Mike Shouhed

 When Shahs of Sunset star Mike Shouhed first mentioned that he’d like to pose for Playgirl, he put it this way: “I am hot as hell,” he said, “If the money and opportunity were right, I’d definitely consider Playgirl.”

Everything must have been right, because Mike has already gotten nekkid in a sexy photo shoot for the skin mag. So, what kind of money are we talking? 

According to the New York Post, Mike earned “only $12,000’ to take it all off.” Their “intimate source” went on to joke that the price tag meant Mike got paid about “$1,333 per inch,” but that’s just TMI and we’re not going to do the math for you, but feel free. 

So, that’s the going rate for a reality star to get naked (or perhaps nearly naked) these days, eh? Well, Mike did lobby for the spread, and that helped make his dream come true by.

But look folks, it’s not all about the money. Mike had a higher purpose in taking these NSFW shots. He also had a lesson for the ladies. Mike wanted to let “women know that Persian men are the real deal, and if you haven’t tried one, you should.” 

 Mike is part of the self-appointed “Persian Real Estate Mafia” in Los Angeles. After being a high roller in the Vegas commercial real estate market, Mike lost his shirt in the crash and has moved back home to rebuild.  The 34-year-old reformed player has the best of intentions, but old habits are hard to break and Mike can’t seem to stop charming every girl in the room. His friends joke he’s looking for “the one” every night at the club, but ultimately he is looking for a woman he can bring home to his mother.