MDC Member since Jan. 2003

Location: CA, USA

Age: 14

Agency contacts: Aire, Next NY, Agence Christie, Marilyn, Elite, Warning, Ford, GoInternational, Vision, Mgmt First

What advice would you have for other aspiring models trying to get noticed by these agents?
My advice to aspiring models is to just get yourself out there. Test shoot if you can. E mail your pictures if possible, if not then send them snail mail.

I've tested 3 times and have had so much fun. I've met such nice people and I am learning somthing new everyday. And although I haven't done it yet you should go to open calls if you live close enough. MDC has been a great source of information for my mom and me.

How did you become interested in modeling?
Well I didn't think about modeling too much until I grew 5 inches in 9 months. After the growth spurt I was scouted a few times and I thought that it would be a fun thing to do.

What agencies have you been in contact through MODELS.com?
I have been contacted by Marilyn, Aire, Agence Christie, GoInternational, and Vision (not by Steff) through MDC.

I decided to sign with JJ Cortez of MgmtFirst to be my manager to help me sort through agencies and get placed. Through JJ I was offered representation by Elite, Ford, Warning and Next. My mom, JJ and I decided Ford was the best choice for me.

What was your experience with them?
We were in NYC in February and wanted to meet with Kwok at Marilyn. Unfortunately he was at the shows and we were unable to. The agencies that contacted me through MDC asked for polaroids and I was in the process of taking them when JJ came to LA in March. We went to the top agencies here and I had the best day of my life! I want to thank JJ for taking me far in less than 2 months and also MDC for spotlighting me.