Maria D.

MDC Member since Nov. 2004
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Location: IL, USA
Age: 18
Agency contacts: BMG Models

What agencies have you been in contact through MODELS.com?
Well, I really do not have an agency. I am a beginner, and I'm looking to be discovered. My first job was from BMG Models for the Midwest Beauty Hair show in late February.

BMG was my first contact from MODELS.com. Unfortunatly, I didn't get chosen to be their model, but hopefully I will by another agency.

What was your experience with them?
My experience with them was great. Thanks to them I got my first Gig! That made me so happy. The hair show was my first experience, and it was a lot of work. I was a hair model for Schwarzkopf Hair Professionals. The experience was great, it was a lot of work as well. I was kind of dissappointed because i filled out information about me to get my check, and they said they didn't have me in the computer. i had to give them my info again to get my check. Otherwise, the people are great, and it was fun working for them.

How did you become interested in modeling?
I became interested in modeling long time ago. It started as one of my dreams, and i just wanted to do something I love. I know it is not easy to get a job. I am working on it, but on a slow pace. Thanks to my boyfriend, i got a chance to shine. Without him my dreams would have never came true. I know i am not a star, but i just want to be seen. I love modeling, it brings out the real me. I love how beautiful it is and how much work it takes. I will be working on my first portfolio, and a comp card. For now, i just hope another agency will notice me, and who knows from then. I know i'm not perfect, and know one is.

What advice would you have for other aspiring models trying to get noticed by these agents?
My advice for other aspiring models is to go big and follow your dreams. You may get noticed or you may not. You will get a lot of Yes and No's in this business. Don't be down if u get rejected, just keep trying and who knows you might become big. If you really want to work for BMG, you got fit their criteria. If they like you, they will chose u.