Stage Moms: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly… I just watched Jamie’s voice coach, Cynthia Gibb, in her Emmy-nominated role in Gypsy—the true story of Gypsy Rose Lee (played by Gibb), a renowned stripper on the burlesque circuit, and her pushy mom. Mama Rose, played by Bette Midler,...

Announcing April Model of the Month… Congrats, Jessica Adams! Height: 5’9″    Size 8 Based in Valhalla, NY Seeking Representation  What a face! I can see her in French Vogue, can’t you? Looking forward to seeing if Jessica catches the eye of agents! Agents, e-mail me...

Announcing March Model of the Month… Age: 22 Height:  185cm / 6’1″ Chest: 100cm / 39″ Waist: 79cm / 31″ Hips: 84cm / 33″ Shoes: 44 EU/ 10 UK /11 – 11,5  US Suit Size: 34- 36 US  /  L  EU Shirt:  16 UK – US / L EU Jersey, Polo, T-shirt:  M...

Announcing Modelingmentor.com Model of the Year… Congrats, Anastasia Belotskaya! Height: 5’10″    33-24-34    Based in New York Represented by Wilhelmina Stunning Anastasia is the winner! Already represented by a top agency in New York, Anastasia now has the opportunity...

As I’m writing, a panel of modeling industry powerhouses is reviewing the Modeling Mentor Model Search finalists and voting on Model of the Year! Prizes include an in-person or Skype interview with these top agents (which can change an aspiring model’s life!) and a copy of...

The Modeling Photos That Will Score You an Agency Interview 1. Au Natural Agents want to see what you really look like. Generally they will request photos with a clean face, i.e. no makeup. (Cheat a little if you have a major blemish and want to cover it, but make sure you appear to have no...

November Model of the Month… Congrats, Taylor! Height: 5’8″    Size: 2    33-24-34 Based in Springfield, VA Seeking Representation Inspired by shorter models like Twiggy and Barbara Palvin, Taylor is determined to show agents that she has what it takes! Don’t you...

Modeling & Acting Workshops If you live in the tri-state area, Images Workshop by Debra Somerville hosts modeling and acting workshops that are affordable, legit, classy, and most of all: FUN! Check out the footage from Rock the Runway and that comes across. Even my shy 8-year-old loved it...

October Model of the Month… Congrats, Jasmina! Height: 5’7″    Age: 19 Represented by Wilhelmina’s Fitness Division in New York Seeking Fashion Representation Jasmina has modeled for many big-name clients, including Nike, Victoria’s Secret, Underarmour,...

Kids Fashion Week Models need to be five-ten to strut the runways in the Big Apple, right? Nope. A parade of pint-sized models worked the catwalks on October 18 and 19 and wowed reporters with their fashion flair at Kids Fashion Week. These future supermodels, many in the two- to three-foot...

Isabella’s Top Tip for Aspiring Models I ran into the timeless beauty Isabella Rossellini on the red carpet at Fashion Group International‘s fabulous Night of Stars gala last week. (Well, OK, she was on the red carpet; I was elbowing reporters along the fringes.) She was a vision...

Must-Have List for Child Actors 1. A talented, plugged-in, enthusiastic coach 2. A guardian angel It’s your lucky day! Today I have a 2-for-1 offer for you. His name is Thommie Retter. Not only is he a bonafide Broadway star himself (he played the nutty, tap-happy Mr. Braithwaite in...