Jessica White in Fashion Week and Maybelline Ad!

Check out IMTA's Jessica White in this stunning new ad for Maybelline. She is featured in the September issue of Nylon magazine. Jessica looks amazing in the newest, coolest and upcoming colors for fall makeup!

Jessica talks to her fans through her official Twitter! When @ayO_BeAuTiFF_uL was curious about Jessica White's IMTA experience, Jessica replied:

"Oh wow you're going to IMTA!? I got my start there my advice would be pray. And ask God to lead u to the right agency! Don't try to hard just have fun it goes by fast."

Jessica was at Fashion Week earlier this month! She tweeted about the week and her fabulous time.

Jessica, who competed at IMTA 1999 was featured in the 2011 Swimsuit Issue of Sports Illustrated! This is Jessica's eighth time being featured in the Swimsuit Issue, which is a record! Jessica is signed with Elite Model Management in New York. Visit Jessica's official website at Jessica-White.com!

Follow Jessica and IMTA on Twitter!

IMTA Stars in the Twitterverse!

Twitter allows people to communicate from all over the world with tweets (messages less 140 words). 1999 IMTA Alum, Jessica White (@IAmJessWhite) joined Twitter to stay connected with her friends and fans. Jessica has been featured in numerous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Issues, walked the runway for Victoria's Secret, and currently is the face of Maybelline. She's one of the industry's top models!

When @ayO_BeAuTiFF_uL was curious about Jessica White's IMTA experience, Jessica replied:

"Oh wow you're going to IMTA!? I got my start there my advice would be pray. And ask God to lead u to the right agency! Don't try to hard just have fun it goes by fast."

More of your favorite IMTA alumni are also on Twitter!

• Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria)
• Ashton Kutcher (@aplusk)
• Ashley Greene (@AshleyMGreene)
• Raini Rodriguez (@Raini_Rodriguez)
• Erin Mackenzie (@erin_mackenzie)
• Cailtlyn Taylor Love (@CaitlynTLove)
• Tiffany Thornton (@TheRealTiffany)
• Elijah Wood (@woodelijah)
• Zhanna Ved (@ZhannaVed)
• Alyson Stoner (@AlysonOnTour)
• Lyndsy Fonseca (@LyndsyMFonseca)
• Josh Duhamel (@JoshDuhamel)
• Jerry Ferrara (@JerryCFerrara)
• Patricia Ashley (@Patricia_Ashley)
• Brandon Routh (@BrandonJRouth)
• Americus Abesamis (@CAPTAMERICUS)
• Riley Smith (@Riley_Smith)
• and many more on the IMTA Alumni Twitter List.

Follow @IMTA for all of the latest projects of IMTA Alumni!

2011 Swimsuit Issue features Jessica White!

Jessica White stars in the 2011 Swimsuit Issue of Sports Illustrated! This is Jessica's eighth time being featured in the Swimsuit Issue! Jessica wore swimsuits in the photoshoot by Indah, PARADIZIA, Cabrinha, Tori Praver, Martha Rey, Elizabeth Southwood for Sauvage, MIKOH, Luli Fama, Yellow Fever, Graffinis, INES BARONA, Pompei Beach, and Beach Bunny Swimwear. Jessica was photographed by Raphael Mazzucco at Boracay Island in the Philippines. To view Jessica describing the photo shoots and her experience in the Phillipines, check out Jessica's videos on SportsIllustrated.com.

Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999 where she met international fashion agents and signed with agencies around the world. She has modeled for many major designers including Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and Chloe. She has appeared on the covers and pages of many fashion magazines including Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Vogue Italia. Jessica 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! Jessica is the first African-American model to appear in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues.

Jessica White Update!

Check out these gorgeous shots of IMTA alum Jessica White in the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She shot her amazing photos on location in Portugal. This is the seventh time the top model has appeared in the popular issue! You can also see Jessica featured in a major advertising campaign for Maybelline that includes print ads, television commercial and point of purchase displays.

Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999 where she met international fashion agents and signed with agencies around the world. She has modeled for many major designers including Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and Chloe. She has appeared on the covers and pages of many fashion magazines including Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Vogue Italia. Jessica 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! Jessica is the first African-American model to appear in seven Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues.

IMTA Alum Jessica White in the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue!

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Jessica White is in the new 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue! She shot her amazing photos on location in Portugal. This is the seventh time the top model has appeared in the popular issue!

Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999 where she met international fashion agents and signed with agencies around the world. She has modeled for many major designers including Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and Chloe. She has appeared on the covers and pages of many fashion magazines including Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Vogue Italia. Jessica 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! Jessica is the first African-American model to appear in seven Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues.

Jessica White in National Maybelline Campaign

Check out this amazing photo of IMTA alum, model Jessica White. Maybelline is featuring Jessica in a major advertising campaign that includes print ads, television commercial and point of purchase displays.

Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999 where she wowed international agents and got signed! She has modeled clothes for Dereon, the clothing line designed by Beyonce Knowles and been featured in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. 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! Jessica White appeared in the new 2009 Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Issue!!! She has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue a phenomenal six times!!!

Jessica White in the 2009 Sports Illustrated Issue!!

Check out these gorgeous photos of IMTA alum Jessica White in the new 2009 Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Issue!!! These stunning shots were taken by Raphael Mazzucco on the beautiful island of Canouan, The Grenadines. Jessica has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue six times!!!

Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999 where she wowed international agents and got signed! She has modeled clothes for Dereon, the clothing line designed by Beyonce Knowles and been featured in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She is also the spokesmodel for Maybelline, appearing in print ads, tv commercials and in the beauty departments of stores nation-wide, promoting their line of cosmetics. 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!

Happy New Year's!!!

Happy New Year from IMTA! 2009 will be another exciting year filled with impressive accomplishments from all of the illustrious models, actors, singers and dancers who showcased their talents first at IMTA! Keep checking That IMTA Blog to find out the latest about what the IMTA alumni do in 2009!

That IMTA Blog will be on hiatus until mid-January...it's time for the next amazing IMTA Convention! We will be in Los Angeles with all the new models and actors who are competing, learning and meeting managers, agents, and casting directors. Hundreds of agents, managers and VIP's have RSVP'd and are ready to judge, scout and discover the next wave of IMTA models and talent who will be on the hottest new shows, the silver screen, the covers and pages of magazines! So we'll see you back here on January 12th!

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!

Jessica White in the new advertising campaign!

You can see IMTA alum Jessica White now on new Maybelline in-store displays! Jessica White is the spokesmodel for the brand and she is appearing in print ads, tv commercials and in the beauty departments of stores nation-wide, promoting the Maybelline line of cosmetics.

Jessica has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue five times and modeled in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for the past two years. 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 also appeared on the Tyra Banks Show. Watch this clip as Tyra calls Jessica the face of the future!

Jessica White in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue!

Check out the new issue of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition featuring the stunning supermodel and IMTA alum Jessica White. These incredible photos were shot on the beautiful island of Maui! This issue marks the the fifth year Jessica has graced the pages of this world renown and popular issue of Sports Illustrated. In the accompanying article Jessica talks about her life, what she would do if she did not have any responsibilities, and the last thing she splurged on, among many other interesting topics. The photos were shot by famed photographers such as Stewart Shining and Jessica can been seen modeling swimsuits by Cia. Maritima, ARAKS and Ginger's Island. You can watch a video of Jessica during this photoshoot on SI.com.

Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999. She is signed with Elite Model Management and has an exclusive Maybelline contract. She also appeared on the Tyra Banks Show, in Big Momma's House 2 and in the Victoria Secret 2007 Fashion Show. She was recently featured in some gorgeous beauty ads for Maybelline (print and tv commercials!). 

Pick up the swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated to see more of the stunning Jessica White!!

Jessica White's new Maybelline commercial debuts!

IMTA alum Jessica White's new Maybelline commercial is airing now! Maybelline New York announced Jessica White as their newest spokesmodel in December and the first of her ads have started appearing! Look for the ensemble ad featuring Jessica White in a beauty spot for Mineral Power Maybelline's newest natural perfecting powder foundation. Jessica smiles in a gorgeous closeup that highlights her beautiful healthy glow.

Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999 and signed with a modeling agency. She moved to Paris soon after competing at IMTA. She has modeled for Gap, Chloe, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren's Polo, Covergirl and was featured in five Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues. Most recently, Jessica appeared in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on CBS for her second consecutive appearance.

Jessica White is the New Face of Maybelline!

IMTA alum Jessica White has been named Maybelline's newest spokesperson!

From the official Maybelline Press Release:

"We are thrilled to have Jessica White representing Maybelline New York," says Serena Giovi, Vice President of Marketing for Maybelline New York*Garnier. "Her striking beauty and spark for life, makes her a perfect choice for our brand."

Jessica is elated to be under contract with Maybelline New York alongside one of her favorite models of all time Christy Turlington. "Maybelline products are a part of every woman's life and I am so honored to represent the African American community for a brand I have grown up with," says Jessica.

Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999 and signed with a modeling agency. She moved to Paris soon after competing at IMTA. She has modeled for Gap, Chloe, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren's Polo, Covergirl and was featured in five Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues. Most recently Jessica appeared in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on CBS.

The Maybelline campaigns (television and print ads) featuring Jessica White will begin running in February 2008.

Jessica White shooting for Sports Illustrated!

From Sports Illustrated, 2006 edition

She's on location now on Kaanapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii! Jessica White is shooting for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition! Sports Illustrated Arash Markazi has the scoop about the shoot in an exclusive article for SI.com.

Markazi says,"This must be a dream, but the salt water crashing against my face and into my eyes quickly reminds me that it's not. As I'm floating in the water off the shores of Kaanapali Beach, Jessica White is running toward me in a neon pink two-piece bikini." The article talks about the shoots, taking place now for the famed February issue!

IMTA alumni Jessica White has become a Sports Illustrated favorite model. This makes the fifth year Jessica will appear! Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999. She is signed with Elite Model Management and has an exclusive Maybelline contract. She also appeared on the Tyra Banks Show. Watch this clip as Tyra calls Jessica the face of the future!

It's the One Year Anniversary of THAT IMTA BLOG!

Wow! It has been a year of exciting IMTA alumni projects already! We have had 365 days full of an amazing variety of projects that feature models, actors, singers and dancers who got their career started by competing at IMTA. The photo above of Jessica Biel was actually the very first photo featured on the blog. Thanks to all our loyal readers and visitors for your support! And now....the year in review!:

• Brandon Routh debuts as Superman, the first in the franchise in the awesome film, Superman Returns. Brandon competed at the New York, 1999 IMTA Convention.

• Eva Longoria is named Maxim magazine's #1 on the Hot 100 List. She also appeared on numerous magazine covers, is named L'Oreal and Bebe Sport's spokeswoman as well as debuting in her first feature film and continuing her much-beloved role as Gabrielle Solis in the world-wide smash hit series Desperate Housewives! Eva competed at Los Angeles, 1998 IMTA Convention where she received 38 callbacks from agents interested in representing her.

• Jessica Biel starred in one of 2006's most critically acclaimed films, The Illusionist. She also presented awards at The Academy Awards and The Emmy Awards. Jessica appeared on numerous magazine covers and was a guest on several talk shows. Jessica competed at IMTA in Los Angeles in 1994.

• Hayley Bennett made her feature film debut in the hit Music and Lyrics. She is recording material for her first album. Hayley also did a lot of publicity for the film, interviews and is one of the hottest up and coming actresses in Hollywood. Hayley competed at IMTA in 2001.

• Sean Harju, IMTA's 2006 1st Runner Up Male Model of the Year, is one of the hottest models on the fashion scene. He modeled in NINE shows during New York's fashion week as well as the very prestigious Calvin Klein's Milan show!

• Jerry Ferrara stars in his fourth season as the beloved Turtle on the HBO hit series Entourage. Jerry competed at IMTA in 2000.

• Jessica White was a featured model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue! She had a special shoot on location in Los Angeles with photographer Anne Menke. She was also chosen for a special feature "Models and Musicians" and was photographed with rock stars Gnarls Barkley. Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999.

• Ashton Kutcher and Josh Duhamel were named on People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive list! Both of these handsome actors were alumni of the New York, New York 1997 IMTA Convention.

• Supermodel Zhanna appeared in tons of magazine and advertising layouts. She is represented by IMG Models.
  

These are just a few of the highlights from the past year. We look forward to the next year on That IMTA Blog where we will bring you the latest news about IMTA alumni models and actors!