Jeremy Meeks was arrested as part of a sweep of gangs in Stockton, California, and faces a felony weapons charge.
His mug shot went viral after being posted by the police department’s Facebook page and has now apparently caught the attention of an agent.
Gina Rodriguez has signed Meeks, 30, as a client and he joins a roster of her other notorious celebrities.
Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham, Donald Sterling’s alleged former mistress V. Stiviano and ‘Octomom’ Nadya Suleman are among Rodriguez’s other clients.
“Jeremy has an amazing look and has received international attention which I feel can only help him flourish in the entertainment industry,” Rodriguez told ABC News.