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(PRLEAP.COM) Every year thousands of hopefuls flood the modeling and talent
industries hoping to make their mark. The big question is how? Now, with the
help of a new partnership between Internet and television media producer
MyDateLive, Inc. and model Sabrina Sikora and Sikora Productions, they have a
place to start with the creation of
www.360flair.com, an interactive website dedicated to helping new models
promote themselves.
Sikora, a winner of NBC’s Sport’s Illustrated Model Search says, “Most models
don’t fully realize the potential with which they could self-promote.” Sikora,
who has won numerous modeling contests and has struggled to gain exposure during
her career, has created a place where models from all over the country can
instantly be seen by thousands of modeling agents, managers, casting directors
and advertising agencies. President of MyDateLive Inc and partner in
360Flair.com, Tony Ferraro, sees this as a stepping-stone for those wanting to
get a foothold in a difficult industry. "We’re taking the digital legwork out of
it for our clients, and adding value further by giving them resources they might
not have access to otherwise. We want to take people from start-up to stardom."
By logging on to http://www.360flair.com
guests can view current members, view casting directors and gain real world
insight into the business of modeling.
The Internet has become a valuable resource for many different professions, but
the web is one place where actors and models can now go to further their career.
The bottom line, a model does not have to be in L.A. or New York to be seen
anymore. Websites like
http://www.modelingauditions.net and
http://modelingagency.com are just a few other sites like
www.360flair.com, helping starving talent
find the right people to jump-start their career.
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MODELING Schools
credit to: The Indianapolis Star
Joel Wilkenfeld, president of Next Models in Manhattan, adds that while modeling school can be fun and informative, he doesn't recommend it.
"The best way to get into the business is to find out when open castings are being held at reputable agencies in New York, or get the addresses of the top five or 10 agencies and send them a bunch of snapshots taken with your digital or Polaroid camera," Wilkenfeld advises.
"We're not looking for trained models," he says, "just looks and personality" . . . and height. Next's models must be at least 5 feet 7 inches tall to qualify for high-fashion ads and runway shows.
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