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First-Ever Plus-Size Show Hits N.Y.C. Fashion Week!
Sep 16th
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People Magazine’s Thailan Pham reports: ‘It wasn’t all stick-thin models ruling the runways during New York Fashion Week, as curvy stars like Nikki Blonsky, Gabourey Sidibe and model Emme sat front row yesterday to take in the first-ever plus-size show during fashion’s most high-drama week. “This is a milestone in the plus-size community. We’ve never had anything like this,” Blonsky said at the OneStopPlus.com presentation on Wednesday. “To be in New York City Fashion Week, which I think is the biggest fashion week in the world, to be here is just a huge thing for us.” And plus-size model Emme, couldn’t have agreed more: “You have to join forces to make a statement and to be part of a revolution. It’s monumental in its reach,” Emme told PEOPLE, adding, “I think the big statement that’s going to be made with this fashion show is not only going to be made within the full-figured community but I think it’s going to talk to the bottom line of design houses, designers, and business people involved in fashion,” she said. “Why don’t we make clothes above a size 12? Why don’t we load heavier in sizes 14, 16, and 18 in stores? Just change More >
How much money should you expect to invest in your new career?
Mar 3rd
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New talent will need to invest money in their career in entertainment. Though no one can be sure how much money you will spend, you should focus spending on specific things like talent development and increasing opportunities.
You may need professional training, which means you will have to invest in acting classes or an acting coach to boost your chances at being successful in a career in entertainment. New talent always needs some kind of direction; how much you spend on it is up to you.
Headshots and comp cards will cost money too. New talent interested in pursuing a career in entertainment will absolutely need comp cards. The headshot is the centerpiece of the comp card, and a good one could cost you a lot of money. You may also need to spend money on new clothing and makeup for your photoshoots.
Breaking into a career in entertainment will also require networking; this may mean that you will have to spend money to attend events. You will also need to spend money on transportation if you want to get to your auditions and other meeting.
Looks to include on your comp card
Mar 3rd
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New talent always wants to know: what kind of images should be included on the comp card? A model or actor should show off their best looks while demonstrating their versatility. One of the biggest determining factors is: what type of work is the new talent trying to secure?
A model trying to secure swimwear modeling jobs should display bathing suit photos, but they should not be too provocative. A comp card is a tool meant to encourage agents to request an appointment with you, not scare them away.
Versatile actors should include photos that show them demonstrating a wide variety of expressions and looks. Wear different outfits or style your hair a few different ways. Women can change their makeup for a more or less dramatic look. Because new talent is unknown, they need to make an immediate and lasting impression with their comp cards.
A headshot is definitely the main focus of a comp card, but it’s just one image! Use the other images to show off your range. The headshot is usually the first thing a casting agent or director will see, but they will look at your other photos if they are interested. These photos can make or break More >
Advantage of working with a small talent agency
Mar 3rd
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Even though working with a big talent agency can seem like a great honor, working with a small talent agency has its advantages too. New talent should consider working with agencies of all sizes; you never know which agency can best help you with your career in acting.
Small talent agencies usually have a strong commitment to know their new talent personally; they take the time to develop relationships with their clients. Your career in acting could benefit from someone who truly cares about your well-being and success.
Agents and employees at small talent agencies are usually part of a close-knit team that is devoted to securing employment for their new talent. Each agent will have his or her own specialty and a small pool of clients. They only choose new talent most serious about pursuing a career in acting because they will devote all their resources to them.
Meeting an Agent for the First Time
Mar 3rd
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The best way for new talent to jumpstart an entertainment career is to secure a meeting with an agent. When meeting with an agent for the first time, new talent will want to make an everlasting impression.
The agent may only have a few minutes to devote to the meeting, which means the aspiring young actor will only have a few minutes to prove him or herself. If the first meeting goes well, the prospect will probably be invited back to meet with other agents.
Generally, the agent wants to like the new talent, and he or she wants to help aspiring young actors launch their entertainment careers. However, new talent might be nervous and actually sabotage the first meeting.
Starting an entertainment career is like starting a new relationship. The initial meeting with the agent is like a first date: be respectful, be courteous, show interest if you mean it, and bring your best self.
Though you are there to impress the agent, don’t spend the whole time talking about yourself – hold a conversation with the agent instead. The agent is more interested in knowing new talent as people rather than as characters. Actors can be stereotyped as narcissistic people, but you More >
Are American Idol auditions like real life auditions?
Mar 3rd
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If you watch “American Idol” and want to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, you are probably wondering if auditioning for “American Idol” is anything like going completing talent development or auditioning for a casting agent or director in real life.
In an article for MSNBC (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22884182/), writer Andy Dehnart Dehnart asks: “Should people with proven talent and who are not new to the industry even be allowed to compete?”
“American Idol” is not a realistic portrayal of how real auditions work. When you go to an audition, the agents or casting directors might not give you any feedback – this can be a frustrating reality for new talent. You could leave the audition without knowing anything, which is not conducive to talent development.
Viewers of “American Idol” see hundreds of contestants try out for Simon, Paula, and Randy in just two days. Do you think all this “new talent” actually auditions for the “famous” judges? Auditions are not usually glamorous, and the people judging you might be assistants screening you for a next round of auditions.
Is American Idol an accurate assessment of talent?
Mar 3rd
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On “American Idol”, the good singers always seem to make it to the final rounds of judging. However, in real life, so many people audition that even that talented ones might not make it to the final rounds. Luck is a huge component of the auditioning process. When hundreds of people are competing for a handful of roles, even the most qualified people, with the most extensive talent development, might be rejected.
In an article for MSNBC (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22884182/), writer Andy Dehnart claims that new talent or “’untapped talent’ is not entirely what the series has found or seems to be searching for this season.”
According to Dehnart, one contestant, Kady Malloy, had already produced an album and attained a record deal with Arista. In 2003, “American Idol” contestant David Archuleta won a singing competition, which means that he was not new talent. He had already achieved some exposure.
What do revelations like this mean for you when you’re pursuing talent development or just starting to audition? Think about the other people coming to your audition. Though you are new talent, others might have lots of experience. In a fiercely competitive industry, ambitious people are fighting for even the smallest parts.
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