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Subject: auditions
Author: No name (confused) [Edit]	Date Posted: 18:18:55 03/13/07 Tue i was wondering how do kids get auditions [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: John Robert Powers
Author: No name (Upset) [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:47:53 01/10/07 Wed They took 2000 dollars, almost promised fame, and did nothing but stupid classes! STAY AWAY FROM JOHN ROBERT POWERS [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Pro Am
Author: Vinny [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:21:19 08/07/06 Mon I was wondering if anyone knows where to find a PRO AM modeling coach in the Metro Detroit area, my 9 year old wants to try this and we are lost. She has been dancing since she was 3 and doing Pageants since she was 4 so we kind of know what we are getting into. Thanks Vinny [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: modeling search
Author: No name [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:40:59 04/09/06 Sun i'm 13 5"3 and i cant find an agency in any of my searches yall pray 4 me ! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: ARE YOU REAL
Author: No name [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:14:53 03/02/06 Thu Where are they doing open call,in what part of Alabama? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: ARE YOU REAL
Author: No name [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:13:42 03/02/06 Thu Where are they doing open call,in what part of Alabama? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: The hard realities of the modeling biz TRUTH
Author: No name [Edit]	Date Posted: 01:43:42 01/16/05 Sun PRO-SCOUT IS A SCAM. CONTACT FORD IN NY PERSONALLY. THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH PRO-SCOUT WHATSOEVER. DONT BE SCAMMED.. http://www.metropulse.com/dir_zine/dir_2002/1214/t_gamut.html [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: The hard realities of the modeling biz TRUTH
Author: No name [Edit]	Date Posted: 01:43:17 01/16/05 Sun PROSCOUT IS A SCAM. CONTACT FORD IN NY PERSONALLY. THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH PROSCOUT WHATSOEVER. DONT BE SCAMMED.. http://www.metropulse.com/dir_zine/dir_2002/1214/t_gamut.html [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: The hard realities of the modeling biz TRUTH
Author: No name [Edit]	Date Posted: 01:42:57 01/16/05 Sun PROSCOUT IS A SCAM. CONTACT FORD IN NY PERSONALLY. THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH PROSCOUT WHATSOEVER. DONT BE SCAMMED.. http://www.metropulse.com/dir_zine/dir_2002/1214/t_gamut.html [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject:

JUST GETTING STARTED and need help

Author:
NICOLE
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Date Posted: 18:16:42 11/15/04 Mon

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone out there could give me some pointer. on the business. My 6yr old daughter has been entered into the New Discovery Kids bueaty pagent twice now, and has won both times. We have gone and had composits done by a George Papadakis of Chicago. I have mailed out the composits to agency. So now what? Do I call them and ask if they recieved the stuff or do I just give up and figure it was a good try, or are there other things I can do for her. if you have any help to ofer please e-mail me. thank you.

Nicole

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Subject: Cosmo Modeling Agency

Author:
No name
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Date Posted: 14:17:59 10/06/04 Wed

Cosmo modeling agency contacted me after entering my daughter in a local contest. After meeting with them they said that they new they could guarantee her work but because of no previous experience I would need to send her to the classes they offered for $600 which includes her photos. Does this seem right? I checked the better business bureau and they have a satisfactory rating so I am not sure what to do.

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[> Subject: Cosmo Modeling Agency
Author: No name [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:28:29 10/12/04 Tue What state is the Cosmo agency your child was contacted by in? It sounds a bit strange that they would guarantee your child work with no previous expierence. I would be skeptical, unless you just want your child to have some classes and formal training. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Model and Talent management
Author: No name [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:48:45 06/14/04 Mon I think a class action law suit could stop this nonsense from continuing. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: MTM - CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, I AGREE!!!!!!!

Author:
Concerned Mom of 2
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Date Posted: 04:09:45 06/17/04 Thu

About one year ago, I began my quest to find a reputable agency in my hometown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Instead, I found Model & Talent Management (or Aquarian Associates, or the Great American Modeling Search, or.....you get the idea). My oldest daughter, who is 10 years old, wanted to enter into the modeling/acting industry. Being very hesitant, I agreed to give it a try. I do not wish to go into detail about this company, but I have done EXTENSIVE investigating, and I am mortified at what I have found. PARENTS BEWARE!!!! I have attended numerous interviews with these people who want money for pictures, model searches, videos, you name it. I have yet to meet(or hear from) anyone who has received work from this company. It also appears that they have moved around several times, changing their name, AND their employees. I have also done some snooping around national and local companies trying to find out who uses talent from this agency. Needless to say, NONE of them do! None of them have ever heard of the agency! The only thing I was told, was that if you are ever asked for money, it is a scam.

My daughters dreams of becomming a model have been put on hold. I will continue to research this company, and hopefully help out some unsuspecting parents. My advice to everyone is to read the other posts. There are many others who have horror stories to tell. Think about what you read, and use your common sense.

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[> [> Subject: GAMTS
Author: A thankful Mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:57:10 06/18/04 Fri Well I dont know anything about MTM, but my child did the search and it was so benefitful and I am so very greatful that they did this. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: I saw on television
Author: No name [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:37:18 06/19/04 Sat that I thought there was a firm getting a class action suit against them. It was a magazine news show. If you had truly had a good experience with them you would have posted your name giving your post validity. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: MTM CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT- I AGREE
Author: Blaire [Edit]	Date Posted: 18:45:39 06/25/04 Fri Don't worry you'll find them. I myself I am 10 years of age going on to 11 but sorry I may not tell you my birthday. Just pray. Good Luck. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Aquarian and Associates & The Great American Model and Talent Search

Author:
Amy
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Date Posted: 11:44:48 08/15/04 Sun

I recently attended an open casting call in Overland Park, KS with my four year old for Aquarian . They took a digital photo and we filled out a one page form. We then received a letter of invitation to a "parents only" meeting a couple of weeks later. i just returned and was doing some research on the net because i learned that this was all truly about "The Great American Model and Talent" Search being held in LA this year. I listened to their presentation and then came the answer to my question. They wanted $485 today or tomorrow with credit card or money order in order to put my child in their search. The fee does not include airfare or accomodations. In fact, parents attending have to pay an additional $55 each to attend the event. If paying by check, the cost went up $40. I saw most people leave without paying but some stayed. I really wish people would get this information out on the net or in the news because I think these people are taking advantage of many people and most importantly, children.

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[> [> [> Subject: Aquarian and Associates and The Great American Model and Talent Search

Author:
No name
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Date Posted: 14:45:48 08/23/04 Mon

These people are theives. We did their model show case in Los Angeles, My daughter got a job for an ad in a magazine. We did that and we never got paid for it or got a copy of the ad nor did we see it in a magazine, that it was suppose to be in.
When we contacted them regarding this, we never heard from them, it was always leave a message, leave a message for a call back. Never got the call back.
Low and behold about 2 weeks before the even in Los Angeles the following year, we get a phone call. We have a shoot for your daughter to appear in a magazine ad, but you have to come to the convention for us to give it to you. I told them no way, they wanted me to pay for the event again, 2 weeks was not enough notice to get tickets to Los Angeles and I was not going to pay for the event again. I also told them about what previously happened, I also told them that if given the opportunity I would tell everyone I knew what thieves they were. About 1 hour later I get a phone call from the director(we call him, the snake oil salesman) We will pay for your tickets to Los Angeles, and entry into the event and for the hotel. All you have to cover is new photo's and we will give you the information for the photo shoot. We went to Los Angeles, did the photo shoot, got paid for it, never saw it in the magazines they said it would be in. Tried to contact the company that the shoot was for, could not find an address or phone number for said company. Tried to call Aquarian again, got shoved into voice mail. never have gotten a phone call back. However I will say that we are signed with 10 other agencies in Los Angeles and New York and have gotten plenty of work from them and never 1 time have we paid a fee to them or attended a mandatory fee to a modeling convention. Please don't waste your money. The old rule applies "If it sounds too good to be TRUE it is"

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[> [> [> Subject: almost impossible

Author:
laura
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Date Posted: 06:59:37 10/07/04 Thu

It almost seems impossible to find a really good and TRUE audition, agency, or anything anymore. People are wanting to go into the industry for all of the wrong reasons. I want to because im in LOVE with the craft, and the production and behind the scense things that most people never see. Most want in because they want to fame and fortune, and thier "15 minutes in the spot light" I dont want to be a fade in and out entertainer i want to be one that can test time, and make a difference. I know that there are at least 20 "agencies" in my area that are completely fake. WHere has everyones morals gone? To go so far as to hurt children, and people, just to make some money? its sick...

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Subject:

i dont know what to do..

Author:
Laura
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Date Posted: 16:47:58 10/06/04 Wed

Hey!!! i dont know what to do, i have wanted to act since i was 4 years old. And not because of the fame and fortune, i would be lying if i said all that wouldnt be nice, but i really just want to act. I dont care where when or how, i just want to act and i have no idea how to get started. I never realized that there were so many people who wanted to act, although i could bet money that half of them arent nearly as passionate about this as i am. I will do what it takes to act, so long as its not hurting anyone:-). Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? How do i know the REAL audtions from the fake ones? Am i wasting my time? SHould i just try to get into a theatre and go from there? Thanks much for your time:-)!
laura

PS- i am 17, so i figure if after 13 years im still so passionate about this, this is what i was meant to do..

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Subject: Win: Crowns- a real fashion photo shoot- be featured in a full page ad for a Magazine!!
Author: Suzanne [Edit]	Date Posted: 08:43:52 10/05/04 Tue <p><b><font face="Verdana" color="#800000">Visit our website for details</font></b></p> <a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.queenproductions.org/"> <img border="0" src="http://www.queenproductions.org/sms-banner.jpg" width="604" height="254"></a> [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Aquarian Associates
Author: Tisha [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:13:32 10/04/04 Mon Does anyone know of which Agencies or casting directors attend the LA talent search?? I'd like to contact these people. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Aquarian Associates

Author:
Margie
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Date Posted: 11:35:01 09/28/04 Tue

On September 23, 2004, I took my two toddler boys to an Aquarian Associates "Casting Call" in San Luis Obispo, CA. I was skeptical going into this thing. I worked in the television business before I became a stay-home Mom. I'm an experienced producer in live television news and advertising, all at the local level. I was not impressed by the "Associates." They took quick video shots of the kids with a home video camera, under terrible lighting conditions. I was wondering how they would hear the kids say their names with only a camera mounted microphone in such a noisy, crowded room. I got a letter yesterday saying one of my sons received a favorable evaluation. Before deciding to attend the next meeting this Saturday, I decided to do some internet research. I was glad to find this website and another, www.easybackgroundcheck.com/aquarianassociates. I won't be wasting anymore time with these people, and I definitely won't be wasting any money on them!
I encourage others not to fall for their scheme.

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[> Subject: Just another scam

Author:
Shannon
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Date Posted: 20:06:07 09/28/04 Tue

Margie..thank you for the information...and everyone for the information as well. I too went to the open call in San Luis Obispo and also got the letter. As I was reading it, I started feeling a little suspicious that they would want another meeting with just the parents, etc so I started looking it up. I'm very glad I did. Why should I have to pay them to use my child for an advertisement when they'll be getting paid for it? Makes no sense so I'm glad I won't be wasting my time. I also called my friend who went and she got the same letter and warned her about it as well.

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[> Subject:

Aquarian Associates

Author:
Loreli
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Date Posted: 20:04:21 09/30/04 Thu

Thanks so much for your information! I too have been researching Aquarian Assoc. as a result of the San luis obispo 'open evaluation'! Whatever! I was going to pay a babysitter $6.00 an hour to attend this presentation only to be bilked of $500.00 or so! Shame on Aquarian for using children to get into their parents wallets! Shame-Shame!

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Subject: Does anyone know the time I have to sue a modeling company?
Author: No name [Edit]	Date Posted: 23:08:07 09/29/04 Wed I need to sue a modeling company that never got a web site up and stole ou money. Does anyone know how long I have to small claim court them? Thanks [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Show Time entertainment
Author: Tina [Edit]	Date Posted: 23:03:50 09/29/04 Wed Has anyone heard of them? If so can you tell me whats up with them? They are coming to our town and was us to pay?????a NON UNION FEE????? WHAT IS A NON UNION FEE??? Thanks Tina [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Well I went to the open casting call-Aquarian Assoc.

Author:
Jay
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Date Posted: 10:23:52 08/02/04 Mon

There must have been a thousand kids there of all ages. I was told 19 was the max. Basically, you sat around until your set of numbers was called, you turned in your self addressed envelope, you stood in front of a camera for less than 10 seconds. You stated your name, age, and smiled; show those teeth. Thank you very much. It took an hour or hour and a half to get through this many people.

Well today I received a postive evaluation notice. Lucky me. Now they are going to evaluate the parents, one day, one time only, no kids allowed under 9. It is going to be a hardship to change my schedule to go to this meeting to watch a video of success stories and be told that the success comes from the parents. If I make it, I will post again.

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[> Subject: Positive evaluation

Author:
Mrs. Johnson
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Date Posted: 19:05:31 08/28/04 Sat

I believe the "favorable evaluation" is a bunch of lies. My friends and I took our children and all of them got the letter. I think they set it up to look professional to take everyone's money for the convention. If someone was really that interested in your child, they would not ask for money. They would be offering money.

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[> [> Subject:

Aquarian Associates

Author:
Amy
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Date Posted: 14:20:08 09/03/04 Fri

I too received a favorable evaluation for my child from Aquarian Associates. So I researched them online and found letters from many parents who felt that their open casting calls are a scam. They make you feel like your child is special- one of only 15 or so chosen. What they don't tell you is they have these small groups of 15 coming in ALL DAY. In the last 10 min of their informational meeting they will ask you for about $500, and you only have 24 hrs. to decide. They will keep scamming you out of money for pictures, portfolios, etc. They do not have a great success rate. Notice how you can't call any number beforehand to ask questions. You can give your child's photo to a local model agency for FREE. Children do not have portfolios because their faces change every year. I called my local news program to alert them to the scam. Hope this helps

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[> [> [> Subject:

Notify yr Local News about Aquarian Assoc.

Author:
Peter
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Date Posted: 18:43:25 09/27/04 Mon

Hi Amy,

I was wondering if you really notified your local news about them. Did they do something? Follow up? Right now, they are doing this scam in Tucson AZ and we are up for the 2 hour 'event' soon (no questions allowed ahead of time). And we can not even bring anybody other than us, the parents.
What can be done to stop an organization like that?

Thanks!

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Subject:

LADY POSTING THE POSITIVE MESSAGE IS A PAWN FOR AQUARIAN ASSOCIATES!!!

Author:
No name
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Date Posted: 12:39:52 09/01/04 Wed

The woman posting the message travels across the country to attend these "casting calls" with Aquarian. She showcases her son as though he is a success story at the end of ONE of the "informational" meetings you (and everyone else) get "invited" to. You will know who I am talking about if you go. Why on earth would she use an alias if she is telling the truth?

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[> Subject: SUCCESS STORIES- AQUARIAN- I AM A REAL PERSON

Author:
CHARLOTTE A DAVIS
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Date Posted: 05:36:37 09/27/04 Mon

I AM A REAL LADY AND WHEN I POST I LEAVE MY REAL NAME. I DO NOT TRAVEL WITH AQUARIAN I DO GO TO SOME OF THE CALL BACK MEETINGS AND YES I DO SHOW THE WORK THAT MY SON DOES BECAUSE I AM A REALLY PROUD MOM. EVERYTHING THAT HE DOES IS LEGIT, AND WE HAVE THE DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE IT. WHEN I POST ON THE BOARD FOR ANY REASON I ALWAYS LEAVE MY NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS. SO, TO WHO EVER READS THIS, YOU DECIDE.

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Subject: Modeling/acting for my 3 year old daughter

Author:
No name
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Date Posted: 10:21:33 09/14/04 Tue

Hi. I live in Washington, DC and am the single mother of a 3 year old. I've been having people tell me since she was a newborn that I should put her in commercials. Now that she is 3, and has so much personality, I'm considering looking into this. She's real outgoing, and you'd have to meet her yourself to believe the personality on her. I have no idea how to get started, and don't have money for an agent or anything like that. Any suggestions?

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Subject: little superstar
Author: julie [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:07:35 10/19/03 Sun i have a 5 month and i'd love to get him into modeling...hes the perfect candidate, happy as ever...i live in the central texas area and needed to know if there were any good agencies...i prefer central texas but i'm willing to try anywhere in texas...it would be mostly appreciated! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: little superstar reply
Author: roxanne (mom2chelseabrennae) [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:40:06 11/06/03 Thu I belong to a group (out of austin) and know some reputable agents in other areas, and my daughter has gotten some well paying work---if you would like to email me personally, I can give you some more info. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject:

info about child modelling

Author:
Lucy Wilson
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Date Posted: 06:40:28 09/11/04 Sat

hi, i have a very lively 6 1/2 mo old daughter who i think has a perfect personality for modelling, everyone tells me shes really pretty so id like to find out some more information about getting her into the business.

We live in Austin TX but would be willing to travel to dallas/houston and surrounding ares if necessary. Does anyone know of any agencies in the austin area or further out who are looking for baby models? or have any information on how to get her started?

thanks,

lucy

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Subject: Georgia
Author: No name [Edit]	Date Posted: 04:55:23 04/30/03 Wed Hi there...We too are new to this and was wondering if anyone knew of any auditions, etc upcoming in GA? Thanks. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Also in Georgia--passed up Nat'l Discovery Network

Author:
Z-Man
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Date Posted: 16:48:07 09/09/04 Thu

We also live in Georgia, which is the first place we've lived which actually advertised an open modeling selection process--turned out to be National Discovery Network. Our daughter was selected, but we passed up the option to attend the annual convention in Florida. A year later, she's decided she wants to do this seriously, but I don't have any contacts in Georgia. Does anyone have ideas or recommendations yet?

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Subject: Ebay

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Date Posted: 18:25:05 08/29/04 Sun

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Subject: Proscouts
Author: Lindsay [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:05:03 08/18/04 Wed I just have a quick question and I'm hoping someone has the answer. I went to Regina, Sask for a open call, and I got selected to go to Bannf, AB. Has anyone dealt with these people before or had experience after getting accepted by them?? Lindsay [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject:

Proscouts Info.

Author:
Rebecca D.
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Date Posted: 06:33:27 08/19/04 Thu

My experience with Proscout (and other model searches of this kind) have not been very productive. Indeed they get you in front of the "right people" in the industry, however, your chances of being signed are one in a million. The search is enjoyable, and you meet alot of other aspiring models....and that's about it. So many people are chosen to attend the event and maybe 5 people will get signed. The odds are certainly against you. Unless you are mega skinny, super tall, have incredible long legs, and stunning features and bone structure....save your money. Be realistic and consider your chances of making it big. Breaking into the business is not as easy as attending a search for a few hundred dollars. Start small. Take some snapshots of yourself and begin to submit them to local agencies. Or, take the money you would spend on Proscout and put it towards a plane ticket to New York and go on "go-sees" with Ford, Elite, etc. Almost all the major agencies conduct go-sees. This way you'll find out if you have what it takes. But believe me, don't waste your money on a stupid search that you have to pay for. You will also incur alot of other fees that go along with it. Hotels, meals, transportation, tickets, etc. It's not worth it. All you need is a few clear snapshots to start - be cautious of people who want to take your money. Educate yourself about the business and you'll be fine. Good-luck!!!!

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Subject: You people CRACK me up!

Author:
JL
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Date Posted: 04:54:31 08/03/04 Tue

I read these comments and have to laugh at all of you. You keep touting the websites Modelingscams.com and ezbc.com and both of them are scams!!!! The guy is being hunted by the FBI for being Hate sites!!! It's the same individual (probably this cluck that signs his messages THE CRUSADER) like he/she is some protector of the public. You people are like a bunch of sheep!!! God how gullible can you be!! Read all about your little EZBC.com and Modeling scams.com here http://ezbc.bravehost.com/ This person has been kicked out of 13 web hosting companies, for illegal acts, identity theft, slander and false allegations. He/she has been classed as a Hate Site by the FBI. The moron has posted bad reports about Naomi Cambell..heard of her...the super model! He/she also reported that Elite Models and The Ford Agency two of the top modeling agencies in the world, are running scams. Do youor research....man why would you EVER rely on one site as your only means of proof of a scam!! Jeff

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[> Subject: Jeff...

Author:
Kuree
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Date Posted: 10:53:29 08/16/04 Mon

Seems what Easy Background Check dot com seemed to be right on target with Pulse Model Management!

Everything I have read so far on that site seems to be right on.

I haven't read what they said about the major agencies, but then again how silly of you to think that they don't do aweful things sometime. Will read and let you know... if I agree with you that is.

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Subject: FREE COMPOSITES*

Author:
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Subject:

Waste of talent

Author:
Sandra Frederick
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Date Posted: 14:08:12 08/10/04 Tue

I am 20 years old, 21 this October. Since Iwas 16 I have been to agency after agency trying to become my dream a model. I have been lied to practicaly robbed and most of all disappointed. It started at John Robert Powers. They kept telling me how beautiful I was and how my ambition was going to take me somewhere. I started classes, worked a couple of promotions and almost 4 grand later, nothing. Ive been in acouple of local magazines(no nudity if thats what what your thinking). I went to Proscout in Boston and had 6 call backs my first time. La Agencia told me to loose 10 pounds(I was 115 at the time 5'9) and grow my eyebrows out HAHA. Then I signed with BMG as my mother agent. Went to Chicago twice, each time about 1,200 and still nothing. People say to all the time "you should be a model" (I am not trying to be conceited)and it makes me so fustrated, I cant even take it as a compliment anymore.I can do this I know I can if I could only catch a break!!! If any can help this 20 year old with her dream 941-204-5329 Thanx

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[> Subject: Hi Sandra

Author:
No name
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Date Posted: 16:31:50 08/10/04 Tue

This board is for parents of kids in the industry under age 15. Please visit our sister board http://www.voy.com/103637/
You will find other models and legitimate casting calls and agency info as well as some more shady. You have the very best tool to market yoruself and create work for yourself. The internet. You may not be the next Cindy Crawford or Tyra but you can certainly make a reasonable living with a lot of leg work on your own and some awesome photos. Putting yourself in the right place at the right time.

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Subject: I am very happy with what Aquarian Associates and what they have done

Author:
A thankful Mom
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Date Posted: 21:54:48 06/15/04 Tue

I want to say the Aquarian Associates and their Great American Model and Talent Search is the best exposure that I could have ever obtained for my daugter in a very little time. Not only did I get her foot in the door I was able to get her whole body in. The event was well organized, very professional staff and the industry people that was there to see the children was amazing. Not only did my daughter get work immediately, but we are in the process of signing with 3 agents in different markets. Way to go Aquarian and thanks for the great thing that you are doing for the hopeful kids and parents! If you get the chance to be scouted or considered for this event go try it out I was shocked and amazed.

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[> Subject: aquarian
Author: No name [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:17:54 08/04/04 Wed Is this company real or not ? Did you have to pay money ? I just took my daughter to the evaluation and received paperwork back saying she had a good evaluation and to come to a parent meeting. Is this a waste of time ? I don't want to make a big mistake. Did your daughter move on to better things or is she crushed? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: You are being a bit contradictory
Author: Board Owner [Edit]	Date Posted: 18:42:21 08/06/04 Fri In the process of getting a job is not the same as an actual job or work for your child. Getting your "whole body" in means the child has been cast or chosen to model for a company and they have an actual date or audition. And they actaully get paid. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: I have heard

Author:
Jim
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Date Posted: 10:34:15 08/06/04 Fri

I have heard at one of our new parents classes that a Kansas City news station problem solver group is going to be investigating the practices of the Aquarian Group and possibly confront them. My sister-in-law took my nieces to Holiday Inn last weekend at the initial meeting and got the favorable letters, but after seeing this discussion board, she is changing her mind.

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[> Subject: Wow. Well after 2 long years of hearing over 50 bad stories and a few hundred posts
Author: Board Owner [Edit]	Date Posted: 18:40:00 08/06/04 Fri I believe you. I won't take my child that is for sure. Only a few people have anything good to say and they never seem to sign their names or if they do, they can't seem to name one job their child has actually done. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: www.littlemissvogue.com
Author: www.littlemissvogue.com [Edit]	Date Posted: 03:27:19 08/05/04 Thu WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE NEXT MODEL WINNER!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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