COVERZ.....UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH MR COUTURE REP 2019 CHRIS "SHOWTIME" TUCKER

His nickname is "Showtime." And based on Christopher 

Tucker's prosperous potential, he will definitely have a lot 

to show and time. He has been on the move every since becoming 

the 2019 rep for the Mista Couture Style title. And this weekend,

you can see him in a scene in the film, "Shaft " starring 

Samuel L Jackson, Regina Hall and his cousin, Jessie T Usher.

We recently interviewed the Odenton, Md native about his life and what's to become for this talented gent.

OS:Where were you born and raised?
CT:P.G County , MD

OS:How was it where you were raised as far as the neighborhood?

CT:The neighborhood that I lived in was clean and laid back. I was blessed enough to 
have made some loyal friends that I still keep in touch with to this day.

OS:When did you become interested in being a model and what was your first experience
 being hired as a model?

CT:I was never interested in joining the entertainment industry. 

My mom forced me to join and when I actually booked my first 

gig as at a runway show I loved every minute of it.

OS:Do you travel? If so what cities and or countries have you 
traveled?
CT:I’ve traveled pretty much everywhere within the United States. 
I’ve only been to Czech Republic and Cancun overseas.

OS:You have many tattoos like a mural on your chest and back. Your IG name is Inky Chris. 

When did you become interested in tattoos and what types of tattoos do you have?

CT:I absolutely love tattoos. It’s one of my biggest obsessions. I love every tattoo on my body. I just love how they look and the designs. 

OS:Whats your favorite foods?
CT:I pretty much eat anything lol... If I had to choose my favorite food it would be sushi or Tacos.

OS:Whats your pet peeves?

CT:My biggest pet peeve is people talking with food in there mouth. Also people that don’t show respect to there elders.

Tucker flanked by movie watchers after Shaft advance screening
including his cousin, Jessie T Usher (far left) who stars in the film.

OS:What are your hobbies?
CT:I love lifting weights, video games, hiking, 
acting, and I love spending time with friends 
and family.

OS:Whats your idea of a romantic evening?
CT:My idea of a romantic evening is me taking 
someone out to a park and sit and watch the 
stars as we talk about life. 

OS:Whats your thoughts on the state of America regarding being an African American male?
CT:Its very tough to be a African American in today’s society especially when I have all these 
tattoos. People tend to judge me and look at me as a thug but really I’m just a kind hearted 
person.

OS:Whats your favorite movie?
CT:My favorite movie is “Southpaw” because of how real the movie was. I cried and I felt the 
emotion in the movie.

OS:What would be one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?
CT: I love reading books. I’m a big guy and I’m athletic so people tend to think that’s what I’m 
only about but I love educating myself on new things.

OS:Your becoming Mr Couture rep was a bit random by being chosen through an IG search. What's your thoughts when you were contacted to rep the brand this year?

Tucker presenting at Fashion at The Mansion event this year in '

Mitchville, MD.

 CT:It was a absolute honor because there are millions and millions of people in the world. I was chosen out of those millions. It’s truly a blessing. I thank God everyday for my blessings.

OS:What projects are you currently working on?
CT:I’m working on a web series called “The Fellas” and I’m currently looking for a modeling agency to be signed to.

 OS:What's your long term goals?

 CT:Long term goal is to become the biggest well known model in America. I want to leave behind a legacy like no other.

OS:How can your supporters or potential bookers  contact you?

CT:They can contact me through social media or Facebook. They can also contact me 
through email.

(IG: inky_chris/ FB: Chris showtime Tucker/ email: Christophertucker20@gmail.com)