How to become a fashion model
You can’t! You read it right. It’s either you were born to become a model or you weren’t. If you are you probably have already been discovered. If you are not but you belong to the rare breed of creatures who are 5’9” to 6’ tall, not larger than a size 6 and have perfect skin between ages 14-20 or age and still un-discovered then you might want to read this article.
Finding an agency
Most models are discovered by modeling scouts roaming around the malls, schoolyards, clubs, gyms, etc or basically places where most young people hang out. If they think you are qualified, it’s very likely that you will be noticed. If someone approaches you what then? Well you can ask the name and a brief background of the agency. Be polite and just ask for their number and office address so you could schedule an appointment. Most often than not you are likely to get in because they already noticed your potential. Remember that not all agencies are alike and you should also consider the market that these agencies cater to. For example here in manila there are agencies that are known to have a big pool of good-looking male models female models and vice-versa while there are also agencies that specialize on kids. Aside from getting spotted in these places you might also want to send your pictures to agencies. It would be better if you send simple photos than sending an expensive portfolio because most agencies would like to see the natural you not a teenager trying to play dress up unless you’ve been in the business for quite some time now. Plus it costs a fortune to have those portfolios that professional models have. Another way for you to get noticed is to attend open castings that are being done by majority of agencies. If you have a friend who is connected with a modeling agency that you are interested in, why not try to get the number of the agency and ask when these open castings are? Joining modeling competitions is also a good way to get noticed. Although I would suggest that before you join one try to ask around which of the existing modeling competitions you think would fit your personality. There’s Bodyshots, MTV Fashionista, and SuperModel of the world among others.
Starting your career
Unless you already live in the big city, you will most likely have to move there after you've signed with an agency. The reason is because most of your gigs and projects would be within the metro. The start of a modeling career is a very difficult time. You have to have a strong character and something that your agency can sell to their clients. Again everything in modeling is about you being able to promote and sell products for their clients. Most models would start feeling insecure and weak. Most models don’t get jobs at first. Even well known models at first didn’t get to where they are right now without having to go through the same process as every model undergoes.
So you have an agency… now what? Well a life of a model is a 24/7 job. Amidst the glam and the fame modeling is no joke. If you really wanna make it big you have to work for it. Plus an agency can not be there to protect you 24 a day 7 days a week. There are stories of models who were drugged and violated by people they just recently met or have been given promises by people who they think can give them the moon. Frankly speaking models tend to believe and trust easily. I know some models who are snob and don’t talk and trust people easily because they have experienced such in the past. Of course the models who make it are those who are ambitious and who are willing to sacrifice a lot for the profession. They go to screenings / auditions on time and don’t complain that much when it comes to work. Most of those who don’t make it are those who don’t take modeling as a job.
To be continued...
1/20/05
1/17/05
Please vote for me!!!
MTV VJ Hunt 2005
Originally uploaded by Ayan.
It was definitely one hell of a crazy day at mega mall yesterday as 200 plus goodlooking and very articulate young individuals went and tried their luck at this year's MTV VJ Hunt Manila Leg.
The search started and stopped in different key locations in the Philippines like Iloilo, Cebu, and yesterday Manila and next Pampanga. Familiar people from the industry flocked the gates of mega mall as early as 8AM to get ahead in the line for the search for the next video jock for MTV Asia following the steps of MTV VJs Johan Ekedum, Patty Laurel, KC Montero, Sarah Meier, Marc Abaya, Cindy Kurleto, and those that came before them—Donita Rose, Mike Kasem, Nadya Hutagalung, Regine Tolentino, Belinda Panelo, Shannen Torres, and Francis M., among others—through the original VJ search.
VJs from MTV hosted the show that lasted until the wee hours of the night as applicants continue to register for the search. I got to SM Mega Mall around 3PM with my friend who used to work for Magic 89.9 and got listed with number 131 and 132 respectively. We were given a spiel to memorize and got ready to go up on stage and introduce ourselves and introduce the next video plus ask people to vote for us by texting in vj Manila plus the number of the auditionee and sending it to 234 for Smart subscribers.
It was definitely a fun and a learning experience for everyone. I didn't know how hard it was to be a VJ and talk in front of the camera until I got my chance. We'll we didn't get in but I'm happy for those who did. Who knows maybe 2 years from now I'll try my luck again and probably get it by then.
P.S.
If you happen to have Smart please vote for me as MTV VJ of the day by texting
vj manila 131 and send to 234
Again this is your VJ for the day Ayan signing off. :)
The Crazy world of Ayan on MTV MotoAlert!
The crazy world of Ayan is also available in MTV MotoAlert. Aside from blogspot I now also have most of the contents of this site on MTV MotoAlert mini blog. Why? I guess it's because of my love for music.
1/16/05
A carrot, an egg and a cup of coffee...
You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again.
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed that as soon as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil, without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, “Tell me, what do you see?” Carrots, eggs, and coffee, she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg. Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma.
The daughter then asked, “What does it mean, mother?” Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity ... boiling water. But each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak.
The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior,
but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
“Which are you?” she asked her daughter. When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? Think of this: Which am I?
Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart? Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor.
If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.
When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed that as soon as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil, without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, “Tell me, what do you see?” Carrots, eggs, and coffee, she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg. Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma.
The daughter then asked, “What does it mean, mother?” Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity ... boiling water. But each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak.
The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior,
but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
“Which are you?” she asked her daughter. When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? Think of this: Which am I?
Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart? Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor.
If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.
When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.
1/10/05
Sensuality in Style
Coverboy Entertainment Production Inc. presents
What: "Sensuality in Style" a fashion show / musical featuring 2005 upcoming trends and fashion
When: on January 26 at 9PM
Where: BOYSie's Bar & Entertainment located at M.H. Del Pilar St., Manila
Details: Ticket is Php300. For more info call or text 09223221612 look for Heide.
What: "Sensuality in Style" a fashion show / musical featuring 2005 upcoming trends and fashion
When: on January 26 at 9PM
Where: BOYSie's Bar & Entertainment located at M.H. Del Pilar St., Manila
Details: Ticket is Php300. For more info call or text 09223221612 look for Heide.
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