Expert: Kitty Kavey - 6/25/2007

Question
Hi Kitty,

I've noticed in my local ads that there are many senior citizens as models and
I would imagine that there are model agencies for senior citizens. My dad
who is in his 70s is still quite handsome and charismatic. I have approach this
issue with him and much to my surprise, he has expressed much interest in
becoming a model for senior citizens. I was wondering where I can find model
agencies that employ senior citizens as models in Florida. Do you know of
any within Florida?

Best regards,

Steven

Answer
I don't know of an agency that is specifically for senior citizens - but most commercial print modeling agencies handle all adult ages, including seniors.  Agencies in the Miami/Ft Lauderdale area in particular employ those 40 and over for the cruise ship print market, golf course and retirement community brouchures, etc.  You can use the list of agencies on the Screen Actors Guild website at SAG.org under Resources, Agent Information, Find a SAG Franchised Agent.  The list is search able by location in the US, and those marked FS (full service) are those who represent commercial print models as well as actors.  I know there are at least two agencies down there with models and actors who are in their 80s and 90s.
Good luck to you both,
~Kitty