The Cliks' Lucas Silveira wins Canada's Sexiest Man titleLucas Silveira, the openly transgender lead singer of Toronto alt-rock band The Cliks, became the first transman to win the "Throw Your Underwear Award Male" (Sexiest Canadian Man) in the year end reader's poll from Chart Attack, Canada's premier music magazine. And while the long list of musical Canadian hotties might have several less familiar names to Americans, Silveira did narrowly beat out Avril Lavigne's ex, Deryck Whibley of Sum 41.
The androgynous Cliks have made headlines for their gender-bending style, being compared to David Bowie and other musical fashionistas. But their rock icon take on the classic suit comes with the genuine desire to just be themselves. In an interview with Queerty, Silveira said:
This savvy sense of style has obviously caught the attention of Canadian fans. Whether because of, or in spite of The Clik’s queer overtures and Silveira’s out trans status, metrosexual sexiness has made Silveira a symbol of desirable masculinity. This is even more interesting considering that Silveira does not take testosterone. While transmen are diverse in their levels of transition, taking hormones or not, opting to not have surgery or to have some and not others, testosterone injection has become on of the most culturally significant markers of trans masculinity. But Silveira knew that it would not serve his voice well. He tells About.com:
But Silveira has proved you can be a sexy man with or without a beard and wants to be a model of other trans guys who want to acknowledge their difference and their gender ambiguity. I started thinking about that because I feel like, not only am I a voice for the trans community going out into mainstream, but there are guys like me. We’re they guys who are truly in the middle. I’ve had top surgery, but I’m not doing T. And to tell you the truth, I don’t know if I ever will. I feel very comfortable being where I am right now. What do you think about Lucas being named Sexiest Man in Canada? Submitted by on January 29, 2010 - 3:00pm. |
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Awesome!
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"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." (Dr. Seuss)
awesome!
It really, really truly is brilliant. Lucas Silveira is terribly sexy. And I love that he's so open and willing to be a voice for the trans community.
However, Deryck Whibley, sexy, seriously? I still think he's that 20 year old kid with dyed blonde hair a foot high and married to Avril Lavigne. Sexy is not the first word that pops into my head.
Agreed!
The Cliks>>
I voted numerous times for the man. I was tickled when he won. :D
Deryck is not what I would call 'Hot' either BUT Leonard Cohen is: DAYUM that man can wear a suit! Coupled with that voice and that severe songwriting talent and you've got a dangerous combination.
awesome!
I'm like, the 3rd person to say "awesome"... and it really is ! I voted for Lucas, he's just so amazing!
It certainly gives the LGBT community more visibility and well...the award makes us, fans, really really happy and proud(er).
Lucas! *heart*
This is such great news! I'm happy for him!
And I'd like to take this opprotunity to brag a little bit. I met him last summer and he is SUCH a nice guy, in addition to being sexy. ^_^
awesome!!
a was about to say cool but the other headlines will see a little awkard!
ahah anyways this its A W E S O M E !!
he its cute!
"Oir y prestar atención
Embriagarse de amor
Es una fijación
Y el oficio que elijo
Skinted
Hmmmm, I read this article cos I too love the Cliks. Then it occured to me: I need cash, should should I Ebay my T Shirt signed by the band?
(Lucas Silveira
Morgan Doctor
Nina Martinez
Jen Benton)
It's a red Outlaw T by RIGGED OUT/fitters (kinda cool, huh?)
Or will I just hate myself if I do?!
(No cash offers needed, just "Yes! Possessions are fleeting anyway and your cats need food" or "No!!! Are you crazy?? Regrets? you'll have at least one!")
Cheers xx
Don't do it....noooo step
FTM, FTW! :D
: D
Yay!
I'm so happy for Lucas. He's been such an inspiration for all the trans guys I know. Totally deserves it.
I want to love you madly...
LMAO
Why?
Lucas.
Sexy?
Yes. Hell yes. Good for him. :)
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See...I'm so proud to be
See...I'm so proud to be Canadian because we can do something so NORMAL like pick Lucas Silveira as a sexy man without being all effin big dealy about it...
But then we put that jackass avril lavignes ex on the list too. I mean, I think I was in like 9th grade when sum 41 came out..are they even still around?!
Heck Yeah!!!
He is so hot. I'm so proud of him and a country that can easily put a trans man on a list like that
It is better to be hated for who you are than loved for what your not.
anyone else think...
this dude looks like tegan?
i dont know this badn and am not from canada, but i totally thought he was tegan on that 2nd photo!
cool story tho :) canada sounds like the place to be... wedo however have trans politicians representing small towns in New Zealand .
>>>>>>
sandi
Agreed
I can't believe I'm saying this but this is one man that I find HOT.
And trust me, that's big, because I am SO gay.
:)
"I am, you know"
"What?"
"Yours"
:)
Love Lucas!!
I absolutely love Lucas Silverman and the music he makes. I discovered the Cliks quite accidentally and I was so thrilled I did. My brother in law extra tickets to see some old 80s or 90s has been band who was on tour, and he called us up to go, so my wife and I thought this'll be lame, lets have some drinks and just have a good time. So we were at the back of the center, pounding back the aweful drinks at the beer garden, when I suddenly started paying attention to the opening band on stage, and I hollered at my wife.. hey those are all Chicks! Hot chicks, lets go up to the front. I stood at the front, right infront of Lucas, my mouth hanging open and awestruck. I was in love. And was loving the hot ladies in the band, and the music was amazing. I was in a daze. Best show I've scene. As soon as they were off the stage I went and bought the cd at the band table, and spent the next morning researching this amazing band online. I am sad to hear the Cliks have since split, but I would like to see Lucas Silverman break out in a solo career. I am also so excited at how he is being accepted into the music world as a trans individual, I think it is a great marker of progress in society.
Lucas Silveira>>
I'm glad you had such a great time!
The 'has been' band you probably saw was The Cult- and they are not 'has beens': they' re still touring and, I think, just dropped a new album. Ian is one of the best front men who has ever done it.
And Lucas's last name is 'Silveira' not 'Silverman.'
Also, the band did not split: Morgan Doctor (the drummer) and Jen Benton (the bass player) left the band but The Cliks IS Lucas and the band soldiers on (and will continue until Lucas says otherwise). The new additions to the band are Tobi Parks on bass (she's a lesbian, out, smokin' hot and can rock like a motherfucker!) and Brian Viglione on drums (formerly of The Dresden Dolls, who also rocks like a motherfucker).
With the departure of Morgan and Jen, this put a crimp in the touring plans BUT plans ARE being made. They should be hittin' the road sometime this spring.
awsome
love it.
He has an amazing voice too, on top of being totally hot. Have to put this here for those of you that haven't heard their music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QHSr2lEK4s&feature=related
Enjoy!
Awesome #5
I've never heard of this dude nor the band, but i looooooove the voice! Danke Ashes.
heheh, i love how he's the only guy a horde of lesbians will ever admit to liking coz he's an FTM
Personally I identify as
heheh, i love how he's the
heheh, i love how he's the only guy a horde of lesbians will ever admit to liking coz he's an FTM
That's propably because he's not taking testosterone, so for them he still looks properly.
Well, I for example, as mtf transsexual, would be kinda dissapointed if someone who's declaring to be totally gay man said he's attracted to me.
Yay!!
chattack.
'he' does look like T'Q in the second pic.
I voted for Ben Kowalewicz.
:)
OK, as I consider myself a
OK, as I consider myself a trans activist (although I myself am not trans) and as I am the partner of a trans person, I have to say something here.
What is with the quotation marks around the word he? I know you probably meant no offense but that does not mean it's not offensive. It is the equivalent of someone putting airquotes around a same-sex 'marriage' or even around the word 'lesbian.'
For example, I don't know how many times I've seen homophobic comments on blog posts or online articles about a celebrity couple like Ellen and Portia where the commenter refers to theirs as a 'marriage.' It's offensive in that context and it's offensive in this one as well.
I'm sorry but I am so tired of the cisgenderism and borderline (and sometimes not so borderline) transphobia that I find in the gay community. I guess I just expect better. I mean, if this is taking place in our own community what should I expect from straight people?!
Word!
I am not partnered with a trans person but I am am an ally. I agree with each and every single word you just said.
Brava!
Word!
I am not partnered with a trans person but I am am an ally. I agree with each and every single word you just said.
Brava!
WHOOPS! Sorry for the double post! I don't know how to delete this thing.
*claps*
WIN!!! xP
"Oir y prestar atención
Embriagarse de amor
Es una fijación
Y el oficio que elijo
FAIL!!!
'he' does look like T'Q in the second pic.
"Oir y prestar atención
Embriagarse de amor
Es una fijación
Y el oficio que elijo
Yes! Go Lucas! I'm glad my
Good for him! I knew I loved
uhm...
Lucas had an amazing voice, just heard him..
-If you must carry a chip on your shoulder, get a job in a lumber yard, where it won't be noticed.-VOLTAIRE-
I love you Canada!
i never heard you sing Lucas
i never heard you sing Lucas but i'm liking your tattoo a lot...
"The more you resent someone, the more you think about the person. And the more you think about the person, the more you become like him."- SyLpH-
fabulous.. ;0)
fabulous..
;0)