Sean Andrew: I was rejected by an ad agency for being too cute

Maria Njoroge
By Maria Njoroge October 10, 2023 02:15 (EAT)
Sean Andrew: I was rejected by an ad agency for being too cute

Social media influencer and model Sean Andrew. Image:Instagram.com/Seanandrew

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Sean Andrew. If nothing else, we know him for his drop-dead gorgeous looks, love of eccentric pieces, and iconic dressing.

But who knew that being attractive had a drawback?

Sean was speaking during an episode of the 'Flo & Frens YouTube channel,' where he revealed what we can only describe as "pretty problems."

In the episode, he talked about his commercial modeling career, which he says began when he was 17 years old.

Sean, armed with the confidence of a good-looking teenager and an afro, recalled one instance when a brand rejected him after the final audition because he was too cute.

Refraining from mentioning names, Sean recalls the body-confidence issues he faced in that moment.

“So, it was the day before the shoot I'm called um and then now. She was very hesitant and she's like I don't know what to tell you but the feedback I've gotten is that you're too cute for the advert.” Sean told 'Flo & Frens' on Youtube. 

He recalls his anger and disappointment with the rejection. 

“I was like what I'm too cute what does that mean I'm too cute,” he posed? 

The brand he was to work with stated that he was not the right fit because he appeared a little too easy on the eyes and a little childish.

“They wanted someone who looks a bit more mature, and you're just too cute; you look a bit childish," he added. 

Sean recalls how angry he felt at the time, knowing that he had very little to do with his appearance.

“I was like damn okay what do I do … I just remember being so upset I threw my phone into a bush and I just I ended up crying and then I got drunk."  he continued. 


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