AGE. To start off, could you briefly introduce yourself? Who is Hagen behind the scenes?

H. My name is Hagen. I always introduce myself as Hagen, like the ice cream Häagen-Dazs, because it’s also easier to flirt that way. I’m originally from Austria. My father is Austrian, and my mother is Hungarian. At the age of 22, I moved to Madrid for love, but it didn’t work out. Since then, I’ve been working at a travel company. I’ve had several different positions, but now I work in advertising, creating marketing campaigns. I also study communication with a focus on marketing. Sometimes I do modelling, but it’s not my main job; it’s more like a side hustle. I also have a small towel business based in Amsterdam.

AGE. You’re originally from Austria, but you’re currently based in Madrid. What prompted this change, and what made you choose this city as your home?

H. After finishing high school in Austria, close to Salzburg, where I’m from, I moved to the capital, Vienna, to do my civil service. It’s similar to military service. In Austria, you have to choose between six months of military service or nine months of civil service, and I chose the second option. For nine months, I worked with homeless people in the city centre of Vienna.

One day, I met this guy on Grindr from Madrid. We met and fell in love. I was travelling to Madrid, and he was travelling to Vienna, and then he said that we were not on the same page. I tried to get him back by moving to Madrid and trying to win him over, but when I arrived, he already had a boyfriend, so it didn’t really work. But I decided to stay because I already had everything organised to live in Madrid. Then I fell in love again, but this time with the country of Spain. It’s an amazing country.

AGE. Travel seems to be a huge part of your life. What does it represent for you on a personal level?

H. Travelling, for me, is freedom; it’s getting in contact with so many different cultures, so many different languages, and food. I’m a huge food lover. That’s why, two years ago, I decided to go to Southeast Asia. I’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. I was also working in the offices there, which was pretty great because I didn’t only experience the cultures by being on the street, but also by seeing what it’s like to work there. I’ve also worked in the U.S. for a month at the office in Chicago, and I went to New York as well. That’s what I love about my job. Last year, for example, I went to Latin America and spent a month there. I thought I knew the culture more or less because there are many Latin American people living in Madrid, but it’s not comparable at all. That’s why I love travelling: it opens your eyes. It shows you how other people live and what their priorities are in life compared to mine. It’s beautiful to see, to make new friends, and to stay in contact with them.

I’ve travelled a lot in Europe, almost all the countries. I’ve been to North America, travelling across the U.S. from coast to coast, which was beautiful. I visited Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa, well, only Egypt and Morocco.

What I love the most about travelling is actually the preparation. There’s a word in German, Vorfreude, which describes the happiness and excitement you feel before a trip. When I’m travelling, I actually use Grindr a lot, but not in the usual way. I use it more as a guide than a hookup app. In Southeast Asia, I used Grindr almost exclusively for restaurant recommendations. I met the cutest guys, and they gave me some of the best experiences. I still remember this guy in Bangkok, about 1.50 meters tall, an English teacher, who showed me this really fucked-up, local restaurant. It was bad, but I loved it. It was so authentic. I remember eating pad thai while having direct eye contact with rats, and it was amazing.

AGE. What’s the most impulsive or unexpected travel decision you’ve ever made?

H. I posted a thirsty picture on my stories, and then this guy from Mexico, who was living in Dubai, sent me a message and said, “Habibi, come to Dubai.” Three days later, I was there. At first, it was amazing. It was great. I loved it. But then things started to turn. He treated me very badly, very disrespectfully and very unfairly. He treated me like shit. It was really bad. At the end of that date, we got a cocktail with a leaf on it, a dry leaf. I kept that leaf, and it’s now on the back of my phone. If you look closely at my Instagram selfies, you can actually see it. It reminds me that no one is ever allowed to treat me in such a disrespectful way.

You can still see the Greek inscriptions in the crumbling remains of the façade that once faced the city. About three hundred years later, the Romans took control where it grew to be one of the most impressive Roman cities to ever exist.That was a very spontaneous travel decision. I was working in the office in Dubai. In the office, it was great, I could be myself, I could be openly queer and gay, exactly as I am. I know that on Instagram, through my pictures, I transmit a very masculine image, but as soon as you see my reels or hear me talk, I’m very different, and I love that. I’m not what people expect me to be. That’s why Dubai was so uncomfortable for me. Outside the office, I couldn’t be myself. In the city centre, it felt like wearing a 500-pound coat; I was constantly holding myself back. That experience taught me an important lesson. Before making spontaneous decisions like “Oh yeah, let’s go there,” I now stop and ask myself: Do I really want to do this? Is it safe for me? Will I feel comfortable there? And do I have a plan B? So I learned that I always need a plan B. And I will probably never go back to Dubai, because it simply doesn’t represent who I am.

AGE. You describe yourself as someone who often travels for, let's say, romantic reasons. What’s the wildest or funniest story behind that?

H. What I wanted to say about travelling for love, or not really for love, but because of a boy, is that this year, in February, I decided to go to Tel Aviv for different reasons: because of the music, because it was Pride, and because I was talking to a boy who was living there. The main motivation, actually, was the boy. Fast forward to June. I arrived on a Tuesday night. I didn’t have contact with this boy because he was at the Beyoncé concert in London, which really upset me, but I didn’t tell him. He didn’t even know I was coming. I was just hoping we might see each other, me being crazy. Then the war broke out. I got an alarm on my phone, and I couldn’t believe where I was, all because of this guy I was trying to see, and suddenly, I was stuck in the middle of a war. We actually did meet, and it was amazing. He held my hand when I was scared, when we were in the bunker, hearing explosions. It felt like being in hell with an angel. But then things turned when a missile impacted very close to us, and he told me I had to leave. I had to leave the country with my friends. It was the first, and hopefully the last, time in my life that I was a refugee, trying to escape a country. I was supposed to stay only a few days, but I ended up staying two weeks because it took so long to get out.

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AGE. Let’s now talk about your modelling career. How did modelling enter your life? Was it something you pursued intentionally or something that happened out of the blue?

H. It is really funny to me because I wouldn’t really consider myself a model. I work full-time at a travel agency, I study around 10 hours a week, and I work out about 10 to 12 hours a week. That’s already more than 60 hours in total, so there’s usually no real space or time for modelling. I sometimes do it as a side hustle to make some extra money, but I’ve never been to a modelling school, and I wouldn’t say I’m a professional. That said, I do see that the pictures usually turn out really well, and I’m quite fast at picking up what photographers want and translating it into poses.

That said, I’d love to do more serious work and not just underwear. That’s actually why I did the Yummy shoot. I know I’ve created this image on Instagram of the hot guy who’s always topless and showing his muscles, but I’d really love to move into more serious advertising, fashion campaigns, runway work, or editorial shoots.

AGE. Modelling can be a very exciting but also tough career path. What’s the part you struggle with the most?

H. What’s triggering and difficult for me is that, even though I’m a big guy, I’m 187 cm and around 90 kilos, so I’m definitely noticeable, but I don’t have 10% body fat. I have the body I have. Most underwear brands are looking for someone with a very visible six-pack, which I usually don’t really have. My stomach is flat, that’s true. In summer, when I lower my body fat, it can look like I have a six-pack, but I actually don’t. And it’s very triggering for me when a photographer keeps saying, “Abs, abs, abs.” That’s one of the main reasons I really want to move away from this kind of work and into more serious jobs, where I don’t have to be topless all the time. In summer, I generally feel more comfortable in my body because I adjust my diet, so it doesn’t come up as much, but even when I’m in my best shape, I still hear it at least once or twice: “Abs.” And that’s just annoying.

AGE. You also come across as a really fit and attractive guy. How much effort do you put into your physique? Walk us through your gym routine.

H. I started working out on December 6th, 2012. In Austria, that’s a national holiday called Nikolaus, who looks a bit like Santa, but he’s not. I got a gym membership from my parents, and that’s when I started working out. At the beginning, it wasn’t very regular, and I had no idea what I was doing. Since living in Madrid, I’ve been working out very consistently. For the last three years, I’ve stuck more or less to the same training plan. I train my whole body twice a week—every muscle group gets worked twice. On each training day, I focus on two to three muscle groups, so everything is repeated during the week.

I always work out in the morning because after work, I don’t have time. I wake up at 6:40, go to the gym from 7:00 to around 8:00 or 8:30, and then head to the office. After work, I sometimes go to another gym called Tribe. The atmosphere is almost like a club: dark lighting, neon lights, and good music. You burn around 800 calories in 50 minutes, and I love that.In summer, I’m at my peak. I work out five mornings a week, and then an additional three to four times a week at Tribe after work. That adds up to around 12 hours of training per week. In winter, it’s a bit less because I’m also studying, which takes about 10 extra hours a week, so I have to shift some workouts to the weekends.

In summer, I also try to cut and get as lean as possible. I go low-carb, usually sticking to around 50 grams of carbohydrates a day. Within two to three weeks, I always see changes in my body, which is great. I really need sport. Without it, I think I would’ve burned out already. I need to disconnect, sweat, listen to my music, and just shut everything off, just me, moving, and not thinking. It helps me wake up, have energy, and stay balanced. It’s extremely important to me.

AGE. You shot an incredibly stunning story with Smiggi for Yummy 11, in which there are no words to describe how good you look. Are there any fun or interesting anecdotes from the day of the shoot?

H. Once a month, I used to have the same nightmare: I would wake up naked in the middle of the street, with everyone looking at me, and I couldn’t hide myself. Then I found myself in Lanzarote, in a village, completely naked during a photoshoot. We went to this town, and it turned out to be a nudist town, so everyone there was naked. I remember thinking, oh my god, I’m literally living my nightmare right now. It was crazy. I was wearing only my shoes. I think there’s even a picture where I’m just walking around naked, wearing shoes and socks. And it didn’t feel horrible at all. It actually felt relieving, like I had escaped my nightmare. I lived it, and it wasn’t bad. It was actually fun. And since then, I haven’t had that nightmare again.Let’s jump into some quick questions

AGE. What’s something most people wouldn’t guess about you at first glance?

H. You see this guy on Instagram, big, tall, showing off his muscles, but as soon as I open my mouth, people realise that I’m not just gay, I’m queer. I’m very colorful, very loud, I love laughing, and I’m very romantic. I’m a man of words. My love language is words and communication. You can literally make me melt if you say the right things to me. I’m much more sensitive than people would guess based on the pictures.

AGE. What would you say are your biggest strengths and weaknesses?

H. My biggest weakness? I’m easy to read. I’m an open book. If I’m in a bad mood, you’ll notice immediately. I don’t play games, and if you do, I’ll lose, because I hate that kind of thing. My strength is that even though my heart has been broken many times, I haven’t given up. I know there’s someone out there who’s able to be with me and who wants to join me on my way to happiness. That’s my greatest strength: I don’t give up.

AGE. What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?

H. The first thing I do when I wake up is take my creatine and then go to the gym. I look at my phone, open Instagram, and check if there are any messages, because once I start replying, I’m usually fully awake. Then I go to the bathroom, take my creatine, wake up properly, and head to the gym.

AGE. What motivates you to keep pushing forward on days when life feels heavy?

H. What motivates me is my future self, imagining where I’ll be in five years and what I’ll have accomplished by then. When I’m in a bad mood, I remind myself that I’ve been there before and that I’ve also had happy days. I’m not giving up. I’ll make the best of it and keep moving forward on my path toward happiness and a great life.

AGE. What’s your guilty pleasure?

H. Alfajores. It's a sweet from Argentina. The best! Dulce de leche, paired with those crispy two amazing cookies, covered by white chocolate, is the best on Earth. Love it! Long live Argentina!Now, let’s explore that yummy and flaming hot side of you…

AGE. First off, what does “yummy” mean to you? The word, the magazine, anything that pops up in your mind…

H. Yummy represents exactly what I want to transmit with my pictures. It’s this sexiness, this hotness, but in a good way. It’s not cheap. It transmits luxury, something more serious. It’s art. Those pictures are the kind you could print and put on your wall. There’s one picture of me that I love, it’s taken on the beach, and you only see my back, covered with water and sand. It’s not sexual, it’s art. It’s such a strong image. I especially love the photos taken on the black sand beach; I think they’re beautiful. They make me proud because they’re not cheap or superficial. They feel elevated, intentional, and expensive.

AGE. What’s your favourite underwear to wear on a daily basis and for special occasions? Boxers, briefs, jockstraps…

H. I hate jockstraps. I don't like them. I just don't like how my ass looks in them. I also don't like boxers because they're too loose. Briefs are the perfect mix. It's great. I also sleep with briefs; I'm not sleeping naked. That's how you would always find me, in briefs.

AGE. Are you someone who feels comfortable walking around naked at home, or are you more of a “robe on” kind of guy?

H. Do I walk around naked at home? Yes, sometimes. I live alone in a small studio in the centre of Madrid. But it’s not like I’m naked all the time. If I’m spending 100% of my time at home, I’d say around 80% of the time I’m wearing something, and maybe 20% of the time I’m naked. So I don’t think it’s anything special. I think most people are like that to some extent. I’m definitely not always naked; I don’t even particularly like it.

AGE. What’s the sexiest part of your body, in your opinion? And what do people usually tell you is the sexiest?

H. I like my shoulders, but I used to hate them. I felt very insecure about them because of a birthmark I have. People actually notice it in pictures, even though I don’t really see it anymore. Sometimes I forget it’s there, and only realise it when someone mentions it. Then I’m like, oh wow, there really is a big birthmark on my right shoulder. Over the years, especially as I became an adult, I learned to love myself the way I am, and that includes the birthmark. When I was younger, during puberty, I actually wanted to have it removed. I really hated it back then. Now I love it. I think my shoulder looks great, and I think the birthmark makes it more special.

AGE. What’s the first thing you notice physically when you look at someone? And what’s the thing that makes you lose your mind?

H. The first thing I obviously look at is the face: the smile, teeth, lips, eyes, eyebrows, eye colour, jawline, hair, ears, all that matters too, but the face definitely takes my attention first. Height matters as well. I like a heavier guy because I’m heavy too. But what really makes me weak is the smile, especially if he winks at me. That’s when I’m like, wow. Arms and big shoulders are nice too.

AGE. What’s the first thing you notice physically when you look at someone? And what’s the thing that makes you lose your mind?

H. The first thing I obviously look at is the face: the smile, teeth, lips, eyes, eyebrows, eye colour, jawline, hair, ears, all that matters too, but the face definitely takes my attention first. Height matters as well. I like a heavier guy because I’m heavy too. But what really makes me weak is the smile, especially if he winks at me. That’s when I’m like, wow. Arms and big shoulders are nice too.

AGE. Are you more of a slow-burning, sensual kind of lover, or do you prefer intensity from the very first second?

H. All my friends and all my previous “victims” would agree: I’m very fast-paced. I’m not slow at all. You know straight away if I’m into you. I don’t know if that makes me a bad flirter, but I can’t help it. There’s this series on Crave called Heated Rivalry, and in episode three, there’s a guy, Scott, a professional hockey player, who falls in love with a guy who’s a smoothie maker at a barista bar, and I’m Scott. That fast-paced. Within 24 hours, I can already imagine having a wedding with you. So, if you want a quick hookup with me and I’m into you… don’t. Be kind to me.

To close the interview…

AGE. Last one. When you picture your future, what’s next for you?

H. If I had to describe 2025 in one word, I’d say suffering. If I had to describe 2026 and where I see my future self, it is hope. I see myself dating a cute guy. I see myself being happy with someone. I don’t know when it will happen, but I know that one day I’m going to rock someone’s world, and this person will rock mine. I see myself as a happy person, maybe having a family, children, and speaking five different languages, because I think that’s so important. I see myself travelling, either alone or with a future partner. I see myself eating and trying many different dishes, visiting many more countries and cultures. I see myself as this happy Hagen, fully embracing his authentic self.

By Adrian Gomis Exposito
@adriange_