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Developer: M.Kieffer
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With Derek Verrett
Los Angeles, California.
SEPT 2001

Modeling: Its All Business:

Q:: How has your experience been modeling in San fran and LA?

My experience has been slow cause im waiting for clients to see my diverse looks as a credit to the market . I work alot more in europe and find it more exciting . In San fran i shoot for several magazines and ad jobs . I want to be seen for my ethnic exotic features and not just as being just another black guy . Least im working .

Q:: What type of work do you mostly do?

The work i do mostly is runway cause im a real energy on stage . Beaming uplifting thoughts to people when i pass them while showing clothes . I do alot of magazines i want to do the bigger ones however. Ive done Max,Cosmo,Mydonynos ,Orange, and today im shooting for 7X7 for mens fashion. I really want to go to Iceland and model. Maybe a asian dezeigner will pick me up. If gods wants it . LOL

Q:: Did an agency teach you how to work the runway, or did you play your own style?

I would say the best thing about guys on runway is ..We are men ! Its not as difficult to learn its really all about energy and mood . Woman get the hard knocks there. When i first started out my agency sent me to learn how to travel properly and walk for a weekend seminar. After a while working you get the to develope your own style and attitude . O yeah !

Q:: How long have you been listed with Karin Men Israel?

I've been listed with Karin Men for 2 yrs they are a great agency they scouted me when i was visiting Israel and learning hebrew. All the news papers found me very intresting there . I guess Karin got word of it. So they picked me up offerd me a models apartment and phone and put me to work that week .I love Israel !

Q:: Are you exclusive with them?

Yes im exculisive with them however ive been known to break the rules .. Well yes agencys can be a bit close minded in what they think is best for you. I have always had to tute my own horn . Once I ask my agent i wanted to go to work in Turkey Istanbul they told me i would never work there and my look wasent right . Well i took matters in my own hands and sent my photos there . Within a week a agency called me to set up appt for me to fly out and work for a 2 month contract . I directed them to Karin and they set it up . I was a full working model there and landed my own tv show as a vj for number one tv . My agent was shocked. They dont know everything. This happens allot . My day rate started for runway at 250 a show now its 800 and up . Also for magazines 175 to 200 give or take a few depending on the client and budget . Im very flexiable besides a agent can set it up for you doesnt mean you have to say yes . ITS ALL BUSINESS out there ..

 

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Sites & Booking:
You can contact me here in the states with Stars Agency . 415 421 6272 my booker is Sara or amber www.starsagency.com If in europe contact Karin Israel ask for ofir ofellii

 

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