Stardom Begins With A Click

After all the success that Gregg Avedon has achieved from modeling and acting, all that he could impart for aspiring models is simple picture-taking?

The truth is, yes. But top and rare male supermodel Gregg Avedon is very passionate about this “simple picture-taking” task. In fact, he considers a good picture as basic for the modeling and acting career. According to him, when a model or an actor presents him/herself to a talent scout or casting agent, the first thing that the agent will ask is usually his/her picture. This is the why the aspirant should see to it that s/he has the most presentable professional picture in hand.

Hmmm, sounds reasonable.

Gregg continues that when an aspiring actor is ready for audition, a headshot photo should be presented. For a successful headshot, Gregg suggests a photo that “represents you, the way you really look, the real you, with eyes that speak...”

Now wait, it's understood that models and actors project on the camera. But how can they make their eyes speak in the picture?

Tough challenge, huh. Better yet, read more of Gregg' modeling and acting tips on Advice corner.

America's Next Top Model Vs The Tyra Banks Show

Tyra Banks will quit America's Next Top Model for The Tyra Banks Show?

Rumor has it that supermodel Tyra Banks is quitting the most popular reality modeling search on TV today, America's Next Top Model. One of the cited reason is her fight with fellow co-host and mentor Jay Manuel. The other one is that Tyra Banks wants to focus more time on her talk show – The Tyra Banks Show.

According to reports, Tyra wants to leave the CW reality modeling show as this is "detracting" from her time.

Tyra's representative, however, said that the rumors about the fight with Jay Manuel and the black Supermodel's quitting is not true.

If this is a lie, then what could be the reason why The Tyra Banks Show is now launching casting calls for the upcoming spring season?

Yes, Tyra is looking for males and females to work with her on the show. Unconvinced? Read about the casting now.

Sunglasses Models

People with attractive, strong facial features and great smiles are fit to become sunglasses models.

People wear sunglasses to have eye protection from the sun. During the spring season and sunny days, sunglasses are very popular outdoor apparel. Sunglasses are often worn just for aesthetic purposes, or simply to hide the eyes like the teashades and mirrorshades. Some people even wear sunglasses to present their identity.

Because of the popularity of wearing these darkened eye lenses, there are many companies who invest in launching commercials that highlight the wearing of sunglasses of selected models, especially those with pleasant and outgoing appearance.

Eyewear companies do not emphasize on what ethnicity or race are suited to model sunglass collections. The wearing of the darkened spectacles do not usually highlight the color of the skin or height of the models, except in special cases when sunglass modeling is intended to attract consumers from a certain race or social grouping. However, preference for this type of modeling usually favors on people with strong facial features and great smiles. Other physical attributes like the height of the model and fullness of the lips are also necessary sometime to display a distinctive look of elegance and sophistication.

Now that sunglasses have become a major fashion essential, eyewear companies are seeking for sunglass models who will take the lead in helping people find the right pair of sunglasses for everyone.

Anne Hathaway Is In War!

The adorable Hollywood beauty Anne Hathaway is in war with fellow star Kate Hudson.

Looks like there is no stopping for this lovely celebrity. She will make it to the top of stardom, even if it means making a war with her fellow actress Kate Hudson.

Wait! Don't get me wrong. There is no girlfight here. Anne and Kate are set to film for “Bride Wars,” a romantic comedy between best friends whose wedding dates are scheduled for the same date. Their wedding will simultaneously test their friendship as they compete for the best wedding venues, caterers, and guests.

The Bride Wars is set and you are invited. Click here to join the casting now!

Ugly No More: The Power of Digital Photo Enhancement

Thanks to technology, digital photo enhancement is now available to help the images of models and actors achieved appeal perfection.

With the wide range of beauty enhancement products and services around, every person now has the opportunity to look and feel beautiful. This is especially true for every models and actors who capitalize on their good looks and lovely physique to attract serious modeling projects and land good roles in film. And so models and actors have to make sure that they are beautiful when they presented their photos and portfolios for the admiration or scrutiny of the international audience.

With digital photo enhancement, photos are retouched or airbrushed to eliminate all the unnecessary flaws like wrinkles, freckles, moles, uneven skin tone – all those blemishes that lessen the appeal of the subject and blocks many casting opportunities. It is no wonder that all the published photos and best professional model portfolios are retouched.

Think about it: why would you allow yourself to be overlooked by many casting opportunities just because of a minute flaw on your body that can be eliminated by just a simple retouching?

If you're not beautiful these days, it's already your fault.


Witness how digital photo enhancement works and avail of the Digital Photo Enhancement services today.

How Much Can A Model Earn?

Top Modeling Question: How Much Can A Model Earn In A Day?

So, you've posted your modeling portfolio and instantly attracted casting agents for a professional modeling work. Got any idea how much you can earn with the once-in-a lifetime opportunity that you just opened on the door?

Aaron Marcus, famed author of the book, “How to Become a Successful Commercial Model,” provided answer for the top question that perpetually haunted neophyte models.

According to him, modeling payment vary a great deal. In New York City for example, a model can earn up to $250 an hour, or $2,000 for an 8-hour full day booking. In Washington, DC/Baltimore commercial models is usually paid for $125 to $150 hour.

There is a price to pay, however. Models receive bonuses for high-exposure format jobs like posing on billboards and posters. This is because a model who poses for a billboard commercial is expected to lose other bookings especially those coming from rival companies. Moreover, s/he will also lose other modeling opportunities due to over-exposure.

But if the price is right, there's more to gain for the model who takes the risk. A Gilette endorser from L.A. Models, for instance, was negotiated a $300,000 print booking. Aside from this, the model also receives different payment for his commercial on TV.

Show me the money!

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Click here to read more top modeling questions and answers.

Want to be Paris Hilton's new best friend?

Paris Hilton's My New Best Friend Forever Castings


Do you have what it takes to survive in Paris Hilton's hollywood celebrity circle? That's the challenge the ubiquitous socialite is throwing out to 20 men and women who will compete in an MTV reality show to be her new "BFF" (Best Friend Forever). Hilton, 27, unveiled the series, with the working title "Paris Hilton's My New BFF," during a news conference at a luxury home high in the Hollywood Hills on Thursday.

Production on the 10-episode series is slated to begin in Los Angeles at the end of May, with an air date scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2008. The 20 finalists will move into a house with Hilton, and will learn from the master about "normal girl stuff," like fashion, parties and shopping.

For those wanting to apply to be part of Paris Hilton's entourage, apply to the casting for Paris Hilton's New Best Friend Forever series.

Child Actor Success Story

New Faces Child Actor Dylan gets modeling and acting jobs - and fans!

Dylan Michael Patton , a New Faces member since 2000, proves that career ladders can also be climbed by children.

His mother signed him up to New Faces as an experiment. Her child, Dylan, was an actor but hadn't had success in showbiz yet. Skeptical but also very curious, she signed her son up for an online portfolio at New Faces. The rest is history.

Dylan got castings from international markets and was able to climb at the ladder of success. Dylan now has many commercials and has modeled for companies such as Target, Lands End, GUESS, Nike, Parisian, Quick Silver, O'Niell, JC Penney and many others.

He has had interviews on national television shows and landed great roles in Disney productions. Recently, Dylan booked a starring role in a feature film called Crab Orchard – a family drama starring Ed Asner and Judge Reinhold. The contact was made possible through his New Faces portfolio.

What's more to come for Dylan? He will become top teen male model for the European market. He will be doing work for GAP, GUESS, Colors, Nike and many other international companies.

Mothers surely know best.
Read more about Dylan's success in acting and modeling.

Uploading Video to your Portfolio Page

Upgraded Portfolios for Models and Actors can now display VIDEO!

The new improved portfolio design now can display video. Yes - here's your chance to give yourself a casting edge. If you have video from a commercial or fashion show, etc. that you were in, upload it for display on your New Faces portfolio. If you don't have any professional video, then write yourself a script that introduces who you are (best to use just your display name not full name) and what your talents and experience are, and what type of work you are looking for. Practice it and then get someone to film you or set your digital camera on a tripod or steady surface and get filming.

To upload your video, just log into the NewFaces.com member LaunchPad area and click on the “Photos and Videos” tab, then on the “Videos” tab.

You will first need to upload your video to either Google Video (set it to Private at Google Video if you don’t want it to display at Google Video) or www.YouTube.com and copy the “Embed” code (on the right hand side of the video in YouTube) and paste the Embed code into the “Videos” area in your New Faces LaunchPad.

Please note that only upgraded members (Basic Plus, Silver, Platinum, and Elite member levels) can display video on their New Faces portfolios. Free Basic members can not display video on their portfolio page.