All About Erik

Burnaby, BC native Erik describes himself as cool, confident and charismatic. It's been his lifelong dream to join the Much team since the very beginning, and he's determined to do whatever it takes to get "the money shot". He's got rock star edge (not to mention, rock hard abs), AND he gets in touch with his feminine side by keeping up with the latest headlines in Cosmo. Watch Erik's audition tape now and check out his Q&A below!

Erik's Audition

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• Why should you be a Much VJ?:
• It has been a dream since 1985. I love music! I'm fun, outgoing, likeable, hard working and determined! Will do whatever it takes to get the money shot!
• Formal education completed:
• Canadian Screenwriting Centre producing for film + TV.
• Languages spoken:
• English, French
• Last job(s) held:
• Telus customer service rep/media solutions. Bartender/server.
• Describe your personality and style:
• My personality - funny, cool, confident, charismatic, live for the moment. My style - cutting edge. The best way to sum it up is...rock star.
• What are your strengths?:
• Positive, hard working, creative, confident, great team player, good listener, well liked and work well under pressure!
• What was the best concert you've ever attended and why?:
• U2. By far the best! Sold out two nights in a row! Was with all my friends, and the vibe just can't be explained! Self-explanatory!
• What are your two favourite CDs, and what's the most recent you've listened to?:
• Jack Johnson - "Bushfire Fairytales", 2pac - "All Eyes On Me", most recent: Madonna - "Confessions On A Dance Floor"
• Name three books that have influenced you:
• Jump In by Mark Burnett, 1000 Places To See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey.
• What magazines do you read?:
• Rolling Stone, Blender, 944, Maxim, oh and yeah Cosmo...any guy who had a girlfriend has read it!
• What are your goals?:
• Short term - to obtain the Much VJ Search position and have my skills to become one of the best on-air personalities! Long term - have your heard of Mark Burnett or Spielberg? A long shot but you have to set your standards high! Also want to use my eventual star power to promote media as a career choice in schools for kids.
• What three artists would you most like to interview?:
• Alive - Bono, Madonna, Jay-Z
  Dead - Elvis, 2Pac, Frank Sinatra
• If you had the opportunity what one question would you ask...
• 50 CENT: What is your biggest fear in life and why?
  AVRIL LAVIGNE: How has fame positively and negatively changed your life?
  THE KILLERS: What's the biggest struggle you face as a band?
  COLDPLAY: How do you feel your life would be different career-wise if you didn't look down and see that yellow book?
• What social issues interest you?:
• Human Rights, AIDS, sports and media camps for kids!
• Who, in your opinion, are the most influential artists in music history?:
• The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elvis and maybe M.J.
• What does MuchMusic mean to you?:
• MuchMusic is a place that will take you through the best in music and give you a taste of stardom! MuchMusic is Canadian pop culture!
• What are your favourite shows on Much?:
• Intimate & Interactive, MuchOnDemand, Born to Be, Top Tens, Countdown.