Dear readers, have you heard about Finding Magic Mike? Finding Magic Mike is a new HBO Max reality series about ten guys trying to become the next Magic Mike, the male stripper from the 2012 movie Magic Mike. And one of the ten contestants on the show is Matthew Merlin Leon.
To learn more about the show and Merlin Leon, continue reading the article.
Merlin Leon on finding Magic Mike
Reality TV producers are getting more and more creative. Remember Magic Mike the stripper from the 2012 hit movie of the same name?
Yes, HBO Max has assembled a group of handsome guys to battle it out (in striptease) to become the next Magic Mike. That means they’ll win a big cash prize and a chance to perform on the Magic Mike Live stage in Las Vegas.
Matthew Merlin Leon was one of ten contestants on the show. In an interview with E! Online, Merlin said he had never stripped before and hadn’t even considered doing it. So when he auditioned, he didn’t think he’d get the part, but when he did, Merlin said he felt “unstoppable.”
Merlin has some previous experience with dancing. He was a stage actor and he has worked in musicals. However, Merlin says that dancing in musicals is very different from strip dancing.
Throughout the show, Merlin showed off his fire-twirling skills. He is also a good ukulele player.
Since filming on Finding Magic Mike ended, Merlin has essentially been “taking care” of his family. [his] body even better [he] has been involved in the show.” He has also been involved in local film projects and theater projects in Denver.
Other contestants on Finding Magic Mike were Austin Arizpe, Kevin Klass, Ricky Negron, Adonis Frank, Michael Thantrong, Ross Harris, Jiovanni Teheran-Jones, Johnny Dutch and Nate Bryan.
Merlin Leon Family
Merlin’s father’s name is Matt Leon and his mother’s name is Seri Leon.
According to Matt’s Facebook, he is a “clown,” “paper artist,” and “writer” (we’re as confused about “writer” as you are). He works at Clowns Around Town as “Yazzee the Clown.” He studied creative writing at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Seri is a medical professional and works at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She also served as a Healthcare Account Specialist at UCHealth (University of Colorado Hospital) and a Customer Care Representative at Anthem Inc.
In addition to Merlin, Matt and Seri also have a son named Josh Leon. A graduate of Aurora Community College, Josh currently works at Urban Farmer Denver.
Aside from his parents and brother, Merlin also has other family members named Joe Leon and Teri Leon. We do not know their relationship to Merlin.
Is Merlin Leon gay?
There is no evidence that Merlin was gay.
Is Merlin Leon dating anyone?
It is reported that Merlin is not dating anyone at the moment. And if he is dating anyone, he has kept the information about his partner a secret from the public.
Merlin Leon’s Age
According to his Facebook, Merlin was born on November 30, 1995. That means he is 26 years old. He just turned 26 a few weeks ago.
His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Merlin Leon’s Height
Merlin Leon is a very tall guy, standing at 6 feet 2 inches tall.
Related FAQs
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Where did Merlin Leon come from?
We don’t know this for sure. But both his parents currently live in Colorado. So it’s very possible that Merlin is from Colorado. Furthermore, he currently lives in Denver, Colorado.
Merlin also calls California his “second home.”
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Is Merlin Leon on IG and Facebook?
Yes, Merlin is on Instagram and Facebook. His Instagram handle is @matthew._.merlin. And he is on Facebook with his full name Matthew Merlin Leon.
Matthew also has a YouTube channel Matthew Merlin with two videos and seven subscribers.
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What does Merlin Leon do besides stripping?
As we mentioned, Merlin’s real profession is an actor.
Merlin has previously worked for many Denver theaters such as Fearless Theatre, Inspire Theatre Company, Adams Mystery Playhouse, PACE (Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center), etc. He has also worked for companies such as Colorado Extras Casting Network.
To recap, in 2021, Merlin partnered with Meow Wolf Denver, an arts initiative, to do some promotional work.
Merlin attended Colorado Film School and Heritage College. He earned his Medical Assistant/Clinical Engineering degree from Heritage College.
In addition to acting, Merlin is also involved in humanitarian activities. He is a former member of the LDS (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). He once went to Ghana as a missionary.