MODELING & TALENT
By Angel Anthony Mendez
The decision makers at the International Modeling and Talent Association convention in Los Angeles have a difficult task in front of them. The event attracts hun- dreds of aspiring actors, dancers, singers and models vying to be the next Hollywood “It” girl or guy. The up-and-coming talent gathered here at the Westin Bonaventure hotel have an edge over most other industry wannabes by virtue of the invaluable training they have already received from schools such as Barbizon and AIM.
Now they have the opportunity to present themselves before
managers, agents, casting directors, music producers, and industry
heavyweights such as Disney, Elite, and Pageantry to prove they
have what it takes. They’re here to put that talent on full display to
show these career makers they have that “X-Factor,” you either
have “It” or you don’t. But, what exactly is “It?”
When modeling scouts or talent agents in attendance at IMTA
compare notes, there will always be similar themes in common.
These themes are not always specific, but they are general qualities
that tend to be the determining factor when making a decision on
a model, singer or actor. For example, a lot of casting directors will
look for a positive demeanor or attitude. When interviewing talent
hopefuls or watching models perform on the runway, that positive
aura will often catch our attention. It could be the way they smile
or in the confidence they exude when they make eye contact. It
could be in the positive body language a dancer uses when moving
with the music. Sometimes it may be as simple as a model’s listen-
ing skills and the willingness to follow directions. That little bit
extra will grab a scout’s attention and transform this unknown into
someone valuable, and out of that could come a working relation-
ship that will benefit all parties involved.
When Pageantry magazine is casting for the world’s largest on location fashion photo shoot for Prom and social occasion gowns,
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