Rick Genest Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 68 kg |
Date of Birth | August 7, 1985 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Rick Genest was a well distinguished Canadian model, music artist, freakshow performer, and actor. He was noted for being dubbed as “Zombie boy” due to his bizarre appearance. Rick had a complete skeletal outlet tattooed throughout his body that gave him the appearance of a walking skeleton. He was sighted by the public for the first time in 2006, via BME‘s ModBlog. Not long after that, he was featured in an interview with RzyM’s Channel and that was when he started to earn recognition around the globe. After that, his career in the entertainment and modeling world took off when he was spotted by Lady Gaga’s stylist Nicole Formichetti and featured in her music video Born This Way (2011). He worked as a part-time model and was featured in ad campaigns for several brands including Mugler. He also made appearances in several films such as 47 Ronin (2013) and Carny (2009). Genest was also noted for holding a Guinness World Record for the most insects tattooed as well as for the most human bones tattooed. However, in 2018, his distinct feature was lost forever after he plunged to his death from his apartment in Plateau-Mont-Royal.
Born Name
Rick Genest
Nick Name
Zombie Boy, Rico, Rico The Zombie, Zombie
Age
Rick was born on August 7, 1985.
Died
Rick passed away on August 1, 2018, at the age of 32, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada after falling to his death from his Plateau-Mont-Royal apartment.
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Châteauguay, Quebec, Canada
Residence
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nationality
Education
The details of Rick’s educational qualifications are unknown.
Occupation
Model, Actor, Freakshow Performer, Singer
Family
- Father – Roch Genest
- Mother – Catheryne Chappelle
- Siblings – He has 2 younger siblings.
Manager
As a model, Rick was represented by –
- Dulcedo Model Management – Montreal (Mother agency)
- Why Not Model Management – Milan
- IZAIO Management -Berlin
- Unique Models – Copenhagen
He was managed by Karim S. Leduc.
Genre
Rock
Label
Independent
Instruments
Vocals
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Rick has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
It is difficult to tell his hair color as he had tattoos covering his entire head.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
His skeletal and ghoulish body tattoos
Brand Endorsements
Rick has done endorsement work for several brands such as Mugler and Jay-Z‘s Roc-A-Wear.
He also appeared in a cosmetic commercial for Dermablend that was titled Go Beyond The Cover.
Religion
He was raised in a family that strongly believed in Christianity.
Best Known For
- Having his whole body tattooed with the skeletal system and insects
- Modeling for French designer Thierry Mugler
- Being featured in Lady Gaga’s music video Born This Way in 2011
- Starring in the film 47 Ronin (2013) alongside actor Keanu Reeves
- Gracing the cover of several magazines such as Dazed & Confused, Schön Magazine, and Vogue Hommes
- Winning two Guinness World Record, the first being for the Most insects tattooed and the second for Most human bones tattooed
As a Singer
Rick released his first track titled Dirty Rejects on May 21, 2013, in collaboration with British singer and songwriter KAV. He had also started contributed his skills to the release of the music video Monsters Versus the World (2013). However, the project was shut down halfway through.
Later, in 2015, he worked with ex-Rob Zombie‘s heavy-metal guitarist Mike Riggs to form an EP compiled with 6 tracks That Terrible Song, Monster Inside, Monster Man, Yeah Bebe Yeah, Darkness Falls, and Bad to the Bone. However, there is not much evidence to say whether songs were released or not.
First Film
Rick made his debut theatrical film appearance as a foreman in 47 Ronin in 2013.
First TV Show
He made his first TV show appearance in Nadia G’s Bitchin’ Kitchen in 2012.
Rick Genest Favorite Things
- Movie Genre – Horror
Source – Guinness World Records
Rick Genest Facts
Featured Image by Nora lives / Wikimedia / CC-BY-SA-3.0
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