Today we’d like to introduce you to Evan Dunn.
Hi Evan, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
GAY! Gay is a word; when people hear it, they have the idea of a guy with a six-pack, nice chest, great white smile, and more. For me, that’s a hard thing to adjust to as I have a few extra layers. I have always had support from close friends and some family members, but on the business side of things, it’s not as easy when traveling. I came out in 2016 over social media on a cruise ship and silenced my phone not to hear the negative reactions as I was bullied in school. When coming to port, I looked at my phone and had an outpour of love. As I started to get more successful in acting, I had people who used to bully me in high school and middle school apologizing. I say being a plus-size gay man has its pros and cons. I have been in Batman 2022, the Drs, Red Notice, Venus as a Boy, Mr. Mayor, and Dog, as I attended the Emmy awards a few years back. The hard part about acting is when they are looking for LGBTQ men; they are looking for that ideal six-pack Ab guy.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a smooth road?
It is slowly getting smoother as the plus-size men are starting to emerge. The struggles are not getting booked as much because I am that plus-size man.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My biggest change is moving from LA to a small town in Tofte, MN, and still trying to do big things. In my free time, I am a social media influencer. I have been to 22 countries with and without working with National Geographic. I am proud of being able to travel as much as I do. My next big trip is this August from the 6-19 as I am going to Ibiza to do some collab work for a hotel and other influencers. I will be doing Ibiza, Rome, Paris, Madrid, and Barcelona.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc.?
Yes, I use many different social media to help me do creative work. I use Instagram the most if I’m posting onto my story or my page, and Snapchat.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm9728295/
- Instagram: Instagram.com/evandunn__
- Other: https://the-batman-universe.fandom.com/wiki/Evan_A._Dunn
