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I'm Ronan Hayez. I know, it's a mouthful for some people to pronounce, but trust me, it's worth the effort. Growing up, my family would always tell me how lucky I was to have such striking features - those wild red curls, that freckled skin... they say it makes me stand out in a crowd.

I come from a long line of artistic types on both sides of my family. My great-grandfather was an opera singer back in the day; his voice would shake the rafters whenever he hit those high notes. My mom's side, though? They're all about music too - she used to play the violin when I was younger, and it always brings back such fond memories.

Growing up wasn't exactly easy for me, though. People tend to notice how I look first before anything else... It can be a double-edged sword sometimes. On one hand, I've been blessed with this face that makes people do a double take - even strangers on the street will stop and stare when they see me walking by. But it also means I get judged based solely on my appearance most of the time.

I used to let it get to me, you know? The constant attention, always being "on" for the sake of others... But over the years, I've learned to not give a crap about what anyone else thinks. It's freeing in its own way, really.

When I'm not working (which is most days