Entertainment

Past, Present, Future. Who is Can Muhammed Karagoz?

Published

6 years ago

March 3, 2020

Can Muhammed Karagoz (born October 7, 1985) is a famous and accomplished Turkish-American Model, Actor, Professional Dancer and Instructor of many Ballroom and Latin dance styles. Karagoz is also a successful entrepreneur.

Talking about his physique, he is over 6 feet tall with a height of 6″ 1′. He has a perfect body like a spitting image of a Greek god. He is so natural and confident on the camera. He got so much confidence as a result of his frequent performance as a dancer all over the world.

Early Life and Education

He was born on October 7, 1985, to Nizam Karagoz and Zozan Karagoz. Can was just four years old when his mother passed away (as a result of cancer). He started dancing at this same age.

Academically, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sports. He is a certified nutritionist, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor.

(Photo Courtesy of New York Fashion Week)

Career

Can started modeling when he was 16 years old. It all started when a couple approached him when he was getting coffee at a coffee shop. They wanted him to start a modeling career. Fortunately, he has also conceived the idea of getting into modeling. Of course, those couples triggered his passion. Since then, he has been modeling all over the world for brands like Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. He modeled for their technical designer in the person of award-winning international fashion designer Mughal.

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Karagoz is a professional runway and a print model who has been featured in several international fashion magazines, and his fashion shows have received worldwide recognition. He featured in New York Fashion Week as a runway model for famous designers and nominated as the 2016 Best Male Model of the Year.

He has walked the runway in major fashion shows all over the world, including New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, Tokyo Fashion Week. Due to his diverse portfolio of talents and skills, Karagoz has amassed quite a significant image as a model and dancer in the market. For his modeling expertise, he is looked upon by many aspiring models. His styles have also been a benchmark in the modeling industry for quite a while now.

Can was recently on the judging panel at the SMGlobal Catwalk Model Casting. His industry experience in Modeling and Teaching made him a valuable asset in the world of modeling. In November 2019, Karagoz attended the SMGlobal Catwalk and gave runway tips before the show, and also helped with the walkthrough so that everyone feels safe.

Can partnered with Say YES to Hope co-founder Suzanne Lindley and international designer, fashion mogul and Dallas resident Samina Mughal, owner of SMGlobal Catwalk to share that stage 4 cancer, a disease that cuts too many lives short and carries a stigma of fear and uncertainty can be lived with courage and beauty. Can Muhammed Karagoz flew in from New York to attend this inspiring event. Can gave runway tips before the show and helped with the walkthrough so that everyone felt ready. As many of the survivor models are in active treatment and have even undergone recent surgeries, the assistance up the stairs and a steady shoulder from Can as needed was reassuring. He has had an active role in each of the survivor showcases and is as much a part of the excitement and anticipation as the Catwalk itself. A participant, Darla Rodgers, shares her experience: “My feet never touch the ground with him on my arm, what light Can bring in all the darkness.” Along with the quiet charm, he has impressive background.

Karagoz has a lovely personality. Despite being so accomplished, he is humble and also serves society well. Can became a source of joy for people whose lives are surrounded by hopelessness. His traits and success in life is a consequence of his decision to follow his passion.

Other Involvements

Can is currently working on various exciting projects this year, February being the busiest. He will walk at New York Fashion Week on February 8. The next day (February 9), he will be attending Oscar Academy Awards as a guest at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. He will walk in London Fashion Week on February 13, Milan Fashion Week on February 18, Paris Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion Week on February 23.

In addition to being a model, Karagoz also has many acting credits to his name. He has worked in musicals, television shows, and movies, such as “Musical Chairs,” “Arrivals and Departures,”. He is the winner of Dancing with the Stars Atlantic City, New Jersey. Click the link below.

He teaches students in New York and New Jersey. His exceptional teaching methods were recognized as he won the “Top Teacher Award” eleven times in North America, Europe, and Asia. Can have trained many dance instructors all over the world for major franchised dance studios.

www.dancingwithkaragoz.com

He is a freelance model now who accepts modeling jobs from various brands and businesses. Can is an entrepreneur with an investments in real estate.

Can Muhammed Karagoz boast of an impressive resume and portfolio. If you are looking for a perfect and marketable model, he is the one for you. He’s got the talent and the skill to get your job done.

Social Media and Website

Instagram (IG handle: @canmkaragoz).

His Facebook username: #canmuhammedkaragoz.

His Twitter handle (@canmkaragoz) and YouTube page @canmkaragoz.

His websites is https://www.canmuhammedkaragoz.com/.

https://www.dancingwithkaragoz.com

Entertainment

When Motherhood Meets the Mic: Stacey Jackson’s Story Sings Its Own Soundtrack

Published

7 days ago

December 13, 2025

Jonathan Grilli

Stacey Jackson doesn’t take herself too seriously, and that might be the secret to her success. She’s the first to admit that her latest project, How a Gangsta Rapper Made Me a Better Mom (Integrated Musical Edition), began with laughter. “The title came from a moment of total chaos and comedy in my real life, juggling my kids, my career, and all the curveballs in between,” she says. “At the point I found myself working with an actual ‘gangsta rapper’, and the clash of worlds was so surreal, my son blurted out ‘Mom, how about calling the book How A Gangsta Rapper Made Me a Better Mom?’ And it just stuck with me.”

It’s the kind of moment that defines Jackson’s brand of honesty, a combination of humor and heart that turns the chaos of daily life into something both relatable and inspiring. “The phrase may have started as a bit of a joke… but the more I thought about it, the more I realised how true it was. That experience (and the people I met along the way) genuinely changed how I parent, how I view and teach my kids about drive and ambition, and how I navigate life as a woman trying to do it all. So the title is cheeky, yes but it’s also honest.”

That mix of playfulness and sincerity runs through the entire project. How a Gangsta Rapper Made Me a Better Mom isn’t just a memoir it’s a musical novel, a storytelling format that merges fiction, sound, and emotion. “Honestly? I’ve always seen life like one big music video, scenes, moods, characters and music has always been the emotional thread that ties it all together for me,” Jackson says. “So when I started writing this story, I couldn’t not hear the songs that went with it. I thought, what if the characters in the book had their own voices literally through music? That’s when it hit me: what if a novel could be heard as much as read?”

It’s a question only Jackson could ask and actually answer. The book allows readers to hear songs as they appear in the story. “For the paperback we’ve included QR codes throughout the story where the song appears (direct links to all music platforms on an e-book) so that readers can instantly listen to the tracks that align with certain scenes or characters,” she explains. “For the audiobook, we took it a step further: the music is actually woven into the narration. The tracks are part of the whole immersive experience much like a film score or a musical.”

Her confidence in crossing genres from pop to publishing to tech innovation didn’t come from comfort zones. Jackson credits her past collaborations for teaching her how to take risks. “Working with someone like Snoop was a game-changer,” she says. “It showed me what it meant to blend worlds, to find common ground through music even when you come from totally different backgrounds. That spirit of collaboration and that sense of humour and grit absolutely influenced the tone of the story. You’ll see it in the character of ‘The Most Famous Rapper in the World’ he’s not based on Snoop, but let’s just say I borrowed some of that larger-than-life charisma.”

Behind the glitz of the project lies a deeply personal truth: Jackson knows what it’s like to be stretched thin, to juggle family, art, and the expectations of the world. “While the plot is fictional, the emotional heart of it is deeply personal,” she says. “Like Stephanie Bloom, I’ve had to juggle a million roles: mom, wife, performer, businesswoman all while chasing dreams that sometimes felt a bit… delusional. I know what it’s like to be underestimated, to start again, and to fight for your creative voice.”

That battle fought with humor and resilience fuels the book’s message. “At its core, it’s about second chances, finding your voice, and refusing to let age, motherhood, or society box you in,” Jackson says. “It’s about stepping into your power, even if it looks messy or unconventional. It’s also about grief, resilience, and the beauty of reinventing yourself and doing it with humour and heart.”

But make no mistake: this isn’t just an emotional journey. It’s also a technical feat. “Syncing the timing of the book release with the music production was a bit like conducting an orchestra while tap dancing,” she says with a laugh. “Then there were the logistics of making sure QR codes worked… and that the audiobook format allowed music integration without disrupting the listening experience. It was a lot of back-and-forth with engineers, designers, and tech partners. But I had an amazing team, and we just kept pushing boundaries until it all came together.”

Like her heroine, Jackson isn’t content to stay still. She’s already imagining future chapters, sequels, new formats, fresh reinventions. “I really do feel that audiences today want more than just a book or an album; they want experiences,” she says. “We’re already used to streaming, binge-watching, interacting across platforms… So why not apply that to storytelling? For me, this is just the beginning.”

And for someone like Stacey Jackson whose career has thrived on laughter, chaos, and pure creative courage it’s easy to believe her story is only growing stronger.