Becoming an actor or a model is dream held by many, and the larger the industries of Hollywood grow, the more people want to pursue their dreams. Like any other career you not only have to have the experience, you have to have the skills to perform to the fullest. Much like having a job interview, actors and models have to attend auditions and casting calls. Also much like trying to find the perfect place to work, you will turn down work that is not for you and be turned down for work that the casting director does not feel suites you. But, rather than get discouraged, you should show up as prepared as possible and keep at it.

First things first, you will need to realize that no landing jobs and building a career has just about nothing to do with your looks, there are acting and modeling job for everyone out there. All you really need is talent that shines through with a positive personality; nobody wants to work with a self-centered, over exposed, down talking, ignorant person that is full of themselves. In other words if you do not land the role you were auditioning for, don’t shout at the casting director telling him or her what a huge mistake they are making, because you are so beautiful and talented. The truth is, they will at that point feel relieved they did not hire you for the role and your name will be passed around and rubbed in the mud. Working in Hollywood is a very nerve racking, stressful career, you never know what jobs you will land and which ones you will not. It takes a strong person with a strong will and a strong spirit to work in the industry. continue reading…

Being in the limelight really puts a person at risk for more dangerous situations. If you are looking to pursue a career in acting, modeling, radio or professional sports, the best thing you can do to protect yourself is to get educated in the aspects of plausible danger.

Although there are laws in place to protect a person against a stalker, it seems as though those laws are still growing to perfection, which means you need to always trust your instincts and further more make a check-list starting with warning signs and working your way up security. You should never put your well-being and safety on the backburner. Trust that inner voice that tells you something is intolerable and listen to those doubts that were never there before. If you have to obtain assistance in labeling your problem with proper terms, from law officials you have allowed it to go to far, by denial.

There are certain warning signs and characteristics that a plausible stalker will display or reflect. Some things to take notice of, are people that are jealous, obsessive, compulsive, manipulative, socially awkward, need to have constant control, deceptive, cannot take no for an answer, fall instantly in love, and cannot take responsibility for their own actions or feelings. If you start to notice that everywhere you go, you continuously “run into” the same person that needs to be a red flag warning. Nobody is in the same place you are every time venture out unless you take him or her with you. continue reading…

These days there are so many different types of modeling, if you want to become a successful working model it is recommended you do your homework and settle on the type of work that fits you best.  The different areas of modeling are fashion, commercial print, promotional, nude, body parts, web and commercial acting models. Each area of modeling is slightly different in the physical requirements and may mean that one type of modeling work could be perfect for you while another could be completely wrong. It is important that you do your homework on each type of modeling and understand the requirements and obstacles, make sure that you have what it takes to meet the requirements and over come the obstacles that stand to hold you back in your modeling career.

No matter what type of modeling you are interested in the basic requirements are the same. You must have a professional portfolio along with a comp card; these two things are always seen before you are. When you put your portfolio together you want to make sure that you have photos that looks as if they could be printed in a magazine, so in other words get a professional photographer that has experience shooting models and work of this type. These photos are pricey so be sure you are getting what you are paying for. When you assemble your portfolio you want to include a verity of photos without going overboard that capture your beauty and expressions. Avoid taking pictures that display the same expression. You would want a portfolio filled with pictures that are only serious and sexy and lose out on jobs that require different emotional display. Although you are modeling you need to acquire acting abilities to better your chances for landing jobs.

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Before you even start the journey towards your new career, you better do your research and find out all there is to know about the career you want.

Most people are familiar with fashion modeling, but few are familiar with the dozens of other types of models and modeling jobs that make up the majority of paid modeling work.

Do your homework

Learn about the different types of models and try to figure out where you fit in. Be objective and realistic. Know your measurements and figure out what kind of modeling suits you best.

If you are of average height, then focus on work that may be geared towards your height. Many girls dream of being high fashion runway models, but most do not have the height needed to be successful. You may be the most beautiful 5’2” goddess around, but at 5’2”, your gorgeous face will not be enough to land a gig on designer runways during fashion week. Always be honest and realistic about your chances. The last thing you want to do is put a lot of time and effort into something that is non-attainable… So focus on what is attainable and to do that you must do your research.

Find your fit

Once you start researching the modeling field, you will begin to see different modeling opportunities.  If you have a very athletic physique, you may be perfect for fitness modeling. If you are very curvy and have a more voluptuous shape, you may want to look into plus size modeling. If you have amazing hands, legs or feet, you may look into parts modeling. Remember, no matter what type of modeling it is, you must match the physical requirements such as height, weight, good skin, good hair, good teeth, being fit, etc..

Get another opinion

Once you find the modeling niche you wish to explore, try to get a second opinion. If you know any experts or agents, ask them for their opinion and what type of modeling they believe you may be well suited for.

Your self image may be skewed. Many girls believe they are a plus size when they are not and vice versa.

Make Sure you are photogenic

This may be a bit obvious but there are many girls who look stunning in person, yet can not translate that to film, just like there are many girls who seem plain, yet take stunning pictures.

Get an Agent

Once you’ve identified the type of modeling you are suited for, you should be able to find an agent that specializes or represents your niche.

Confidence, persistence and thick skin are your keys to success

As you pursue your new career, you will most likely find a great deal of rejection and even some criticism. You need to be able to take rejection without breaking into tears. Keep in mind that there are many models going after the same jobs and you will be rejected many more times than accepted. You must have a good deal of confidence in yourself and the drive and determination to keep going. Be persistent, eventually you will begin getting the jobs you want.

Network

As you begin your career, you will meet other models, agents and photographers. Networking is a great way to find out about upcoming jobs and industry events. People will often choose someone they already know to work with rather than someone new, especially, if you are charming and a pleasure to be around.  The more people you meet and talk to, the greater your chances are of getting work.

A common question many aspiring actors and models have is whether they need to invest money in professional photography right away.The answer to that question is not cut and dry and you will find many different opinions on what you need to get started. Some people recommend professional photos from the start while others say a nice print of yourself from a digital camera is good enough to get started.

The question you should ask yourself is not whether you need professional headshots or not, but rather, how good of a first impression do you want to make? When you send in your resume and headshot, that is the first impression a casting agent has of you. Based on that, he or she will decide whether to call you in for an audition. continue reading…

Looking through the model magazines online,  I found an interesting list. The list is of the top 2 dozen supermodel money makers in the game. I am not talking about the standard runway model who struts her stuff down the catwalks of European shows.

The girls on this list are modeling powerhouses. They are beyond being mere mortals and have managed to get to a place in their careers where design superhouses and international cosmetic companies do backflips to get their attentions, as they should.

How many models can say their appearance on a magazine cover will convert into record sales? The top 10 of these ladies can and command six figure contracts to do just that.

Since no one really knows for sure who is making what, we can assume that the list is an educated guess at best taking into account the projects and clients these ladies are associated with.

One Thing most of these top models have in common is Victoria’s Secret.

#10 Valentima Zaliaeva

The gorgeous Valentima Zaliaeva is a staple of the Ralph Lauren brand which is known to pay a pretty penny for the face that it wants to be represented by.

#9 Carolyn Murphy

This girl has hit the lottery with the contracts she has scored. Estee Lauder, Tiffany & Co., Jantzen to name a few.

#8 Daria Werbowy

Daria is not yet a household name, lets give her some time and see what happens. Till then Daria scored a cosmetics contract that will keep her rolling in greenbacks for sometime.

#7 Karolina Kurkova

Karolina Kurkova has a nice Victoria’s Secret gig right now. Before Victoria’s Secret and by the age of 17 Karolina had worked the runways for just about every major design house and we her on just about every fashion mag we opened.

#6 Doutzen Kroes

The Dutch heavy hitter is a contract magnet with L’Oreal, Victorias Secret, Debeers and Calvin Klien under her belt.

#5 Alessandra Ambrosio

Who can forget that Victoria’s Secret Angel? Her Victoria’s Secret contract has turned Alessandra into a commercial sensation taking her off the printed page and into the media spotlight.

#4 Adriana Lima

This Brazillian beauty on the cover of GQ gave the magazine their biggest numbers ever. With selling power like that there’s no question why everyone wants her for their campaigns. Of course Adriana is also famous for her Victoria’s Secret amd Maybelline modeling jobs.

#3 Gisele Bundchen

Another Brazilian goddess turned media sensation. Gisele has pushed just about every product I can think of and the list of companies wanting her to push their goods seems neverending.

#2 Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum seems to have it all in check. Modeling contracts a plenty and her own TV show about, what else, fashion and modeling. Her show Project Runway enjoys season after season of viewer popularity.

#1 Kate Moss

Kate Moss is back on top again, We’ve watched Kate Moss fly to the top, do a swan dive back down, then claw her way back up and beyond into iconic status.

So what type of modeling jobs are there for ladies who are looking to enter the business…. seems like a whole bunch. here is an article from the modeling blog.

Like any other business, yes modeling is a business, there are many different forms of modeling and many body types to fit the particular niche an advertiser wants. Most people are very familiar with the High Fashion models, but few realize how many other types there are. Going to a trade show? the girl in the booth may be a model. Buying a car? The auto showroom may have models making the cars look better. Going to the mall to buy cosmetics? There may be models at the cosmetic counters sitting in a chair for the makeup artist showing proper eyeliner application.

From high fashion elite to the girl next door catalog model to the baby model. The info below has been gathered from around the internet as a reference to help aspiring models find their own modeling niche to pursue.

Types of models and modeling:
Now you don`t have to be wafer thin to become a model. The modeling industry is open to everyone, all body types and sizes. If you want to be a model have a look at the list of different types of modeling and then decide the one you want to be. The world is filled with beautiful women, but not everyone can be a model, it takes a special person to do this. The most important ingredients are confidence and to believe in yourself.

High Fashion / Editorial models

The most glamorous jobs including campaigns, collections and magazine editorials are reserved for the top editorial/fashion models. This work is very eagerly sought after by fashion models because of the exposure it provides.

High Fashion models are generally 5?9? to 6? tall and are a very thin size 6-8 (120-122 lbs for a 5?9? model.) They have 32-35? busts, 22-25? waists and 33-36? hips. High fashion models have strong and distinctive features.

Commercial and print models

This refers to when models are photographed to promote a product on billboards, buses, magazines and newspapers. This type of modeling can be divided into two sections: Fashion Advertising and Product Advertising.

Catalog models

These models are hired to appear in catalogues like Next, Look again etc.. and sell everyday products to average people. Catalogue modeling often provides regular work and pay is usually generous. Requirements are flexible.

Runway models

This is one of the most effective ways to gain exposure. It is considered the most glamorous type of live modeling. It requires a lot of confidence and grace. The model must make the audience think that she loves the outfit she is wearing. She must look comfortable and make even the dullest outfit look attractive. There is a strict minimum height requirement of 5?9? for runway work. (Unless you`re Kate Moss).

Child /Teen/Junior models

Children and teens can find work in many different types of modeling including fashion shows, catalogue modeling and commercials. Teen models are generally called Junior models. Junior models must be 5?6? to 5?8? tall and 12 to 17 years old with very youthful looks. They usually have 32-34? busts, 21-25? waists and 32-34? hips.

Petite models

These models do just about everything, photography, fit modeling, trade shows, and swim wear. Models today come in different sizes and body types.

Specialty models

These are models with beautiful hands or nice long legs, a gorgeous neck, healthy hair, or small well-shaped feet, and equally important, a beautiful face. Their specialties are modeling jewelery, cosmetics, nail polish, hand lotion, shoes, hosiery, shampoo, etc.

Convention / trade show models

These models can be seen demonstrating automobiles, appliances, cosmetics, or new products at trade shows or conventions. Some of these models land commercial contracts. They just have a way with showing off a product. They have that winning smile. These models have beautiful teeth and a great personality.

Plus Size and Full Figure models

For the bigger woman. Designers are going out of their way to meet the demands of plus women.

Fit models

The garment is cut for their body type. You never see this type of model but these are the ones that our clothes are measured from. The fit model must maintain their weight and size to work in this segment of the industry. They can work in this industry for a long time, and the work is all year round.

Supermodels

Supermodels are highly paid, top fashion models. These (usually female) celebrities appear on top fashion magazine covers, in catalogues and in fashion shows. They often live in New York City, and during fashion weeks they usually have 4-5 shows/day.

The first model to pave the way for what would become the supermodel was Lisa Fonssagrives. The relationship between her image on over 200 Vogue covers and her name recognition led to the future importance of Vogue in shaping future supermodels. Fonssagrives at the height of her career could be both sophisticated and yet a kook, with which every American woman could identify. Her image appeared on cover of every fashion magazine during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s from Town & Country, Life and Vogue to the original Vanity Fair. Model Janice Dickinson, however, asserts that she was the person for which the term was coined. as she popped the term herself while talking to her agent at the climax of her career: “I’m not superman, I’m a supermodel”.

Other notable supermodels and top models have included Twiggy, Gia Carangi, Tyra Banks, Christie Brinkley, Niki Taylor, Rachel Hunter, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Elle Macpherson, Stephanie Seymour, Claudia Schiffer and Kate Moss. Currently, according several fashion world’s personalities as Claudia Schiffer, Gisele Bündchen is the only true supermodel of her generation,^[2] although there are some others famous names as Alessandra Ambrosio, Carolyn Murphy, Laetitia Casta, Natalia Vodianova, Adriana Lima, Karolína Kurková, Daria Werbowy, Gemma Ward, Ana Beatriz Barros, Fernanda Tavares, Isabeli Fontana and Heidi Klum.^[3][4] Notable male models include Tyson Beckford, Chad White, Marcus Schenkenberg and Evandro Soldati.

Glamour models

Glamour photography emphasizes the model rather than products, fashion or environment. Typically the sexuality of the model is emphasized in glamour photography, while in fashion photography the emphasis is on the clothes.