Teen Models Hub

It is of no surprise that people first noticed Chrissie Chau only when she stripped and walked through throngs of young office workers downtown, wearing only a bikini.

Chrissie did it for a slimming salon’s television commercial, which catapulted her to the top of a growing pack of teen models – or lang mo, as they are commonly known. These pretty young women have captured the public’s imagination with their seductive and, at times, revealing poses.

At the same time, they have triggered a debate about the effects of model worship on the young in Hong Kong.

Chrissie, a high school graduate, is now 23 but started posing for small modelling agencies when she was about 16, according to reports.

She eked out a living with sporadic appearances in local fashion magazines and low-budget films.

Her big break came when she appeared in the slimming salon commercial in November last year. Business for the clinic jumped threefold.

Now, Chrissie is among about a dozen so-called teen models who have grown into older and much richer superstars. Others include Angelababy, now 20, Lavina, 21, and Rainbow, still only 17.

All have touched off a blizzard of marketing campaigns, with photographs of them in skimpy dresses, public appearances in shopping malls and exhibitions, and even life-size body pillows.

Lately, Chrissie also became a target of criticism after her controversial appearance last month in a university forum hosted by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

There, college students and academics confronted her with questions ranging from the impact of body pillows – stuffed life-size pillow cases printed with an image of one’s favourite girl – to whether she regretted not having spent more time in school.

Critics attacked her answers as shallow and brainless while fans rushed to her defence, praising her sincerity.

But, in many ways, Chrissie and the other teen models are representative of their generation. The rise in their popularity started more than five years ago and corresponded, curiously, with a rising backlash against sexually charged issues, ranging from pictures and videos of nudity to sexual orientation.

“The alternative youth culture is more open and liberal than the mainstream values portrayed by the society and the media,” said Associate Professor Anthony Fung of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. “Our society is not facing up to this reality.”

Mr Roy Kwong, Chrissie’s manager and head of Global Mania Empire Management, attributed the popularity of teen models to the changing tastes of the young.

Despite the provocative poses they strike, there have been no scandals involving teen models – at least not yet.

Prof Fung said most of the models he interviewed did not say whether they had exchanged sex for success, but he suspects it might have happened.

On the other hand, some teen models use their earnings to better themselves by going to college.

As many hail from low-income families, they would otherwise have skipped higher education.

“Young people are facing a different, more difficult environment that that of their parents,” said Mr Kwong, who has six teen models under contract.

“There are fewer job opportunities around. It’s more difficult for them to achieve something.”

Girls can start, when they are as young as 11, with assignments for amateur photographers through online photo clubs, where they earn about HK$500 (S$89) a day.

A successful teen model can easily earn a six-figure sum for a single job.

Both Chrissie and Angelababy have used their modelling careers as a stepping stone into movies.

Chrissie now takes in as much as HK$800,000 for a film and at least HK$50,000 just for a public relations event appearance.

Girls aged under 16 should be banned from catwalk modeling to protect them from eating disorders and sexual exploitation, a panel of fashion and health experts in Britain said on Wednesday.

Older teenagers also need more protection, including chaperones at shows, according to the Model Health Inquiry, a group investigating models’ health.

The panel said there was a trend for the industry to use younger models, who are more vulnerable to eating disorders such as anorexia.

"There was also strongly expressed concern that it is profoundly inappropriate that girls under 16 … should be portrayed as adult women," said Baroness Kingsmill, chairwoman of the panel.

"The risk of sexualizing these children was high and designers could risk charges of sexual exploitation."

The inquiry was set up by the British Fashion Council, which runs London Fashion Week, in the wake of a long-running controversy over super-thin "size zero" models.

The panel rejected the idea of weighing models and banning those under a certain weight. It said "size zero" doesn’t exist in British shops and is "meaningless".

It received mixed evidence on whether models should have tests to assess their body mass index, a measure of fat.

Many models told the inquiry that they feared losing work because they were not thin enough.

As well as eating disorders, the panel highlighted health risks from stress, substance abuse and poor working conditions.

"We have grave concerns about other health areas, such as drug and alcohol abuse and the stress caused by working conditions for model," the panel’s interim report says.

"We are also concerned that modeling is very much a hidden profession with very little transparency about the working conditions that many models have to endure."

The panel wants better training for designers and agents to help them spot models with eating disorders.

There should be a clampdown on drugs and smoking backstage and models should have access to healthy food.

Trends for male models or female models, trends for child and dogs etc. articles are related to fashion trends, but what about the teens. Searching for teen fashion trends and guidelines regarding teen modeling are difficult than any other. Teenagers fight against society, work hard to be different from others, but they also create new fashion styles.

Emotional style is the latest trend. This style is only for those who like black colors. Colors like green, pink, red, yellow matched with black will make the teen model pose  look really attractive. If you are in fashion style, you must have right hairdo. Female models can have zelda hairdo and male models can have jet black mop top hairdo. Models can also have bell bottom jeans, cigarette-shaped jeans with studded belt etc. For wearing top, you may choose anything you want, but should be sure about its fitting and color. Even large size jewelry will suit the young girls. EMO fashion style is perfect for the teens who wear glasses. Even glasses are of various types, you must look after it and see which suits you the best.Hip hop have never been out of fashion.

Music that speaks street language is really for the young generation. It is rather different to have a hip-hop style for teen men and women. Young boys usually wear loose pants and young girls wear tight outfits. Even cap is the other, which is must for these young teens. But while selecting colors, you can select any color of your choice. And it is of different types, teen girls usually wear trendy caps of different color. Young boys prefer blue jeans and white-colored top while for young girls the choice is not predictable. To be trendy in this fashion world, girls should wear big earrings and boys should wear at least one ring.

And talking about the purses or bags what the female models will prefer also matters. They can carry small trendy purse which suits with the color of their clothes and that makes them look really amazing. For young boys purse will not matter as they keep in pockets. Fashion designers have come up with many trendy clothes for young models. Dressing all black, coloring your hair black, whitening your face, to make everything look blacker is a current trend.

Choosing big shoes with thick heels, going for metal details all over your clothing and accessories will make it a perfect teen model. If you wear a short or a long skirt, a close fit top or a loose one it would be ok if it is a black color. Even some teenagers like Bohemian style as fashionable. If young models wore loose light colored clothes, wraps and wooden, stone or amber accessories, they will really look like a bohemian girl or boy. You will find endless information resources on the web about internet model modeling and what it takes to become a professional model.

Get insider information from top agents on how to help your baby, child or preteen break into the child modeling and child acting industry.

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How much will I need to invest in my child model’s career?

As with any new activity, there are certain fees involved. In modeling these fees are tangible such as photography and model cards. Good photography and promotional items are the key to obtaining bookings since the model card is the first view a client has of a model . Baby models only use snapshots because their look changes so quickly.

Do you accept every applicant?

Legitimate agencies accept ONLY child models with true potential for a particular market. Child models are selected according to personality, animation, availability, size and look. Of course, NO GUARANTEES go along with the modeling industry. Parents are better off to consider it "an activity" until the child actually begins to earn money. We accept about 20 % of the talent we interview.

Can I print my own Model Cards?

All agencies have a design format that makes the agency recognizable to their clients and that are competitive in the marketplace. Therefore young female models cards are trademarked and printed through the agency.

Do you accept all of the children in the same family?

We frequently decline brothers or sisters because they may not have the same qualifications needed to be successful in the industry. As we work with a family, we sometimes will take another look at a sibling though.

Can my child be listed with another agency in the Atlanta area?

No. Clients tend to recognize child models and their agency affiliation and do not want to have to choose one agency over the other when booking a model. This is known as an "Exclusive Model". The better agencies require all of their models to have this arrangement. However, you may be listed with another agency in Georgia, outside the immediate Atlanta area or another state.

Must I be available when my child is offered a booking?

Yes. Otherwise, you and the agents will be wasting each other’s time. We do have child models that come hundreds of miles for booking frequently. They have a tremendous amount of family support. Of course we understand that parents cannot accept every female models assignment, but declining more than a few is unacceptable.

Are there modeling assignments on weekends since I work full time?

Rarely, but we do have some. Recently, American Girl Magazine shot a catalog in Charleston, S.C. on a weekend. They will pay for hotels, meal, and travel as well as the model rate of pay. Also, Tommy Hilfiger recently had a weekend booking at Amelia Island which involved several of our child models. It is too rare to count this as normal though. Most bookings are 9-5 on weekdays, even in the school year. Be prepared for your child to miss school occasionally. If you have a Nanny or parent available, your child will have a better chance at getting bookings.

Do you get many bookings for infants?

Infants work sporadically because they change daily. We interview most infants so that we have a ready supply when the time comes to "book" a baby. We have "seasons" for infant bookings. Unfortunately, we cannot predict when that "season" will be. Normally it will be prior to holidays such as Christmas, Easter and March, which is typically Baby Sale month. Advertising agencies print catalogs several months ahead of these seasons. Kids II products is a client and likes a fresh supply of infants throughout the year. A baby only needs to be good natured to get constant work.

How much will my child make modeling?

That depends on an infinite number of factors such as; temperament, availability, age, size, looks, general personality and promotional materials (photos, snapshots, etc.) Remember, most clients will use only a photograph to determine who actually gets a "booking". Therefore your photos, whether professional or not MUST be recent and good quality. Some child models make a few hundred dollars a year while others make many thousands. We can not predict any number of bookings.

What is the percentage taken by your agency from my child’s earnings?

We normally deduct 20% from all gross monies booked by the agency. Occasionally we deduct varying amounts according to the arrangement and fees paid by the client or advertiser. All models are quoted a rate and a fee at the time of the booking. After a model joins an agency, they become familiar with different rates for different jobs.

My child is missing front teeth. Can she/he still model?

It is best to begin a modeling career WITH teeth. Then when this natural process occurs, clients already know that your child is a good model and may continue to book them. If the child has no experience it is more difficult but not impossible to get a client interested.

How much notice will I receive prior to my child’s modeling assignment?

Sometimes a week and sometimes only a day or so. Therefore we keep several models of similar looks and age in every division so that a client’s needs can always be met. Infants occasionally are booked only an hour or two ahead.

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Every new season brings new hype to the fashion world. This season?’s top hogtie is the new skinny jeans.” These are the jeans from long ago when May Tyler Moore wore these slim cut pants on the Dick Van Duke Show. Designers claim that all shapes and sizes can wear these jeans. The skinny jeans are make with Lycra that stretch, hold you in and still be able to move freely. These amazing jeans come with a price, and boy will it cost you. Top end stores will be selling them anywhere from $100.00 $300.00. Ouch! This price certainly is an eyesore to people on a budget. They will have to wait for markdowns that may take a while. Budget conscious people may have to opt for the same style of jeans with more affordable labels. Levi?’s will be coming out with a much more reasonably priced jean ranging from $25.00-$50.00.

As top models contend for the fashion spotlight, I have yet to see a person out of proportion wearing these jeans. Top designers always use the prettiest models with the best build. What about the average person? Not all are built with the best body, but want a shot to share the limelight modeling fashion show the best in fashion or see someone with not so perfect body wearing top fashions by the top designers.

Fashions, being universal, let out an excitement that is almost electric. This seasons fashions by the best designers Oscar DE la Rena, Bill Bass and Max Area always top the charts with their signature fashions. From Europe to America every country has its own flare for fashion. From sexy to tame designers have us drooling for more. Months of planning and art layout and photography are now ready to be put in print with the most fashion female models on the magazine covers with the latest fashions for all the world to see. A funny thing about fashion is that it has come full circle. Capri pants, ruffles, bell-bottoms, and now the return of the skinny jeans” to name just a few have made a huge comeback.

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So you’ve taken a chance and went to your local modeling agency and snagged an interview! Sweet! BUT the challenge doesn’t stop there. The only way to get that much-desired contact is to wow the agency staff during your interview.

Step1
Getting an interview with a modeling agency is a very exciting yet nerve-wracking event. However, it’s going to take a level head and poise to ace the interview. Leave the giggles, immaturity and giddiness at the door.

Step2
First thing’s first: you’ve got to make sure you have everything you need. Make sure to bring everything the agency asks you to bring. If you already have a date and time set, prepare your materials and clothes before then so that you aren’t rushing last minute, which will increase your odds of forgetting something important. Make a checklist if you need to.

Step3
Get together your snapshots if they ask you to bring them. Remember, if they don’t ask for professional photos then don’t fret about getting them. All it takes is a digital camera and a parent or friend to help you take the right pictures. If you aren’t sure what kind to take, ask the agency or look up the submission info on the website. They may end up taking your photo when you get there as well if they haven’t already.

Step4
Interviewing with a modeling agency isn’t quite like going in for a regular job interview. There is no need to wear a suit or business apparel. Most agencies will request that you come casual. This can be as simple as a pair of form-fitting jeans, shoes with a heel on them (2-3 inches is ideal) and a top that complements your skin tone. Guys should stick to a clean and nice pair of jeans or khakis, clean shoes (sneakers or boots, no dress shoes), and a button-up shirt or t-shirt that is slightly form-fitting. Stay away from logos, brand names, words and distracting patterns.

Step5
Wear your hair how you normally would. Just make sure it is out of your face. Wear little to no makeup.

Step6
Be sure to arrive early. In the modeling business, it helps to follow the popular saying, “If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late!” Allow plenty of time for parking, following driving directions, traffic, getting lost, and the millions of other reasons you could end up being late.

Step7
Practice good posture. Stand up straight, don’t slouch. When you walk, walk gracefully and keep your head up. Good body language will show that you are happy, confident and eager to be there. Give a good, firm handshake and make eye contact. Greet each person with a genuine smile.

Step8
Don’t get distracted. Don’t get distracted. It may be hard but don’t gawk in awe when you step inside. Take a look and observe your surroundings but don’t get overly excited, jump up and down and act like a kid in a candy store. At this point, you need to focus on being professional.

Step9
When you sit down with the agency, it will be somewhat informal. When you sit down, make sure you aren’t slouching. Avoid fidgeting and take deep breaths. It’s okay to be nervous but keep that to yourself. Show personality, enthusiasm and energy.

Step10
As the agency asks you questions, take a second to think about the question before you answer. Give honest answers and avoid babbling. Keep your answers concise and straight to the point. Speak from your heart and do it with a smile. Agencies love teen models that are bubbly, warm and inviting.

Step11
If they ask you to do a runway walk, don’t be nervous. Do your walk how you’ve practiced at home. They aren’t expecting you to be a pro at it…they simply want to see how your body moves when you walk. They will provide feedback. You will be the only one in the room with the agency when you do this so you won’t be walking with other models.

Step12
Let them know why you are eager to become a glamor female models and why you deserve to be represented by them. Emphasize your strengths.

Step13
After your interview, be sure to shake hands with each person present and thank them for their time. They’ll let you know if they’ll be in touch soon or give you further feedback. Go home and pat yourself on the back for a job well done and cross your fingers!

Have you always wanted to meet a celebrity in person? Sometimes it just happens by chance, just like anyone we meet. For me, my childhood best friend’s aunt was dating Wayne Gretzky when he played for the Oilers so I got to spend some time around him, although I was like in female models kindergarten. I also happened to walk past Ozzy Osbourn in my hotel hallway in Vegas when I was on my way to the pool. I didn’t say anything to him, but I KNOW it was him!

Step1
Go where they go. Where do celebrities spend time? Shopping Montana Ave in Santa Monica? Eating out at El Sole? Hang out in well known celebrity venues in your area or when you travel to an area where you hope to spot a celeb. Keep your eyes open. But don’t go crazy when you do see one. Keep your cool and don’t be a psycho.

Step2
Get a cool job that will take you behind the scenes at red carpet events. Such a job could be a makeup artist, doing events from the Superbowl players wives makeup, to fashion shows, to New York Fashion Week, to doing the makeup of the wives of political candidates. Start out working in the makeup department of a high end retailer like Angstroms and work your butt off to be the best so you get assigned to better and better events.

Step3
Be a guest on their show or buy tickets to see them in performance. Always enter contests for VIP backstage passes. If it’s Simon, Randy and Paula you adore, audition for American Idol, even if you know they’ll insult you. If it’s a local celebrity you are fascinated with, show up at all their shows. Become a groupie. After a while, they might start to recognize you.

Step4
Go professional with your photography, film, business skills, etc. You can go to a school like Full Sail University where graduates have gone on to become a state manager for the likes of David Copperfield, Rascal Flatt, Cold play, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Paul McCartney. Grads from the Film Department have worked on creating movies such as Clover field, Pirates of the Carri bean, Sweet Home Alabama and the TV Series LOST. For a career in Film, Music, Show Production and Touring, and the Entertainment Business in General, this is a great place. Any of these jobs will put you in close proximity to many celebrities.

Step5
Get a job as a reporter, writer or personality for an entertainment based magazine or TV show where you’ll possibly have the opportunity to young female models interview and talk with famous people, or at least their representatives. If that is not possible, write to Ellen DeGeneres and beg her to take her with you to a red carpet event, or beg to do red carpet interviews. If she likes the request you send her, she’ll try to make it happen! Oprah is also another fairy godmother who will sometimes bring on guests who are a certain celebrity’s biggest fan and if it involves some life changing story, she’ll have them meet on the show.

Think you have what it takes to be a model? Breaking into this exciting business is all about knowing how to get the right pictures, how to approach agents, and where to find the jobs. Whether you’re looking to walk the runway or do print work, a little bit of homework can go a long way. Read on to learn how to break into modeling.

Step1
How tall are you? If you are under 5’9” and female, or under 5’11” and male, you will probably be a commercial print model. These are the people who appear in catalog, commercial magazine ads and advertising materials. Height is not an issue because you are not modeling clothes. If you are taller, you can also be a fashion model. This includes runway work and high fashion print ads.

Step2
While some agencies accept snapshots, it’s always best to show up with professional modeling pictures. Find a photographer who specializes in teen models shoots. You can use resources such as the newspaper, "Backstage" or "The Hollywood Reporter" to find photographers. If you live in a small town, check with upscale hair salons or call a local modeling agency for suggestions.

Step3
Look for agencies in your area either by searching online or looking in the phone book. Call them and ask what their policy is for seeing people. When you meet with them, gauge their professionalism, ask who some of their current clients are and what modeling tips types they represent. If they ask you to sign a contract, look over the contract very carefully and consider showing it to an attorney before signing.

You’ve got the booking and want to do the best job at your modeling shoot. Just adhere to a few simple suggestions and you’ll do a great job and impress the client.

Step1
Get a good night’s rest. Partying the night before a shoot is an absolute no-no. Have a relaxing stress-free night before your female models shoot. You will avoid dark circles, baggy eyes and a washed-out look.

Step2
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your fashion female models The alcohol will stay in your system otherwise and could cause you to look sluggish.

Step3
If you decide to change your hair color or even just get a haircut before your shoot, do it at last one week before the big day. This will give you time to get comfortable with your look and have it at an ideal stage for shooting.

Step4
Avoid tanners and sun exposure a week before your shoot. You want to show up with clear unblemished skin without any unnatural color or sun tint.

Step5
Shave the day of the shoot and not beforehand. This will give you a fresh smooth look and avoid stubble.

Step6
Do something to relax yourself before the shoot and prepare you in mind and body to be open and flexible. Meditation, stretching and yoga work well. Some find praying, chanting or just deep breathing to work also.

Step7
Do last minute hygiene touch-ups. This may include flossing your teeth, plucking your eyebrows and cleaning or trimming your nails.

Eat a healthy diet

The main amount of your every day calorie eating should be from multifaceted carbohydrates such as whole meal grains, breads and cereals, which are a superior basis of power and nutrition. Keep away from refined carbohydrates and sweet foods as much as probable, though it doesn’t do any damage to treat you now and once more the key is all in restraint. This is for runway female models and mature models.

Exercise

Exercise commonly to keep your body in figure. No one kind of work out is improved than a new do whatever you enjoy most. Swimming is first-rate all-round exercise and the majority people have a communal pool in their limited area, or you could connect your local gymnasium where there will be qualified teachers on hand to work out an apposite programmed of exercise for you. This is for top modeling fashion show and glamorous models.

Drink plenty of water

If you’re dried out, which a lot of of us are, your skin won’t seem as brilliant, bright, soft and shining as it should. Swallow plenty of fluids, chiefly water, to keep your skin invigorated. This is for teen models and modeling agencies.

Cover up in the sun

Too much moment spend in through sunlight can cause wrinkles and diminish the suppleness of the skin, and poorer still it can cause skin tumor. Some time you go outside, even if it’s not a predominantly hot or bright day, cover up suitably and wear a high-factor sun VDT cream.

Facial skincare

Work out a good loveliness system and stick to it. You don’t require using money on elite or designer skincare products. Just appreciate your skin kind (usual, mixture, oily) and try out a variety of good-quality products from your restricted high road beauty care store until you discover the ones that are correct for you. Never use soap on your countenance. Forever use a mild cleanser.

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