Answering a Reader Question #966

Anonymous Wrote:

Hi, 
I love your blog I was wondering if in the modelling indistry you can change or shorten your name when the agency asks for your name when applying. For example can I change my name from Lucinda to Lucy as it is what people call me. Or is it better to use your full name then see if the agency suggests shortening it? 

Hi, Anonymous!

Thanks for being a reader of my blog!

When you are applying for agency representation and are filling out the forms you need to use your legal name for legal purposes.

Sometimes the forms have a field where you can list any nicknames or other aliases you use so that's where you'd put that information. Or if there is a comment box you can mention that you go by Lucy and are open to using it as your "Model Alias" instead of Lucinda.

Once you get an offer for representation and move forward with signing the contract that's when you can discuss your name further with the agency and see what feedback they have to offer.

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