"I like feminine women but also someone who's strong enough to pull me in. Don't be afraid to be different."

Hailing from Ohio but growing up in New York, this controversial filmmaker started his career in theatre headlining many off-Broadway plays, then on to Hollywood where he landed roles in both TV and film, starring opposite such stars as Steven Segal and Charlie Sheen. But Damian Chapa’s true passion is being a story teller. He wrote, produced, directed and starred in Polanski Unauthorized, currently on DVD, and his newest film, Bobby Fischer Live hits theatres in November.

 JUST THE FACTS

Age: 47

Occupation: Filmmaker (Polanski Unauthorized; Bobby Fischer Live)

Height: 5’11”

Eyes: Blue

Sign: Scorpio

Resides: Venice , California and Ibiza , Spain

ABOUT HIM

Strengths: "Loyal, protective, optimist, romantic."
 
Others may not see: "I have a gentle heart, much more than people might think.”

I've been known to ... "be extremely politically incorrect and controversial."

Interests: "Sailing on the ocean on my yacht, traveling to Europe , different cultures.”

Turn-ons: "Freedom, femininity, people who help those less fortunate.”

Turn-offs: "Haughtiness."

What touches my soul: "Kids really can get to me, I love them."

ABOUT WOMEN HE'D LOVE TO MEET:

I first notice ... "whether she's feminine or not.”

Ideal woman: "Smart, helpful, emotionally supportive, loves children.”

Most important quality in a woman: "Loyalty."

Ideal date: "Sailing in the middle of the ocean under the moonlight.”

I'd call back after a first date ... "if she grabbed me by my hair and kissed me so hard that it hurt.'

How I show I care: "I would die for her, protect her in a dark alley and never let anybody hurt her.”

What makes a woman unforgettable: "Feminine, brilliant, regal, humble.”

I wish women understood ... "we're weaker than them in some aspects.”

ON RELATIONSHIPS: 

On marriage: “I'm hopeful that one day I'll be able to find my soul mate.”

What I love most about a relationship: "Making love."

Top relationship keys: "Trust, faithfulness, loyalty, communicating your fears.”

A woman in a relationship with me can expect ... "peace, fun, excitement."

When I'm in love, I ... "create more."

What makes me feel close to a woman: "When I'm able to talk to her and know she’s really listening."

Greatest relationship lesson: "If you love somebody, you have to accept their weaknesses just as much as they accept yours."

What makes a woman marriage material: "Somebody who’s going to be there for you at your worst.”

Sexiest thing a woman can wear in private: "I like garter belts; especially the 40's look."

Surefire way to seduce me: “Grab me and take me."

HIS FAVORITE THINGS:

Movie: "La Dolce Vita, Amadeus.”

Music: "Lisa Gerrard."

Food: "Hostess chocolate cupcakes.”

 CLOSING THOUGHTS:

Responsibility to society: "We’ve all got a responsibility to ourselves and to others to try to be better people.”

Valuable life lesson: "You can really help others by sacrificing."

Always in my refrigerator: "Perrier sparking water, steak."

Best advice received: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

I'd most like to hang out with ... "my three children. I love them so much."

Me in a word: "Intense."