Brandon Antonio Gomes, a native of Sarasota, Florida, and the famous Siesta Key Beach, embarked on his modeling journey at the tender age of 16, encouraged by a dear family friend. Prior to the photographer completing the posting of a few photos on Facebook, Brandon was already receiving messages from local agencies, eager to sign him. His early modeling endeavors led to billboard appearances for Ron Jon in Florida and consistent features in local newspaper circular advertising. As he navigated his high school years, Brandon signed with Click Model Management in New York and, at the age of 18, made the bold decision to leave Florida and pursue his passion in the Entertainment Industry.
Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, Brandon's early life was filled with a passion for sports, particularly football, which he played for the Riverview Rams during his high school years. However, as his football career developed, he was faced with a crucial decision: to continue playing football in college or to pursue a career in the Entertainment Industry. Brandon's choice was an easy one, as he saw modeling as an opportunity to open doors into the Entertainment Industry and explore his long-standing passion for music.
As a small child, Brandon would often create beats using everyday objects, such as pencils on tables, pots, and pans. His passion for music only grew stronger with time, and his time in New York City provided opportunities to meet other musicians making their early start in the industry. During the winter months, Brandon returned to Florida, signing with the Miami-based modeling agency, MC2, which allowed him to spend more time in the studio working on his music with Producer EJ of Drummer Boy Entertainment. Exciting collaborations are currently in the works.
Brandon's connections in Florida also led to a supporting role in the Sarasota Film Festival premiere of "The First Time Club," directed by KT Curan. The movie features some of Brandon's music, including "Different Persona," in its soundtrack. As the movie wrapped up, another door opened when his childhood friend, Alex Kompothacras, approached him to work on a docu-drama type reality TV show based on Alex's life on Siesta Key.
The result of this collaboration is the upcoming MTV reality TV show, "Siesta Key," which premieres on July 31st.
