Lorenzo the cat
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| Species | Cat |
|---|---|
| Breed | Maine Coon |
| Sex | Male |
| Occupation | Feline model |
| Owner | Joann Biondi |
Lorenzo the Cat is a Maine Coon known for his work as a feline model, featured in various media outlets including the Miami Herald, New York Daily News, The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times, The Times of India, Yahoo! News, and several talk shows. His modeling has also been highlighted on the Today Show website and by the Associated Press.
Overview and history
Lorenzo was born on Halloween and adopted from a foster home at four weeks old by Joann Biondi.[1] Shortly after adoption, Lorenzo began making his first appearances on news channels and fashion shows. He gained attention in media and fashion circles after Biondi dressed him in a tank top, discovering his unexpected affinity for wearing clothes.[2]
In an interview with CNN, Biondi said, "As it turned out, this was not a very effective punishment because Lorenzo was not fazed by the shirt. Quite to the contrary, he loved it! And thus, his modeling career was born".
Lorenzo maintains social media profiles on platforms like MySpace and Facebook, and Twitter, where he interacts with followers.[3] His YouTube channel, last updated in 2010, has garnered significant views.[4] Lorenzo's attire often includes social, political, and humorous themes, tailored by Mr. Luigi of Tuscany for photo shoots.[5]
Career
According to Biondi, managing Lorenzo during photo shoots can be challenging due to his natural feline behaviors, such as chasing lizards or needing breaks.[6]
Recognition
Lorenzo has been featured in various publications and media outlets, including:
- The Stylist (fashion magazine)[7]
- National Geographic Kids
- AppleSeeds (children's magazine)
- Globo (Brazilian T.V. network)
- Naples Florida Weekly[8]
- Univision
- CBS News Sunday Morning
See also
References
- ^ "Lorenzo The Cat Takes Feline Modeling World By Storm (PHOTOS, POLL)". HuffPost. 2010-08-26. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
- ^ "Lorenzo the cat in Morning show". Youtube.com. Retrieved 2013-11-20.
- ^ "twitter.com/LorenzoTheCat". X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ "Lorenzo the cat". Greenbuzzz.net. Archived from the original on 2014-01-17. Retrieved 2013-11-20.
- ^ "Lorenzo's About Page". Lorenzothecat.com. Retrieved 2013-11-20.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Lorenzo the Cat | About". www.lorenzothecat.com. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ^ Stylist Team (2014). "The Model Cat". STYLIST. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ Modys, Jonell (2 February 2012). "THE CAT'S PAJAMAS (and his jackets, too)". Naples Florida Weekly. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.