FAN MAIL: An Open Letter for Channing Tatum Unwrapped

As you guys know, we’ll be announcing Channing Tatum’s 2010 BIGGEST Fan here on CTU on September 13th. Although Top 10 contestant Vernon Allmaras didn’t make it into the Top 3, he posted a really amazing and beautifully gracious open letter to the CTU community on Chan’s site PostTheLove.com, and I just had to share it with you all. Enjoy!!

Recently, I had a chance to enter a contest at CTU online where I could possibly be named as Channing Tatum’s biggest fan. Imagine my shock and surprise when I was fortunate enough to be hand chosen to be in the top ten. I was over the moon. The thrill was… at first stunning but as it sank in, it felt great to have my name, words and thoughts being shared with all the other fans of his. Yeah, I took some heat on it from my buddies. You know, the dudes that are “too cool” to admit Channing could be their action hero. I hear all the slurs too. Hey, no one thought anything if you said Arnold or Bruce or Sly were your action heroes. But Channing is more than that to me.

He has a remarkable talent, perhaps stemming from that idea that he never planned on movies as a career… they planned on him. His acting comes naturally, beautifully. More than this though, I like what I have come to learn about his off screen life. Before Jenna, before fame and after, Channing has never become the cookie cutter “Hollywood” actor. Thank God. He is down home, and real, and passionate about his life, his family, and now of course, his beautiful wife Jenna. He is the type of man we all wish we could know, and because he is famous now, I’m sure a lot of people, myself included, may not get that chance. Granted, I have heard all the stories and seen live proof of how wonderful he is with his fans. He is so humble, so gracious and always giving of himself. He is the genuine article. For this, and so many other reasons, I hold him in the highest regard. That said, I am no stalker, and I do not worship or idolize the man. I just admire the way he is and strive to be more like him in being the best man I can be.

Okay so, back to the contest. What an honor to be chosen for the top ten. I wish every luck, love and blessing for the top three that made it to the next round. Their entries were all equally amazing. Yes, I read my fellow contestants entries. One thing is for sure: We all support Channing in all he does and all the fans seemed to have embraced Jenna wholeheartedly. That’s awesome because fans of one celeb often reject the partner. (I.E. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) That aside, I am honored to stand along side of Channing’s many many fans and be counted among them. They in themselves are awesome people. Which brings me to my last point.

I have learned over this week or so that it seems one remarkable woman runs CTUonline for Channing and does the most amazing job at it. It’s a huge undertaking I am sure but everything seems so orderly and efficient and everything is handled well and on time. With all this devotion, shouldn’t it be her, that is named as Channing’s ultimate fan? The work she does is simply amazing and CTU is the most comprehensive and complete site on Channing out there, and best site on any celebrity for that matter. She has raised the bar when it comes to mass media information and I sure wish there was a template in place and all pages were so well laid out and organized. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you should. There is a link attached.

Peace and love to you all and best of luck to your 2010 top three finalists!!!
- Vernon “Ace” Allmaras

For the record, it’s letters like this and fans like Vernon that are a HUGE reason why I love Channing Tatum Unwrapped, so BIG thanks to Vernon for his wonderfully heartfelt post.

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Check Out Channing Tatum’s Top Three BIGGEST Fans for 2010!!!

Thanks again to all of Channing Tatum’s Fabulous Fans around the world who took the time to enter the 3rd Annual Channing Tatum Unwrapped BIGGEST Fan Contest!!!

After almost 22,000 votes (a record for this contest), CTU readers all over the world have chosen your favorite fans from the initial Top Ten, and the lucky Top Three BIGGEST Fans for 2010 (Becky Lovell, Sharon Walker, and Danielli Raposo da Rosa) have won a photo personally autographed by Chan!!!

Channing is extremely close to his family, and for the third year in a row his mom has graciously volunteered to pick his BIGGEST fan from the top 3 finalists!!! In addition to the autographed photo and at least a year’s worth of bragging rights, Chan’s 2010 BIGGEST fan will also win the following prizes:

• Prime Top Friend Spot on Channing Tatum’s Official MySpace Profile during your reign of BIGGEST Fan
• Followed by Chan on his Official Twitter Profile during your reign of BIGGEST Fan
• $50 Fandango gift card to go see all of Channing’s upcoming films when they hit the theaters
• $50 Amazon gift card to buy Channing’s films on DVD

And as a very special prize this year, the winner will receive the Energymuse “Luck” bracelet that Chan often wears!!!

On September 13, 2010, Channing Tatum’s 2010 BIGGEST fan will be announced here on ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com.

If you didn’t make it this year, no worries. We will be holding this same contest every year. Also, I will be saving all of this year’s entries and may use some of them for future Fabulous Fan Spotlights on the blog, so be on the lookout for those each month starting this Winter.

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Vote for Channing Tatum’s Top Three BIGGEST Fans for 2010!!!

Thanks again to all of Channing Tatum’s Fabulous Fans around the world who took the time to enter the 3rd Annual Channing Tatum Unwrapped BIGGEST Fan Contest!!! As I previously posted, Chan’s Top Ten BIGGEST Fans for 2010 are…

Although I picked the Top Ten BIGGEST Fans, it’s up to all of you to pick the top three. You can vote as many times and for as many fans as you want to through Saturday, September 4, 2010. CLICK HERE to check out the details on the top ten and to vote for the top three BIGGEST fans for 2010!!!

The Top Three BIGGEST Fans for 2010 will all receive a photo personally autographed by Chan. He’s extremely close to his family, and for the third year in a row they have graciously volunteered to pick his BIGGEST fan from the top 3 finalists!!!

In addition to the autographed photo and at least a year’s worth of bragging rights, Chan’s 2010 BIGGEST fan will also win the following prizes:

• Prime Top Friend Spot on Channing Tatum’s Official MySpace Profile during your reign of BIGGEST Fan
• Followed by Chan on his Official Twitter Profile during your reign of BIGGEST Fan
• $50 Fandango gift card to go see all of Channing’s upcoming films when they hit the theaters
• $50 Amazon gift card to buy Channing’s films on DVD

And as a very special prize this year, the winner will receive the Energymuse “Luck” bracelet that Chan often wears!!!

Here are all of the remaining important contest dates:

• August 29, 2010 - September 4, 2010: CTU readers around the world will vote for the top 3 BIGGEST fans.
• September 6, 2010: The top 3 BIGGEST fans will be announced on ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com.
• September 13, 2010: Channing Tatum’s 2010 BIGGEST fan will be announced on ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com.

If you didn’t make it this year, no worries. We will be holding this same contest every year. Also, I will be saving all of this year’s entries and may use some of them for future Fabulous Fan Spotlights on the blog, so be on the lookout for those each month starting this Winter.

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Check Out Channing Tatum’s Top Ten BIGGEST Fans for 2010!!!

HUGE thanks to all of Channing Tatum’s Fabulous Fans around the world who took the time to enter the 3rd Annual Channing Tatum Unwrapped BIGGEST Fan Contest!!!

You guys did an amazing job with your entries, so it was EXTREMELY difficult to choose the top ten this year! Without further ado, here are Chan’s Top Ten BIGGEST Fans for 2010…

The Top Ten BIGGEST Fans for 2010 have now been chosen, so my job is done, and it’s up to all of you to pick the top three. CLICK HERE check out the details on the top ten and to vote for the top three BIGGEST fans for 2010!!!

Any CTU reader can vote as many times and for as many fans as you want to. I want to remind everyone what’s at stake here…

The Top Three BIGGEST Fans for 2010 will all receive a photo personally autographed by Chan. He’s extremely close to his family, and for the third year in a row they have graciously volunteered to pick his BIGGEST fan from the top 3 finalists!!!

In addition to the autographed photo and at least a year’s worth of bragging rights, Chan’s 2010 BIGGEST fan will also win the following prizes:

• Prime Top Friend Spot on Channing Tatum’s Official MySpace Profile during your reign of BIGGEST Fan
• Followed by Chan on his Official Twitter Profile during your reign of BIGGEST Fan
• $50 Fandango gift card to go see all of Channing’s upcoming films when they hit the theaters
• $50 Amazon gift card to buy Channing’s films on DVD

And as a very special prize this year, the winner will receive the Energymuse “Luck” bracelet that Chan often wears!!!

Here are all of the remaining important contest dates:

• August 28, 2010: The top ten BIGGEST fans will be posted on ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com.
• August 29, 2010 - September 4, 2010: CTU readers around the world will vote for the top 3 BIGGEST fans.
• September 6, 2010: The top 3 BIGGEST fans will be announced on ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com.
• September 13, 2010: Channing Tatum’s 2010 BIGGEST fan will be announced on ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com.

If you didn’t make it this year, no worries. We will be holding this same contest every year. Also, I will be saving all of this year’s entries and may use some of them for future Fabulous Fan Spotlights on the blog, so be on the lookout for those each month starting this Winter.

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CTU NEWS: Happy Birthday to Q and CTU Fan Club Members and Readers!!!

Would you like a chance to win? CLICK HERE to quickly register for the FREE official fan club. Each month, one or more lucky CTU Fan Club Members around the world will win an autographed picture.

Thanks again to everyone for taking the time to join the fan club. One of the perks is that Chan will follow new fan club members on his official Twitter each month. The lucky fans this month are Anja E., Vernon D., and Sarah W.!!

Coincidentally, today is my birthday, and I think it’s much better to give than to receive, so three year’s ago I started a new tradition here at CTU. Every year on my birthday I hold a contest where a lucky CTU reader can win an autographed gift from Channing.

Last year, Chan was featured on his first major cover. You all may remember the August 2009 issue of GQ. Well, I just happen to have a very special copy of the magazine that he signed for me to give away to one lucky fan here at CTU, and I think it’s time I do just that!

Here’s what you need to do to enter… Send an email to contests@channingtatumunwrapped.com with “Q’S BIRTHDAY CONTEST” in the subject and the following information in the body of the email:

» CTU Fan Club User Name or Email You Used to Register for Fan Club
» Your Twitter Profile (if you have one)
» First and Last Name
» Complete Physical Mailing Address

Each fan club member can enter the contest one time. Please do not submit multiple entries, because only your first submission will be used. The winner of the contest will be announced on Friday, August 27th on Chan’s official Twitter, but you are not required to have a Twitter account to enter. Please submit your entries by the end of the day TOMORROW!!!

P.S. Thanks to everyone here at CTU and PostTheLove.com for all of the happy birthday wishes!!! HUGS to you all!!!

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Are You Channing Tatum’s BIGGEST Fan?

It’s that time again CTU fan club members…It’s Channing Tatum Unwrapped’s 3rd Annual BIGGEST Fan Contest!!! A contest so BIG that I only do it once a year, and the lucky winner will carry the enviable title of BIGGEST Fan for an entire year.

Practically every time I turn around someone is telling me they are Channing Tatum’s BIGGEST fan, so this contest let’s us figure out who that special fan really is and reward them appropriately. Here’s how it all works….

Fans complete a list of questions that will allow you to explain why you think you’re Channing Tatum’s BIGGEST fan. I’ll choose ten special fans from the entries and post their answers on ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com. CTU readers around the world will then vote for the Top 3 BIGGEST Fans and the lucky 3 will all win autographed pictures of Channing Tatum.

Here’s the best part…

Channing is extremely close to his family, so for the third year in a row they have graciously volunteered to pick Channing Tatum’s BIGGEST fan from the top 3 finalists!!!

But wait, there’s more…

In addition to the autographed photo and at least a year’s worth of bragging rights, Channing Tatum’s 2010 BIGGEST fan will also win the following prizes:

• Prime Top Friend Spot on Channing Tatum’s Official MySpace Profile during your reign of BIGGEST Fan
• Followed by Chan on his Official Twitter Profile during your reign of BIGGEST Fan
• $50 Fandango gift card to go see all of Channing’s upcoming films when they hit the theaters
• $50 Amazon gift card to buy Channing’s films on DVD

And as a very special prize this year, the winner will also receive the Energymuse “Luck” bracelet that Chan often wears!!!

Want to be crowned Channing Tatum’s BIGGEST Fan for 2010?

Fans can CLICK HERE to read why Chan’s mom Kay picked CTU reader Brandi as last year’s BIGGEST Fan. This year, Fabulous Channing Tatum Fans all around the world who are members of the Channing Tatum Unwrapped Official Fan Club have until August 21st to submit your entry.

Not a member of the CTU Fan Club yet? Fans can CLICK HERE to quickly register for FREE so you can enter this year’s BIGGEST Fan Contest.

2010 BIGGEST FAN CONTEST QUESTIONS

Below you will find the questions you need to answer to enter this year’s contest:

1. Name
2. CTU Fan Club Username
3. Hometown
4. State/Country
5. Picture of Yourself and/or a Video of Yourself
6. Age (Optional)
7. Links to Your Social Networking Site Profiles (i.e. Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, Blog, Groups)
8. Favorite Channing Photo and Why
9. Favorite Channing Tatum Movie and Why
10. Favorite Channing Tatum Scene and Why
11. Favorite Channing Tatum Movie Quote and Why
12. Favorite Upcoming Channing Tatum Movie and Why
13. Have you ever met Channing? If, so please explain your encounter.
14. Why are you a Fabulous Channing Tatum Fan?

First, follow @channingtatum and @energymuse on Twitter. Then, email your answers to the questions above to contests@channingtatumunwrapped.com no later than August 21, 2010 to enter the contest.

If you decide to submit a video of yourself answering the questions, make sure the video is no longer than 3 minutes, and post the video on YouTube. When you submit your entry, you should send in both your typed answers to the above questions and a link to the video.

Please DO attach the photo of yourself and the photo of Channing to your email submission, but please DO NOT email the actual video (if you have one). Also, anyone who won a Fab Fan Spotlight Award in 2009, can use their previous answers to enter this contest.

2010 BIGGEST FAN CONTEST DATES

Here are all of the important contest dates:

• August 21, 2010: Email your answers to the questions and a link to your video (if you have one) to contests@channingtatumunwrapped.com no later than this date to enter the contest.
• August 28, 2010: The top ten BIGGEST fans will be posted on ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com.
• August 29, 2010 - September 4, 2010: CTU readers around the world will vote for the top 3 BIGGEST fans.
• September 6, 2010: The top 3 BIGGEST fans will be announced on ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com.
• September 13, 2010: Channing Tatum’s 2010 BIGGEST fan will be announced on ChanningTatumUnwrapped.com.

So if you think you’re Channing Tatum’s BIGGEST fan and want the world to know about it, make sure to get your submission in by August 21, 2010. If you have any questions about the contest, you can email them to me at questions@channingtatumunwrapped.com.

Good luck to all of Channing Tatum’s
Fabulous fans all around the world!!!

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CTU NEWS: Happy Birthday to CTU Fan Club Members and Readers!!!

Would you like a chance to win? CLICK HERE to quickly register for the FREE official fan club. Each month, one or more lucky CTU Fan Club Members around the world will win an autographed picture.

Finally, each month Chan will follow new fan club members on his official Twitter. The lucky fans this month are Jenna R., Tania B., and Sheena C.!

Thanks again to everyone for taking the time to join the CTU Fan Club, and make sure you follow both Chan and Jenna on Twitter!!!

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