Send2Press Newswire

Looking for Child to be Cover of a New Book; Nationwide Casting Call Runs April 1-30

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:30:49 GMT

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Do you think your child has potential to model and you are looking for a big break to launch their career? Would you love to see your child grace the cover of a national modeling book? Would you like to win a trip to the Big Apple with your child including meetings with some of the top modeling industry professionals? TheModelChild.com, an online resource for child models and their parents, is seeking photo submissions to find the cover model for a new guidebook on child modeling by Nathan Yungerberg, promising to deliver indisputable and revealing insider tips on the child modeling industry.

Nathan Yungerberg, an accomplished model scout and professional child photographer is launching a nation-wide casting call to find the cover model for his highly anticipated book release, "The Model Child: A Parents Guide to the Child Modeling Industry" (ISBN: 978-0-9817018-0-6).

Founder of the online community of the same name, Nathan is an industry expert with nearly two decades experience in the world of modeling. The Model Child promotes a healthy approach to the modeling industry through education and awareness and Yungerberg is releasing the book to share his wealth of experience and information with you.

If you think your child has what it takes to be a cover model please visit www.themodelchild.com for complete submission guidelines and contest rules. The casting is open to the public, and all submissions received between April 1 - April 30, 2008 will be considered. Your child must be between the ages of 3-12 years at the time of the entry and reside in the continental U.S.

The winning child will receive a trip to New York City including round-trip airfare and hotel with a parent or guardian for the cover photo shoot and the opportunity to meet with top agents from some of the leading child modeling agencies in the world.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

"The Model Child: A Parent's Guide to the Child Modeling Industry" is filled with tips from top child model agents and clients, and invaluable advice from parents of working models, The Model Child is essential for understanding how the child modeling industry operates. Written by industry expert Nathan Yungerberg, The Model Child condenses two decades of experience into a fact-filled, informative, easy-to-read guidebook covering the following topics, and more:
* Does your child have what it takes to succeed in the industry?
* How do you find a legitimate modeling agency?
* How do you avoid scams and pitfalls?
* How do you avoid becoming a stage parent?

Scheduled for release in the summer of 2008, The Model Child is a must read for any parent who is serious about educating themselves about the business. To find out more about the book or to pre-order your copy now, visit www.themodelchild.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Nathan Yungerberg is a former model and agent whose career highlights include booking talent for high-profile companies like Target, American Girl, Parenting Magazine, and Sesame Street Live. He currently lives in NYC where he works as a photographer and model scout for top modeling agencies.

"If you're looking for a seasoned professional with a great eye for models to provide you with valuable insight into the modeling industry, look no further than Nathan Yungerberg," says Sharon R. Elcock, Sittings Editor, and Parents Magazine

To learn more about The Model Child or to submit your child's photo, please visit www.themodelchild.com.

All trademarks acknowledged.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, The Model Child book, child casting call

Touring Musician to Compete in Mister International 2007

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:00:19 GMT

BOSTON, Mass. - Dec. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jacob Hill, a 24-year-old songwriter, musician, and model from Plymouth, Massachusetts, will represent the United States in the second Mister International pageant to be held in Kuching, Malaysia from December 20 to 31. In May 2006, Hill was hand-selected by Critical Beauty, a pageant website and pageant consulting firm based in Boston, via an online casting.

Hill was supposed to compete in the first Mister International pageant in Singapore in October 2006, but four months before the competition, Hill was involved in a terrible car accident that left him with a broken pelvis, elbow, swollen lungs, and a broken back. He was replaced by Boston-based model Chaka Sedgwick. Luckily, Hill had a full recovery and began an intense training for the 2007 competition.

Hill attended the University of Arizona and Pima Community College in Tucson. Hill's career ambition is to be a full-time touring musician. He states, "I enjoy being on the road and experiencing everything this world has to offer me, and if I could do that while spreading the joy of music, I believe there is nothing more in life I could accomplish." Hill's debut CD, "Black Coffee Sessions," was released last August and is getting rave reviews. It is now available in iTunes. Besides music, Hill enjoys reading, golfing, sailing, cycling and traveling.

Rafael Robert Delfin, the director of Critical Beauty, says, "Jake is an excellent Mister USA. He has debonair good looks, he is personable and intelligent, and he loves challenges. I have no doubt that he will make waves in Malaysia." The winner of the prestigious Mister International title will receive a prize package worth over $70,000 plus an apartment in Singapore for one year. Mister International is the male equivalent of Miss Universe, according to Alan Sim, the president of the Mister Singapore Organization which produces Mister International. The contestants will be judged in three categories during the preliminaries - swimwear, evening wear and interview. The contestants who receive the ten highest scores will automatically advance to the finals. "Jake has over a year to prepare for the competition. He's on top of his game, and I am confident that he will be one of the favorites for the Mister International title," remarks Delfin.

For his national costume, Hill will be wearing a Daniel Boone-inspired frontiersman outfit designed by David Michael Voytek of Florida. "The costume reflects what America is all about - a country of adventurous, bold and innovative people. The costume comes with raccoon hat, suede vest with fur trim, hiking boots, and slacks with rectangular patches in earthy colors. It's a unique costume as it has never been presented before in any international pageant," says Delfin. After the pageant, the costume will be auctioned off and the proceeds will be donated to Easter Seals, Mister USA's charitable alliance.

Hill's sponsors include Rebecca Bousquet Johnson Photography, Vegan Essentials, GQ, H&M, Banners Plus, Cross Pens, Viva Skin Care Center and Critical Beauty which also produces the Mister USA pageant. Applications are now being accepted for the Mister USA 2008 pageant to be held in Boston in August 2008.

LINKS:
www.criticalbeauty.com

www.misterusa.criticalbeauty.com

www.mistersingapore.org/misterinternational/home/index.html

*(Photo: http://www.misterusa.criticalbeauty.com/Jake_Hill_Official_Photo.jpg)
*(Photo Caption: Jacob Hill - Ready For Another Adventure. Photo by Rebecca Bousquet.)

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, Critical Beauty pageant consulting, Mister International pageant

International Penthouse Swimwear Model Search Launches at VIP Hotspot 'Ritual' in Los Angeles

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 21:22:00 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. and LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Sept. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Planet One Holdings dba Penthouse Swimwear by Diva Bikinis (penthouseswimwear.com) announced today that the International Penthouse Swimwear Model Search (psmodelsearch.com) Program officially launches at "Ritual" in Los Angeles (ritualsupperclub.com) on October 3rd, 2007. It has also been confirmed that another L.A. club known for its influential "A list" of attendees, Vice Hollywood will be hosting the L.A. National VIP Launch Contestant Party on October 2nd, 2007.

Over twenty five gorgeous models from the west coast have entered the Los Angeles competition and have agreed to join L.A.'s elite celebrity list and attend the VIP launch party.

The current International Penthouse Swimwear Model Search has been designed to feature a 10 City National Launch Tour, in premium locations, in an effort to create the most effective initial "buzz" surge. These events are scheduled to run from October through November, 2007 and include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Miami and New York. The top 5 winners form each of those ten cities will get an opportunity to advance to the finals, along with 25 models from outside the United States, which will be held in Las Vegas - November 27-29th, 2007. Sponsorships have created prize packages in excess of $25,000 for the winners. An expanded 40-50 City Event schedule is planned for the 2008 season running from April through August 2008.

In addition, a PSMS Spring Break Program, aimed at the college student demographic, will be targeted in 10-20 University based cities from December 1, 2007 through March 1, 2008. This program culminates with its Finals in Cancun, Mexico at the height of the Spring Break season in front of over 500,000 U.S. students at one time!

"I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with ModelXPO and Tim Pelham, its founder. Tim has been a Regional Pageant Director for the Miss Hawaiian Tropic International Model Search program for the last 12 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to our Model Search program," says Joseph Isaacs, CEO of Diva Bikinis.

"The PSMS program's strongest asset is our unprecedented database of nationwide and international quality contestants," says Tim Pelham, CEO of ModelXPO who maintains an ongoing interaction with models from Hawaiian Tropic, Hooters, Maxim, Playboy, Miss U.S.A., and many professional sports team's Cheerleader organizations to name a few. "The established existing resources of Staff, Models and Promoters in these targeted cities make this aggressive marketing program commensurate with sponsorship support," he adds.

About Planet One Holdings, Inc.:
Planet One Holdings owns the exclusive license with Penthouse Media Group, inc. for the manufacture and distribution of Penthouse Swimwear. Penthouse Swimwear by Diva Bikinis launched in 2007 after 5 successful years of operating under the Diva Bikinis brand. Planet One Holdings, through its subsidiary Hitchhiker Media LLC, manufacturers the world's only 3D calendars and produces model searches and fashion shows worldwide to promote its parent company's brands.

All trademarks acknowledged.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, Planet One Holdings Inc, Penthouse Swimwear Model Search

Virtual Star Search Contest Provides Forum to Showcase Talent and Get Discovered

Thu, 31 May 2007 18:30:00 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - May 31 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Winning the Game, LLC, a full service software and Internet marketing company, announces the launch of TheTalentQuest.com, a web site for people who want to be a star, discover a star, or wish to help create a star.

TheTalentQuest.com is a showcase where singers, dancers and comedians compete within their own category for the number one spot.

"Not only was the site created as a place for people to showcase their talent," David Debs, owner of Winning the Game, said, "but it also serves talent scouts, agencies, and independent agents seeking talent of their own. Entertainers will also find a wealth of career resources."

Contestants display their talent through a three to five minute video and receive showcase space for a headshot display and biography. Multiple category entries are allowed with a minimal entrance fee for each category; the first contestants that register will enjoy a special introductory offer.

After the June 30, 2007 entry cutoff, professional industry judges will narrow the field in each category to 25 contestants. Many judges have performed either on Broadway, in film and/or on television.

In mid-July, the top 25 in each category will be announced. Winners will be asked to submit another video as they move to the next round. The public will vote for their favorites and will ultimately decide the top winner in each category.

Only registered members can vote. Registration also provides access to discussion boards, chat rooms and teleseminars.

Voting will take place July 15th through August 15th. Each week, six people will be eliminated until one winner is left in each category. The top winner in each category will be announced no later than September 1st.

This is TheTalentQuest.com's premiere. Contests will be ongoing and a new one will begin every four months; the second one is scheduled to run September through December and continuously thereafter.

"To encourage participation," Debs explained, "people 18 years or older can register to win cash and prizes ranging from $100 to $1,000 when visiting the site. Drawings will be held monthly."

For more information on the parent company, visit: www.WinningtheGame.net; to learn more about the talent competition, visit: www.TheTalentQuest.com.

'The Model Expo' Comes to Miami - This Could Be Your Chance to be Discovered!

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:39:00 GMT

MIAMI, FL (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Could you be a top model? Your chance to find out is in Miami this weekend. Twenty five of the country's premier modeling agencies including Elite Models, New York Models, Mega Models, Next Models and others will be at The Model Expo on Saturday, March 25th at the Deauville Beach Resort on Collins Avenue.

The Model Expo is a fun-filled all-day conference where participants will learn tips about the industry, have face-to-face interviews with agents, present their photos, demonstrate their personality and walk the runway for all twenty five casting agents who have only one purpose: to discover new talent! In combination with agent interviews, participants will compete to win Central Talent's South Florida Top Model award. The winner will appear as a guest host for CTV24 out of Miami and will win a professional photo shoot from Central Talent.

"The Model Expo is one of the most respected model search events in the country," said founder Dwight Agnor. "Responsible for launching the careers of hundreds of models, the Model Expo is renowned for providing men and women with a legitimate evaluation of their potential. The expo is the place for anyone with talent to make their modeling dreams a reality."

"We only work with legitimate modeling agents who are here seeking to increase their talent base," said Agnor, who has written several highly acclaimed books on how to succeed in the modeling industry. "We are NOT selling anything at the expo, and we do not require expensive portfolios; simple snap shots that show off your facial features and figure are just fine."

You can find a variety of tips on the website, www.theModelExpo.com, regarding photo poses, along with hairstyle and wardrobe suggestions. The website is also where participants, age 13 and over, can register for the event. Space is limited, so reservations must be made now. The all-day expo has a registration fee of $395, which also includes event sponsor perks and a free Central Talent trial membership.

Central Talent is a vast informational website for aspiring models and actors that allows new talent to post their own profile page, including photos of themselves, which can be seen by hundreds of leading industry professionals. Dwight Agnor is the creator of the model scouting concept known as The Model Expo and the founder of Central Talent.

For more information visit: http://www.centraltalent.com or call 305-695-9760.

Internet Upstart MyDateLive, Inc. Joins Forces with Renowned Model Sabrina Sikora (Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search on NBC) and Sikora Productions to Launch 360Flair.com

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 09:20:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Every year thousands of new hopefuls flood the modeling and talent industries hoping to make their mark. Now, with the help of a new partnership between Internet and television media producer MyDateLive, Inc. and model Sabrina Sikora and Sikora Productions, they have a place to start.

These two powerful forces have joined together to create and launch 360Flair.com, a new web community and resource center geared specifically toward the professional model.

"Most models don't treat their careers like a business," says Laurie Sikora, manager and primary partner in Sikora Productions, and co-founder of 360Flair.com. Laurie is recognized throughout the industry as an authority on the process of successfully managing fledgling modeling careers.

Sabrina Sikora agrees with her mother, "Most models don't fully realize the potential with which they could self-promote." Sabrina has appeared on dozens of national magazine covers and print ads, been a winner or finalist in several model search competitions, including the 1999 TEEN Magazine/Maybelline Great Model Search, and Elite Model Look 2000 competition, and appeared on a gamut of television shows, most recently as a contestant on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search airing on NBC.

MyDateLive, Inc. President Tony Ferraro sees this as a stepping-stone for those wanting to get a foothold in a difficult industry. "We're taking the digital legwork out of it for our clients, and adding value further by giving them resources they might not have access to otherwise. We want to take people from start-up to stardom."

MyDateLive, Inc. has been operating since 2002, and is the brainchild of Ferraro and his co-founders, Dave Abbitt and Greg Pinto. The company is represented by the William Morris Agency in Los Angeles, and seeks to further the relationship between conventional media and the Internet.

Accessibility and education, the desire to help individuals make a business out of the art of being beautiful, these are the goals of 360Flair.com. Though live now, the site officially launches in early February of 2005.

More information: www.360Flair.com