Golden retriever energy
Walks into a room already excited to be there.
CastingWe’re searching for the face of HIMBOS.
Not the smartest guy.
Not necessarily the hottest guy.
The most lovable, confident, wholesome dude who doesn’t take himself too seriously.
The scorecard
Looks might get the attention.
The energy gets the job.
Walks into a room already excited to be there.
✓Nice when nobody is filming. Especially then.
✓Knows his angles. Also knows when to listen.
✓Both score equally well with the judges.
✓The bare minimum, done with surprising consistency.
✓Secure enough to be the punchline and still have fun.
✓Important judging note IQ is not on the scorecard.
Quick gut check
People describe you as a human golden retriever
YESYou are comfortable on camera
YESYou have actual personality
YESYou are nice to strangers, servers, dogs, and your mom
YESYou can take a joke
YESYou want to help build a new kind of men’s brand
YESYou are at least 18 years old
YESYou are legally able to work in the United States
YESFour easy-ish steps
Exact dates, challenges, and selection mechanics will be published in the Official Rules.
Submit your information, social profiles, a few photos, and a short casting video.
Our team chooses the first group of official contestants.
Contestants complete challenges, create content, and earn community votes.
One winner becomes the first official HIMBOS ambassador.
This is a real job
Compensation details will be published in the Official Rules before entries open.
Paid HIMBOS ambassador contract
Featured role in HIMBOS campaigns
Professional photo and video shoot
Social content and modeling portfolio
HIMBOS skincare for the duration of the contract
Invitations to HIMBOS events and launches
The eternal right to say you were the first Top Himbo
For the group chat
Some men are born Himbos. Some need to be tagged repeatedly until they accept their destiny.
Nominate your friend ↘Nomination received. You may now return to tagging him relentlessly.
Official casting form
Personality first. Good lighting second. Take your time and give us something to root for.
Tape received
Your private application and media were submitted. Casting will contact selected applicants after the selection process is finalized.
Questions, answered
Some official details are still being finalized. We’ll say so when they are.
For this search, a Himbo is a kind, confident, camera-ready guy with golden retriever energy who can laugh at himself. Final judging criteria will be defined in the Official Rules.
No. Professional modeling experience is not required. We care more about presence, personality, warmth, and how you show up on camera.
No. Audience size is not a stated requirement. Public social profiles help casting understand your personality and comfort on camera.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Any additional eligibility terms will appear in the Official Rules before applications open.
Not necessarily. The final geographic, travel, and work-authorization requirements have not been approved yet and will be published in the Official Rules.
The expected schedule and contract term are still being finalized. The winner will receive a paid ambassador contract; complete obligations will be disclosed before finalists accept.
Yes. A friend can submit your public social handle for consideration. A nomination does not enter you automatically; selected nominees will still need to consent and apply themselves.
Introduce yourself, tell us why you are a Himbo, and let your personality do the work. Keep it clear, concise, well-lit, and appropriate for a brand casting review.
No selection date has been announced. Timing will be published only after the contest period and selection process are finalized.
The standard application is stored privately for casting review. Public contestant content or broader likeness use would require the disclosures and permissions described in the Official Rules or a separate finalist agreement.
One last unbiased opinion
Now let everyone else decide.
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