Katie O'Grady in Management in Theaters now!

Catch IMTA alum Katy O'Grady in theaters this weekend in the humorous romantic comedy Management. The film stars Jennifer Aniston, Steve Zahn and is directed by Stephen Belber. Katy plays the part of the Corporate Bliss Receptionist in this film about a traveling art sales woman and a goofy but sweet hotel clerk who falls for her.

Katie competed at IMTA in 2005 where she won Talent of the Year. Talent of the Year is awarded to the actor who has the highest composite score from five of the IMTA acting Competitions including Monologue, Soaps, Sitcoms, TV Real People Commercial and Cold Read. Katie also won a scholarship when she competed at IMTA. Katie was recently in the film Untraceable and has appeared in the independent film Some Will Fall and Sasquatch Dumpling Gang which starred another IMTA alum Jeremy Sumpter!

Ashton Kutcher and Susan Boyle!

IMTA alum Ashton Kutcher and his wife Demi Moore are scheduled to appear as guests to cheer on and support the wildly popular aspiring singer Susan Boyle! They have been invited by the judges Simon Cowell and Amanda Holden to the Grande Finale of Britain's Got Talent! Ashton was instrumental in getting American exposure to now front-runner Susan Boyle's performance by tweeting to his one million twitter followers about her last month! He linked to her moving performance and the boost helped catapult her into the limelight in America. You can see his twitter post from April 11th right here on THAT IMTA BLOG!


Ashton competed at IMTA at the New York, 1997 Convention Ashton won Most Sought After Male Model, signed with Next Models and went straight to the designer runways for Men's Fashion Week ! He was soon cast on That 70's Show as the lovable Kelso! He started producing shows, such as Punk'd, Beauty and the Geek and Miss Guided. His movie roles include The Guardian, Dude, Where's My Car? which also stars fellow IMTA alum Seann William Scott, The Butterfly Effect, A Lot Like Love, Guess Who and What Happens in Vegas. Ashton is the spokesman for Nikon in a huge international advertising campaign! He was also the first person in the world to have a million followers on Twitter, the social phenomenon and micro-blogging site.

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Premiere of Jill Wagner's Wipeout!

Be sure to tune into ABC tonight for the premiere of IMTA alum Jill Wagner's second season of the hilarious show Wipeout! The show will be the same format as the first season with each episode starting with 24 contestants navigating their way through various obstacles designed to knock them out of the competition. There are four rounds of eliminations, and the last remaining contestant wins a $50,000 prize.

Jill competed at IMTA in Los Angeles in 2001 where she won Female Model of the Year! Many people know Jill as the Lincoln Mercury car girl as she has done many ad campaigns for the auto giant! She also starred in Blade: The Series which was about the adventures of a half-human half-vampire and was based on a Marvel comic book and movie of the same name. She played an operative on fellow IMTA alum Ashton Kutcher's hilarious show Punk'd and while on the show she punk'd Katie Holmes, yet another IMTA alum! Her television roles include Bones, Monk, Dr. Vegas, starring as Larrin in Stargate Atlantis, Blade: The Series, and she starred in the independent films Junebug and Shifted.

Catch Jill tonight in the summer smash hit premiere!

Katie Holmes in National Memorial Day Concert!

IMTA alum Katie Holmes will be one of many stars performing at the U. S. Capitol on Sunday. She will be performing at the 20th anniversary National Memorial Day Concert which will air on PBS and be broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol! According to US Today: "She plays the sister of an Iraq war veteran, Jose Pequeno, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in combat. Pequeno, his sister, Elizabeth, and his mother, Nellie Bagley, will be in the audience. Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna co-host. 'It's important to tell these stories and honor the sacrifice and service of these men and women and their families,' says Holmes, who has never worked with the armed forces community before. 'It's a real gift to be able to portray an American of such strength. I'm excited. I want to do justice to her story.' She'll get help re-enacting a veteran's family from an acting veteran, Dianne Wiest, who tapped her to participate in the concert and with whom she co-starred in the Broadway production of All My Sons."

Katie competed at IMTA twice, in 1993 and 1995. She returned a couple of years later to present awards at IMTA and debuted the first fifteen minutes of the pilot episode of Dawson's Creek which made her famous! Katie is currently in pre- production on Don't be Afraid of the Dark. She recently wrapped the film The Extra Man.

Don't miss Katie in this wonderful National Memorial Day Concert on Sunday!

Sofia Vassilieva in Medium moves to CBS!

Sofia Vassilieva's show Medium will change networks from NBC to CBS this Fall! This spooky drama will move to CBS' primetime lineup for Fridays when it changes networks and begins its sixth season. Sofia stars as Ariel Dubois, the daughter of the main character, Allison (Patricia Arquette). The show is an intriguing series based on a real-life story of a psychic who uses her abilities to solve crimes.

Sofia competed at IMTA in New York, where she won the title of Child Actress of the Year and she was the first runner-up for Child Model of the Year 2000. She went on to star in many films such as Eloise at the Plaza, The Brady Bunch in the White House, the psychological thriller Inhabited and Day Zero. She recently completed the horror film Hurt about a widow and her children coping with loss and a new life. Sofia won a Best Supporting Young Artist Award in 2006 for Best Performance in a TV Drama.

Sofia's film called My Sister’s Keeper is due in theaters on June 26. This is a very touching and dramatic story about how one daughter finds out she was born to help keep her older gravely ill sister alive and is based on Jodi Piccoult's novel My Sister's Keeper. It is truly a heart wrenching story which highlights how the moral and ethical decisions these parents made affected their two daughters. Cameron Diaz plays Sara Fitzgerald, Abigail Breslin plays Anna Fitzgerald, the younger sister and Sofia plays Kate Fitzgerald, the gravely ill sister.

Sneak Peek of Jessica Biel on the cover of Allure!

IMTA star Jessica Biel is gracing the cover of the June issue of Allure magazine. The photos were taken by Michael Thompson in Long Beach, California, in an electrical plant on a four-story platform. The accompanying article is called "Body of Work," and the issue will be on newsstands May 26. Jessica wore clothes designed by Derek Lam with jewelry by Louis Vuitton, Alexis Bittar and Hilary London.

Jessica was voted #11 on this year's Maxim 2009 Hot 100 List. She was also just announced as the new face of Revlon. Jessica competed at IMTA in 1994 where she debuted her acting, singing and dancing abilities. She signed with an agent and manager who helped her land the breakthrough role of Mary Camden on the beloved long-running WB series 7th Heaven. She has starred in many major motion pictures such as I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, The Illusionist, Stealth, Elizabethtown, Home of the Brave, Easy Virtue, Nailed, Powder Blue and Next.

Miles Heizer in NBC's New Drama Parenthood!

IMTA alum Miles Heizer in a new NBC show Parenthood premiering on their Fall primetime lineup! The series is based on hit 80's movie of the same name and is directed by Ron Howard. The all-star cast includes: Peter Krause as Adam Braverman, Maura Tierney as Sarah Braverman, Craig T. Nelson as Zeek Braverman, Dax Shepard as Crosby Braverman, and Miles Heizer as Drew Braverman. The drama will tell the story of brothers and sisters who have families of their own and the issues and challenges that arise when raising a family. You can see the just released Featurette with a sneak peek right here on That IMTA Blog!

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Miles won Pre-Teen Male Model of the Year and First Runner Up for Pre-Teen Actor of the Year at IMTA in 2004. It was his success at the Convention that led to the family’s decision to relocate to Los Angeles, where he signed with TJ Stein of the Stein Entertainment Group. He started working with a guest starring role on CSI:Miami, followed by a starring role in the short film Paramedic, and guest star turns on the hit TV shows Bones, Ghost Whisperer, Private Practice and Shark. Miles co-starred in the dramatic movie Rails and Ties with Kevin Bacon.

Stayed tuned for Miles in Parenthood!

Double Dose of IMTA Stars!

The Disney Channel has released a very special Double Feature DVD and both movies star IMTA alumni! Hatching Pete stars Tiffany Thornton and Dadnapped stars Moises Arias! Grab the popcorn and enjoy your favorite Disney Channel and IMTA stars in these entertaining and fun movies recently released on DVD!

Moises competed at IMTA in Los Angeles in 2005. 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 also starred in the film The Perfect Game, a baseball movie, and Beethoven's Big Break!

Tiffany competed at IMTA in 2003 and she met and signed with the same agent who represents her now! She plays Tawni Hart on the Disney Channel's hit comedy Sonny with a Chance. Tiffany is a triple threat and she recorded the theme song "Let It Go" for Hatching Pete with Mitchel Musso. It's a top hit on Radio Disney and plays in heavy rotation! You can check out That IMTA Blog from yesterday to see the video for "Let It Go."

Look for the Double Feature DVD in stores and online for a great value on two cute movies that star IMTA alumni!

IMTA Alumni with Two Top Ten Disney Hits!

Radio Disney's Top 30 Countdown has two IMTA alums with top 10 hit songs! "Let It Go" by Mitchel Musso and IMTA alum Tiffany Thornton and "Dancing in the Moonlight" by IMTA alum Alyson Stoner! Tiffany's song is at #6 this week and Alyson's is at #7! Check them out right here on That IMTA Blog!





Mitchel Musso and Tiffany Thornton's song is from the Disney Channel original movie Hatching Pete. Tiffany competed at IMTA in 2003 and won 1st runner up for Actress of the Year! Tiffany plays Tawni Hart on the Disney Channel's Sonny with a Chance. Tiffany also played Ashley on The O.C.

Alyson's song is from the Disney movie Space Buddies. Alyson competed at IMTA in 2000! She has appeared in many major feature films including the Cheaper By The Dozen movies, Alice Upside Down and dancing and touring with Missy Elliott. 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. She recently produced The Alyson Stoner Project which is an original dance instructional and music fitness DVD!

Watch for more from both of these amazing talented actresses and singers!

Jessica Biel is on Maxim's Hot List!

Jessica Biel is #11 on this year's Maxim 2009 Hot 100 List!! She joins other IMTA alumni to previously receive a spot on the Maxim's "Hotness list", Eva Longoria and Adrianne Palicki! Jessica was also just announced as the new face of Revlon!!


Jessica competed at IMTA in 1994 and her exceptional abilities, talent and beauty impressed the agents, managers and casting directors scouting for new talent. She met and signed with her first manager the legendary Diane Hill-Hardin who also gave her a scholarship to The Young Actors Space. She also met and signed with Jeff Morrone, who was an agent with Innovative Artists at the time! Jessica gave an exclusive interview to us in 1998 after starring in the hit WB television series 7th Heaven. When asked about if she recommends aspiring models and actors compete at IMTA, Jessica replied,"Definitely! You will meet people who can change your life and make your dreams come true!" You can read the entire archived interview here!

Jessica has recently been cast in the one of a kind Guys and Dolls in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl among other wonderful accomplishments! Jessica is in post-production on the movie Planet 51 and is currently working on The Devil in the Deep Blue Sea. She has two other projects in the works: Die a Little and On Borrowed Wings.

Nicholas Purcell in The Troop!

IMTA alum Nicholas Purcell is starring in a new television show called The Troop. According to The Hollywood Reporter: "Nickelodeon has picked up The Troop, a new comedy series from veteran producer Tommy Lynch. The show, which has received a 26-episode order, is part of the cable network's stepped-up efforts to expand its live-action offerings. An action adventure with sci-fi elements and CG animation, The Troop revolves around three high school students who battle monsters after school. With The Troop, I think I've finally found a show where people would laugh and scream and have their heart racing -- all on the same show," Lynch said.

To beef up the series' comedic quotient, Lynch has tapped Emmy-winning comedy writer Jay Kogen (Frasier) to run it. The Troop, filming in Vancouver for a fall premiere, follows Jake (Nick Purcell), a typical teenager struggling through adolescence who dreams of creating his own comic book. When his school counselor (John Marshall Jones) recruits him into the Troop -- a secret society that protects the world from the monsters that walk among us -- Jake suddenly discovers a whole new existence."

Nicholas competed at IMTA in New York City in 2005. He won awards in the following competitions: 1st -up in TV Beauty, and Honorable Mentions in TV Real People, Soaps and Cold Read. He has a movie called Surrogates which is scheduled to open in theater on September 25 and stars Bruce Willis. Nicholas' past projects include: Law & Order Criminal Intent, As the World Turns, New York, I Love You, Losing Jerry, Dangerous Crosswinds, Gone Baby Gone, Fever Pitch, The Mirakle and The Burn Book.

Joseph Castanon in Big The Musical!

IMTA alum Joseph Castanon is starring in a theater version of the movie BIG! The play is based on the book by Joseph Weidman. The play is currently being performed by the West Coast Ensemble at the El Centro Theatre in Hollywood. The run began May 8th and continues through the summer. Joseph can also be seen in an encore presentation of Jericho on Monday May 18th when SCI FI re-airs the pilot for the show!


Joseph competed at IMTA in 2004 where he met and signed with the Abrams Artists Agency. He has starred in the following films: Happiness Runs, Plot 7, Click, Dead Write, Little Wings, Click. and Brothers. He has appeared in the following television shows: I Hate My 30s, Shark, Jericho, Pepper Dennis, NCIS, Without a Trace, Crossing Jordan, and Badlands. In February, Joseph won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special Supporting Young Actor division. This win was for the mini series Comanche Moon which aired on CBS, where he portrayed Newt. This is Joseph's fourth nomination and second win- he won Best Performance in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) - Guest Starring Young Actor Award for Ghost Whisperer in 2006!

Ashton in Personal Effects out on DVD Today!

Ashton Kutcher stars as Andrew in this heart-wrenching dramatic movie about death and grieving. He co-stars with Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates in the film which is based on a book by Rick Moody. The story tells how people process the death of a loved one after they have been killed. Ashton plays a wrestler who comes home to be at the trial for his twin sister's killer and he meets Michelle Pfeiffer (whose husband was killed).

Ashton is currently filming Five Killers and has many other projects in production. These include: Father's Day, The Engineer, The Arrangement, Strange Magic, Traded and Like Father. He recently became the first person in the world to reach one million followers on Twitter! He was competing with CNN'S breaking news feed to see who could hit one million followers first and Ashton won!

Ashton competed at IMTA at the New York, 1997 Convention where competed with another IMTA alum and superstar Josh Duhamel. Ashton won Most Sought After Male Model, signed with Next Models and went straight to Fashion week! He was cast on That 70's Show as the lovable Kelso! He started producing shows, such as Punk'd, Beauty and the Geek and Miss Guided. His movie roles include The Guardian, Dude, Where's My Car? which also stars fellow IMTA alum Seann William Scott, The Butterfly Effect, A Lot Like Love, Guess Who and What Happens in Vegas.

Stay tuned for more on this versatile and talented IMTA alum!!

Eva Longoria on the cover of International edition of Bazaar!

IMTA alum Eva Longoria is on the cover of the April, 2009 Singapore edition of Harper's Bazaar! Check out these striking photographs from the editorial accompanying the exclusive article and gorgeous cover!




Eva competed at IMTA in 1998 and had 38 agencies and managers interested in representing her! She signed with a manager she had met at the convention. Eva told Pageantry Magazine that, “The first day they signed me I had four auditions...It was pretty fast.” She quickly moved to Los Angeles and landed guest-starring roles on Beverly Hills 90210, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless. In 2003, she took a role as a detective in a TV remake of LA Dragnet and made her big-screen film debut in Carlita’s Secret, and also starred in the films Harsh Times, and The Sentinel. Eva's breakthrough role is as the beautiful Gabrielle Solis on the award-winning Desperate Housewives on ABC.

Eva Longoria competing at IMTA!

Catch Mario Cassem in 17 Again this weekend!

Looking for a good movie this weekend? 17 Again is in wide release and getting lots of laughs...and IMTA alum Mario Cassem has a supporting role as Samir! The film stars Zac Efron as a man who wakes up one day, is seventeen again and has the chance to rewrite his life. Below is a photo of Mario on location shooting the film with Zac and Mario's twin sister Maria!

Mario competed at IMTA in New York in 2007 where he signed with Daniel Hoff Agency and Diverse Talent Agency. Mario has appeared in My Own Worst Enemy, Mind of Mencia, Finding Bliss and The Timer Game.

He will play a lead role in Stacy's Mom which stars an astounding three other IMTA alumni (Ambrosia Kelley as Latoya, Logan Manus as Tommy and Haley Fite as Stacy)!

Jessica Biel is the new face of Revlon!

The gorgeous and very talented IMTA alum, Jessica Biel has just been named the new face of Revlon!! According to MarieClaire.com: "Following in the footsteps of a certain Miss Alba is Justin Timberlake's other half, Jessica Biel, who has signed up as the latest celebrity face of the beauty giant. Joining Revlon's glamorous roster of celebrity models, which already includes Halle Berry and Jennifer Connelly, Biel will be the brand's latest global ambassador, and will star in worldwide ad campaigns to debut from spring 2010. And she's already been put to work! Joining Revlon's philanthropic endeavours, the actress embraced her sporty side, and took place in the EIF Revlon Run Walk in New York City at the weekend."

Jessica Biel amazed all of us at IMTA in 1994 where her beauty, acting potential and singing and dancing abilities caught the attention of the agents, managers and casting directors who attend every IMTA Convention looking for new faces to represent. Jessica gave an exclusive interview to us in 1998 after starring in the hit WB television series 7th Heaven. You can read the entire archived interview here! She has recently been cast in the one of a kind Guys and Dolls in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl among other wonderful accomplishments!

Congrats Jessica! We cannot wait to see you in the new Revlon campaign!!!!

Sean Harju in GQ!

Check out these striking shots of IMTA alum Sean Harju in GQ. These fabulous shots were taken by photographer Phil Poynter and styled by David Bradshaw. They are part of a GQ Style editorial titled "Vertigo!"

Sean competed at IMTA in Los Angeles in 2006 where he won first runner up for Male Model of the Year and signed with the legendary Major Model Management team. He has been featured in the magazine Arena, Europe's premier modeling magazine, in a previous issue of GQ where he was featured solo in a six page photo layout, in an editorial spread in Details, on the cover of the Japanese Magazine HUGE, on the homepage for Eluxury and in a Diesel campaign ad. Sean is a favorite runway model and appeared in an astounding number of shows during the past season. He was also in a Spring/Summer ad campaign for Dolce and Gabbana with fellow IMTA grad and supermodel Tyson Ballou and has modeled for Y-3 and Calvin Klein, Dior, Diesel, Adam Lippes, Lucien Palley Finet, Numero Hommes and many more.

Drew Bell on CSI: Miami!

Did you catch CSI: Miami last night? Drew Bell guest-starred as Steve Emerson in the CBS hit crime drama series in the episode titled "Collateral Damage." Drew was amazing as a surviving but injured member of the seemingly normal family that is targeted by terrorists in a Miami restaurant. You can see the explosive opening scene above!

IMTA INSIDER INFO: Last week's all-new CSI: Miami "Dead on Arrival" guest-starred another IMTA alum, Adrianne Palicki! It was the ratings leader for the primetime slot!

Drew competed at IMTA in Los Angeles in 2001 where he was seen and scouted by many agents and mangers who were impressed with his acting, dancing and modeling potential. Drew Tyler Bell plays Thomas Forrester on the daytime drama The Bold & The Beautiful. Drew has been a recurring character since 2004. You may have also seeen Drew guest-starring on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation recently. He played the role of Max Stanton in the episode "Deep Fried and Minty Fresh" which aired first aired in February, 2009. Drew also guest-starred as Charlie on an episode of another IMTA alum's hit show...Eva Longoria's Desperate Housewives! Drew appeared on the new 90210 in the episode titled "The Bubble." Drew made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-Winning Best Musical hit Spring Awakening in 2007.

Nicole Gail Anderson on the new Jonas TV Show!

IMTA alum Nicole Gail Anderson has just landed a huge role in the Disney channel's newest show Jonas. Nicole plays Macy, the Jonas brothers biggest fan, who becomes awkward and silly any time she is around the boys in the Jonas Brothers Band! Nicole competed at IMTA in Los Angeles in 2004. Since competing she has had guest appearances on several hit tv shows including : Zoey 101, iCarly, and Hannah Montana. She has also been in the TV movies, Nobody, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! and Princess.

Stay tuned for more on Nicole and Jonas Show!

Eva Longoria is one of People Espanol's 50 Most Beautiful!

IMTA alum Eva Longoria is honored once again as one of People Espanol's 50 Most Beautiful! According to PRNewswire: "This year, People en Espanol's "50 Most Beautiful" special issue features nine of today's most popular Hispanic women on the cover. Desperate Housewive's Eva Longoria, Nacho Libre's Ana de la Reguera, Univision's top rated soap actress Maite Perroni, and current Miss Universe, Dayana Mendoza, posed together for the cover in the heart of Miami Beach. Ricky Martin, Selena Gomez, Freddy Rodriguez and Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza are all featured in the 13th Annual Issue." Another feather in the fabulous Ms. Longoria's hat!!!

Eva competed at IMTA in 1998 and had 38 agencies and managers interested in representing her! She signed with a manager she had met at the convention. Eva told Pageantry Magazine that, “The first day they signed me I had four auditions...It was pretty fast.” She quickly moved to Los Angeles and landed guest-starring roles on Beverly Hills 90210, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless. In 2003, she took a role as a detective in a TV remake of LA Dragnet and made her big-screen film debut in Carlita’s Secret, and also starred in the films Harsh Times, and The Sentinel. Eva's breakthrough role is as the beautiful Gabrielle Solis on the award-winning Desperate Housewives on ABC.