Answering a Reader Question #789

Anonymous Wrote:

 Hi dania! Love the blog! It's been really informative so far! I've been thinking of becoming a model and i think i have what it takes. I'm 15 right now and 5'5 but i'm interested in doing something fashion related. Would i be able to do modelling for magazines or fashion brands if i did commercial modelling? Or should i go for runway when i'm 16 and most likely 5'7 and prettier? I'll also maybe get my clear braces off by then but i'm afraid being older will be a detriment. Another thing: I'm also east asian, in LA cali, and there seems to be not many east asian models. Is that a problem or a good thing? Are there any agencies you suggest in LA for either type of modelling? Thank you!!

Hi, Anonymous!

Thank you for being a reader of my blog, I appreciate it (and you)!!!

Given the details of your situation I would suggest submitting to agencies in LA that represent commercial/print and/or teen models and get started with modeling now and then consider doing fashion/runway work if you end up getting taller (for LA, 5'8" is going to be ideal for getting your foot in the door).

How long do you have until your braces come off? Since they're the clear kind, agencies may not have an issue with it as much since they're obviously easier to work around compared to traditional braces but it doesn't hurt to submit yourself now with your braces to see if there is any interest from agencies or if you'll need to wait until they come off.

Don't focus so much on whether or not your ethnicity would be popular with agencies or not. It's all about your look and personality overall and with print work and teen models, these days it is all about diversity so I'm sure you'll be just fine!

That being said, below is a list of the names and websites of agencies in LA that represent commercial/print and/or teen models:

BMG Models - LA
http://www.bmgmodels.com/wp/los-angeles-bam/

Otto Models
http://ottomodels.com/contact-us-models/

Nouveau Model & Talent
http://www.nouveaumodels.com/submit.cfm

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