Model of the Year Em Marie Scores Tear Sheets in Japan, Korea, China, Thailand…

A few years ago I spotted a teenager in Maine who radiated the kind of beauty that makes heads swivel, like Vogue casting director type heads. With her china doll skin, dusting of freckles, bold brows, and contagious smile, Em Marie was a girl I didn’t have doubts about. I whisked her straight into an agency in New York where she was signed on the spot.

I made Em my Model of the Month. I knew she’d win Model of the Year. I knew she’d make it. But I couldn’t have predicted the dizzying speed at which she would rack up the most sought after tear sheets in the biz before even hitting the age of 18. She has landed in the pages of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar multiple times, in multiple countries.

While she’s at it, Em has immersed herself in the culture of each place she visits and explored every corner of Asia courageously and tirelessly—all the time celebrating the highs and laughing off the lows of the life on the road far from home. If you aren’t reading her blog EmMariexox.com and following her on Instagram, you are missing the best modeling travelogue out there!

Here are just a few of Em’s dozens of tear sheets from Asia, one more dazzling than the next…

The Many Modeling Faces of Em Marie

Em Marie in Vogue Spy

Em Marie, “Gray’s Anatomy,” Vogue Spy

Dreamy Em Marie in Vogue Spy

Em Marie in Thailand

Em Marie modeling for Rosenkrantz

Em Marie for Cartier, Vogue Thailand

Clean beauty

Stay tuned to see which continent Em conquers next!

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Congrats to these adorable sisters!

Arianna Iannarilli

Age – 6
Height – 47.5″
Size – 7
Based in New York

Model of the Month Arianna Iannarilli

Alessandra Iannarilli

age – 5
height – 43.5”
clothing size – 5/6
Based in New York
Seeking Representation

Model of the Month: Alessandra Iannarilli

Alessandra Iannarilli

Alessandra Iannarilli full-length shot

Stay tuned for one more October winner! 

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Model Ida Nevstad, shot by Tomira Wilcox

Ida Nevstad, by Tomira Wilcox

Height: 5’8 1/2″    Age: 16     Size 2
Based in Westport, CT
Seeking Representation 
Photos by Tomira Wilcox Photography

This beauty has already been testing; I love this bright, flowery shoot to celebrate spring! Ida has even developed some freelance clients around town. It’s only a matter of time before the agencies come knocking… My prediction: sometime soon after they see this post. Stay tuned!

Ida Nevstad, by Tomira Wilcox

Stay tuned for updates on the Modeling Mentor Models of the Month who have landed big contracts and top agencies this year!

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Congrats, Julianne!

Model Julianne Walker, Shot by Beth Cardwell

Height: 5’9″    Age: 18    Size: 2

Based in Lancaster, PA

Seeking Representation
Photo by Beth Cardwell

This stunning, all-American beauty is a top student, great athlete, and, obviously, very photogenic! There is interest brewing with an agent. Stay tuned to follow Julianne’s journey and see how college, lacrosse tournaments, and catwalks all fit together! These days, with the right guidance, modeling does not mean giving up everything else to follow your dream.

Enter the 2018 Modeling Mentor Model Search and get discovered!

Child Model Pierce Kang

Pierce Kang, shot by Bonnie Nichoalds

Age: 6     Height: 48″    Weight: 52 lbs
Size: 6-7
Location: Houston, TX
Represented by Page Parkes
Photos by Bonnie Nichoalds

I seem to have an inbox full of cute boys lately! I love Pierce’s energy and ease in these photos. 

Versatile Model Photos

Pierce Kang, shot by Bonnie Nichoalds

Pierce Kang, shot by Bonnie Nichoalds

Pierce Kang, shot by Bonnie Nichoalds

Model Website

Check out Pierce’s very professional website: Piercesworld.com. This kid has got it together. I’ll totally vote for him for President!

Pierce is represented by Page Parkes. Page is one of the long-time matriarchs of the modeling industry and repped many of my friends through the years. We all adore and respect her. She’s a force and a beauty! Read more about Page Parkes here.

Remember, your submissions are still eligible for next month. I have a few favorites picked out already!

Don’t forget to “like” the page of your favorite Model of the Month

Model of the Year Anastasia Belotskaya

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 to meet with Page Parkes (in person or via Skype) and tap into the lucrative Texan market. Working in various markets is a great way to make money and make the most of the travel and cultural opportunities afforded to models. I loved my time in Dallas!

Runner-Up: Taylor Rae Walston

Model of the Year Runner-up: Taylor Rae Walston

Taylor Rae has won an interview (in person or via Skype) with New York Model Management!

People’s Choice Award: Oliver Prasetyo

People’s Choice Winner: Oliver Prasetyo

Garnering 1,100 votes, no one could touch go-getter Oliver Prasetyo for the popular vote win! Check out Oliver’s new Gap campaign—clearly Modelingmentor.com readers have a good eye!

Stay tuned for a Q&A with each of the winners. 

A huge congratulations to all! Look for a lot of love coming your way on social media. I’m excited to see where your careers take you in the future. Get in touch with your mentor—yours truly—whenever you have questions, doubts, or any news to share!

It’s time to kick off the 2015 model search. Get your submissions in for FebruaryModel of the Month!

A panel of fashion industry powerhouses are currently reviewing the Modeling Mentor Model Search finalists and voting on Model of the Year!

Meet the Model Search judges:

Erin Lundgren-Scimeca, Director of Scouting at New York Model Management

Some of New York Model Management’s Stars

Erin has been in the industry for almost 20 years.  She worked as a scout at Elite in the 90’s when they represented most of the supermodels in the industry.  Erin organized the Elite Model Look contest and then was promoted to Director of Elite Model Look North America. Five years later, she moved to New York Models to run their scouting division. Erin oversees the new faces as well as the movement and placement of the models at the agency.

Page Parkes, Founder/Owner of Page Parkes Corporation

Models in the Women’s Division at Page Parkes in Dallas

Page founded her agency in Texas almost 30 years ago and made a name for herself throughout the international modeling circuit. She was one of the first agents to open a branch in the lucrative Miami market (her agency there eventually merged with Ford). She has discovered big-name stars, including Channing Tatum, Shannon Elizabeth, Woody Harrelson, Brooke Burns, and Alexis Bledel. Her finds are placed in major agencies across the globe and her expert eye landed her on E!’s reality show Scouted. Read all about Page here: Exclusive Interview With Page Parkes From Scouted

Susan Miner, Supermodel, Psychologist and Founder of Susan Miner Beauty

Susan Miner

During her career Susan Miner graced the cover of top magazines like Vogue and Elle and was one of the faces of Revlon Cosmetics. She then embarked on a journey to heal the insecurities she felt during her years modeling. She studied psychology in college and graduate school and ultimately became an adjunct professor. Currently, as a workshop leader, keynote speaker, writer, and counselor, Susan helps others find “beauty from the inside out.” Read my interview with Susan Miner.

Jill Johnson, Former Model and Magazine Editor; Current Writer, Modeling Mentor, and Mom . Read more about Jill Johnson.

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See the 2013 Modeling Mentor Model Search Finalists

The November Modeling 101 Workshop with photographer/scout Debra Somerville was a smash hit with the CT and NY teens in attendance.

Jill, Michel Ann, Sam Mae, Debra, Lina, Shannon

Watching Sam Mae Work It—Posing 101

Agent Panel Discussion

Guest Models & Guest Agents

I loved interviewing the awesome guest models, Sam Mae and Michel Ann, and guest agents, Dana from New York Models and Dawn from the Johnston Agency. Debra’s new discovery Lina, newly signed with Click, joined in and shared the excitement of her launch into the NY modeling scene. She is already landing bookings for Delia’s and has been on Nordstrom and Teen Vogue castings!

Lina from CT just signed with Click in NYC

One attendee, Mackenzie, impressed a guest agent with her enthusiasm and big personality (not to mention her beauty) and got signed by the Johnston Agency. By the way, personality came up as a key part of a model’s potential for success. You can’t be shy, overly-sensitive, modest, or lazy. You have to ooze confidence, have a tough skin, and be a go-getter!

Mackenzie, shot by Debra Somerville

Stay tuned for some online workshop videos.

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