handsome mugshot guy signs talent contract

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It seems that sometimes, crime does pay.

Jeremy Meeks, whose “handsome” mugshot went viral last month, has been snapped up by a Hollywood talent agent.

Former porn actress Gina Rodriguez, who has presided over the careers of individuals including Donald Sterling’s former mistress V. Stiviano, is representing the 30-year-old convicted felon.

She told Fox411: “The types of personalities that I work with are usually the people who are under fire by the media. If this was a different situation, like if someone was actually hurt or there was violence involved, I definitely would not be taking him on.

“But we don’t know Jeremy’s full story yet, and I don’t feel like he got a fair break. I really don’t. If we can help him in any way with his future and help him turn his life around, that’s what I’m about. That’s what I want to do for him.”

Meeks was arrested last month on charges of illegal gun possession and gang crime. His photo, posted on the Stockton Police Department’s Facebook page, has so far been “liked” by over 100,000 people, has been shared 12,800 times and has more than 26,500 comments.

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