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4 Good Reasons tell why should you Become a Model

We as modeling agency, having seen a variety of models, know that there are certain reasons as to why you should choose to model as a career or even as a part-time job you commit to every now and then.

In this article, we get slightly philosophical and analyze the benefits of being a model. Many would list multiple reasons such as money, fame, vanity, self-adoration, etcetera as to their reason for choosing to model.

Regardless of your modeling category, modeling has benefits that it can impart on those who choose to pursue it. We tell you what they are.


1.    Confidence
Are you shy or afraid of the public eye and prefer to hide in oblivion like a Hermit crab in its shell? Well not facing your fears only gives it space to grow and get control over you. If you want to improve as a person in any endeavor, confidence in your skin and your ability to present yourself to people is going to be an inevitable and a vital part of your progression.
Modeling not only teaches you to be confident in your body but also works it creatively to suit a mood, style or creative direction. This enables you to feel and express your body in ways you might have never imagined. Just think about the models from Victoria’s Secret you see walking on the runway with their bust out, and wings on their shoulders. That is the kind of energy you want to learn to portray even if you are innately a shy person.

2.    Develop your Artistic Interests
Do you want to act, dance, or sing and get paid for it? Well, there are certain types of modeling, especially commercial and advertising models who are needed with such artistic talents. Of course, they don’t require you to be a master in the field but this is certainly a place where you can start performing the basics of the art and gain some experience and exposure, and get paid for it as well! Just request the modeling agency you sign up to for the types of assignment that suit your interest and wait it out patiently.

Good modeling agencies have the right contacts and abilities to hook you up with assignments you want. But if you are just starting out as a model, don’t get too picky at the start.  Gain the necessary experiences and build up your portfolio properly first; the assignments you desire will soon come your way.

3.    Flexible Time and Scheduling
Modeling, unlike most jobs, can be tailored to fit your schedule as per your availability. A modeling agency would be good at working out timings that mutually satisfy you and the client. In this industry, you have the liberty of choosing or dropping assignments as per your timing specifications. So fret not about having to forego your other life responsibilities.

4.    Travel and International Opportunities
These are great times in the fashion industry where models are taken in from all over the world. If you do work hard and establish yourself to become a skilled model, then you will start seeing the opportunities to work overseas, which means, you get to travel as well! The best part is you get paid for it. This is, of course, lucrative and will get the nerves tingling, but it’s important to know that you have to build yourself up to become a skilled and attractive model before you start seeing such opportunities. Be ready for the challenges and overcome them first!

Anyone with the interest to become a model should immediately give it a try and not hesitate. You never know how much in demand your look may be, and how good of a model you are until you give it a shot. So come down to Create Talents and Models if you have been convinced by the benefits of being a model!

What’s the Difference between Agency Interviews and Casting Calls?

Agency interviews are usually held in the modeling agency, while casting calls in their client’s place or the model agency itself, thus sometimes confuses people who don’t understand the difference. In both cases, the ultimate aim is to get noticed by the agency and be offered jobs; however, there are certain key differences that this article will illuminate upon.

•    Casting calls are usually for those who are interested in a one-off project or event, but modeling agency interviews are for those looking to be signed by the agency and being offered multiple projects.
•    Casting calls are sometimes kept open to the public which means anyone interested in modeling can attend and give modeling a shot. Agency interviews are akin to a job application and would require the potential candidate to apply in a professional way with a resume, cover letter and properly taken photographs. Only selected people will be called down to the agency for an interview.

•    Casting calls are held for multiple numbers of people at one go with multiple competitors eyeing for the same job, but model agency interviews are one-on-one and more personalized.

•    Casting calls are fast drawn processes designed to interview multiple candidates in a short time frame; usually, all you need to do is to submit your basic background information, and a few photographs. 
Model Agency interviews, on the other hand, can range from 30 minutes to more than an hour. Depending on how interested the agency is in the model and how far they want to assess. They may ask complex questions and even work on modeling poses as well.

•    Casting calls occur in a specific time frame on a specified day where the public is informed in a mass shout-out. However, agency interviews are scheduled with the model potential and arranged by appointment.

•    The attire for casting calls is recommended to be and almost always casual and simple, while agency interviews may have specified dress codes and may not always be simple and casual.

Having highlighted the differences there are also some similarities between casting calls and agency interviews. Both of them consider punctuality as a prerequisite for acquiring the job. Always bring along someone if you are below eighteen no matter the agency you have applied for is well established or not. However, use your best judgment and bring them along only till the front gate for safety’s sake.

Another similarity is that both of the sessions will ask you basic questions and show some modeling poses in all likelihood, so ensure you are prepared for them.

The main difference is that people who attend casting calls do so to gain some experience, and get noticed by the modeling agency easily. They are most likely testing their fate for a future possibility in modeling and have a certain level of passion for it. Agency interviews are usually for those who are truly serious about a career in modeling and are looking to get signed by an agency. This, of course, depends on their credentials and whether they get selected by the agency.

If you are truly passionate about modeling, signing with an agency would be the better way forward for you. Now that you know the differences between casting calls and agency interviews, determine your ultimate goals in modeling and make a wise choice!

4 Beauty Tips from Singapore Models

Singapore’s weather has been tremendously unpredictable and has that been affecting your skin and beauty? Well, you might have gotten advice from many different people, but let us compile for you the four most essential beauty tips from model Singapore that you must follow this season!

1.    Wear Sunscreen


The face of Neutrogena Singapore and the front line woman of skincare, Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw revealed to Her World Plus, that wearing sunscreen is the most important beauty rule to follow. It is not news to say that cold weather is much better for skincare as it leads to lesser acne breakout and tighter skin. However, with temperatures soaring above 32°C on a normal afternoon it is no easy feat to maintain a smooth healthy skin.

When choosing the best sunscreen brands we should never obsess over the SPF value too much as higher SPF values only give material protection. Instead, we should look out for UVA (wrinkling protection) and UVB (burning and tanning) protection that protects the skin more completely. Key values to identify are the PA value and water resistance capabilities as well.

Some recommended brands above SPF15 (doctor’s recommended levels for UVB protection) and UVA protection that works well with make-up are Neutrogena Clinical Fine Fairness Multi-Protect UV Fluid, Eau Thermale Avène Very High Protection Sun Care, DrGL Sun Protection Mist, Shiseido’s Global Suncare Perfect UV Protector.

2.    Invest in cleansing products


This is a basic yet cardinal rule for all women. The day starts with a clean face and ends with a clean face. Make-up no matter how organic isn’t a natural substance that should be on the face constantly. It is essential to let your skin breathe throughout the night. Even if there is no time or it is inconvenient to wash the face, minimally use cleansing wipes to conveniently do the job quickly and effectively. But you would have to agree that splashing the face with water and scrubbing off the makeup with an oil-based remover is a pretty good feeling. Additionally, if you are interested in further hydrating your face you can apply refiner, essence, and moisture cream in that order. If you sleep with the Aircon, your skin dries faster and moisturizing is more necessary as well. Else, a glass of water with a good night’s sleep ought to do the trick.

3.    You are what you drink


For healthy skin and beauty, especially under the hot weather, the standard eight glasses of water a day are quintessential to a natural skin glow. Additionally, drinking a glass of warm water with a slice of lemon or lemon juice in it is the best way to trigger the liver to start detoxifying. Removing toxins from your body helps regulate the natural bodily processes and work to keep your skin beauty in check.

4.    Oily skin


Perhaps the most common problem, not just for a modelSingapore based, but even for international top models who are younger. Natural oil on the skin actually has a purpose of protecting your skin and anti-ageing properties so it’s not a good idea to keep your skin dry all the time as well. Instead, massage a cleanser or exfoliating gel with glycolic acid to remove dirt and dead cells while hydrating the skin and preventing oil secretion.

These are the top four beauty tips for the season! Stay tuned and like our Instagram page for more of such wonderful information!

The Secret to Successful Model Casting

For any aspiring model, successful model casting through a Singapore model agency is most likely the first hurdle to pass and conquer. Some of the most successful models such as Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, and Cara Delevigne have had successful model castings with the Premier leagues of modeling such as the casting call of Victoria’s secret where only a handful of models are chosen amongst thousands who apply. So what are the secrets of such models? Keep reading to find out!

1.    Win the war early

Not all top models start off with a silver spoon to be able to afford high end beauty treatments. Adrina Lima, for example, when starting out focused on getting good sleep and eating healthy. No matter the type of modeling that you want to be in, it is of high importance to lead a healthy lifestyle. That means sleeping early, and eating healthy foods at regular timings. Exercising combined with the right diet brings out your natural skin glow and body figure that you will be confident in showing off.

2.    Keep calm, and explode with confidence.

No one is interested in a pretty faced cover girl anymore. A Singapore model agency would want to know a model’s personality as well. The only way to be for a model is to be confident. Confidence comes naturally when you have prepared well for the casting call. Practice walking in front of a mirror; get your friends (preferably fashion enthusiasts) to comment and critique on your walks and poses. Mentally prepare the answers to possible questions that interviewers may ask. Exude a positive personality with positive vibes, and most importantly, relax! Never show that you are tensed.

3.    “It isn’t about what you are wearing but how you’re wearing it.”

You should never wear anything too extravagant, why? Judges are interested in your authentic beauty. Your makeup should be minimal to none, and you should be wearing simple solid-colored clothing. Wear anything that makes you comfortable. Also avoid unwanted accessories. Judges want to be able to see your pure look so that they can determine the kind of modeling that would suit you. Let them use their creativity to imagine the countless possibilities of jobs and styles that you might fit in. Don’t restrict that process by concealing it with excessive makeup or clothing.

4.    What do judges or interviewers look for?

Key word is relevance. It’s not just about a hot-looking body or pretty face anymore. How relevant your face and figure is matters a lot to the modeling world. How relevant is your body shape to the market? How well does skin glow? Remember your only makeup is confidence; there is no air brush or Sephora makeup for you to hide under.
Still in doubt? Check our model’s tips and how they cracked the casting call.

Marketplace relevance is also particularly why anyone and everyone may be a potentially suitable Singapore model. Even if you get rejected by a Singapore model agency, never lose your hopes. Get better and keep trying, many successful models like Tyra Banks have had to face rejection multiple times before getting their first opportunity. If you never try, you will never know. Follow the tips we have given in this article, and good luck for your casting call!

Create Talents: Check out what our Models are Up to?

Here at Create Talents and Models, we produce talents of all types and absolutely love making a positive impact on people from all walks of life. Spend some time reading through the reviews from models of the various categories we have, and we assure that it will put a smile on your face.

Plus-size

Plus size is still a niche category of modeling in Singapore, but signing up for a talent agency such as Create talents and Models would mean a potential plus sized model would have to compete with the rest of the conventional models for the same client’s offer and acceptance. As such to put oneself t the test requires an immense level of confidence. But this has not stopped our bold and brave plus sized model Dana Thecla Yong, who featured on the front cover of Urban (Fashion section on local newspaper Straits Times) amongst a pool of regular conventional models.


These are some of Dana’s feedback on Create Talents and Models:
“Armed with the little exposure I had on the runway, I decided to challenge myself to more commercial work. So I got in touch with the lovely people at www.createtalentsandmodels.com. These folks knew exactly how to market every type of face and body shape. Late last year, thanks to CT, I appeared on the cover of Urban again, in their Christmas fashion spread.”

Create Talents and Models is extremely proud of Dana for showing that anyone with the right mindset and determination can become a model, and Create Talents can guide you to achieving this reality. 

Read more of her entire journey at: http://blog.myfatpocket.com/jessieting/281/ 

Kid model



Kids are always a charm, and in this review, we include some comments by our kid model Ryan, who has had a photo shoot in Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), Mt Faber Peak ad and acted in a KFC TV commercial. We love developing young talents like Ryan, hear out what he has to say.

My favorite part of modeling is when I get to go for casting sessions, and getting to meet new people. Normally I would be very nervous but then the photographers and the cameramen are always very friendly so it makes the job easier. The most memorable job would be the KFC TVC (Television commercial). It was my very first one, and it was the first time I where I was actually on TV and I enjoyed seeing myself on TV acting.”

Watch the full testimonial at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QBHSx-ejEo

Female Model



Our ladies are gorgeous and a treat to watch. See our elegant, beautiful and young Nazli G who has some fantastic things to say about her experiences at Create Talents.

 “I did get more confident over the years, because of the people I met through the jobs, the really confident girls, and their confidence rubbed off on me. When I first joined the company, I told myself I would never do video shoots and photo shoots and I’ll just stick to events, but recently I did a video shoot, so I’m quite proud of myself that I did it even though I told myself I was never going to.”

Asked if she previously thought Create Talents was a scam,
“I do receive regular casting calls and job offers, so that changed my mind about it because I am getting jobs, I am getting paid, and it’s not a scam.”


Male model

Check our male model Patrick who is 44, but looks more like a 24-year-old hunk. Zumba is his secret to vitality as he is a full-time Zumba instructor. His fit lifestyle blends well with his modeling work. Find out what he has to say!

Asked to describe us in one word:
“Friendly. I mean Create Talents is quite flexible; they really don’t force you into the job. If let’s say you can’t do it, you just don’t do it. This is the kind of thing I like about Create Talents it doesn’t really force you to take up or go for casting."

Asked if he thought we were a scam:
“Actually, initially, I was quite skeptical. I did hear some stories, but I just told myself, ‘Well, why don’t you try it with an open mind?’ That’s the reason why I actually allowed my son to come for the photo shooting while I actually observe and hang around and you know look at it. So I got to know this company more, understand this company better.”


Senior Model


Age is no restriction as shown by our 57-year-old Ali Khan A. He has been a TV actor since 1990 and also featured in Media Corp Father’s Day TVC.

“I actually came here personally and I met the people here, so I mean it’s impressive.  You look at all those photographs, the models and all that. I don’t think it’s a scam. Well, I am here and you can see me here.”

See more on Ali Khan A here. 

Conclusion

Hope you like what you saw! Follow us on all our social media channels to get more updates, and if you are an aspiring model or a business in need of a professional model, Create Talents is the perfect modeling agency for you!