Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing/Modeling in the Philippines

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Expert: - 3/7/2007


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Do you know about the modeling industry in the Philippines, or where I can get information about it. I am just looking for standard procedures on modeling there, if there is open casting or what kinds of go-sees they have, etc. I won't meet my agent for a while because she is busy and outside of the Philippines so I am trying to do some background research on the industry.

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As far as I know, the industry there is much the same as here.  Fashion requirements are similar (height, size, age) as they send models to work the shows around the world.  You will need a work visa if you are not a resident.  If you are a US citizen, you can visit the US Embassy in Manila for more information on the paperwork required: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwha006.html
Good luck to you,
~Kitty

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Kitty Kavey

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I can answer questions from those looking to get into the fashion or commercial modeling industry. Specifically, the requirements, what is needed, how to find an agent, what they look for, how to avoid scams, the difference between what a commercial model does, and a fashion model, would travel/relocation be required, what is on a comp card and in your portfolio.

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Both my acting and modeling resume/portfolio is available online on my website. I am a member of the Screen Actors Guild, and also have available my actor's demo reel and voice-over demo online. I founded both the Florida-Models.com and Florida-Actors.com websites, which provide free modeling and acting info to the public. I have moved into directing, producing and screenwriting - and have won awards for my writing. I have worked in the industry as both a model and actress in Florida, New York City and Los Angeles until October 2007. I now reside in Europe.

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