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Thursday 31 March 2011

IMTA's Eva Longoria on the Cover of Allure Magazine!

Check out these beautiful shots of IMTA alum Eva Longoria! Eva competed at IMTA in 1998 where she amazed the judges with her incredible talent and gorgeous look. She moved to Los Angeles soon after IMTA, and landed spots on 90210, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless.

In 2004, she became the nation's favorite housewife starring on Desperate Housewives. Eva is continuing her role as Gabrielle on Desperate Housewives airing on Sundays at 9/8c on ABC. Alongside her numerous projects which include a restaurant and upcoming cookbook, Eva supports Rally For Kids, a charity supporting children with cancer.

Be sure to get to newsstands and pick up Eva's Allure issue!

Monday 28 March 2011

Sean Harju for Smalto

Check out IMTA alum Sean Harju in this a beautiful ad campaign for Smalto. Sean competed at IMTA in LA in 2006 where he was first runner up for Male Model of the Year and signed with the legendary Major Model Management team.

Sean has been featured in numerous magazines and ad campaigns such as: GQ Taiwan, Surface Magazine, Arena Magazine, GQ, Details, HUGE, and Diesel. He was in the Spring/Summer ad campaign for Dolce & Gabbana with fellow IMTA alum and supermodel Tyson Ballou and has modeled for Y-3 and Calvin Klein, Dior, Diesel, Thom Brown, Numero Hommes and Adam Lippes.

Sunday 27 March 2011

Quinn McColgan in Mildred Pierce Airing Tonight!


IMTA alum Quinn McColgan is starring Mildred Pierce, a miniseries, airing tonight on HBO! The story revolves around a single mother, played by Kate Winslet, struggling during the Great Depression. Quinn competed at IMTA and has gone on to be featured in many commericials.



Thursday 24 March 2011

IMTA Search in New Hampshire and Wisconsin!

New England Models Group in Manchester, NH!

New York Models, LA Models, Nathalie Paris & NEMG will be scouting new faces (females and males) for the agencies and for IMTA NY11 on March 25th in NH, March 26th in MA & March 27th in ME.

Copy & paste the following address in your web browser for age and height requirements and to sign up: https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:Join/signupId:75985/acctId:18443

Markson Dawe Talent in Milwaukee, WI!

Auditions for IMTA New York 2011 are starting now!

Call 414-241-8925 for more information and to schedule your audition appointment.

Tatiana Owens' new song Pendulum!


Check out IMTA alum Tatiana Owens' youtube video for her new song Pendulum! She sounds amazing and she has garnered more than 120,000 views on YouTube! Tatiana competed at IMTA in 2007 where she won Singing Junior, Honorable Mention for Cold Read and Ready for My Closeup. Both MTV and VH1 have featured her songs on many of their shows. One of her songs was featured in MTV's The Hills!

Tatiana has performed at the mid-western jazz festivals, including the Tatum O'Neil Jazz Festival and the Old West End Festival. Her regional stage credits include Rent, Hot Mikado, 42nd Street, Annie, All Shook Up and The Wiz.

IMTA Insider Info: Tatiana performed her track Boy Watcher to a standing ovation to a packed house of fans at the final day of the IMTA competition in New York City!

Wednesday 23 March 2011

Adrianne Palicki as Wonder Woman!

Check out IMTA alum Adrianne Palicki in her new role as Wonder Woman. She has been cast in the title role in the NBC pilot which will be directed by hit-maker David E. Kelley. The Hollywood Reporter said, "He says he knew she was right for the role when she stood up and looked him in the eye during her audition.
'I knew during the course of the conversation that this was Wonder Woman,' he says. 'I just knew it. I had an instinctive feeling that this was her. So then she read. And she was. And she is.'!"

The shot above is the first look at her in character and it is generating a lot of positive industry buzz! Her photo as Wonder Woman was a leading topic for People, Google News and the original source Entertainment Weekly!

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Adrianne competed at IMTA in 2001. She also stars as Holly Rocket in Elektra Luxx, a sequel to the movie Women in Trouble which is in theaters now. She starred on the hit television series Friday Night Lights. Adrianne played Tyra Collettel. The cast has included fellow IMTA alumni, Zach Roerig and Jeremy Sumpter. Adrianne will also be seen in the feature film remake of the hit eighties war drama Red Dawn.


Stay tuned for more on Adrianne as Wonder Woman!

Monday 21 March 2011

IMTA Alumni in Disney Channel's Friends for Change Games!

The Disney Channel Friends for Change Games taped recently in Los Angeles! Some of your favorite IMTA alumni and Disney stars were on hand to battle it out in the hugely popular Disney channel game series!

Caitlyn Taylor Love of Disney Channel XD's I'm in the Band competed at the Disney Channel Friends for Change Games. Caitlyn competed at IMTA in 2005 in New York! Caitlyn recently returned to IMTA to inspire the new participants and she rocked the house with her singing performance during the L.A. Awards Party.

Tiffany Thornton of the hit Disney show Sunny With a Chance also competed at the Disney Channel Friends for Change Games. Tiffany competed at IMTA in 2003!

Check out Tiffany's interview below where she discusses her IMTA experience!


Catch these great IMTA and Disney stars and more on the Disney Channel soon!

Friday 18 March 2011

IMTA Searches this Weekend!

Barbizon - Chique in Ardmore, PA!

Model and Talent Search

National Talent Scout will be on site auditioning!

Date: March 19 3:00 PM
Location: 22 Greenfield Ave., Ardmore PA 19003
Call: (800) 834-3494
Email: Agency@barbizonchique.com

Steele Model & Talent in Hayward, CA!

Steele Model & Talent will be holding an IMTA search for NY11:

Saturday, March 19th, 11 am
Callbacks will be Sunday, March 20th

24326 Mission Blvd, Suite 8
Hayward, CA 94544

Call 866-568-7818 for more information.

Barbizon - Chique in Ardmore, PA!

Model and Talent Competition

Winner receives a free trip to IMTA!
Agents and mangers from NY will be looking for new faces.

Date: March 20
Location: Media Theatre
Call for detail (800) 834-3495
email: agency@barbizonchique.com

Thursday 17 March 2011

Sean Harju for LINCS by David Chu



IMTA alum Sean Harju is featured in a beautiful ad campaign for the design house LINCS by David Chu. Sean competed at IMTA in LA in 2006 where he was first runner up for Male Model of the Year and signed with the legendary Major Model Management team.

Sean has been featured in numerous magazines and ad campaigns such as: GQ Taiwan, Surface Magazine, Arena Magazine, GQ, Details, HUGE, and Diesel. He was in the Spring/Summer ad campaign for Dolce & Gabbana with fellow IMTA alum and supermodel Tyson Ballou and has modeled for Y-3 and Calvin Klein, Dior, Diesel, Thom Brown, Numero Hommes and Adam Lippes.

Wednesday 16 March 2011

Sara Niemietz's New Website!

Check out Sara Niemietz's new website! Her new songs, pictures and pages are all there to view. She worked with singer/songwriter Jake Coco to record this new cover of the Lady Antebellum hit "Need You Now." It was recorded at Snuffy Walden's studio where she and Jake mixed it. Sara recently guest-starred on the hit show Glee where she played the on-screen guitarist.

Sara competed at IMTA in 2000 when she was just seven years old! Be sure to check out her awesome new website!

Tuesday 15 March 2011

Riley Smith in New Pilot Series Cooper & Stone!

IMTA alum Riley Smith is starring in a new series called Cooper & Stone. The show is about two women detectives in Chicago and Riley will portray a detective who was newly transferred to their district after his undercover identity was blown.

Riley competed at IMTA in 1997 where he won Junior Male Model of the Year. He has gone on to do many exciting projects and just released a duet with Willa Ford called All This Time where he plays lead guitar. He recently wrapped the horror thriller Gallowwalkers where he plays Fabulos and Mintuemen where he plays Lance Deakin!

IMTA INSIDER INFO: Riley was roommates with Ashton Kutcher in New York City when they were both competing at IMTA!

Monday 14 March 2011

Two IMTA Alumni Nominated for Kid's Choice Awards!

Two IMTA alumni have been nominated for Nickelodeon Kid Choice Awards! Alyson Stoner's Phineas and Ferb is nominated for Favorite Cartoon and Jill Wagner's show Wipeout is nominated for Favorite Reality Show. The awards show will be airing live on Nickelodeon on April 2, 2011.

Jill competed at IMTA in Los Angeles in 2001 where she won Female Model of the Year! This is her hit show Wipeout's fourth season. Many people know Jill best as the Lincoln Mercury Spokesperson as she has done many ad campaigns for the auto giant!

Alyson competed at IMTA in 2000 where she received alot of interest from the agents, managers and casting directors who were scouting at IMTA. Alyson has a hit song titled 'Make History,' which is available on iTunes and recently wrapped up a world tour with the Jonas Brothers!

Visit Nickelodeon's official website to vote for Jill and Alyson!

Saturday 12 March 2011

Adrianne Palicki stars in Elektra Luxx!

Adrianne Palicki stars in Elektra Luxx, a sequel to the movie Women in Trouble. Adrianne plays Holly Rocket in the film, opening this weekend!

Adrianne starred on the hit television series, Friday Night Lights. Adrianne portrayed Tyra Collette, a small town girl that intertwines in the small town drama. The cast has included fellow IMTA alumni, Zach Roerig and Jeremy Sumpter. Adrianne is also currently working on a new movie titled Red Dawn and the highly anticipated Wonder Woman.

In 2001, Adrianne competed at IMTA. "It was amazing. I love IMTA! I'm so sad it's over," said Adrianne in an interview with the IMTA Video Crew. Since IMTA, Adrianne has been working on the sets of television shows, major motion pictures and on Broadway!

Watch Adrianne in a clip from Elektra Luxx below!

Special thanks to Jup2 for the latest Adrianne Palicki news!

Friday 11 March 2011

IMTA Searches in Missouri and Illinois!

Barbizon St. Louis in Clayton, MO!

Barbizon St. Louis, MO is holding auditions for NY11.
An IMTA Executive will be scouting for New Talent!

Models * Actors * Singers * Dancers
are welcome to audition for this ONE day only event.
March 12, 2011 @ 2:00pm
Barbizon, 7525 Forsyth, Clayton Mo. 63105

Call 314-863-1141 for more information.
Don't miss this Amazing Opportunity to be selected!

Barbizon St. Louis in Springfield, IL!

Attention all Models, Actors, Dancers, Singers in the Springfield, IL area:

Nancy, IMTA Executive, will be arriving from New York
to scout for the most Talented and Beautiful.
Join Barbizon St. Louis as we welcome her for this ONE DAY ONLY event.
March 13, 2011 @ 2:00pm, Hilton Hotel, 700 East Adams St., Springfield Ill. 62701

Call TODAY for your audition slot.
314-863-1141

Thursday 10 March 2011

Brittany Curran and Brock Ciarlelli Nominated for a Young Artist Award!



IMTA alum Brock Ciarlelli is nominated for an award for BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SERIES, Recurring Young Actor for his performance on the TV sereis The Middle. Brock plays the recurring role of Brad Bottig, the new love interest of one of main characters, Sue. Brock competed at IMTA in New York City where he won Winner of Best Monolgue! He is currently in post production on 2.0.


Brittany Curran is nominated for BEST SUPPORTING ROLE IN A TV SERIES COMEDY OR DRAMA for her performance in Men of a Certain Age! Brittany plays Lucy, the daughter of the lead character played by Ray Romano. The Award Ceremony will take place in Studio City, Ca. on Sunday March 13, 2011!

Other IMTA alums who have been won or been nominated for this prestigious award include: Sofia Vassilieva, who competed at IMTA in 2000. She won a Young Artists Awards for BEST PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURE FILM for Supporting Young Actress for her outstanding job as Kate Fitzgerald in the film My Sister's Keeper! Joseph Castanon (IMTA 2004) was nominated for BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SHORT FILM for a Young Actor in the film Santa's Little Helper where he portrayed Marlon; and Kayley Stallings (IMTA 2006) was nominated for BEST PERFORMANCE IN LIVE THEATER for her role in the play How The Grinch Stole Christmas.

Wednesday 9 March 2011

Grayson Gettys Update!

Check out these amazing shots of IMTA's gorgeous Grayson Gettys. Grayson competed at IMTA in New York City in 2009!!! Grayson signed with Wilhelmina New York, Why Not Milan, and Angels & Demons Models, Paris. Grayson walked the runway in Milan modeling clothes for the world famous designer Louis Vuitton and he closed the show! He has modeled for Micheal Kors, Carlo Pignatelli and Bespoken.




Check out Grayson Gettys' comp card from the Angels & Demons Fall/Winter show package:



Tuesday 8 March 2011

Logan Bartholomew in The Genesis Code!

IMTA alum Logan Bartholomew stars in the film The Genesis Code as Blake Truman. This independent Christian film is about two college students who grapple with their faith and relationships. The film also features Louise Fletcher, Ernest Borgnine, and former presidential candidate Fred Thompson. The film will debut nationwide in limited release with premieres in theaters in Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, New Hampshire and South Carolina.

Logan competed at IMTA in 2000. He has guest-starred in CSI:NY, Ghost Whisperer, CSI Miami, Love's Abiding Joy, Nearing Grace and American Wedding!

Check out the trailer for The Genesis Code:



Saturday 5 March 2011

IMTA Searches in Oregon, Kentucky and New York!

IMD in Medford, OR!

Win a trip to New York City at IMTA NY 2011 auditions!

Saturday, March 5th, 10 AM and 2 PM.

Other great prizes: photoshoot with Jae Feinberg; personal training at Fuel Fitness; cut and color at Salon Vivid. An IMTA scout will be there!

Call today and reserve a spot. 541-858-8158

1257 N Riverside Dr.
Medford OR, 97501

Images Model & Talent Agency in Lexington, KY!

Images Model & Talent Agency is searching for aspiring actors, models, singers, dancers, and fitness models for the upcoming IMTA/New York Convention.

Free auditions for ages 4 - mature adult
March 5, 1pm to 5pm
March 6, 11:30am to 4pm

2401 Regency Rd., Suite 303
Lexington, Kentucky 40503

Call 859-273-2301 for your appointment time.

PMTS Int'l Pasarela in New York, NY!

PMTS Int'l Pasarela Models & Talent--an IMTA member with 26 years of experience-- will be holding auditions for IMTA NY11 and the 2011 i2 Discovery Cruise:

Saturday, March 5th and Sunday, March 6th, 2011 only.

Call 646-674-1886 for your audition appointment; please leave a clear, detailed message with your full name and telephone number.

IMTA NY11 in July and the i2 Discovery Cruise in October are waiting for you!

Ain't It Good Productions!

Ain't It Good Productions holds small, intimate model and talent searches twice a month for the following locations:
Spokane, WA / Coeur d'Alene, ID / Honolulu, HI
Boulder, CO / Tulsa, OK / Columbia, MO
Kansas City, MO / Seattle, WA

What if you don't live in one of these areas? Ain't It Good Productions can still help you. We work with talent all over the USA. Give us a call and we'll let you know how.

Please call for a schedule for your location: 1-208-667-0132 or email AintItGood@gmail.com.

Thursday 3 March 2011

Victoria Goins in Powerhouse on CBS News!


IMTA alum 2007, Victoria Goins is a featured performer in a show choir called Powerhouse. Victoria was awarded the IMTA Young Miss Actor of the Year for 2007!

Ben Tracy, a reporter for CBS News interviewed Victoria in a spot for his news show! Victoria performs with 53 other kids in this very successful show choir! This real-life Glee Club has performed on Oprah, Dancing with The Stars and on tour in Hong Kong. While performing in Hong Kong, they did a performance to help bring in the Chinese New Year!



Congratulations Victoria! Great coverage of your amazing show choir!

Wednesday 2 March 2011

IMTA's Katie Holmes is Max Mara's Face of the Future!

According to The L.A. Times : " Holmes will receive this year's Max Mara-sponsored Face of the Future Award at the Women In Film Awards in Los Angeles in June." Katie was star power in the front row at the Max Mara Milan Fashion Week Show. Katie is also the new face of Ann Taylor’s Spring 2011 Advertising Campaign!

Katie competed at IMTA in 1993 & 1995! Katie's beauty and talent has won her lead roles in movies such as: The Romantics, with IMTA alums Elijah Wood,'89 and Josh Duhamel, '97, Pieces of April, Batman Begins, The Extra Man, and The Gift. She also portrays Jackie Kennedy on the new television series The Kennedys! She just released a film called The Son of No One at the Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews! Katie is currently filming the comedy film Jack and Jill with Adam Sandler!

Tuesday 1 March 2011

IMTA's Eva Longoria on the Cover of People Magazine-Cooking Edition!

Eva does it again- she is on the cover of People Magazine's special issue Cooking with the Stars!! She was just on the covers of France's Cosmopolitan magazine, Latina and Prestige magazines!
Eva competed at IMTA in 1998 where she amazed the judges with her dazzling talent and gorgeous look. She moved to Los Angeles soon after IMTA, and landed spots on 90210 and General Hospital. With her incredible talent, she also joined the cast of The Young and the Restless. In 2004, she became the nation's favorite housewife on Desperate Housewives. Eva is continuing her role as Gabrielle on Desperate Housewives airing on Sundays at 9/8c on ABC. Her latest films include Days of Grace, Without Men, and Cristiada.