Teen Actor Jamie Mann Hosts Virtual Cabaret for Actor/Screenwriter Obi Ndefo Who Lost Both Legs 9/11 to Covid 19… It’s been a rough spring. I’ve gone quiet on Modelingmentor.com in the same way I struggled to churn out an issue of Tear Sheet magazine after 9/11. The modeling...
My Book with Barclay Fryery: Don’t Miss This Inspirati...
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Cancer Looks Good on You Barclay’s Guide to Cultivating Style, Sanity, Silliness and Self-Love—in Sickness and in Health I’ve spent the last few months collaborating with my friend and former colleague, Barclay Fryery, to share his amazing story. He is one of the most...
Modeling Tip: Pick the Right Role Models
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Supermodels seem to come in two extremes. There are the divas known for dating bad-boy rock stars, abusing their assistants, showing up for jobs high or not showing up at all, and then there are those who appear to be blessed with impeccable beauty from their faces all the way to the core of...
Charlie Dog Boxers: Your Chance to Model, No Casting Require...
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When attorney Joan Wharton switched from briefs to boxers, her creativity blossomed, men started looking better in their skivvies, animals were saved, and aspiring models began showing off their dogs. Huh? Read my complete article in Westport magazine to find out what I’m talking...
Down Syndrome Baby Lands Modeling Campaign
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Landing a campaign is a big deal for a model, but an even bigger deal for Valentina Guerrero. Swimwear designer Dolores Cortes has named the 10-month-old, who has Down Syndrome, the face of her kids’ collection. While other models with Down Syndrome have appeared here and there in ads...
Lemonade Stand Role Models
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This summer Jamie and his buddies in our ‘hood proved they have big hearts and made CT news. The kids decided to set up a lemonade stand. Ordinary enough. Then they decided that rather than take the profits to Toys-R-Us for a shopping spree, they would give the money—all of the...