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Answering a Reader Question #343

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Is it 'unprofessional' to wear nicer shorts to an open call? Like white, denim shorts? Or is it better to always wear a skirt/jeans? And if shorts are fine to wear, should I wear heels with them too? Thanks! 

Hi, Anonymous! Because open calls are informal, it is okay to wear nice shorts, especially since that's a great way for the agency to see your body shape. ALWAYS wear heels to anything modeling/agency related so definitely pair them with your shorts (they'll make your legs look awesome, lol). Should you get invited back for an actual interview with the agency, that's when you'll want to wear something less casual.
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Anonymous said…
hi Dania what's your criteria for accepting gigs on Craigslist? how do you actually search for jobs on the site do you search "jobs" or "gigs" in the part where you have that option. On average how much do you get paid for a gig and how long does it take to receive the money. Thanks
March 30, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Anonymous said…
hi Dania i have a question about acting. how do i get an acting agent. what is the process to get started with acting. I did several plays throughout middle school and high school. however, the last play i did was when i was 18yrs old can i include those plays on my resume right now all i have are my stats from modeling my height and other measurements i was hesitant about adding previous work from high school because i wasn't sure if they were too old. I feel that since i haven't done any performing since I was 18 I figured I'm starting from square 1 brand new. So I would love a step by step approach pursuing acting seriously and hopefully finding an agent I'm a new freelance model but I want to become a freelance actress is that possible is there a M.M for actors. Oh and I would prefer to act for television and film, theater is great but I'd rather be on camera than on stage. I prefer to be on camera I'm fine with starting with small roles I would love to do commercials too is it OK to do some extra/background work or is that frowned upon. I just want guidance on how to restart my career now that I'm 24 and I live in NYC.
March 30, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Dania in regards to modeling what's more important a models weight or their measurements. I really want to know in regards to a commercial market in NYC. what's more important to clients and agencies. For the commercial market it is common for a agency to turn down a model based on her weight or measurements. Also when a agency signs a commercial model what criteria do they go by to sign someone like what does a model have to have in order to get signed to a commercial agency. Thanks so much
March 31, 2012 at 3:24 PM
Dania Denise said…
Hi, Anonymous (#1)! You'll find the answer to your question in its own post, titled "Answering a Reader Question #344." Thanks for reading!
March 31, 2012 at 7:01 PM
Dania Denise said…
Hey, Anonymous (#2)! You'll find the answers to your question in its own post, titled "Answering a Reader Question #345." Thanks for reading!
March 31, 2012 at 7:02 PM
Dania Denise said…
Hi, Anonymous (#3)! You'll find the answer to your question in its own post, titled "Answering a Reader Question #346." Thanks for reading!
March 31, 2012 at 7:33 PM
K.Renee` said…
Hi Dania!

I want to start of by saying that I love your blog and it is very helpful. I have a few questions that I have been wanting answers to for the longest. I am currently 19 years old and I am a college athlete. I am an aspiring model/actress as many other people are. I don't have any modeling experience aside from pictures that other people have taken of me and the only acting experience I have so far is an acting class I have taken here at school and I play that I was in here. My first question would be that without a resume that has substance what should I do in regards to contacting agencies. Also, what steps should I take to getting more experience for a resume. I want to start making a name for myself but I just really don't know where to start or what steps to approach. Your advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks.
April 7, 2012 at 3:16 PM
Dania Denise said…
Hi, K.Renee! You'll find the answer to your question in its own post, titled "Answering a Reader Question #352." Thanks for reading!
April 7, 2012 at 6:33 PM
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