Born to parents Roch Genest and Catheryne Chappelle in LaSalle, Quebec, Rick Genest became a Canadian artist, actor, and fashion model. He was also known as "Zombie Boy" or "Rico the Zombie". During his modeling career he also promoted tattoo concealer. Genest got his first tattoo at age 16 and after a few years, his whole body was covered in ink. After living on the streets of Montreal, Genest started by performing in the sideshow business as a bizarre entertainer. Genest's claim to major fame was his 2011 performance alongside pop-star Lady Gaga in her "Born This Way" music video which helped spark his modeling career. The "Zombie Boy" was discovered in 2010 when he was featured in a campaign for French fashion brand, Thierry Mugler. His modeling career also led him across the world where he would walk in many runway fashion shows. Genest is also a Guinness World Record holder for the most insect tattoos on the human body at 176, as well as the most human bone tattoos with 139. There will be a bronze statue of Rick Genest to be displayed in London's Science Museum next year.
Born to parents Roch Genest and Catheryne Chappelle in LaSalle, Quebec, Rick Genest became a Canadian artist, actor, and fashion model. He was also known as "Zombie Boy" or "Rico the Zombie". During his modeling career he also promoted tattoo concealer. Genest got his first tattoo at age 16 and after a few years, his whole body was covered in ink. After living on the streets of Montreal, Genest started by performing in the sideshow business as a bizarre entertainer. Genest's claim to major fame was his 2011 performance alongside pop-star Lady Gaga in her "Born This Way" music video which helped spark his modeling career. The "Zombie Boy" was discovered in 2010 when he was featured in a campaign for French fashion brand, Thierry Mugler. His modeling career also led him across the world where he would walk in many runway fashion shows. Genest is also a Guinness World Record holder for the most insect tattoos on the human body at 176, as well as the most human bone tattoos with 139. There will be a bronze statue of Rick Genest to be displayed in London's Science Museum next year.
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
