|
| Teen Celebrities Present at iPOP! Acting And Modeling Competition In Las Vegas
|
| Friday
|
iPOP! was extremely happy to welcome teen celebrities such as Adrian R' Monte and Shane Harper. Our iPOP! competitors work very hard for four days auditioning and performing in front of Hollywood agents, managers and casting directors and it's always a special treat to watch these children and young adults meet their role models and favorite teen celebrities
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 11, 2008 -- iPOP! (International Presentation of Performers) held its bi-annual competition last week from June 30 to July 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Venetian Hotel. The acting and modeling competition drew over 1,500 children, young adults and their parents to the four day event which was capped off with teen celebrity appearances at iPOP!'s final awards night ceremony. Tyler Spellman and Adrian R' Monte from 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody' were on hand to present iPOP! awards to several talented actors, models singers and dancers as were Nickelodeon teen talents, Mary Lou from Nick's television movie 'Unfabulous' and Shane Harper from Nickelodeon's dance show 'Dance on Sunset.'
iPOP! audiences best recognize Adrian R'Monte for his comical role as Esteban on the Disney Channel's 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody' where he plays the always crazy and spirited bellhop at the fictional Tipton Hotel on the hit show. iPOP! parents and chaperones recognized Adrian R' Monte from his guest appearance roles on 'Alias,' 'Jag,' '24,' 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' and 'CSI: NY.' Mr. R' Monte presented top honors to iPOP! Actor and Actress of the Year as well as iPOP! Female and Male Star of the Year.
Tyler Spellman who has also made guest appearances on 'The Suite Life with Zack & Cody' and films such as Paramount's 'Beowulf' in which he played young Cain was also at the iPOP! awards ceremony on Thursday, July 3. Tyler presented in the junior categories of Model of the Year, Actor of the Year and Star of the Year. Soon afterwards, the iPOP! audience was on its feet with excitement to welcome teen celebrity, Mary Lou from the popular Nickelodeon television movie 'Unfabulous' where she played the zany character, Mary Ferry. Mary Lou presented child model, actor and star of the year awards at the iPOP! ceremony.
Another Nickelodeon Television talent who was on stage to present iPOP! awards to deserving children and young adults in the teen categories was Shane Harper from the reality television series 'Dance on Sunset' and the group 'Nick 6.' Shane Harper's credits also include stints on 'Zoey 101' and 'High School Musical 2.'
"iPOP! was extremely happy to welcome teen celebrities such as Adrian R' Monte and Shane Harper. Our iPOP! competitors work very hard for four days auditioning and performing in front of Hollywood agents, managers and casting directors and it's always a special treat to watch these children and young adults meet their role models and favorite teen celebrities," said iPOP! President, Joseph Beauchamp. "What child under the age of 18 doesn't want to meet someone from their favorite television show? iPOP! is proud to present this unique opportunity to its iPOP! attendees."
International Presentation of Performers, iPOP! is the successful merger of the music and acting industry with fashion and modeling, creating one of the largest and most well respected events for aspiring actors, singers, dancers and models to attend. Inaugurated in July 2005 with two conventions annually, iPOP! has already introduced close to seven thousand talented children, teenagers and young adults to the most respected agents, managers, producers and casting agents in the business today. iPOP! participants ranging from the ages of six to twenty-five years old attend iPOP! events knowing in many cases that their audition may lead to modeling contracts with Wilhelmina, Elite, MMG or LA Models as it already has for several recent iPOP! graduates who have done fashion layouts for such industry giants as Glamour Magazine, JC Penny, Mervins, Target, Teen Magazine and Seventeen Magazine. iPOP! auditions can lead to a national commercial as was the case for recent iPOP! participants who appeared in commercials for Motorola, Cingular, L'Oreal, McDonalds, Band-Aid and Microsoft Windows.
At iPOP! children, teenagers and young adults audition in front of agents in specific industry categories headshots, commercial and television print, fashion print and runway, television, singing, dancing, monologue, scene and swimsuit. In the last three years iPOP! attendees have booked appearances on Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, Scrubs, Entourage, Hannah Montana, Zoey 101, Criminal Minds, Bones, Law & Order and Grey's Anatomy. They have appeared in films such as Blood Oranges, Crossing Over with Harrison Ford and The Number 23 with Jim Carrey. (source)
|
posted by blogger @ 9:57 AM
  |
|
|
|
| Are You The Parent Of The Next Big Child Star
|
| Thursday
|
Star Search Casting offers premium casting opportunities for kids and teens! HOLLYWOOD – Parents searching for ways to help their budding little stars launch careers in the entertainment industry are in luck. Star Search Casting ( www.StarSearchCasting.com ) now offers a casting section just for kids and teens. Parents of aspiring actors, singers, dancers and models can take advantage of Star Search Casting’s comprehensive, safe, user-friendly website to explore the wealth of opportunities that are available to their kids and teens within the entertainment industry.
Every year, thousands of kids and teens make their acting, singing, dancing and modeling dreams a reality with Star Search Casting. From landing an agent to booking major television and film roles, kids and teens are using Star Search Casting to successfully break into the entertainment industry. Star Search Casting offers kids and parents the chance to connect with agents and managers who understand the challenges kids face in the industry, as well as casting directors of popular kids’ shows and networks, such as Sesame Street and the Disney Channel, who use Star Search Casting to find new talent to feature in their productions.
Parents contact Star Search Casting everyday to brag about their kids’ remarkable success. “Once again we are happy to announce that Elijah has gotten an extra role in a film,” said the parents of Elijah Bruinooge from Massachusetts. “He’s now booked a total of four roles in just six months on Star Search Casting. Not bad for a baby!”
Jennifer Ripon is seven years old and she’s had great results using Star Search Casting too. Jennifer’s parents created a profile for her on the website to pursue opportunities in acting and modeling and within two weeks, it was already paying off. “Jennifer has gotten her first call back for a commercial! WOW!!!” said Jennifer’s parents.
Unfortunately, while learning the ins and outs of the entertainment business, many parents and kids fall victim to popular entertainment scams that can end up costing families a fortune. However, Star Search Casting offers parents and kids a safe online experience thanks to many cutting edge measures they’ve put into place. In addition to a safe online environment, Star Search Casting also offers comprehensive information on recent modeling scams and ways to avoid them.
Children who pursue careers in acting, singing, dancing and modeling are rewarded with great benefits and opportunities for self-development. From earning money for college funds to building self-confidence and self-esteem, the rewards from becoming a successful child actor, model, singer or dancer are endless. (source)
|
| posted by blogger @ 9:25 PM
|
|
|
|
| How do I get my toddler into acting or modeling?
|
| Sunday
|
I want to get my child into acting or modeling. How do I get my toddler into the scene? She is 3 years old
Dear Niki:
Why do you want to get your daughter into acting and modeling? Does she love attention? Is she already a little performer? (My elder son performed monologues of joy and anguish, though lacking in any real words, before his second birthday.) Is she just plain gorgeous? Do you hope to stash away money for her college education? It's important for you to elucidate your reasons for getting her into the industry before you begin the process, so you can weigh objective factors against your desires and expectations.
Here's something else to think about before you don your stage-mom hat: Three-year-olds are quite intuitive. Your daughter will soon pick up on the competition aspect of auditions. Be sure you plan in advance how you'll deal with situations like the following. Your child isn't in the mood to smile and wave; do you pressure her? Bribe her? Ask to return to the audition later in the day? Tell the auditors, "Thanks but no thanks"? How about when the auditors tell you they'd prefer you not to be in the audition room with your child, and they pair her up with an actor-mom: Do you hand her over? Decline their suggestion and go into the room anyway? Try to get her comfortable with the "new mommy"? Stand outside the room with your ear pressed against the door?
There are lots of circumstances to consider, and the more clarity you have before you get into a high-pressure audition situation the better. I have seen moms and dads do all sorts of things to "help" their children book jobs. I heard one mom say, "If you smile and do what the nice man says, I'll take you to McDonald's." Another said, "Here's your new mommy. Go with her!" I've heard pressuring, cajoling, needling, berating, bribing, and withholding of affection, all in the pursuit of getting a child to perform. I assume some of those parents regret their foolishness in calmer moments, but you can avoid such mistakes if you're clear on your family's boundaries and honor them firmly.
I asked Anne Henry, co-founder of BizParentz, a nonprofit organization that helps families make sense of and navigate the entertainment industry, to weigh in on your question. "Being realistic, there just isn't that much work for little ones," she writes in an email. "Here's why: In California, and on most SAG-related projects, kids ages 2-5 can only work three hours [per day]. For this reason, producers prefer to hire twins so that they can get almost a full workday out of them. Healthy, identical multiples are in demand.
"What kind of work is there?" she continues. "Babies do quite a bit of print modeling, since the work hours are not so much of an issue in that world. In film, television, and commercials, babies are most often hired in groups as a backup, and they are hired as extras (since they can't talk), which doesn't pay much. See what I mean about being realistic? Not a lot of jobs are available, and you aren't going to get rich from your child's modeling career as a toddler. If you keep that in mind, and you just look at it as a fun hobby, go for it!"
So you're in it for fun and ready to jump in? Wait. Henry echoes my concern for, first and foremost, your child's comfort. "How do you get started? Double-check your toddler's personality," she suggests. "Do they obey strangers? Are they completely independent from you? Are they generally happy and easygoing? Have they outgrown the terrible 2s? Do they enjoy games and new experiences? Do they memorize things easily? Do they like long car rides? All these things are necessary." ( source)
|
| posted by blogger @ 8:53 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
