We’ve seen Dylan Efron win “The Traitors” Season 3, then he had an incredible journey on “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34, where he placed fourth, and now … well, now the reality TV star is Santa, and he is a really handsome one!
Dylan Efron Transforms Into Santa
Efron teamed up with Yahoo Mail for a memorable holiday campaign titled “YaHoHoHo.” In the clip, which he shared on Instagram on Thursday, December 11, he is dressed in a Santa suit, but it is not your traditional outfit because it does not button all the way. Instead, fans have been treated to an eyeful of Efron’s abs. Red is really his color!
In the clip, he is doing a workout with candy-cane-inspired dumbbells, drinking from a glass of milk with protein powder, and lifting a red sack over his shoulder. “‘Tis the season and ‘tis arm day,” he says in the clip. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year, except when you need gifts for friends, family, and every person on earth… Luckily, Yahoo Mail makes the holidays so much easier. It’s so effortless that it’s given me time to do other stuff — like hit the gym.”
It is a playful campaign and a great way to showcase Efron’s humor, and fans are loving it! The video’s comment section has been flooded with reactions. Also, could acting be Efron’s next gig since he is already good at just about everything else?
“Wait he actually slayed this ad like ok Dylan the acting,” a comment reads. “Freaking love this for Dylan and he crushed it,” another fan shared. Other reactions include, “All I Want for Christmas…,” “dylan efron is my santa and i’ve always said that,” and “God bless Yahoo. Whoever had the idea needs a raise.”
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It is clear from the fan reaction that this campaign is a success. But why partner with Yahoo Mail this festive season? “This has been a year of firsts for me, from national dance competitions to stepping into Santa’s boots. Luckily all that choreo came in handy for the physical demands of this role,” Efron said in a statement to Yahoo. “As a Yahoo Mail user myself, I was thrilled when I got the call from Yahoo. Santa has a lot to keep up with — gifts, packages, inbox chaos — and I can relate. Filming this spot was such a fun way to bring that to life.”
