Alex Martes of Menatplay

    Alex Martes is one of Menatplay’s newest models, but he’s already become a hit with fans.  Alex lives in Rome, where he works as a personal trainer for a number of VIP clients at one of the city’s largest fitness centers. In addition to a grueling bodybuilding regimen, Alex also finds time to model for Menatplay and to dance at large clubs and circuit events. Recently, we had the chance to learn more about Alex’s life in Rome and his experience working with Menatplay.

Was Menatplay your first porn job?
No. I shot for Kristen Bjorn first. It was an incredible adventure with amazing people, and it gave me a lot of valuable experience.

How did you like working for Menatplay?
They have a fantastic crew and they’re really fun people. I like working with serious professionals like the crew of Menatplay. I’m very focused, and when someone asks me to do something during a shoot, I trust them and do it. I felt a strong connection and we communicated well, so I was able to give them my very best.

What’s it like on the set of a Menatplay shoot?
It’s a very intimate crew, with just four people on set. Everyone is very focused on the performers. The shoots are really fun because the performers are allowed to play without too many interruptions. Menatplay prefers natural, real sex rather than choreographed scenes.

What are your favorite spots in Rome?
Gianicolo, where you can see the entire skyline of Rome, is amazing at night. Also, Castel Sant’Angelo with the awesome statues on the bridges. That’s a place that my Mom loved, too. And then there’s the Coliseum at dawn when the sun is red. It reminds me of driving around Rome on my motorbike after my first gigs go-go dancing with my ex-boyfriend.

If you could live anywhere except Italy, where would it be?
London, Madrid, New York, or Los Angeles… My English is not so good, but I’m great at using body language.

What kind of man attracts you?
I love big guys with lots of meat on them – muscle bears with big, powerful bodies.

Do you remember your first kiss?
I had my very first kiss when I was 10, with a girl at school. My first gay kiss was with the brother of my ex-girlfriend. The first time I fell in love was when I was 25 in Rome – but that’s a long story. Maybe I’ll make it into a movie one day… at the end of my career.

Tell me about your five tattoos.
My first tattoo was the dragon, which represents strength and wisdom. But I’m going to cover it with a new one, since it has faded. My second tattoo was the armlet of thorns, which recalls a difficult period in my youth. I got it when I was 14. The third tattoo was the Egyptian key with flames, representing the key to heaven. The fourth tattoo I got was the Sun, when I came to Rome as a result of my first long-term relationship – my first true love. And the fifth tattoo is the name of my Mom, who died of cancer. I got it just a few days after her funeral, in remembrance of my love for her and her importance in my life. It’s thanks to her that I am who I am.

What life lessons have you learned during the past 5 years?
I’ve learned that every person has to live an authentic life. You can’t hide behind a lie. You only have one life, so do your best to be happy – and don’t waste it.

BONUS MATERIAL
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How did you get involved with Menatplay?
My agent Nacho Silva suggested that I should work with them. I was already familiar with their videos and I’ve always loved businessmen in suits.

Do you have another job?
I work as a Personal Trainer for a huge fitness center here in Rome and I have a lot of VIP clients. I also model and go-go dance at some of the big clubs and circuit parties.

Have you worked other odd jobs?
I’ve always worked, ever since I was a child – and I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty. I like to enjoy a nice life rather than just surviving, so I’ve always worked very hard. I’ve never refused a job, and I’ve known how to take care of myself since I was a kid.

Have you done any mainstream modeling?
I did some mainstream modeling in Milan, but I had to stop when I got too buff from bodybuilding. I’m still too big for fashion jobs, but I’d love to model again for advertisements, posters, commercials, etc.

What’s a typical day in Rome like for you?
I spend way too much time shopping at Via del Corso. I usually empty out my pockets.

What did you dream of becoming when you were a kid?
A porn star? Umm, maybe! No – nothing really. Just a rich boy with lots of people around to work for me. [smiles] I’m BLUE BLOOD GUY – the Queen lost me in the sea…

What was one of the most memorable things you did as a kid?
Bungee jumping when I was a young boy.

Any specific dreams or goals you’d like to achieve?
I’d just like to buy a house where I can spend my life with my partner. I’m a traditional man from south of Italy, and that’s part of our education: First a roof over your head; then come the luxuries. I do have one other dream, and it’s to open my own gym, where I’ll work when I finish my porn career. By then, I’ll be considered vintage porn!

How do you spend your spare time?
Shopping, shopping, and more shopping. Did I mention that I like shopping!?  I also enjoy movies, theatre, intimate dinners at home with friends, dancing, and lots of laughing… I’m very silly in private.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
My shoulders. I hate them. They are so small! [laughs]
A life event that had a profound impact on you?
My mother’s death. I’ve changed a lot since that happened. I’ve lost much of my smile, and I’m an adult now.

ON BODYBUILDING

You’ve got an amazing physique. Were you always handsome growing up?
My mother said that since I was about 4, people used to say that I was very handsome. But I’ve only been conscious of my looks since I was about 13.

Did you have a genetic predisposition for bodybuilding, or did you have to work extra hard?
Yes, part of it is genetics. But I’ve worked very hard on my body to achieve these results, and I still work very hard every single day.

How did you get involved with bodybuilding, and how long have you been doing it?
It all started after a break up. It wasn’t really a relationship, but I fell in love with a guy and at the time I wasn’t really conscious of my homosexuality. So I started to work out with friends to keep busy, and to stop thinking about him. I started 12 years ago, and then it evolved into a passion and a career.

What kind of exercise regimen do you follow to keep up your body?
Daily workouts, which allows for asymmetric muscle fibers to grow significantly.

What’s your bodybuilding diet like?
Hyperproteic. I eat a lot of meat, such as turkey and beef. I love pasta, but I have to control myself as I cant eat too many carbs. I don’t want to turn into a chubby bear.