hay tyra,
My name is amber, i am 18 years old and sitll in school i and a seniour in high school all of my friends told me to go out for modeling and after all of their nagging i decided to give it a try. the only thing is i have no clue where to start. so i was hoping you could give me a shove in the right direction. yours truly amber.

Hey Tyra my name is Amber i am 18 and still in school
all of my friends say i should try out to become a model and after all their nagging i decided to give it a shot. but the only thing is i have no clue where to start. i guess i am asking if you can push me in the right direction. one problem is that i am afraid that they may think i am a little over weight. so may you please help me out yours truly amber
P.S. BE HAPPY lol :)

HI TYRA, MY NAME IS ROSHONDA JONES, AND I HAVE A SIX YEAR OLD DAUGHTER,NAMED TNEISHA CRAFT, WHO HAS A MILLION DOLLAR FACE. SHE IS A NATURAL.PLEASE CALL ME, OR SEND ME AN EMAIL, ON WHERE TO SEND HER PICTURES. I WANT TO SHARE HER GIFT WITH THE WORLD. EVERYONE LOVES THIS CHILD. THANKS.

Hi I am 15 years old and I was just wondering if Pro Scout is a legitimate company to do business with? The cost is $695.00 and they take you to Philly to meet with Ford, Elite. Thank you in advance for taking the time to repy to me Thanks kayla

Hey Trya,
iam a 15 year old i believe plus size does that mean i could never model cause im fat? id love to model i think it would be fun
~Gislene~

Hey trya,
iam a 15 year old i belive plus size does that mean i could never model cause im fat? id love to model i think it would be fun
~Gislene~

hi Tyra my name is Pearl i lke u sooo much and i warch ur shows wheneva possible. let me tell you about maslf im 17 yrs old gal from Botswana i want to become a model and i wud be very hapy if u cud help me achieve ma dream i believe in you and thank you in advace

hi Tyra my name is Pearl i lke u sooo much and i warch ur shows wheneva possible. let me tell you about maslf im 17 yrs old gal from Botswana i want to become a model and i wud be very hapy if u cud help me achieve ma dream i believe in you and thank you in advace

I was working at the mall and this really pretty girl came up to me and said that I have the "look" to be a model and gave me her card. She works for Nevon Management and it seemed to be not a scam, but I'm not sure. I went on line to find out more info on them, but I'm not having much luck. Maybe they are just a new company, or maybe they are a scam. What do you think? They called me twice to come to an open call in LA next week, should I go see for myself?

Hello Ms. Banks,

** My name is Porchea. I can't really express the passion I have for wanting to become a model. I know how much everybody is sweating you but please take another drop. I'am 17, 5'6, and look fashion. You have been my inspiration since I was very young. I'm plan to be the next Tyra Banks but instead it will be Porchea Washington. I not like everyone is else. I'm behind in my goals but soon to speed them up. I have to accomplish my goals because it's just me now, and some how you'll be seeing me in lights. Thanks for you time to read this.

From me to you.

hey, im shannon and im fifteen i've always wanted to be a model ever since I was like 11 I always wanted to do this and I've been practicing different poses and im always trying to make my pictures look really cool and model-like. I have natural strawberryblonde hair but right now it is bleached blond and i love that dramatic look of black eyeliner ad bleached white hair and pale skin. i don't know why but i always have. but i have a slight problem.. I'm only five foot and i really hate it. but my mother has told me that nobody is going to want me as their model becuase im so short.
is there places that will let me model for them being this short?

This is MIKE in the U.K I hope I can answer a few questions here for those recently commenting!

To Cynthia:

You may wish to put the agency name you mention into a google search it does not make good reading!
Enough said!!

To Brittany:

You are wise to be wary, as many so called agencies and scams do try to prey on the aspirations of youngsters and selling of dreams to parents! A quick rule of thumb is to ask for references and links to prior successes, in addition never pay out in advance for any agent/agency services, if they ask you for money up front chances are they are fake and very suspect!

To: Madison & Dayana:

Look into the term 'TFP' this is a good, recognised way to get a good portfolio started without outlay! Time for prints is an arrangement of photographer and talent/parents whereby photos are completed free of charge to help showcase the photographer and assist the aspiring model with good quality photos.
Always check that the photographer is legit in the same way as of agents ie: references, prior experience and be comfortable that you can work with them well ensuring Parent/Guardian organises and is present at all times!

Best Wishes from MIKE
www.freewebs.com/fileybelle

My daughter was picked mt Xtreme talent LLc she stays in Indianapolis but the company is based out of Fort Mill SC help is this company legit!! help need moer info call please number above ASAP

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hELLO tYRA!!!!!!! mY BABY GIRL IS 2 YEARS OLD. WANT TO PUT HER IN CHILDRENS MODELING BUT WITH SO MANY PEOPLE OUT THER THAT HAVE COMPLETELY LOST THEIR MINDS i DONT KNW WHO TO TRUST AND WHICH COMPANIES WILL DO HER MORE HARM THAN GOOD FOR HER.

SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL AND i JUST WANT TO PUT HER IN COMMERCIAL OR ADVERTISEMENT MODELING JUST SO SHE COULD HAVE A LTTLE SUM OF MONEY IN THE BANK SO SHE DOESNT HAVE TO LIVE WHEN SHE GETS OLDERTHE WAY WE HAVE TO NOW. PAY CHECK TO PAY CHECK AND IN THE COUNTY PROJECTS I DONT WANT THAT FOR HER. i VISITED MODELS.COM BUT THAT WAS FOR ADULTS CAN YOU HELP GUIDE ME THE RIGHT WAY FOR MY LITTLE ANGEL

Hey Tyra,

This is Madison from Gainesville Tx.i am 13 years old I really wanna be a model i have the legs the body and everything i just dont know how i could be one:)Help PLEASE

HI TIRA IM 14 YRS OLD ND I WOULD LOVE TO BE A MODEL I GOT THE BODY AND EVERYTHING BUT ONCE I HAD BEEN IN A MODELING COMPETITION WHEN I WAS 11 AND I WAS ONE OF THE MANY GIRLS THAT GOT CALLED BUT WENN THEY WAITED FOR ME I COULDNT GO BECAUSE IT WAS TOO FAR SO I LOST THE CHANCE TO BE A MODEL AND NOW THAT IM BIGGER I WANNA ME A MODEL SO I WAS ASKIN YOU FOR HELP TO FIND ME A ANGENCY THAT CAN HELP ME

Hey Ty-raa!!
how are you!!well hope youre doing great. Iam 19yrs old & i want to be a Model/actress Sincee 4ever.
Just that noone has Ever encouraged me to go for it its hard to do things on your own, since my mom passed its been hard But i really want this i just Dont know where to Start iam 5'5 1/2 & iam latina
helpppp thanks babe.

hi Tyra

my name is elizabeth,22 years of age and currently studying marketing in Pretoria.i was browsing, looking for a mordling agency and saw this on this on the net.i never want to take anything for granted because i might be lucky to find what i want.if you wanna take look at who i am-in terms of features,think about kelly,kelly Rowlands(from destiny's child).i am a unique individual and proud of my self in every aspect.i realy realy love modeling because it is in me.i left latin american'temporaly@but will sort it out.is there ever going to be 'SOUTH AFRICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL'?can i pliz b part of it.luv u and ur job.God bless

Hi tyra,my name is chantele...all my life I wanted to do modling but my parent didn't have the money. I did modling classes and I'm very photogenic. I love your show especially americans next top model. I would love to be one of the top models. in my hart I want to do modling but I don't have the money for it. what can I do?

hey tyra,
Im astrid, im 13 years old.Im also 5'2" and 117 pds. I live in new york. Im dominican. i would love to be a model.People say that I may be too young to be a model but i want... im willing too put my all in to modeling. modelimg
& fashion is a goal and a dream to me. Ill do what ever it takes to achive this. i want to prove every person who ever siad i wont make wrong. I know there are millions of other pretty girl here trying to achive this same dream but I have a big feeling in me that you or someone will see this and help me!!..ur truly a inperation tyra.
-astrid

Hey Tyra,
I'm 15 years old and live in the NewYork area. I have always dreamed of becoming a model, but I don't feel like i have the right look.. I'm short and not super skinny.. Is there a certain 'look' that modeling agencies want to see? and what are some ways I can build some confidence because I know that's probably what most of these agencies want as well - and I'm lacking in that dept.

Thanks so much Tyra.

Hi Tyra,
You have always been my inspiration. I was wonder ing if you know of any legitimate modeling agencies that represent women 30 and over. I am a 31 year old mother of 4, but I really haven't changed much since my 14 year old portfolio. Child bearing did not alter my body much at all. I always get mistaken for a teenager. I have done some modeling in the past, but could never get good jobs booked due to lack of a portfolio or comp cards. The agency that signed me (OTM), required me to pay for that and me being a mother, I could not afford to spend the $$$ on it. I know tha guidlines for models are ages 13-21 usually, but can they still sign you if you actually look that age? I know the agencies I send my pics to look at my age first and immediately denie me. I know there are agencies out there that do print,ect. for older women, but everytime I Google them it always comes up with scams. Also, do you know of any legitimate kids' agencies? It's the same with that also, when I research it online, just scams. I know a scam when I see it and it is really frustrating. My kids are ages 15(boy), 5(boy), and 3(girl). My 9 year old boy is not really model material..really cute, but too chubby at this time. My kids all have my features and look just like me..tall, thin, big blue eyes, high cheek bones and full lips. I know every parent thinks their kids are beautiful, but I know that mine are model material, not just pretty faces. Thank you so much and I comend you on everything you are and have done for people. Thanks!!!

Ok I am 12 years old. I would love to model for companies because i modeled for my schools etc.but i would like to know an agency i can be put in to become a professional model...

thanks so much amirah

Hi,Tyra
i am a 16 years old, puerto rican girl living in california,i am also 5ft6.i have dreamed of becoming a model ever since i was little,and never really had the chance to try it. now that i am a little older i have taken time to look for modeling agencies,but havent really found any. since i really dont know much i would like some tips on becoming a model and agencies that would be good to learn more about modeling and will show me how it is to live life as a model.