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| Jun 28, 2006 04:34 |   |
 | Modelling in China I'm interested to know the first hand experiences of expats who've worked as models in China (of Asia in general). I'm in Beijing now with intentions of heading to SHanghai. I'm not an exceptionally tall guy (only 173cm), but that's ok because I'm not interested in RUNWAY modelling. My question relates to Photographic modelling and the like (clothing, underwear, magazine, advertising etc...) Anyways, I don't have a professional model's portfolio (I simply have pictures). What is a model portfolio anyways (does it mean the difference between finding and not finding work). I mean aren't picture attachments and a quick email enough to convince Chinese modelling agencies that you're attractive and bodily-abled enough to model? If not, is getting this portfolio worth it? How much does it cost and what does it entail? Can I use it internationally after I leave China too? I know I sound dense but I'm just trying to gather information and do my homework. How much are models in Beijing or Shanghai paid? WHat kind of non-runway work do they find? Is it legit or a waste of time? I've been invited for a meeting with some agency working out of an office building near SOHO in Beijing. What can i expect from them (what do Chinese modelling agencies want). Is it anything like English teaching? Ok, that was a joke. Please share your Asian (China) modelling experiences here. Thanks again in advance... |
| Jun 28, 2006 08:02 | #1 |
| dont go to shanghai to model. Its hing kong where u want to be. research the agencies in hk and start emailing them ur pics. HK is the biggest industry for western models. Im not a model but my boyfriend was, so i know stuff about it. |
| Jul 6, 2006 12:36 | #2 |
| Hi Kian,I am model in Chengdu and also own a Modeling agency specialised in foreigner models (www.westernagency.cn). You are right to hope do modeling in Asia, it's the best place for us foreigner to make easy money.First, Your portfolio : The portfolio is the most important for a model, you must do it, I don't think the shanghai modeling agency offer it (contrario of me !!). Your portfolio will give the first feeling to the customer. There's 2 way to get a good portfolio. The first one (the best and cheaper), you prospect photographers and find one who need a foreigner model. Because he needs you, you will not have to pay any money. The second one is to choose a very good photographer and accept to pay for half a day photos. To get a good portfolio you need 200 photos, it's very important to get the largest choice. In chengdu, half a day cost between 1000 and 3000 RMB; in Shanghai I guess around 4000 RMB. You have to prepare this day, go to the barber shop, prepare your favorite fashion clothes ... Your portfolio will discribe yourself so choose a style you feel well in it.Then contact by email chinese agency. If one is interesting, don't sign any exclusivity contract with them. If they want you to be exclusive they have to pay you monthly. You have the right to be model in 2 or 3 modelling agency, that's not a problem.The payement for a professionel model in Shanghai is around 8000 RMB/day. The fact is that the models in Shanghai are very good and the competition is strong, hope you're good looking with bulding body.Visit those website, you will know : http://www.kmodels.com/ |
| Sep 4, 2007 03:57 | #3 |
| westernagency email is not valiable anymore. To join me, contact me directly by private message on this website |
| Nov 4, 2007 20:58 | #4 |
| GUEST14155 | hi malong this is manish from india and right now i am working in china......i have taken some pictures of me and i put in my msn......so many peoples tell me ,i looks like a model (thats all chinese peoples saying) i think they just flattering and flirting me or joking with me..........but i heard these words from so many peoples...........you are the professional in this feild and i just wanna a know your comment on me.........i am just attaching my 1 picture...........you just see at glance and tell me your first reaction from the eyes of advertising agency personnel...........can i be a model? Give me your true idea..........as i know i am not the right person of this feild.still for my satisfaction i wanna a know your advise waiting for your reply Thanks Manish |
| Dec 29, 2007 06:31 | #5 |
| GUESTSIJO | Hi Malong, My name is Sijo , I am from India .I am presently studying at Sichuan University in Chengdu. I was interested in going Modelling in china. I am a tall and handsome guy,my height is 192 cm.I am fair and with a good posture.I have my pictures put up at the friendship site called Orkut.My profile link is http://www.orkut.com/ My email id is gmail.com|sijo.joe. Please feel free to contact me. Can you give me your email id ,so that i could personally contact you. give me an idea of how i should proceed to start my Modelling career and can u give me the addresses of some Modelling agencies in chengdu. waiting for your favourable reply, Thanking You, Sijo Sebastian |
| Jan 19, 2008 03:25 | #6 |
| GUESTDIMA | hi how u doin so i guess u r the professional guy here sooo im dima and not clso to modellin in anyway just that i have lots of handsome friends and cute but my question here that is it easy for an arabic model (guy) to find good joib here in shanghai or hangzhou or in this area may just in the beginin may b after that its ok for him anywahere but coz he is in egypt now and he will come to try to live in china so im helping him to find some work and he already did some coooooool videos and great poasters and pix soo wt i need to find him work in a modelin world........... he is comin next month and i want him to do it coz he is gonna fall in love with china sooo i want him to succeed waitin for ur response my email is crazy_angle2hotmail.com thanx again............ |
| Jan 31, 2008 07:41 | #7 |
| GUESTBEBE | My name iv Bebe. I'm at Thailand. Now I want to go to Guijaigho for sooting music vedio karaoke at 17-20 Feb 2008 and I want women modal 1 person who is tall not over 160 cm. Please contact me at hotmail.com|beenaban or +668 1874 5683 Thank you Bebe |
| Jan 31, 2008 18:59 | #8 |
| Bebe, you're going for karaoke and you want a model? Just curious, what's the connection between the two?? O_o |
| Feb 7, 2008 19:42 | #9 |
| GUEST42204 | hey dont worry no need to listen everyone whatever ur heart says do it .dont see back or in front .ok |
| Feb 22, 2008 02:30 | #10 |
| GUEST20250 | hy its khan here..may u give me ur email id so that i can talk to u in detail? |
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