The “It” Factor Productions and KMM is currently casting and looking for a wide variety of looks and age ranges from kids to adults. To take the next step, fill out the following information by visiting http://modelingagenciesinpa.com/

VIP Talent Connect will be hosting Open Calls tonight and tomorrow  night, the 16th and 17th of November with a special guest from America’s Next Top Model- Angelea Preston!

Hailing from Buffalo, New York, Angelea Preston was 23 years old when she became a finalist onAmerica’s Next Top Model14. She had previously tried out for Cycle 12 but didn’t make the cut. On her second attempt, she showed that she had a lot to offer, like softening her tough attitude when it came to photos. She soon became one of the top competitors on the show, and made it to the finale. She left the show in third place and has since pursued modeling and acting.

After Cycle 14, she moved to New York City to continue the pursuit of her dream.  Angelea began earning her stripes as an editorial/commercial/runway model, walking for Richie Rich, LaureLux, and designer Willie Hall for NYC Fashion Week.  Her other Post ANTM credits include the expansion of her brand into acting, hosting and motivational speaking.  She continued to exude beauty and personality with television appearances such as her segment on The Tonight Show and a commercial for a Brazilian hair car product.  Angelea even has a movie credit to her name.  In 2011, she was cast as Adrenia in the film “Breathe” starring Robin Givens and Miguel Nunez, which was one of the featured films at the American Black Film Festival.  Angelea most recently served as a Red Carpet Correspondent at the AKOO 2011 Fashion Week Presentation.   She continues to prove how far determination and self-confidence can take you.  “I want people to know that your dreams are possible.  I can do it, you can do it too.  Just believe in yourself and don’t give up.  I don’t do what I do for me. I do it for my family and for Buffalo.  I love my city – 716.”

She also returned to America’s Next Top Model Cycle 17, also dubbed the All-Star Cycle. She joined other alums for another shot at the title. The winner will be receiving a special spread in Vogue Italia and a contract with CoverGirl cosmetics, in addition to joining the Express fashion campaign and a chance to become a correspondent on Extra.

The “It” Factor Productions and KMM is currently casting and looking for a wide variety of looks and age ranges from kids to adults. To take the next step, fill out the following information by visiting http://modelingagenciesinpa.com/

Follow this link to read about Angelea Preston and Kaback Model Management. 

The “It” Factor Productions and KMM is currently casting and looking for a wide variety of looks and age ranges from kids to adults. To take the next step, fill out the following information by visiting http://modelingagenciesinpa.com/

Alycia Kaback has always made big investments on educating herself.  Despite the superficial appearance of this industry, your brain is actually your biggest tool for success, make sure you nourish it well with good information.  To read Alycia Kaback’s book reviews visit alyciakabackbookreview.com. 

JHA has been managing actors, writers, directors and recording artists for the past 12 years.  JHA  clients can be seen in the Twilight Series, Brooklyn’s Finest, Sex and The City, Precious, Ugly Betty, Mercy, Gossip Girl, Kings, Cashmere Mafia, Lipstick Jungle, Rescue Me, all the Law and Orders, All My Children, As The World Turns, Guiding Light, One Life To Live, in addition to hundreds of films, commercials and Broadway shows.

After meeting all the great talent at VIP, Emily wanted to make a special trip to meet with our KMM Talent! Her clients work in film, television and theatre, so no matter your interest, she is an important person to know!

This week at VIP Talent Connect & Alycia Kaback we answer the question how do I become a talent scout? All the major agencies from Ford Model Management and Elite find new talent by hiring talent scouts. Talent Scouts work in New York, Miami, London all over the world.  In the music business, the talent scout is part of the Artists and Repertoire division of the record label. Their job is to find new talent and bring them to the company. Get started by scouting out talent where you are and perhaps even forwarding that information to a targeted person within an A & R department of a label. Make sure you have an agreement with the talent so that you’re not cut out completely. In this business it’s definitely who you know that matters.

What I do in my job as a Model Scout is look for potential model talent. Some models are Runway Models and need to be tall & thin, but most are regular sized people like you & me who have attractive features and are usually height/weight proportionate. Print models can be any shape & size depending on which catalogues are looking for talent. Promotional models usually appear at events and do public appearances.

What I like most about my job is the look on someone’s face when I ask, “Have you ever considered Modeling?” Most women & men never think their dreams could be realized in a few, short moments. I love to help people get where they want to be and to keep them motivated along the path of their dreams!

Now, I want to say that Modeling is a challenging career that is NOT like the movies and NOT just hanging around wearing nice clothes. It takes dedication and responsibility to be in a high pressure career such as Modeling.

I love my job and wouldn’t trade it for anything! From VIP Talent Connect and Alycia Kaback, we hope this answers your question.

Caiden, what do you like to do when you’re not at school or doing photo-shoots?

I like to play playdoh, go swimming, play with my friends and play Barbie’s.

What is your favorite movie and favorite shows on T.V?

Dorothy and Tangled are my favorite movies.  I like iCarly, especially Sam from the show, Victorious and SpongeBob.

Where do you see your future in T.V?

I want to be on Victorious, iCarly and SpongeBob as Sandy.

What is your favorite type of music?

I love Justin Bieber and want to meet him and Selena Gomez.

What do you think of the modeling so far?  Have you had a lot of fun?

It’s a lot of fun.  Both the Rachael Ray shoot and the Toys R Us shoot were my favorites.  I liked posing with the baby doll for the Toys R Us shoot.  It was yucky playing in the dirt on Rachael Ray, but it was still fun.

Did you get to keep anything from any of the shoots you did?

No, but there were a lot of toys.

Do you want to still do this when you’re older?

Yeah, I want to be a singer and sing a song with Justin Bieber, and be a model and become famous.

Dad:  and you want to be a doctor.

Who do you look up to?

Daddy

A true Daddy’s girl! Dad, what are your thoughts on this whole experience so far?

It’s very mood lifting and a whole different experience-a good experience.  We’ve never had the right connections until now, so it’s very good.

Have you had any issues in the past that might have made you skeptical at first?

Caiden was scouted at the mall once by another company and we paid a couple thousand dollars for pictures, but we are still waiting for a phone call for something to happen.  Kaback Models has been great though.

Being a single dad, has this been difficult for you?

No, I have a family business, so I can take off when I need to.  If I can’t, I have strong family ties, so someone can always take her if I can’t.

Is it a big time commitment?

It hasn’t been too bad.  It is short notice sometimes, but we haven’t had any issues.  Traveling isn’t an issue and I don’t mind having to go to either New Jersey or New York City.

Are you worried about her missing school?

I’m not worried about it yet, because she isn’t in Kindergarten yet, but I’ll worry about it when the time comes.

Caiden doesn’t have a favorite shoot, but do you have a favorite one that she’s done already?

The Just Like Home apron shoot she just did.

What are your hopes for her?

I want her to enjoy what she is doing; experience new things, new people and new places.   I don’t have to worry about what might happen in the future yet, regarding the pressures of models today.  In the future I’ll have to have a tight grip.

Here is a Picture of Caiden with CEO Alycia Kaback:

A year later, Duc was contacted by an agency in NYC and having spent a summer month in the city working with various agencies, Duc realized that this was where he should be:  a month later, he moved permanently to NYC where he now lives and works as a fashion photographer.  Duc Nguyen has done many shoots for Alycia Kaback and Kaback Model Management.