June Red-Hot rubyman – Morné Marais

Hi rubies

Our red hot rubyman for June is Morné Marais! Not only is he really really really good looking, but very talented and a contestant in the 2016 Mr.South Africa! You can vote for Morné by sending a SMS MRSA012 to 47439. (*Cost charged per sms)

We caught up with Morné to find out a little more…..

 

Our rubies will definitely want to know – are you single or in a relationship?

Yes, I am in a relationship – Love her to bits!

What makes a woman beautiful to you?

There is nothing more beautiful than a woman with passion and compassion, these qualities are contagious and watching someone get excited about something and know how to give and receive love is the most beautiful thing you can find in one.

Can you cook and if so what is your favourite meal to prepare?

Here is the thing, I love to cook, but I hardly ever cook ‘nice’ things. I think it’s mostly because when I cook it’s for myself and then it’s all on the healthy side which means no added carbs etc. However, the one dish that comes to mind is the “BBQ Pot Roast over Cheddar Ranch Grits and mash” that I absolutely love to cook. It’s a chuck roast that’s slow cooked in a homemade BBQ sauce, served over quick cheddar ranch grits and mashed potatoes.

How would you describe your perfect date?

A perfect date is when you discover you are with someone who gets you, excites your mind and imagination. I don’t think location is really that important, but what makes a perfect scenario would have to be that it must always feel like the first date – Think “I need to win her over”. Basically making it a relaxed environment for both of us whether it’s a romantic dinner, sunset cuddles or even a weekend music festival. The key is even if it’s a surprise occasion it must feel special for the one who organized it.

What has been your favourite shoot/campaign to date?

That would most definitely be the video for the Mercedes Smart eBike called “I skip Leg Day”. We had body doubles and had to get in and out of our clothes constantly to re-inact the scenes so that the post production team can edit our bodies together, making us look like we never trained our legs a day in our lives. It made the top view video on Youtube at a stage and got millions of shares and hits! I’m very proud to have been a part of this campaign.

Five things you can’t live without?

–          My family & friends are on the top of the chart – Without them and their support, I can’t imagine myself turning out the way I am today.

–          Secondly, I’m a big animal lover, especially dogs and in particular my two Miniature Schnauzers. Without their breaths in the house, I can’t call it home.

–          Thirdly, I would have to say training – This is what’s keeping my mind focused and helps to relieve stress and also in the latter that gives me confidence and keeps me healthy.

–          Weekends, yes weekends!!! I need a break from my work although I love my job. This is the time where I get to do things without planning and just relax.

–          Last, but not least, music! “The who doesn’t hear the music thinks the dancer is mad!”

Some of our rubies are working women and mothers and have busy lives. We see you are also a very busy man, from running your own business, to entering Mr.SA 2016, doing modelling/acting and you still manage to maintain a healthy lifestyle. How do you find the perfect balance and still keep time for yourself?

I’ll be honest, it’s not always easy to work in exercise. It’s also difficult to give advice for woman and moms, but what I can recommend and also think that helps me is “planning”! If you have a few must-be-done things you have to do on a list with at least an approximate time on you calendar you can plan the rest around that. For example, I know I need to be at work from 8am till 4-5pm. So I will make sure to go to gym right after that and be prepared with a packed bag with my gym clothes and shakes from the previous night instead of driving back home and then only pack to leave for gym. I can go on and on, but it comes back to planning ones again.

To see more of Morné, you can find him on these social media platforms:

• At work I’m a something that’s called an “Audio Post Production Engineer” which includes Sound Design, Foley, Original Music Composition and Scoring to the more technical part of Mixing and Mastering for TV Commercials, Movies, Games, etc. – I see myself as a creative & artist, but working with sound. I was nominated and won a number of awards which I’m very proud of! I have a quote that I love to use: “I don’t mix sound – I mix Impressions”! I own my own business that’s called ‘Sound Surgeon Studios’ and is situated in Gardens, Cape Town. Please visit our website for more info and our facebook page
• Part time I’m an actor and model and featured in a few short films and TV commercials. The one that stands out was by The Smart eBike by Mercedes called “I Skip Leg Day”. Watch here

• Further I have featured on a few still shoots for overseas products.
  • This year I entered Mr. SA 2016 – Someone from an agency approached me while I was busy with a haircut and decided to go for it. My profile was approved and is live to view and rate photos.  Click here to view and rate photo’s !  
  • In my private life I make time for weight training and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I’m also a big dog fan, in particular, Miniature Schnauzers and own two of them – Love them to bits!
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That’s it for our June red hot rubyman, we hope you enjoyed getting to know Morné,

See you rubies next month for our July rubyman

Xxx