Natural Hair is becoming more and more popular among African American women... We see a growing trend everyday. Question... what does that mean for the Modeling Industry?? How is it received by agents, marketing companies, advertising companies and magazines?

Question what are the driving forces that makes someone want to become a model or actor? Is it money? Fame? Prestige?

COMMERCIAL ACTING VS THEATRICAL ACTING

 COMMERCIAL ACTING VS THEATRICAL ACTING

How Different Are They?

I have frequently heard people say that commercial acting IS very different from theatrical, but I don't necessarily agree...the basic core is still about being believable. What do you think?

We will discuss the difference between the two this Tuesday with our in Studio guest Actress Rhianna Mack!

Rhianna Mack is like a chameleon on the stage & screen. Her numerous performances include:

the 16 character, one-woman show: No Child (Amphibian Stage Productions),

national tours-

• ·         Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters,
• ·         A Midnight Cry: The Underground Railroad to Freedom & African Tales of Earth & Sky (Dallas Children's Theater),
• ·         the award-winning two-“man” show Heaven Forbid(s)! (Martice Enterprises),

and various stageplays, commercials, and indie films.

She was featured in the Lifetime Original Movie for the 2004 American Idol winner- The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale, directed by Debbie Allen.

You can learn more about Rhianna Mack- "The Brand of a True Artist"-at www.RhiannaMack.com.

Ms. Mack is represented by the Mary Collins Agency- Dallas, TX.

FEEL FREE TO LEAVE YOUR OPINION AND COMMENTS!

CHAINS ON THE BRAIN!!

Thursday October 27, 2011 

 Native Texan and Self-Taught Artist, David Goff has honed his skills and natural abilities to create work that is both reflective and emotionally provocative. Just as life itself has many chapters and requires adaption ... so does his work. 

Goff masters a variety of mediums and styles that communicate his vision.

Goff's use of acrylics on canvas, wookd and burlap come together to convey his creative eye and provide a means of expression.

In his figurative work and portraiture Goff draws upon life experiences and captures the sentiment of human condition in ways that connect emotionally.

Chains on the Brain is a fine art photographic collection using strong surreal imagery creating 3D- like depth that dominates both the conscious and unconscious mind. The images portray a concept so universal and diverse that it creates a mirror into the soul in which we can all see ourselves.

Join us as we interview Mr.Goff and learn about the man, his body of work and upcoming projects.

Fashion Stylist MALY SIHARATH

Maly Siharath,  a fashion stylist based in  Los Angeles since 2010.

Ms. Siharath test with photographers for agencies such as Ford, Ellite and Wihelma. Now, She works with Natasha Marin (Classical Pianist and married to Cheech Marin),Kenya Jones ( daughter of Quincy Jones and Nastassja Kinski  ),Disney Actress Olivia Holt with Kickin It, Nickelodeon Actress Yvette Gonzales-Nacer with The Fresh Beat Band , Disney Actress Bella Thorne with Shake it up Reality star For the love of Ray J "Monica Danger” and Actress/Model Playboy mate of the Month June 2007 Brittany Binger. Newly signed and represented by Sebastian Model Management.

 Her editorial work has been featured in  Mami, Gladys, Coast, Quatro , 50Fifty and 13 Minute and her advertising include Fore Axel & Hudson, Nieman Marcus The Book, and Nolo Atelier.

PARENT MANAGERS: GOOD, BAD OR UGLY?

 Super-momager: Sessilee Lopez (left) with her mother Janice Celeste (right) who has published a guide for parents of aspiring models

Beyonce’, Tyra Banks, and even Halle Berry have all had very successful careers in the entertainment industry and they have all had parents as their business managers. So, is that the answer? or maybe we should look at careers gone wrong with talent like Gary Coleman or Whitney Houston who found themselves at odds with their parents after years of managing their careers.

 Sometimes parents with all the right intentions should just get out of the way and let the industry professionals guide their beloved child down the right path.

I have witness models with all the potential in the world get pushed to the side or completely overlooked because they had parents that agents just did not want to deal with. 

Are you an aspiring talent with an over Zealous parent, or maybe a parent that feels that nobody can take care of your baby like you?  How do you feel?  Leave us a note and Tune in to Modelbiz Radio Thursday at 3pm as we discuss the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of parent managers

Models and Relationships: Good or Bad?

The fashion and entertainment industry is flooded with all sorts of sexual overtones. When people of the opposite sex see models in advertisements, especially where they're selling things with sexual overtones, illusions are created that say models are sex objects and many people in the mass market may believe that models are easy or loose.

But in their private lives most models are not sexually promiscuous. Many are married, in committed relationships or are so busy with their careers that they just don't have time. 

Still, there are others who throw caution to the wind and have sex with everyone they can. Some are lonely or far away from home. so haven't yet realized that they don't have to sleep with everyone who asks them, and some are just naturally sexual. 

Having a meaning full relationship while pursuing a Modeling or Acting career sometimes can be very difficult. Is it hard to find someone who will be non -judgmental and understanding?

There are some people who hang around and date models exclusively. We call them modelizers.

Many modelizers just like the idea of dating a model. You hear it in today's pop and rap songs all the time, but aren't interested in the real person.

Have you ever had to deal with a bad relationship because of your career? Tell us about it and how you dealt with it.