Starbound's IMTA Success: The Adult Actors

       

Starbound’s group of teenage and adult actors performed exceptionally well at in NYC at IMTA. Each of them arrived to NYC with a determination to prove they were the best and with goals to start a career in the industry. By the end of the week, the group fell in love with the city and were even more excited to move forward with their acting careers. 

Shirley came to us from New Jersey and was a part of the Starbound NYC team. She had been pursuing acting for a few years and was ready to take the next step and find an agent or manager who would represent her in the industry. She auditioned for IMTA and with the help of her acting coach, she was able to impress the judges and receive a scholarship to the New York Film Academy. 

Abby, avid in her high school plays and productions, came to Starbound knowing she wanted to be an actress. Her love for the craft caused her desire for a bigger stage to grow. The combination of her workshops at Starbound and her high school stage experience prepared her for the big stage in NYC!

Kelly came to Starbound with no prior acting experience. Her family knew she light up in front of the camera. After auditioning with Starbound, her natural talents came to light. Kelly was able to increase her confidence in workshops preparing her to take on the stage in NYC.

Asia knew acting was her passion at a young age. This passion took her to Toledo School for the Arts where she honed her acting and dancing crafts. Coming to Starbound was the next step in her acting experience. She worked with Starbound in preparation for NYC.

Vince’s love for film and acting lead him to Toledo School for the Arts. After attending TSA, Vince found a talent for music as well. The combination of music and acting sent Vince throughout the country as he went on tour and acting gigs. Vince was able to encourage everyone in workshops and better his fellow actors while bettering himself. His natural instinct and passion showed as he competed at IMTA in NYC.

Lande had a craving for the entertainment industry that lead her to star in short films throughout the area. With aspirations to start a career in the industry, Lande auditioned for Starbound. Her talent and versatility were enhanced as she spent time in workshops. She was able to take NYC by storm once she hit the stage!

        Jay’s outgoing personality and natural acting instincts brought him to Starbound. Honing his craft was no issue as he performed in workshops. In workshops, Jay was able to pick the perfect piece for his personality allowing him to shine on stage in NYC!

Anna’s spunk and sass showed when she auditioned for Starbound. After performing in workshops, she was able to show her versatility as she took on dramatic roles as well. Her talent showed at each audition she had in NYC.

Awards

Lande

Cold Read – 4^th Place

Improvisation – 4^th Place

Monologue – 4^th Place

Singing – 4^th Place

TV Real People – 4^th Place

Shirley

Monologue – 4^th Place

Abby

Improvisation – 4^th Place

Monologue – 4^th Place

Vince

Improvisation – 4^th Place

Jay

Monologue – 4^th Place

Anna 

Female Young Adult Actor of the Year – Honorable Mention

Monologue – 4^th Place

Screen Test – 4^th Place

Kelly

Monologue – 4^th Place

High Fashion vs Beauty Pageant: What's The Difference

Beauty pageants are created to celebrate women and their achievements in beauty, style, education and philanthropy. The winners receive an abundance of awards and gifts along with scholarships. The pageant participants raise money and awareness to help them to reach the top, so when they are showcased for their beauty they are also seen as hard working intelligent individuals. 

When a contestant takes the stage she is in full smile. With a natural gaited walk,  shorter stride, arms moving naturally, stiff head position moving side to side, to ensure everyone sees her smile, while moving gracefully across the stage. She is classy, friendly and full of life. This is a wonderful platform for all ages of women to gain recognition and to win a prestigious title.  

Fashion modeling is not about winning, it is a job that you can make a living doing (extremely comfortable living). The height requirement is 5’8” however the preference is 5’10”.  You would need to secure a modeling agency to be able to have a successful career.  Every model agency has their own idea of what type of looks they feel work.  

When walking on the runway as a high fashion model you need to be a hanger that is carrying the designer’s outfits.  The emphasis is always on the outfit and not the model. The models job is to sell the items she is wearing. The walk is a natural gait with long strides and a arched back.  The arms can move naturally by sides…slightly or they can be behind models back stiff or moving side to side. Head position is straight ahead with a regale look in the eyes.  The facial expression is usually a fierce look. The reason models are not smiling on the runway is because it’s not about them; it’s about the clothes!  If they were smiling everyone would be looking at their face and not the outfit.  

These two events should never be compared to one another because they are in no way related.  One is not better than the other it is a personal preference.   

Here is an example of both walks

Plus Size Model Signs in South Beach

Melanie sparked an interest in the fashion and entertainment industry. She came to Starbound at 11 years old and headed to IMTA LA to pursue a career in acting. Soon after, Melanie realized she was born to model. In her teenage years, Melanie participated in local modeling showcases and workshops, building her portfolio and perfecting her runway walk. She came back to Starbound with a new fire, ready to take the industry by storm. 

This past April, Melanie went on our Miami Models Tour and is now signed with an agency in South Beach!

Melanie had her first real taste of the model life in Miami when she received a photoshoot from one of the industry’s top photographers, Marc Tousignant, and his professional hair and make up team. Melanie impressed the photographer and he let her know she was one of the best models he has ever seen! Her modeling experience continued when she went on go-sees with the top agencies in South Beach. The agencies LOVED her! 

We were able to ask Melanie a few questions:

Q: What made you want to be a model?

A: I LOVE being in front of a camera and I hope to inspire other curvy girls to love their bodies the way I love mine. 

Q: What is your dream modeling job?

A: My dream modeling job would be anything high fashion editorial that you wouldn’t expect a plus side model to be in. I would also love to be a Torrid model. 

Congratulations to our curve model Melanie! Melanie is officially a signed model and will begin her modeling career! Good luck Melanie! We are so proud!   

Miami Models Tour

SB Talent models hopped right off the runway and onto South Beach to make their dreams come true! Nine beautiful and talented models had their first taste of the fashion industry as they took on South Beach in the Miami Models Tour. Our models had an amazing photoshoot with an industry professional photographer and had go sees with the top modeling agencies including Next, Ford, Wilhelmina, and Elite! As the agents met with each of our models, they fell in love! Our models now have agents fighting over them as they look to begin their career as professional models! 

Congratulations to Brendan, Caitlin, Charles, Havanna, Jasmine, Kara, Katie, Lindsey, and Melanie on a very successful Miami Models Tour!

Toledo Girl walks in New York Fashion week

EVERY MODELS DREAM! 

Mal Mahoney’s dream came true when she was hired to walk for over 10 designers durning the Lexus New York Fashion week.  After signing with a modeling agency that she acquired at IMTA, Mal moved to NYC where she went on countless auditions.  A week later she was on the runway during the worlds premiere fashion week in New York City.  She walked for 10 designers and is going on go-sees and doing photo-shoots and she is also auditioning for commercials.  

In April 2015 Mal went on our Miami Models Tour where she shot with one of New York's top photographers.  Four months later she went to IMTA in New York City where she audition in front of 300+ agents, managers, casting directors, & networks. During her time at IMTA Mal walked the runway and performed a commercial.  She was not interested in doing commercials at that time but won her commercial audition and now embraces the actress inside. 

Talking with Mal she enjoyed getting to know the different styles of walking the runway and the crazy and hectic week. She loved running around the city to castings and to shows.  At one point she texted Starbound a picture of her bleeding heel and said, “It’s worth it”.  We knew then we have a model that will be in this for the long run! 

Now that fashion week is over and everything has slowed down she has had some time to reflect.  She is very happy with her move and that she is living her dream, but misses family and friends and will always be grateful of her roots here in Toledo/Bedford Mi.