IMTA alumni on Disney's Totally New Year!!

This New Year's Eve, Disney Channel invites you to party with the stars! It's Disney Channel's Totally New Year! And IMTA alumni Alyson Stoner, Tiffany Thornton and Moises Arias will ALL be part of the celebration.

Camp Rock's Alyson Stoner will be co-hosting with Meaghan Martin and Roshon Fegan. And look for special appearances by fellow IMTA alumni Hannah Montana's Moises Arias and Sonny with a Chance's Tiffany Thornton! Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Cole and Dylan Sprouse, Mitchel Musso, Emily Osment and many other stars of the Disney Channel family will be there too!

Alyson is an alum of the New York, 2000 IMTA Convention and Moises competed at the L.A. 2005 IMTA Convention where they met the managers and agents who got their careers started! Tiffany competed at IMTA in 2003 and won Junior Actress of the Year!

Ring in the New Year with IMTA alumni and the Disney's Channel's Totally New Year!
Watch Disney Channel today at 6/5c!

Happy New Year from IMTA!

Amy Acker in Dollhouse!

IMTA alum Amy Acker will portray the recurring character of Dr. Claire Saunders in one of the most anticipated series of 2009! Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, asked Amy to play one of the most interesting and most mysterious characters on Dollhouse! "I'm the doctor who takes care of all the dolls in the dollhouse," Amy says of her character in an interview with SCI FI magazine. "And I have these horrible scars all over my face, so you get the sense that there's a little history to my character, and you're going to find out what happened to her and why she got these and why she kept them, and all of that stuff."

Amy has worked with Joss Whedon before, starring as Winifred "Fred" in his hit series Angel. She also appeared as Kelly Peyton the assassin on the series Alias. Amy has guest-starred on Ghost Whisperer, How I Met Your Mother, October Road and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Amy competed at IMTA in the nineties and industry great Patrick Baca was integral in scouting and launching Amy at IMTA.

Dollhouse will air on Fox and premiere in February. You can watch the latest preview of this provocative series right here on That IMTA Blog!

Moises Arias in Beethoven Movie!!!

Beethoven's Big Break. Beethoven's Family.

IMTA alum Moises Arias stars in the all-new movie Beethoven's Big Break! Moises plays Billy in Universal Studio's latest original comedy;

"Bring together one mega-popular pooch, an all-star cast, some of today’s hottest music and a barrel of bouncing baby St. Bernards, and it all adds up to Beethoven’s Big Break! The all-new adventure comes exclusively to DVD on December 26, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. This full-length comedy stars Moises Arias (Rico on Hannah Montana), Jonathan Silverman (The Single Guy), Daytime Emmy ® winner Jennifer Finnigan (The Bold and the Beautiful), Rhea Perlman (Cheers)... A fresh and funny re-imagination of the hugely popular franchise, Beethoven’s Big Break is jam-packed with more action and laughs than ever before."

The DVD even offers a special chapter "Moises Steals the Show" which features Moises acting, joking and playing around with direct-to-camera hijinks!

Moises competed at IMTA in Los Angeles in 2005 with his brother Mateo. Moises and Mateo signed with Susan Osser of Creative Kidz Talent Management. Shortly after IMTA, Moises got his break with appearances on Everybody Hates Chris and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody before landing the role of Rico on the hit show Hannah Montana! He made his feature film debut in 2006 starring in Nacho Libre opposite Jack Black.

You can see Moises talk about his experience at IMTA exclusively here!
MOISES ARIAS

Haley Bennett in record-breaking movie!

IMTA alumni Haley Bennett is starring in the box office smash hit, Marley & Me! Twentieth Century Fox issued a wire press release stating,"Marley & Me Brings Home a Record Breaking $14.75 Million on Christmas Day-- Unleashes Motion Picture History with Biggest Christmas Day Opening Ever!"

They go on to say, "Audiences everywhere are feeling the love for Marley over the holiday weekend. U.S. moviegoers responded in staggering numbers to the Christmas Day opening of Marley & Me, with the family film chewing up the box-office with a record-breaking $14.75 Million -- the largest Christmas Day opening in motion picture history.

Fox Distribution President Bruce Snyder said, 'These are phenomenal holiday numbers, breaking all records for a Christmas Day opening. Audiences of all ages and demographics are laughing, crying, and responding with their love of the film in staggering numbers. Marley & Me truly is the definition of a ‘feel good movie’ and families are finding that the film brings them closer together.'

"Marley & Me tells the heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Starring Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, and Alan Arkin and directed by David Frankel, based on the best selling book of the same title by John Grogan."

IMTA alumni Haley Bennett plays Lisa in the hit film! Haley competed at the 2001 IMTA Convention where she was noticed by several agents and managers who were there scouting for new talent. Her first big movie was Music and Lyrics where she acted and sang! She starred in the recently released Halloween thriller The Haunting of Molly Hartley with Chace Crawford.

Be sure to catch Haley in the holiday hit, Marley & Me!

Brooke Burns in The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Celebrate the magic of the holidays with Brooke Burns' new television movie Hallmark's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! In this holiday romance, Brooke plays leading lady Jennifer in a cast that includes Henry Winkler and Warren Christie.

Brooke competed at IMTA in 1994 in Los Angeles which started her career and helped her become the successful model and actress she is today. Her resume includes such projects as: Baywatch, Dog Eat Dog, A Nero Wolfe Mystery, Ally McBeal, North Shore, Miss Guided, Pepper Dennis, The Salon and The Art of Travel. Brooke is currently working on a new drama called Mistresses for Lifetime. She is also in post-production on the film Dancing Trees.

Happy Holidays! --IMTA

IMTA Alumni DVD's make great presents!

Looking for a last-minute holiday gift? IMTA alumni have some great new DVDs available now! Laugh with Ashton Kutcher (IMTA 1997) in What Happens in Vegas!

Enjoy Alyson Stoner (IMTA 2000) as Caitlyn in the hit Disney movie Camp Rock now available on DVD!


Seann William Scott (IMTA 1995) is as funny as ever in The Promotion which is out just in time for Christmas gift-giving!


And don't forget the classic holiday-themed favorites that star IMTA alumni:

Disney's Eloise at Christmastime starring Sofia Vassilieva (IMTA 2000)

And Jessica Biel (IMTA 1994) in the classic I'll Be Home for Christmas

Best wishes from all of us at IMTA for a
Happy Holiday Season
and a Happy New Year!

Alyson Stoner sneak peak!

IT'S HERE!!! THE FIRST LOOK AT THE NEW ALYSON STONER MUSIC VIDEO!!!! Alyson is amazing, singing "Dancing in the Moonlight!":



It will be featured on the Disney Space Buddies DVD scheduled to be released in February!

Alyson competed at IMTA in 2000 where she impressed the agents with her acting abilities and she has been wowing us ever since! From her starring roles in feature films such as Alice Upside Down to the Cheaper by the Dozen movies to dancing and touring with Missy Elliott, Alyson is a superstar. She co-hosted Mike's SuperShort Show from 2002-2006 on the Disney channel and played the recurring character Max in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.

Also, the latest release in the Camp Rock dolls is Alyson Stoner's character, Caitlyn! This rare doll is available exclusivey at Target! This very sought-after doll is selling for a premium on ebay!

Keep watching for more Alyson Stoner!

Dani Miura and Americus Abesamis on iCarly movie!

Two IMTA alums are appearing in the new iCarly: iGo to Japan television movie: Dani Miura and Americus Abesamis. Dani plays a Japanese concert-goer and Americus has the part of the toupee guard in this hilarious new movie about the iCarly cast going to Japan to do their webshow!

In 2005, Dani competed at IMTA and won many prestigious awards including: 4th Place Junior Actress Of The Year, 1st Place Commercial, 2nd Place Soaps, 2nd Place Commercial Print, 4th Place Cold Read, Finalist in solo singing and dancing, and honorable mention for Team Sing. She is appearing in a Capital One Christmas commercial that just started airing on TV, in Hannah Montana:The Movie, with IMTA alum Moises Arias, an American Idol Promo for David Cook called American Idol:The American Dream and Merry Christmas Drake and Josh on Nickelodeon which airs on December 20. Her other projects include a national Coke commercial, guest spots on Matters of Life and Death, Early Edition, The Disney Channel New Year Special and Payback. Dani is in post production on Mission of Honor a film starring Kevin Costner. She will be starring as the lead in a film called The Company We Keep which will be directed by Roy Capanella.

Americus competed at IMTA in 1999 and 2000 and has been working ever since! He just wrapped the movie Duel of Legend where he plays Zhang. This film is expected to be released in February of 2009. He has had guest roles on The Sarah Silverman Show, Hell's Kitchen, In Case of Emergency, Monk, Bald, Strong Medicine, Lets Make a Deal, The Mentalist and Richard III. He was in the movies 50 First Dates and Pirates of the Caribbean, in a national commercial for Subaru and in apromo for a video game called Civilization: Revolution. Americus was a contestant on another IMTA alum, Brooke Burns, tv show Hole in the Wall . He recently did a Blue Cross/Blue Shield commercial which is airing in the Alabama!

Tune in tonight to see Dania and Americus on iCarly Goes to Japan!!

Jerome Stephens Jr. on Broadway in The Lion King!

Jerome Stephens Jr. is currently on Broadway playing the role of young Simba in Disney's smash hit The Lion King! He made his debut on August 26, at just eight years old and is the youngest child ever to play this role.

Jerome competed at the 2008 Los Angeles IMTA Convention. He won the award for Singing Child of the Year and First Runner up for Runway Modeling!!

Jerome competing at IMTA!!

Jerome recently finished filming the movie This Must Be The Place. The film is by Sam Mendes and stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, John Krasinski, Jeff Daniels and Allison Janney. The movie is about a couple who move around the United States looking for the perfect place to start a family. Jerome plays the couple's adopted son. Jerome has also been in many national commercials.

We're sure to be seeing a lot more from this talented young performer!

Elijah Wood and Storyline Online!

IMTA alum, Elijah Wood is featured in a wonderful project by the Screen Actors Guild Foundation. SAG members read children's books online in a literacy and interactive program which has books by award-winning authors read by Hollywood stars! Elijah reads Me and My Cat by Satoshi Kitamura. The program even features on-line streaming video of the star reading the book with captions!

Watch and listen to Elijah read the charming book on their official site. There are books on the site read by Amanda Bynes, Sean Astin, Al Gore, and Jason Alexander.

Elijah got his start at IMTA in 1989 and has starred in over 40 feature films. His film Happy Feet won a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Children's Award in London! Elijah provides the voice over for the main character Mumble. Currently, Elijah is working on an animated action adventure film called Nine, a post-apocalyptic nightmare in which all of humanity is threatened and he has started his own music label!

Tiffany Thornton in Sonny with a Chance

IMTA alum Tiffany Thornton has been busy working on a new Disney channel TV show called Sonny With A Chance (previously called Mollywood). The story revolves around a Midwest girl who starts acting in a comedy show in Hollywood! This cutting-edge series will be a hybrid of a comedy mixed with show-within-a show fully produced comedy sketches. Molly is played by Demi Lovato, whose character is a talented tween who moves to Hollywood to star in a long running comedy series. Tiffany will play her friend Tawni Hart. Tiffany will also be featured in Demi's new music video for her record which was co- written by the Jonas Brothers called "La La Land". It is set to premiere on December 19 before a special encore presentation of Camp Rock which stars IMTA alum Alyson Stoner!! This exciting new series is set to air in February of 2009!
Tiffany recently wrapped Hatching Pete, a Disney Channel Original Movie, filmed on location in Utah. Tiffany competed at IMTA in 2003 and won Junior Actress of the Year! After competing at IMTA, Tiffany landed a role on the very popular series The O.C. as Ashley. Her other TV credits include a turn on Desperate Housewives which stars two other IMTA alumni Eva Longoria and Lyndsy Fonseca. She has also appeared in Arrested Development, 8 Simple Rules, American Dream, Side Order of Life, Coming Out, Hannah Montana, Hell on Earth, Jericho, That's So Raven and Wizards of Waverly Place.

Americus Abesamis in iCarly Goes to Japan!

Americus Abesamis, an IMTA alumni, can be seen in iCarly Goes To Japan as the toupee guard on the first iCarly TV movie on Nickelodeon! This hilarious new tv movie is set to air on December 19th! He was also in an episode of Hannah Montana on Disney Channel. He recently did a Blue Cross/Blue Shield commercial which is airing in the Alabama and was featured on an episode of The Mentalist on CBS! Americus competed at IMTA in 1999 and 2000 has been keeping busy during the last few months working various exciting projects. He just wrapped the movie Duel of Legend where he plays Zhang. This film is expected to be released in February of 2009. You may have seen Americus in his roles on The Sarah Silverman Show, Hell's Kitchen, In Case of Emergency, Monk, Bald, Strong Medicine, Lets Make a Deal, and Richard III. He also appeared in the movies 50 First Dates and Pirates of the Caribbean, in a national commercial for the car maker Subaru and a promo for a video game called Civilization: Revolution. Americus was a contestant on another IMTA alum, Brooke Burns, tv show Hole in the Wall .

Catch Americus tonight in an encore presentation of 50 First Dates on USA and watch iCarly Goes to Japan December 19!!!

Ly Truong Thien Duong Competing for Miss World!

IMTA alum Ly Truong Thien Duong is competing as Vietnam's representative for Miss World competition! Ly is on-location in Johannesburg, South Africa competing for the crown and tonight we will find out who will win!! According to their website, "Miss World ™ is the original and most popular beauty pageant in the world. Each year young women from every country compete in front of over a billion television viewers. Judges determine which contestant has the winning combination of beauty, glamour, poise and intelligence - all the ingredients needed to be crowned Miss World." Ly's home country of Vietnam will actually be the host city for Miss World 2010, expected to take place in the coastal city of Nha Trang in central Khanh Hoa Province.

Ly competed at IMTA in New York City in July, 2008. Her beauty and talent won her a third place award. She hosts a program called Grow up with the Country. Ly grew up in Ho Chi Minh City, a center for culture and economy. She is currently studying communication and is a sophomore at Saint Mary's College in the United States. Ly said she,"will try to introduce Vietnamese cultural values to the rest of the world." It is Ly's ambition to become a diplomat and to win Miss World!!!

Check your local listings and watch to see if Ly wins the crown for Miss World!

Katie on the cover of T, New York Times Magazine!

IMTA alum Katie Holmes is on the cover of T, The New York Times Style Magazine! She looks stunning styled in classic 50's Hollywood glamour! In the article, "Best Supporting Actress," the interviewer asks Katie how she got from Ohio to being an actress:
But you were in Ohio ?
That was my hurdle. I had to get to New York or L.A. When I was 16, I went to a modeling convention in New York. There was an acting competition, and I did a monologue from ‘‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’’ A manager saw me, and he wanted to represent me. He said I should come to Los Angeles for pilot season."

Katie is, of course, talking about when she competed at IMTA! She competed at both the 1993 and 1995 IMTA Conventions. Katie wrote IMTA a lovely thank-you note after acting in the feature film The Ice Storm:

"For years I have spent some time sitting in front of the television from 7:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. listening intently to John Tesh and Mary Hart inform me about which star was filming what new movie, who was dating who, and who was the rising new actor or actress. Hollywood and its numerous success stories seemed extremely far away and definitely from a world that I would never come into contact with.

On July 23, 1995 my life changed. This particular Sunday, evening, I found myself in the New York Hilton for the International Modeling and Talent Association convention. I was sitting in one of the ballrooms reciting a monologue in front of about 50 other contestants, as well as Al Onorato, David Guillod and Bobby Moresco, the men who were conducting this seminar on "Prepare to Compete". After I had finished, Al and Bobby offered some direction and had me alter it a little. I used my nervous anxiety to help me become more intense and, following my second performance, I felt elated. It was clear to me that something very special occurred in that ballroom that evening.

About six months later, I found myself in the Los Angeles office of Al Onorato, rehearsing and audition piece for the Ang Lee film The Ice Storm. David, Al and Bobby had become my business managers following that memorable convention and encouraged me to audition in Los Angeles during the 6-week pilot season. Instead of viewing Hollywood on my T.V., I was there. Being in that untouchable world, experiencing the life of a beginning actress, was surreal. Suddenly this strange path of life seemed so normal. I love it.

My experience grew even more unbelievable. On May 21, 1996 I found myself in a trailer on Park Avenue in New York City, getting my hair and make-up done in order to transform myself into a teenager from 1973. I was anxiously waiting to begin filming The Ice Storm. Suddenly, I was part of Hollywood. I was then inside the walls of the business instead of remaining a curious outsider gazing in, struggling to discover what exactly takes place on the inside. I found myself chatting with actors whom I had read about for several years. After receiving directions by the highly acclaimed Hollywood director, Ang Lee, and talking to Kevin Kline for a substantial amount of time, it was time to begin becoming a professional actress.

My rather eventful and definitely memorable year provided me with such valuable life-long lessons that will forever remain a part of me. Fortunately, I was able to work with extremely focused, conscientious people who are completely unconcerned with the Hollywood myth. They work hard at their jobs and then retreat home to their families. I discovered that the Hollywood portrayed on Entertainment Tonight of exciting parties, premieres, galas, etc. is a distortion. The Hollywood I came into contact with is one of extremely talented people who spend their time participating in acting workshops, auditions, films, etc. in order to perfect their craft. The highly respected actors and directors are solely concerned with their work and concentrate on ways to improve. Although "Tinsletown" continues to be a mystery to all and several have benefited from the fortunate fate that seems to occur only in Hollywood, it remains to be true that even in Hollywood, those who diligently work hard are the people who achieve true and long-lasting success".

Katie has certainly achieved long-lasting success. E! Online says "red-hot" Katie Holmes has already helped the Broadway Show, All My Sons turn a profit. The show's producers officially announced today that the Arthur Miller revival play entirely made back its $3.25 million investment. "In Hollywood terms, Holmes just became Broadway box-office gold. And her buzz-worthy touch was sorely needed. When everything is closing around her," remarked a star in one of the many Broadway shows expected to shut its doors next month, "this is a spectacular feat..."

Congratulations to Katie for her amazing accomplishments!
Looking forward to seeing what you achieve in 2009!

Brian Gross on CSI: NY!

IMTA alum Brian Gross is guest-starring on CSI:NY tonight! In the episode, "The Triangle" the CSI team investigates a strange energy force akin to the Bermuda triangle. A billionaire and his limo driver mysteriously disappear in this strange area. Brian plays Greg Hufheinz in this episode.
Brian recently worked on the Sony Computer Entertainment video game Resistance 2. He portrays Keith Oser in this science fiction action game! Brian has guest-starred in Bones, CSI: Miami, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, JAG, NCIS and Joey. He competed at IMTA in the early nineties and signed with a great manager who got his career started and he has been a working actor ever since! Brian played 'Zone' Luke in the comedy sequel Big Momma's House 2 and just appeared in two episodes of Psych as the character Lewis.

Be sure to tune into CBS tonight to see Brian on CSI:NY!!

Michelle Galdenzi on Scream Queens!

Tune into tonight to see if IMTA alum Michelle Galdenzi has what it takes to win Scream Queens! According to The Hollywood Reporter, "The show is a competition pitting 10 unknown actresses against each other in an effort to win a "major" (not specifically "starring") role in an upcoming Lions Gate horror movie". The shows airs on VH1 on Mondays, and tonight one of the three remaining contestants will go on to win!

Michelle has been a favorite on the show and has been chosen as "leading lady" twice, in Episodes One and Four. She won the sixth challenge where she had to read a script as a possessed woman which won her the prize of picking her outfit first for the Director's challenge.

Michelle competed at IMTA in 2007 where she received alot of attention from the managers and agents who were there scouting for new talent. She was honored with 1st place TV Beauty, 2nd runner up Ready for my Close Up, 4th runner up in Soaps and was one of the top 20 scorers for Top Actress' of the year! Michelle has been in many theater productions at The New York Conservatory including Hamlet Ophelia, The Shape of Things Evelyn, Lobby Hero Dawn and A Midsummer Helena. She has done Musical Comedy at Nikki Klein Theater Company in Texas. Michelle is also a classically trained Soprano 1- Alto 2!

Tune in tonight to VH1 to see if Michelle will win Scream Queens!!

Melody Woodin in a L'Oreal Commercial!

Check out IMTA alum Melody Woodin in the latest L'Oreal TV Commercial! She appears with Beyonce' and Solange in the new Feria hair color ads set to the new Solange song. Melody competed at IMTA in 2004 and won Model of the Year. She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management. She is also represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model. Melody has modeled for some of the most highly influential and highly respected fashion designers in the world such as: Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, and Luca Luca.

Sneak Peak of Moises Arias in Dadnapped!

IMTA alum Moises Arias stars in the all-new Disney Channel original movie Dadnapped! The first look at this charming movie is online now as the official trailer was just released! Moises stars as Andre, part of an all-star Disney Channel cast that includes fellow Hannah Montana co-star Emily Osment.

Moises competed at IMTA in Los Angeles in 2005 with his brother Mateo. Moises and Mateo signed with Susan Osser of Creative Kidz Talent Management. Shortly after IMTA, Moises got his break with appearances on Everybody Hates Chris and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody before landing the role of Rico on the hit show Hannah Montana! He made his feature film debut in 2006 starring in Nacho Libre opposite Jack Black. He starred in the film The Perfect Game, a baseball movie, which was released last summer. Scheduled for release before the end of the year is Beethoven's Big Break, in which Moises stars with Jonathan Silverman, Rhea Perlman and Eddie Griffin. He just wrapped Hannah Montana: The Movie, a Walt Disney Production feature film based on the hit series. Moises reprises his role of Rico for the big-screen treatment, which will be released in 2009.

Enjoy this sneak peak of Moises in Dadnapped!

Madeline Kragh on Vogue TV!

Vogue Magazine and IMG Media have teamed up to present Vogue TV's first season of Model.Live! The broadband series of fourteen original episodes just wrapped! IMTA alum Madeline Kragh is one of the three hot IMG models who are featured as they work their way to the top of the modeling industry!

Follow Madeline, Cato and Austria from start to finish on their Model.Live journey. Rushing between castings and the runway while traveling to New York, London, Milan and Paris. Do they have what it takes? The entire first season of Model.Live is available now so you can watch all 14 episodes! Model.Live can also be seen on the online video sites hulu, veo, Tivo downloads and TidalTV!

Madeline Kragh competed at the 2007 IMTA New York Convention where she won Swimwear for M1, her modeling division based on height and age. She also placed as a Runner-Up for Jeans, Runway and Fashion Print! Madeline signed with IMG and several agencies around the world who comprise her representation. Madeline has appeared in print and on the runways of major designer fashion shows. She has entire episodes of Model.Live devoted to following her! The Model.Live episodes have been viewed over two million times on bebo alone!

Ly Truong Thien Duong chosen to be Miss Vietnam!

IMTA alum Ly Truong Thien Duong is Vietnam's representative for Miss World competition!!!

Ly is on-location in Johannesburg, South Africa participating in the Miss World 2008 competition, which is is being held from November 16 to December 13. According to their website, "Miss World ™ is the original and most popular beauty pageant in the world. Each year young women from every country compete in front of over a billion television viewers. Judges determine which contestant has the winning combination of beauty, glamour, poise and intelligence - all the ingredients needed to be crowned Miss World." Ly's home country of Vietnam will actually be the host city for Miss World 2010, expected to take place in the coastal city of Nha Trang in central Khanh Hoa Province.

Ly competed at IMTA in New York City in July, 2008. Her beauty and talent won her a third place award. She hosts a program called Grow up with the Country. Ly grew up in Ho Chi Minh City, a center for culture and economy. She is currently studying communication and is a sophomore at Saint Mary's College in the United States. Ly said she,"will try to introduce Vietnamese cultural values to the rest of the world." It is Ly's ambition to become a diplomat and to win Miss World!!!

To vote for Ly go to Miss World and support Ly as the next Miss World!

Jessica White in National Ad Campaign for Dereon!

Check out this gorgeous print ad of Jessica White modeling clothes for Dereon. Dereon is the clothing line designed by Beyonce Knowles and her mother Tina. Jessica looks stunning in vintage print cigarette pants and a frilly hot pink blouse.

Jessica has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue five times!!! She has modeled in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show regularly. She is also the spokesmodel for Maybelline and she is appearing in print ads, tv commercials and in the beauty departments of stores nation-wide, promoting their line of cosmetics.

Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999 where she met international agents and signed with them. She has modeled for many major designers, on the covers and pages of many fashion magazines and is represented by Elite Model Management. She appeared in the movie Big Momma's House 2 and on the soap The Young and The Restless. She was a featured guest on The Tyra Banks Show and Tyra named Jessica the face of the future!

Look for Jessica in ads for Dereon!

Haley Bennett Update!

IMTA alum Haley Bennett is preparing to start work on a new thriller called The Hole. This scary movie is about two brothers who find a mysterious hole in their basement. Upon exploration, they find out it goes to the darkest corridors of their worst dreams and fears. Haley plays the role of Julie. The film is directed by Joe Dante who directed Gremlins, Piranha and The Howling. It is rumored that the film will be shot in 3-D and is scheduled to be shot on location in Vancouver!

Haley is in post-production on the new film called Arcadia Lost. According to the Hollywood Reporter, "Nick Nolte, Haley Bennett and Carter Jenkins face a Greek holiday tragedy in the indie coming-of-age-drama Arcadia Lost." Bennett and Jenkins play step-siblings whose first family trip is cut short by a car crash. With their parents dead, the stunned teens roam the Greek countryside and befriend an expatriate vagabond (Nolte) who leads them to a mysterious spiritual ceremony."

Recently, Haley starred in the Greg Laswell's video for his hit remake of "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." Check out her performance here:

Haley is also part of the star-studded cast of the holiday event movie Marley & Me! The cast features Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson as the leads in the romantic comedy! Marley & Me will be released on Christmas day!
Haley competed at the 2001 IMTA Convention where she received attention from the agents and managers who were there scouting for new talent. Her first big movie was Music and Lyrics where she acted and sang! She starred in the recently released Halloween thriller The Haunting of Molly Hartley with Chace Crawford.

Look for Haley in Marley & Me, The Hole and in Arcadia Lost!!