bedroom, grabbed something as a mike, and pretended to be a rock star.

Dave August: ABBA. Give me a break, I'm European :-)


Below: Dave for DMK photographed by Peter D. Brown.




Thanks Dave!!!

Favorites of Favorites: Will Wikle

Next up in my Favorites of Favorites section is my favorite guy from Big Brother, Will Wikle. I have loved Will since his first appearance on Big Brother. Up until Will, I really had not identified with any of the players who were gay. Most were much older than me, and it was not until Will that I saw a guy I not only could crush over, but also would LOVE to hang out with!

Will battled those twins I so loathed and put up with Karen (there is a place in heaven for you bud!). His conversations with Marvin were priceless and he also was in the position of getting quite an eyeful of Drew and Jase. He also had to stomach getting to see a bit too much of Cowboy. Will left way too soon. My only consolation that season was he was on the jury and got to greet the twins as they exited the house on his heels.




Will is adorable, funny and intelligent, everything you would want in a man! Will cracks me up almost daily with his wit and his zingers. I am on a personal mission to ensure Will gets his own daily talk show as I can think of no one better to start the morning with, or end the day with. I want to see Will on tv everyday, not just on 'Round Trip Ticket'. Will is also a hard worker, attending Grad school, juggling his tv hosting gigs, making movies and just being fantastic all over NY city!



Name: WILL WIKLE
Occupation: Student, Tv Host, journalist,Actor
Best Known For: Competing on Big Brother 5
Most Recently Seen in: Another Gay Sequel. Gays Gone Wild
Will's Twitter Page: HERE:




1. Favorite Site you check out daily on the net?

Will Wikle: Dlisted.Com



2. Favorite Meal?

Will Wikle: Chicken cheese nachos with extra guacamole



3. Favorite TV Show?

Will Wikle: True Blood



4. Favorite TV show guilty pleasure?

Will Wikle: Real Housewives of Atlanta



5. First celebrity Crush?

Will Wikle: Zack Morris AKA Mark Paul Gosselar



6. Celebrity you would go on a date with if you could?

Will Wikle: Ryan Kwanten (Jason Stackhouse from True Blood)



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7. Favorite Thing to do when home alone for a day?

Will Wikle: Watch Britney Spears videos on Apple TV


8. Favorite Part of your job?

Will Wikle: Work is a necessary evil


9. Favorite Project you have been a part of?

Will Wikle: Bravo's Battle of the Network Reality Stars was the most fun to film, although the edited show sucked.


10. Favorite Piece of Clothing you own?

Will Wikle: My lucky Jean Paul Guatier undies


11. Music that was blaring when you were a kid, when you closed your bedroom, grabbed something as a mike, and pretended to be a rock star

Will Wikle: Outta The Blue by Debbie Gibson





THANKS WILL!!!

Favorites Of Favorites: Nick Adams

Next up in my Favorites of Favorites is Broadway Sensation Nick Adams. I first became aware of Nick several years ago when watching Nick perform 'Pan' at 2007's Broadway Bares (Search the site if you have not seen the video, it is hilarious and incredibly hot). Since then I have followed his time in 'A Chorus Line', 'Guys and Dolls' Tabloid attention for his abathon with Mario Lopez, all the performances, ads and modeling in between.

If you read this blog much you will know that I love showcasing the work of stage actors. Like many, I once had the dream of hitting the big time on the Broadway stage. Like many, I had to let that dream fade in exchange for making a living (Although I played a mean King Lear and a wicked Riff to name a few).

I have been to New York several times and when there, besides soaking up the culture, I always hit as many shows as I can afford. Stage actors never get the attention they deserve. It is a difficult life working on stage, especially in New York. Heartaches, long hours, hard work, working your body to exhaustion, lean times financially, stress between jobs and all that....if you actually have a degree of success! I love to give a little attention to those dancing, singing and emoting over the orchestra pit. Nick is one of my favorites. Talented, hard working, hot as hell and incredibly giving.



Name: Nick Adams
Occupation: Actor, Singer, model
Most Recently Seen: On Stage in 'Guys & Dolls'.
Can Be Seen Next: Broadway at Birdland (August 17th)
Official Site: Nick Adams.biz
Blog: Nick Adams Blog

1. Favorite Site you check out daily on the net?

Theatremania.com

2. Favorite Meal?

Steak and potatos


3. Favorite TV Show?

American Idol


4. Favorite TV show guilty pleasure?

Real housewives of New Jersey


5. First celebrity Crush?

James Franco


6. Celebrity you would go on a date with if you could?

Ryan Reynolds




7. Favorite Thing to do when home alone for a day?

Sing

8. Favorite Part of your job?

The rush I get from being onstage.

9. Favorite Project you have been a part of?

Performing on the Tony Awards was magical but A Chorus Line will always mean so much to me.

10. Favorite Body Part (yours or on another):

Men's thighs drive me crazy. I like my nose because it's unique.

11. Favorite Piece of Clothing you own?

A pair of worn out Diesel jeans from about 8 years ago.

12. Music that was blaring when you were a kid, when you closed your bedroom, grabbed something as a mike, and pretended to be a rock star

James Taylor and Carly Simon were always playing around my house, but when I rocked out in my room it was to Bryan Adams!





Thanks Nick!

All Photos of Nick from Hans W Fahrmeyer. Check out more of Hans work below.

Favorites Of Favorites: Brandon Ruckdashel

Here at F H and other Things I have always strived to be more than just a blog that jutt posts pictures of great looking guys. I am interested in more than just appearance, but getting to know more about the talented actors, artists, models and photographers that I profile. There is nothing more appealing than talent and I am excited to begin a new feature with some of the most talented people I have featured on the blog. The series is called 'Favorites of Favorites' and it will feature the Favorite things of some of the Favorite People I have featured.

I am very pleased that the first person to be featured is actor and singer Brandon Ruckdashel. Brandon is not only one of the most talented actors and singers working today, he is also one of the warmest and giving actors I have encountered. If you read my blog on a regular basis you will be familiar with Brandon as I have posted about him and his work many times before.

Name: Brandon Ruckdashel
Occupation: Actor, singer and photographer.
Current Project: Zach in Co-Ed Confidential-Spring Break Lets hope for a season 4!!!
Official Site: Brandon Ruckdashel.com
Can Be Seen Next in: Tomorrow Night's Broadway Meows at Don't Tell Mama, 7pm, a benefit concert for the Humane Society of New York, featuring the songs of Seth Bisen-Hersh.


Brandon's Favorites:

1.Favorite Site you check out daily on the net?

I have three sites that are always open. I'm absolutely addicted to facebook, Cnn keeps me up on the news, and hulu.com is where I watch all of my fave shows.

2.Favorite Meal?
Dinner, I am a completely Midwest meat and potatoes kind of guy... Especially if it involves my salt encrusted dill and herb rubbed steak. If I'm feeling really adventurous as a cook for the evening I whip up my clover honey Merlot reduction sauce.

3. Favorite TV Show?

Californication, David Duchovny is awesome in this series, and its really entertaining..and sexy. I like TV that's hot!


4. Favorite TV show guilty pleasure?

TruBlood, enough said ;-)


5. First celebrity Crush?

I can't even remember at this point. I'm thinking someone from Sesame Street maybe.


6. Celebrity you would go on a date with if you could?

I'd love to pick Sean Penn's brain over a scotch or two...or four...maybe more if it's a single malt.

7. Favorite Thing to do when home alone for a day?

Play my guitar and work on this never ending music project I've been wanting to finish for the last few years.


8. Favorite Part of your job?

I get to play dress up and be another person... and the best part is playing, or in my case misbehaving, with the other actors on stage.


9. Favorite Project you have been a part of?

My favorite stage project to date was "The Next Big Thing." I made a really great friend in, Jason Director, one of my co-stars. My fave TV project would have to be National Debt. I walked on set knowing Jerry Zucker was producing but I had no idea until he arrived that he'd actually be directing the pilot. That was an amazing experience.


10. Favorite Body Part (yours or on another):

Id have to say that Neck and Shoulders are the sexiest body parts followed closely by eyes.


11. Favorite Piece of Clothing you own?

My cowboy boots, they were a gift from one of my friends who was in the national tour of Rag Time.


12. Music that was blaring when you were a kid, when you closed your bedroom, grabbed something as a mike, and pretended to be a rock star.


Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Collective Soul... I was a grunge kid.