Born in Pretoria, De Bruyn grew up looking up to the likes of Flex Lewis and Arnold Schwarzenegger. He made the big step into the fitness industry by entering his first show in 2009, the Mr. Pretoria competition.

It’s rare to find an entrepreneur who has mastered the skill of combining all his passions into viable business ventures. Jaco De Bruyn, a successful serial entrepreneur, began his journey as a teenage model and later transitioned into becoming a competitive bodybuilder.

Throughout his career, he has won numerous competitions and gained international recognition as both a bodybuilder and fitness model.

In 2010, he represented South Africa in the Mr. World Championships, competing against some of the strongest fitness models globally. Despite starting his competitive journey only six months earlier, he managed to place in the top 8, marking an impressive achievement.

Despite having a super busy schedule, De Bruyn is a hands-on dad who highly values family time. Among his various business ventures, he owns a clothing label and a winery business.

I’ve appeared on over 10 international and national front covers and was honoured with the Male Role Model of the Year award in 2017. Additionally, I ranked in the top 5 worldwide as an international WBFF Pro for seven years.