Casting Notice: Plus Sized Models - West Coast Based ONLY!!!

I just got a tip today on a MAJOR fashion event taking place in mid-October.  The producers are seeking Four (4) Plus Sized Models (West Coast Based ONLY) who are both beautiful and strong on the runway in the following sizes ONLY:

Two (2) Size 12 Models 

(at least one of the size 12's should have measurements that are 36-28-38 or very close to it)

Two (2) Size 20 Models

Please be at least 5'8" in height with strong runway skills.

If you are interested please send the following "Stats":

HEIGHT:
BUST:
WAIST (Please measure from where your BELLY BUTTON sits):
HIP:
BRA SIZE:
DRESS SIZE:
SHOE SIZE:
HAIR COLOR:
EYE COLOR:

Send your information Origrunwaydiva@aol.com, along with two (2) current photos (1 head shot & 1 body shot) that are no older than 1 year old please.

Please put "Model Casting" in the Subject area.

The remainder of the details of this casting will ONLY be revealed to the selected models.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOURSELF FOR THIS CASTING IF YOU ARE NOT A SIZE 12 OR SIZE 18.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS

 MIDNIGHT (11:59PM) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010

Casting Notice: FFF Week 2010 Online Model Submissions Open NOW!!

Greetings All!

The wait is over! Online submissions for runway models for FFFWeek 2010 are now being accepted.

You MUST HAVE PROFESSIONAL RUNWAY SKILLS, no exceptions. If you live out of state (outside NY, NJ, CT, etc.) and you submit an application, you must read the directions on the application and send us a link to a small video clip of your runway skills. It does not have to be you in a fashion show, it could be something as simple as a friend recording your walk (in heels, etc.).

Please read the info on the application very carefully before submitting. If you live out of town and you do not send us a link to the video clip, your application will be automatically voided.

We are doing this because we realize the costs associated with traveling to NY to audition AND we want to be sure you realize that we are looking for the best of the best. So, please read the info on the application very carefully.

If we are interested in seeing you, we will contact you to attend our closed casting which will be held in April.

Model Requirements:

FEMALE

• Minimum height - 5”7 without heels (if you are a plus petite model, you are encouraged to submit but your weight MUST be proportionate to your height. First consideration will be given to models who are at least 5’7”)
• Dress size- 14-22
• Runway experience is mandatory
• Able to attend at least one fitting in NYC (fittings will be scheduled 2 weeks before show)
• If you live outside of the state of New York, you must submit a video clip of your runway ability to us via YouTube.com. See instructions above.

MALE

• Minimum height- 5’11” – Maximum height – 6’5”
• Able to follow directions
• Great personality
• Own an assortment of shoes (casual and dress)
• Able to attend at least one fitting in NYC (fittings will be scheduled 2 weeks before show)

Note: Do not upload pictures larger than 300kb.

CLICK HERE to download the application

Questions? Email: Models@fffweek.com

GOOD LUCK AND WE'LL SEE YOU AT FFFWEEK!

Casting Notice: Big Handsome Men Needed for FFFWeek 2010!!!

This casting notice comes straight from Gwen DeVoe, The CEO of DeVoe Signature Events and the Creator of Full Figured Fashion Week.......


Greetings Fans of FFFWeek 2010!
Please help us spread the word of our male model casting to find Big and Tall men for the first ever runway show to showcase fashions for our big guys.

We want to continue doing things 'BIG" AND "FIRST" and we know this particular showcase will go over well at FFFWeek. I am sure all of us have run across a BHM (big, handsome man) who is well groomed, has outstanding personality, swagger AND style. We are firm believers in equal runway opportunity for all and this year, we want our men involved! Help us spread the word!

Casting details:

Tuesday, March 23rd - 6:30 PM

Ripley Grier Studios

520 8th Avenue (bet. 36th and 37th Streets)

10th Floor, Studio10A

New York, NY

**Bring a full length photo and a headshot. Does not have to be professional but be prepared to leave the photos with us. And, be prepared to walk for our panel.

(I STRONGLY suggest that you wear or bring SHOES to walk in.....Sneakers won't cut it!)

RSVP not necessary but if you want to send your photos in advance you can to: bklyngurl@gmail.com

Interested, but out of state? Send your photos to: bklyngurl@gmail.com

THIS ONE IS FOR YOU BHMs. IF YOU'VE GOT IT, I WANT TO SEE IT!

Kind regards,

Gwen DeVoe
Executive Producer
Full Figured Fashion Week

Casting Notice: Rip The Runway 2010

You all have been driving me absolutely nuts about WHEN the casting call for BET's Rip The Runway was going to be held....and now I FINALLY have an answer:

But you gotta CLICK HERE to get the info!

Submissions deadline is February 16, 2010 at 6:00pm (EST)

They are also holding an Amateur Model Contest this year as well!

CLICK HERE to go directly to the application...

The deadline for the model contest is February 16, 2010.

Please remember to READ EVERYTHING and SUBMIT what you are asked to SUBMIT.

Good luck y'all!!

Harper's Bazaar Says That Gabourey Sidibe is Hollywood's New IT Girl!!

Check the video of her exclusive interview with Harper's Bazaar...

Casting Notice: Dance Your Ass Off is Looking for Overweight Men for Season 2

National TV show casting call for men
"Dance Your Ass Off"... second season
"DANCE YOUR ASS OFF" - THE OXYGEN NETWORK'S 2ND SEASON OF THEIR HIT SHOW IS LOOKING FOR MEN WHO NEED TO LOSE 50LBS OR MORE AND LIKE TO DANCE Looking for men who need to lose 50+lbs. Oxygen Networks "Dance Your Ass Off" is back for a second season. If you need to lose weight & like to dance, we want to hear from you! Our weight loss program involves working with a dance professional who will help you shed the pounds while having fun on the dance floor. No dance experience required - we are looking for men who have rhythm & who are willing to learn to dance. We have top notch weight loss professionals who want to take you on the road to a healthy future. New year, new you! The winner of the show receives a large cash prize. To apply, email the info below to: billywonka@aol.com. PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Name, age, phone number and city you live in 2. A recent photo - how much you weigh - full length and stats 3. Include Why YOU are perfect for the show - example: "you were an ex-athlete and let yourself go" YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18YRS OF AGE Don't forget to send your submissions to: billywonka@aol.com

Dance Your Ass Off Season Two Casting is coming to NYC!!

Word on the street is that Oxygen's hugely successful reality/weight loss show "Dance Your Ass Off" is casting for season 2 in New York City:

If you love to dance and want to show America that even with a little junk in the trunk you can still bust a move, we want to hear from you!

Together the contestants from season 1 lost nearly 500 pounds and we're ready to help a new group shake the weight off again! With the help of our nutritionists and top-notch dance professionals, you may finally fit into those skinny jeans!

If you are at least 18 year old, apply now! The winner will receive a huge cash prize.

OPEN CASTING CALLS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING CITIES

DALLAS - Sat, Dec 5. 10am-4pm. Dallas Power House of Dance

CHICAGO - Sat, Dec. 12. 10am-4pm. 218 South Wabash - 3rd Floor

NEW YORK - Fri, Dec 18. 1pm-8pm. Paul Pellicoro's Dance Sport

* For open call details and more info on how to apply, please click here to visit our website:

Email alexis.diamond@castingduo.com if you have questions.

She's Got The Look is casting for Season 3

Greetings fam!

Word on the street is that TV Land's “She’s Got the Look” has begun casting their 3rd Season!!!

Please find below a few different options for applying to be on the show:

1. Come out and meet us in person:
We are holding open calls in (4) major cities around the country. We welcome everyone to come out to an open call so they have a chance to meet with one of our Producers in person.

Los Angeles CA
Sunday December 6, 2009
LA Meeting and Convention Center

10601 W Washington Blvd LA, CA 90232
11:00am – 4:00pm

New York NY
Saturday December 12, 2009
Hotel Pennsylvania (Gold Ballroom)
401 Seventh Ave (at 33rd) New York, NY 10001
11:00am - 4:00pm

Memphis TN
Sunday December 13, 2009
Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown Hotel

300 N 2nd Street Memphis, TN 38105
11:00am – 4:00pm

Columbus OH
Tuesday December 15, 2009
Hyatt Regency Plaza

350 N High Street Columbus, OH 43215
12:00pm – 5:00pm


2. Mail in your application
If you are unable to attend one of our open calls, we welcome women from around the country to mail in an application.

Please note that the deadline for mail in applications is December 4, 2009.

Please remember to include the following in your submission:

1. Complete application at www.tvlandprime.com
   
2. Photocopy of your government issued ID
3. At least 3-5 photo’s of yourself. Please provide a variety. (IE; at least one full length, one close up, one candid non professional, etc.)
4. A home tape interview (see attached instructions for completing your home tape.)

Casting Notice: Sports & Pop Culture Fans

I got this email today from a friend and I am spreading the word......

Monday, December 14, there will be a taping of a new show and they (the producers) are looking for people to ask questions from the audience.

If you're a sports or pop culture fan then this is right up your alley!

Our hosts are:

NBA Hall of Famer, Charles Barkley

NASCAR Great, Kyle Petty

and
Baseball Legend, Dennis Eckersley

All you have to do to be a part of this is send an email with a recent photo of yourself along with a question you would like to have answered.

The question could be about news, pop culture, sports or anything else you can think of

(please keep it PG!) Put your thinking caps on and come up with some winners! I'd love to have you involved in the show. If you're not interested but know someone who may be totally into this then please feel free to pass this info on.

The email address is SportsAudience@gmail.com

Real Men Who Cook comes to Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Do YOU know a brother who can THROW DOWN in the kitchen?? Have them call 646-620-2214 to sign up today!

Atlanta seeking Female Comedians for New Reality Show

ATLANTA CASTING CALL

Seeking Female Comedians for New Reality Television Show

Calling all female COMICS! Are you a female comedian or a female that has always wanted to break into the industry? Fastlane Pictures/Wayans Girl Productions are now casting for a new reality show just for you.

Do your friends always tell you that you are funny? Do you love to make people laugh? Well come out Monday and make your dreams come true

WHERE: Uptown Comedy Club

800 Marietta Street
Atlanta, GA 30318

WHEN: Monday, November 9th @ 7:00PM

Please prepare 2 to 3 minutes of material for the audition.

8 comedians will be chosen to participate in this unique opportunity.

All participants chosen will receive a day rate of pay for each day of filming.

To RSVP, please contact Sanedria Potter at sanedriap@fastlanepictures.com

Source

Queen Latifah is looking for the next great female MC

Photo: COVERGIRL

With the help of COVERGIRL and in promotion of her new album, Persona, Oscar-nominated actress and singer/rapper Queen Latifah has launched a search for the next great female MC.

Frustrated with the lack of female voices in the rap game, Queen Latifah (born Dana Owens) has partnered with the cosmetics brand on a quest to find the most talented young women on the scene (solo or group) who know their way around a rhyme. The winning act gets to open a date on the Queen’s upcoming tour, which kicks off November 1st in Canada. The winner will also get a makeover and be featured in a COVERGIRL Queen Collection ad, and possibly even land a record deal. Not too shabby.

For details and to upload a one-minute performance video for consideration in Queen Latifah and COVERGIRL’s “Ignite Your Persona” competition, click here.

To read more about Queen Latifah click here

Hmmm....this contest makes me wonder what happened to the "Miss Rap Supreme" show on VH1?....Wasn't that the premise of the show? The search for the next great female MC? I'm just saying.....

Source

Sassy Plus Sized Model Needed for Pilot (NYC-Midtown)

Sassy Plus-Sized Model Needed For Pilot (Midtown)

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Date: 2009-10-15, 10:30PM EDT
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We're looking for a plus-sized, African American woman who can convey lots of attitude for our pilot, CURBS.

It's a puppet-based film that follows three delusional pieces of trash (a traffic-cone, a cigarette butt, and a banana peel) as they hunt down fame and fortune in the big city.

We're shooting this weekend (the 17th and 18th) in Midtown.

Plus Size Actress Needed - A Young "Tracy Turnblad" Type

Hmmmm.....Craig's list is real busy this morning....another plus casting....just be cautious when replying to ANY ad fam.....use common sense...if it feels wrong...it probably is....be smart!

Having said all of that....lol....good luck to you!

FYI....Tracy Turnblad is the lead character in Hairspray.....in case you didn't know...

Plus Size Actress: Young Tracy Turnblad Type (New York)

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Date: 2009-10-15, 11:51PM EDT
Reply to: gigs-gdwrz-1423597962@craigslist.org ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

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Caucasian
Age: 20-26
Size: large-n-lovely
Look: cute, pretty, youthful
Attitude: Happy, perky, upbeat, friendly, talkative
Schedule: Must be flexible, able to go away for a few days

This is for a paying event gig which will last for four days.
You must be extremely outgoing and good with people.

Makeup and dancing skills a plus.

Please be prepared with photos and resume.
Please list any relevant links (MySpace, Facebook, Youtube)

Auditions will be in Manhattan by appointment

Plus Sized Actress Needed for Doritos Superbowl Commercial Competition

I found this casting notice on Craig's List this morning.....For you brave souls.....don't know what it's about....but if you're interested check it out!

Plus size actress for Doritos Superbowl commercial competition (NY)

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Date: 2009-10-15, 11:22PM EDT
Reply to: gigs-jzhmw-1423571187@craigslist.org ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

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Shooting a comedic commercial for the Doritos $1,000,000 commercial competition.

This commercial compares plus size and plus plus (size 14 to size 20) women to women that wear a size 4/6.

It is very funny, but pokes fun at American men's view on what they find attractive.

Improv background a plus, but not necessary.

There is compensation, if we win a cash prize, plus it could be shown on Doritos site, and if fate is on our side, on TV.

Available for your reel, as well, per Doritos rules and regulations.

Please send a headshot and full length photo, as well as resume asap. Shoots the weekend of the 24th.

thanks.

Good luck y'all!

Casting Call: Miss Black Queens NY Pageant seeking Contestants age 17-26

The race in on to find contestants ages 17-26 for the Miss Black Queens NY Pageant, taking place in Queens, NY in September 2009.

For Immediate Release:

United States of America (Press Release) May 4, 2009 --

New York, NY, 05/04/2009: The search is on for contestants for the Miss Black Queens New York Pageant. The pageant which is being executive produced by Plus Model, Tiffany Braxton Belvin is scheduled for September 2009 in Queens, New York.

This extraordinary opportunity will include various competitions for contestants, A-list sponsors, and special guests. The Miss Black Queens New York Pageant is currently seeking innovative and talented young women who have a desire to not only showcase their beauty but their confidence, intelligence and achievements.

Open to young African-American women between the ages of 17-26 that are currently living or have lived, worked or attended school within New York State and a citizen of the United States, contestants have a chance to win an official Miss Black Queens New York USA Crown and sash, complimentary professional photo shoot, up to $1000 in cash and paid entry fees to compete in the Miss Black New York USA Pageant.

Areas of competition include: Personal Interview, Fitness Wear, Talent, and Evening Gown. The winner will compete in the Miss Black New York USA Pageant, with a chance to go on to the national level in the Miss Black USA competition.

For all press inquiries please contact Renee D. Jennings at hhbkrenee@gmail.com. For more information on this event and to download the official handbook and contestant application, please visit the official website at http://www.missblackqueensnewyork.com.

About Tiffany Braxton Belvin

source: FPR

Tiffany Braxton Belvin, a native New Yorker, began performing in amateur fashion shows in the early 90’s. In 2007, when cast for a reality show that did not meet production she was urged to consider modeling professionally. Tiffany began her professional career as one of the first signature models for the e-zine, Belle-Noir.com. She became a fit model for a denim company, and has placed as a finalist in multiple model search competitions.

Tiffany has appeared in various media outlets including, The Tyra Banks Show, ABC’s Eyewitness News, NBC’s Today in New York, and she appeared in the second season of Lifetime Television's
How to Look Good Naked. Tiffany was crowned Miss NYC Plus Diva 2008 where she also received accolades for her award winning poem "Why Do I Love My Curves?"

Tiffany's professionalism and work ethics have parlayed her into positions as a model consultant, pageant coach, and she is the Regional Director for the Miss Black New York USA Pageant. Tiffany is currently represented by DSE Model & Talent Management.

Miss Black Queens New York Pageant

Miss Black Queens New York Pageant is an official preliminary to the Miss Black New York USA Pageant. Miss Black Queens New York was developed to showcase talented young women and their achievements as well as provide them a platform to bring awareness to improve social issues in our community.

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For more information:

R. Media Group Brooklyn, NY 11236 (C) 646-705-5712

Casting Call: ABC's Wife Swap seeking families with a plus sized model daughter

Date: Fri, May 8, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Subject: ABC TV Model Casting

Hit Reality Show Casting Families

Hit reality show, Wife Swap, which airs on ABC Television's primetime
line-up is looking for families where Mom and/or teen daughter is a
plus size model!

Families must consist of two parents and at least one child between 7 and 17.

Families that appear on the show receive a financial honorarium for
lost wages, time and commitment. Anyone who refers a family receives
$1,000 if that family is cast in an episode.

Please email me if you and your family would be interested in applying!
Please include names and ages of all family members, a brief
description of your family and a photo!

Amanda Gershkowitz| Casting Associate Producer | Wife Swap 100 6th
Avenue| 3rd Floor-Suite 3-29| NY 10013 tel. + 1 646 747 7949 | fax. +
646-216-4295 amanda.gershkowitz@rdfnewyork.com

Casting Call: New Dating Show for Curvy & Confident Single Women

Big Heart Casting Ends: 23 days 21 hrs 50 mins 15 secs CASTING START: 3/23/2009 12:00:00 AM CASTING END: 4/20/2009 11:59:59 PM GENDER REQUIREMENTS: Female Only AGE REQUIREMENTS: 21 to 35 Enroll in this casting!

Note: All projects assume the ability to make reasonable scheduling arrangements with all parties, including the person(s) ultimately selected for the project. Top members and profiles with videos will be taken in top consideration. Please read additional details below.

EXEMPT CASTING - Does not count toward your total castings

From the Executive Producers of "The Bachelor"...

A Major Television Network and Doron Ofir Casting is currently casting REAL women who are curvy, beautiful, and sexy, and are ready to be introduced to their soul mate.

Are you confident, voluptuous and genuinely looking for love? Our landmark television series aims to prove that the only size that matters is the size of your heart.

In this romantic competition of love and seduction, one big and beautiful woman will become the envy of all others and attain the love of a lifetime.


VIDEO SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: In order to be considered for the cast of this series, you create an amazing and heartfelt Home Video showing us why you deserve to embark on this romantic journey! Your home video should be fun, sexy, romantic endearing and truly prove why you should be on the show. Tell us why our bachelor will fall in love with you and how you will make that happen. Prove to us why you’ll become the next great television personality!

GUIDELINES (Please Read Carefully):

1. Please watch the video to be sure that it looks and sounds good before sending it in.

2. Make sure you are not backlit. Standing in front of windows or other major light sources looks terrible on camera.

3. Make sure you are framed properly. At the beginning of the tape, have a close, tight shot of you smiling and introducing yourself. Also include a full body shot, twirling around in your fab outfit!

4. Tape should be no more than 5 minutes long and HAVE FUN WITH IT! (but keep your clothes ON!!!)

CONTENT (this is what should be in your video submission)

* be sure your outfit, hair and makeup show your style at its BEST. You want to look beautiful on your tape!

1. Say your Name, Age and where you’re originally from and where you reside now.

2. Tell us about your lifestyle, your personality, and how your closest friends would describe your best and worst qualities.

3. Describe your past serious relationship/s (marriages, children etc.)

4. How do you feel about competing against other women for one bachelor? Why do you want to do this?

5. Brag! What are your best assets? What makes you a great catch?

6. Have any talents? SHOW US! (Booty Clapping is not a talent fam....)

7. Why are you single? Have you ever come close to Mr. Right? What happened?

8. How do you feel about your body image when it comes to your love life? Tell us any stories!

To Enter click HERE to be redirected to the official site.

Good Luck Family....Remember to be energetic - "Slate to Captivate" - that's how you stand out from the pack!

“Do not attempt to do a thing unless you are sure of yourself; but do not relinquish it simply because someone else is not sure of you.” - Stuart E. White

Casting for MTV Pilot "The Fashion Show!"

Combining the excitement of a high-fashion catwalk and the spirit of a fiscally conscious makeover, "The Fashion Show" is an energized blast of fashion know-how.

Hosts will not only showcase must have fashions, they'll also let aspiring fashionistas know where to get the goods without breaking the bank.

A handful of lucky audience members will get the Rihanna-style makeover of a lifetime and undergo a head-to-toe transformation into their favorite celebrity.

There is a segment on the show called "Booth of Truth"- if you think your style is fierce and you love what you got going on! This part is for you!!

Do you care what people say about your style?

Do you think you have the guts to hear what our experts say about your style?

Then email us a picture in your favorite outfit whether you made it or bought and put it together by yourself!

NOW CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

Female or Male - All Ethnicities - 18 to 40

MALES & FEMALES - Gals and Guys that have a unique sense of style and stand out from the crowd. Models that have a great personality and runway experience. Fans that would love to get a celebrity makeover. People that are outgoing, fun and energetic that would want to be part of the studio audience. Everyone participating must be 18 years old and over.

How to apply:

• Email headshot and resume to the following address: trlcasting@mtvstaff.com
• Please send pictures of yourself and explain why you want to participate -
• Please include your name, phone number and stats like height, weight, waist, chest, shoe etc.
  
• Please Email all of these details with "The Fashion Show" in the Subject line.

Casting Notice: Models Needed For Swimsuit Makeover Story ASAP

Need women for swimsuit makeover story

Publication: FITNESS magazine

Submission Deadline: 12:00 PM EASTERN - February 18

For our swimsuit makeover story, we're looking for a woman who:

1) wears size 12 or 14

2) is in her 30s or late 20s

3) is in New York City

4) is available to come to the photo shoot the first week of March(date not set yet)

Still with me?

If you're chosen, we'll want to photograph you in your old suit and in the new one selected by our fashion experts.

For being in the story, you'll get to keep the suit. (FYI...This means it's a BARTER agreement - You do the gig - you keep the swimsuit...there's NO money involved...so don't email asking about it!)

If you're interested, please email me Caroline.Hwang@meredith.com with a jpeg photo (in a swimsuit please) and tell me what your swimsuit/bodyissues are.