Actor Travis Winfrey, who has been playing token "gay" character Omar for two seasons on the hit VH1 series Single Ladies struck a pose in the pages of Kontrol magazine. The actor, who is straight in real life talked about playing a non-stereotypical gay character, what kind of women he's attracted to, what kind of underwear he likes to wear, and if he's Team Lisa Raye or Team Stacey Dash.
On playing the role of a gay character
It was an opportunity for me to play a gay character who is not playing a gay character…I don’t know if people assume I am but people know Omar is gay. They assume I am not… something I would have never done.
On not playing the stereotypical neck-rolling, finger snapping gay male
We all come built with our own stereotypes and should take things light heatedly.
Do you prefer being single during the summer or settled down in the winter?
There’s a difference in the seasons between L.A. and New York. L.A is warm all the time so being single is fun. In New York, sometimes you can be single; in the winter you need to be snuggled up.
Are you attracted to dominate women
I will let my woman think she’s in control.
Beyonce or Rihanna?
Neither one is my style. Keri Hilson. Leona Lewis.
Stacey Dash or Lisa Raye?
Of course, Lisa Raye. That’s my mommy right there. I love her!
Speedo or trunks?
I’m a trunk man. I’m trying to be in the yacht not in the water.
Do you prefer seeing tan lines or no tan lines on a woman?
I love women. So it does not matter to me. I like bare and the after glow. I love women!
What’s sexier on a woman: Boy shorts or a thong?
Boy shorts! I love Hanes. I need to undress my present.
I guess their version of not playing a stereptypical gay guy is by having Omar not be in a relationship and I recall that when he was in a relationship on the show (which the writer's recently broke off), the closest Omar and his partner would get in regards to affection was a damn hug. Really? For a second I thought I was watching Melrose Place but with black people. Back in the 90's gays couldn't kiss on TV until years later when people would throw a gay storyline in during February and May sweeps.
I think Travis is a good-looking guy, but I feel his character is wasted on the show and like every typical gay character he's sexless and there to be the comedy relief amongst the women. Bitching about his character is making me yearn for another show like Noah's Arc (but edgier).
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