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Date Posted: 03:34:56 05/24/05 Tue
In reply to:
CHARLOTTE A DAVIS
's message, "AQUARIAN ASSOCIATES- John S." on 16:28:12 05/21/05 Sat
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.
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