Hello Tyra, my name is Marshanika and I live in Alexandria, VA and I'm 16 years olds. I wanted to know if you can help me become a model. I'm very tall, small, and have short black hair. This is my DREAM!!! and I will LOVE her you to help me begin.

Tyra ur so great and who ever dissess u like for example saying u are out of line on november 2 when those gurls got nude for a photographer. GURL u were helping young women like me im 15 turning 16 and u taught me to never expose my body for some photographer and i will never do that thanks to u I LOVE U TYRA love your home gurl ELIZABETH oh and some day i would love to be on ur show cause ur my role model THANK YOU........XOXO THANKS AGAIN DONT EVER CHANGE

Tyra ur so great and who ever dissess u like for example saying u are out of line on november 2 when those gurls got nude for a photographer. GURL u were helping young women like me in 15 turning 16 and u taught me to never expose my body for some photographer and i will never do that thanks to u I LOVE U TYRA love your home gurl ELIZABETH oh and some day i would love to be on ur show cause ur my role model THANK YOU........XOXO THANKS AGAIN DONT EVER CHANGE

I am a new single mom and I love being a mom. I want to be able to expose my son to different things to give him an opportunity just to experience life and find out what he wants to do. People always joke and say he's so adorable and he should be a gerber baby. So why not I wanted to know what should I know about baby modeling???

Hi Tyra! I am an 18 year old college student and for years I have been longing to become a model. I would love to do runway and be in the spotlight but because of my height and weight I highly doubt that is a possibility. A few years ago I found out about print modeling and I would love that also. I am about 5'4" and 180 pounds. I have been letting myself go but I am exercising so that I can get back to about 140 145. I saw an ad for a modeling agency in the newspaper called Glamour Model Talent and I have gone there before and will go back soon. Please help me live my dream. I love taking pictures cause I love to show off my dimples. Thanks!!

Dear Tyra,
I recently went to Elite modeling website, there i sent them my pictures and all that good stuff. That was the first agency and only time and i have done that.A couple of weeks later a modeling scouting company called me (not elite)(universal something).They seen my pictures and said that i had a very unique look to me. Said they had auditions for me already. But they want money, i dont have it.If it is not a scam do they still want money is there any free ones? lol im broke and my family is too. no joke. i want this to happen soooo bad. but i dont it will if i dont have the money. i need your advice!!

Hello Tyra my name is Kelli and I'm from Pgh. I've always looked at you as a mentor in my younger days and since you launched America's Next Top Model, my hunger for modeling has grown. I've submitted an application along w/ photos to Elite, Ford, and other angencies to see how I qualify. I just regret waiting so late when I've been hearing you can be a model all my life. Can you please point me in the right direction w/ tips on getting into the industry and what not to do or follow.

Sincerely,
Kelli xoxo

Hello Tyra my name is Kelli and I'm from Pgh. I've always looked at you as a mentor in my younger days and since you launched America's Next Top Model, my hunger for modeling has grown. I've submitted an application along w/ photos to Elite, Ford, and other angencies to see how I qualify. I just regret waiting so late when I've been hearing you can be a model all my life. Can you please point me in the right direction w/ tips on getting into the industry and what not to do or follow.

Sincerely,
Kelli xoxo

Dear Tyra,

Hi,my name is Taja and I am 13 years old. I really want to become a model. I am 5'6 and i have my walk down packed. I joined with this agency named onesourcetalened. They want to see me for a interveiw, they want to see what my body type is and,how tall i am ect.. Should I go or should I just say no thank you?!

P.S. May you write back and do you think that they will book you if I have alittle bumps on my face?

**Taja**

I am a 23 year old mother of 2 girls...My oldest daughter is 4 and wants to be a model. I honestly feel that she has what it takes but I feel that I've already been taken advantage of. I just paid $150 for her to be in a baby pageant put on by the modeling agency then had to pay another $225 to have her pictures taken to be put on the agency's new talent poster and it has been a few months since all of this has been done and I haven't heard anything from them since as far as any jobs...the only thing they call me for is more "projects" that she can be in but that I have to pay for. What should I do? She is looking forward to doing this so much!!

Hello! Tyra, My daugther is very interested in becoming a model and thinks that you are the only one that knows best, can you do a show about the ends and outs of becoming a model for teenagers 14 and older? and have my daugther and a few other teenagers on your show?

thank you in advance,

Yolanda

Hi! Tyra my name is shukara i really want to be a model, everywhere i go people tell me i look like you, can you tell me if i have the look i need to become a model like you? call me please or send me and email. My mother wants to get me an agent but she's afraid to hire a fake. Can you help her find me an agent? Shukara

Hello Tyra,
First off congrats to you and all of your success--you are such a wonderful role model and now my daughter would like to follow your foot steps. I have 5 children and of course 1 wants to model--she is 12yrs 100 pounds tall and slim and cute! What do I do? I don't know where to start? Please help if you can spare a moment! Chandra--I will be watching ont he 10th good luck!!

Hi Tyra:
I have a son who is seventeen and you talk alot about females and modeling how do I go about getting my son into the business he would like to model and act. He is a very talented young man

hey there,
how are u doin?.... ive got one just quick question! i know that you were modeling for many years and im sure that u know ur stuff about it and the agencies, in the bussiness,and i had just signed with max agency in torontro, ontario and im really scared that im goin to sucked into a scam.. and my frinds have all told me, that if there making u pay for training that is a scam, so i had turned down sutherland modeling cuz they want 1000 for trianing and the agency that im with know, is payin for training, but i have to pay $510.00 for a fashion photogragher for pictues, and will mi qustion is! Can you Help me and Could You Find Out anything bout this agency?? i really really really would help me out alot... oh ya in case i didnt say anything bout the agency is called Max models & Talent Agency, or most people know it by Max Agency.. and there website is www.maxagency.com... thanks so much .. and i love the show

~amber~

hey Tyra, I have a question concerning modeling agencies and whether they are legit or not. I have done numorous auditions in both Ontario and Saskatchewan where I am living now and there is one I am thinking about and was wondering if it is legit. It's Sweet Management. She came up to be in the mall and asked if I've ever wanted to be a model. I am going to go on with it all but I was curious as to whether it is a good idea. Thanks

okay so i kinda know why u dont do it but i just really want to know y from u thats if u even really see this..but y dont u have a contest or something for men yes i understand u are all about making the world a better place for women and what they have the potential to do and be but what about the men like y cant i try out for americas next top model other than the fact that im a boy but still..will u help me out some how i just need to know y you dont want to do stuff for men i dont think i will get anything back from u but still thought i mite exptess my opinions...love u by the way and i want to get famouts jus to meet u well bye bye :)

Hello Tyra,
I am writing to find out how to get my daughter started with modeling and who to trust is my biggest concern. She is 7 years old and stands 4'5" tall. She admires models and she's very intelligent. So can you please help me out on this situation because I want to make her dream a reality. Thanks.

Hi Tyra,
I am a former fashion model that has been out of the industry for about 10 years. However, every time I meet someone they still ask why I am not a model? I am 37 y/o, but most people assume I'm in my mid twenties, which is why they assume it is a viable option for me. Am I too old to do commercial modeling? If not, where is the best market for this? I where a size 6 dress and 8 pants.

Thanks Tyra

Hello Trya
I have a 14 yr. old daughter who wants to model.DeMeko is 5'7 and half and 120lb. We live in KY, about 10 from Cincinnati, OH. I would like advise of a modeling agency that is not out just for the money. Thanks Ruby

hey Tyra..I have a daughter that is 6 with blue eyes..everyone calls her "baby tyra"..she is a cutie(not bias just truth)..i am looking to get her involved with print work and or acting..i know thats young but you should she her work the runway...lol...can i send you a picture of her and you tell me if she looks like you

Hey Tyra

I Couldn't Find The E-mail Trya Place So I Thought I'd Leave You A Messege Through Here.

I Was Wondering When There Was Going To Be More Open Calls For America's next Top Model?

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But I was To Leave For Paris For My 18th Birthday I Around That time So I Didn't make It. Well For Now thats All I Wanted to Ask.

Dear Tyra,

I'm frustrated that I was almost scammed into buying classes for modeling through a local "reputable" modeling agency. But I remembered what I watched on your show, and reality kicked in for me. It was very difficult for me to turn it down since modeling has always been a dream for me. But I really couldn't afford the $2550 that it would cost for 5 short months. I'm going to school full time, interning at an elementary school teaching english to adult learners, volunteering at another elementary school tutoring non-english children on their english skills, working 2 1/2 part-time jobs waitressing, and I have a wedding to plan for next year (mine). But I would really love to do printwork; call me crazy but I've always wanted to be one of those picture frame models....how cool would that be to be in a picture frame?? I'm not tall enough for runway, I'm only 5'2" and 95 lbs. I'm S. Korean-American, if that makes a difference, but I would really like your input on it, and I respect you as a person, a role model, and someone I could trust. Thanks for taking time for reading this.
Sincerely, Lisa

hi tyra my name is tinika i was born in the caribean of trinidad and tobago but now live in columbus indiana i am 13 years old and 5'7' preety tall i know i will love to become a model and show people what i can do i need your help please help me get started please write me back i love you,tinika

Hey Tyra! 1st i want 2 tell u that i luv ur show and how real u r, u r great! I would luv 2 come 2 one of ur new shows now that u r gonna b in NY! Well, I have always wanted 2 b a model, but i'm not tall, i'm 5 ft. 3 inches, so i know i couldnt do runway and such, but i just want 2 do something in the modeling business and i was wondering if u have any ideas of what i could do? I have been trying 2 persue this 4 about the last five yrs, also have taken classes that i paid 4 and done a few promotional jobs and didnt get paid, but i am just not getting anywhere! I feel so disapointed and lost, I really want 2 b a model so bad! i was wondering if u could give me some ideas, places,and people that would help me out and get me started w/out costing a lot of money and make me successful fast. Everyone says that i am beautiful and i should b a model, i am from New York, am 27 yrs old, and 5 ft 3 inches like i stated above, just 2 give u a better idea of where i am coming from! Please help my dreams come true! Thanx 4 ur time!
Sincerely,
Illa