From 2011-2016, I was obsessed with the docuseries Gigilos on Showtime. It was about five men who worked as paid escorts in Las Vegas and what it was like to live the life of a Gigilo.
After it ended, I never wondered what happened to those five men. And I should have. Because in 2020, one of them was involved in murdering a client.
On March 4th, Paramount+ is going to investigate the shocking murder committed by Ash Armand, whose real name is Akshaya Kubiak, in Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas.
When first responders arrive at the home of one of Gigilos’ stars, they discover a bruised and bludgeoned body. As the gruesome details emerge, questions quickly arise about the identity of the victim, the Las Vegas Police Department’s handling of the investigation, and how the sequence of events surrounding the death unfolded. What possessed a former reality TV star, who preached a mantra of love and light, to carry out such a brutal crime?
The three-part series will feature former Gigilos cast members, friends, family, and law enforcement who weigh in on this tragic case.
What light will they share about what led up to the night and what has happened since? That is why we will have to tune in.
If you missed Gigilos during its original run, you can stream every episode on Paramount+. Were there clues that something like this could have happened? Gigilos, believe it or not, was a lighthearted show. But I think I remember things changing when Ash joined the show in season 3.
Side note: One of the producers of Gigilos was Richard Grieco from 21 Jump Street and its spinoff Booker.
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