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Subject: AQUARIAN ASSOCIATES- John S. Author: CHARLOTTE A DAVIS [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 16:28:12 05/21/05 Sat In reply to: Jon Sorensen, New York State Consumer Protection Board 's message, "Aquarian / Great American Model Search Complaints" on 08:18:09 04/14/05 Thu I recently left you a message reguarding your post. I am willing to address you and these posts that are left by people that did not receive what they thought was a fair deal. Not all children will succeed in this business, but you have to start some where. I am very satifisfied in all of Tyler's accomplishments. And I would like to let everyone know who takes the time to look at things with open eyes that Tyler has also filmed new commercials, and will be reading next week for a feature film. He also filmed the television show, General Hospital. And yes, he is a real child, with real pictures to prove it. Just keep a look out and his Mercedes Benz and Sea world commercials run daily so his little face is very visible in the television market. Please feel free to call me john as i have left my number for you. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> Subject: Aquarian Associates Author: David [Edit] Date Posted: 03:34:56 05/24/05 Tue Ms. Davis, you and your son are to be congratulated on your success, but I think you're missing the point of the posts here, or at least the point I feel that should be made. A question I have for you is, do you think that Tyler would have been successful if he had gone to another talent agency? I have a feeling that your response to that would be "yes", since he appears to be a very talented child. And that's the point. In this industry, for the most part, either you have "it", or you don't. Most professionals in the modeling business agree that school is useless--either you're a fashion model or you aren't. And if you're not at least 5'7" (female) or 6'2" (male), no amount of classes are going to help you get work. You just aren't the right "type". And the difference is this: A real, legitimate talent agent will honestly tell you if you "have it" or not. Free of charge. No obligation. A "modeling management company" will take anyone, talented or not. A real, legitimate talent agent only gets paid when you get work, so they have a real vested interest in your success. If you are signed by a legitimate agent, you KNOW you have potential. A "modeling management company" makes its money from classes and photo shoots. They have no reason to make sure that you succeed in the business. You don't have to have any potential at all in order to be accepted by one of these companies. All you have to have is money. As I have said before, as long as you keep things in perspective, and be realistic, there is nothing intrinsically wrong with these "modeling management companies". Just be aware that they are not in business to get you jobs and help you "make it" in show business. You can learn a lot about etiquette, personal care and beauty, etc. The unfortunate thing is that these companies give people who have no potential the impression that they are going to be highly-successful and highly-paid models or actors. And they pay tons of money to make this impossible dream come true. The better "model management companies" make it clear that all they are doing is offering self-improvement classes, and if opportunities come along, fine. The worst ones play on the hopes and dreams of people with stars in their eyes, just to get their money. Again, congratulations on Tyler's success. His is every kid's dream come true. But I just have the feeling that, with his natural talent and your support, he would have been successful no matter who he went with. And, for most people, a legitimate agent is the quickest and cheapest route to determine your potential in the industry. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: David Author: CHARLOTTE A DAVIS [Edit] Date Posted: 12:08:31 05/29/05 Sun Thank you in response to Tyler's success. I do not think that Tyler would have had the same success if I had not of taken Tyler to this Model & Talent Search. This company provided me a way to maximize the exposure that Tyler could get. In one weekend Tyler saw about 35 different people in the entertainment industry. He was able to see National markets and also local markets at one time. I find that the service they provide is exceptional. Tyler has signed with numerous agents from the search and is very fortunate to have been chosen for the event. As a parent I am more than greatful for the outcome of the event. And the Aquarian Staff are very professional. Yes, Tyler does have a lot of natural talent. I do think that he was born for the profession, but as a parent at the time I needed a better and more efficient way to get Tyler exposure. I could not have taken Tyler to see all the people that he saw in one day myself. This company is not a school, but it will help you if needed. Aquarian provides a very high quality professional service to parents who like me needed a better way to accomplish as much as possible with as little funds as possible. This way is a personal choice and if you choose it, maybe your dreams could come true. But in reality no dreams will come true unless you try something. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Tyler's success Author: No name [Edit] Date Posted: 13:18:32 09/27/06 Wed Just wondering, how much money did you pay in order for Tyler to see all of these agents and get all of that exposure? I am interested because I am thinking of taking my daughters to an open call with this particular agency and if it's money they want, I don't want to waste my time. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]