Expert: Kitty Kavey - 11/9/2004

Question
1 What does it takes to become a model? How much experience do you need to become a model? How old do you have to be to become a model? How much do you have to weigh to become a model?

Answer
The most important quality to become a model, is to be photogenic.  If "the camera loves you", you have a chance.  If not, there's little one can do to overcome that.
No experience is required to become a model.  Generally, a prospective new model is not asked for a resume, references or training.    
Commercial print models can start working from infancy, although many agencies prefer to work with models age two and above, and high fashion agencies don't usually look for models much under the age of 15, with some exceptions.  Other types of agencies (such as fitness, adult, and promotional modeling agencies) generally look for people 18 and older.  
Weight is not something that is necessarily asked, as there are no weight requirements in modeling.  There are clothing size requirements for fashion and plus-size models; that may be what you are referring to, but specifically referring to weight, there are no requirements.  
~Kitty