Eva Longoria on the cover of Toys "R" Us Differently-Abled Kids Guide!

IMTA alum Eva Longoriais on the cover of Toys "R" Us Toy Guide for Differently- Abled Kids with Elijah De La Cerda, five year old with Down Syndrome.



This week, fans and consumers will see Eva appear alongside her newest co-star, Elijah De La Cerda, a 5-year-old boy with Down syndrome from Fresno, CA, on the cover of the Toys“R”Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids. This complimentary toy-selection resource for parents and caregivers of children with special needs is now available in Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores nationwide. A digital version of the Guide is also available online at Toysrus.com/DifferentlyAbled in English and Spanish.



Inspired by her sister, Liza, who was born with developmental disabilities, Eva Longoria created Eva’s Heroes in 2006, a nonprofit organization based in San Antonio that provides an inclusive environment for individuals with special needs to interact and learn with their peers.



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, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless. In 2004, she became the nation's favorite housewife Gabby Solis on Desperate Housewives which airs Sundays at 9/8c on ABC. Her latest films include Days of Grace, Without Men, and Cristiada

Tiffany Thornton as Glimmer in Tinker Bell Pixie Hollow Games!

IMTA alumni Tiffany Thornton is the voice of Glimmer, a fairy friend of Walt Disney's magical Tinker Bell! Tinker Bell, Glimmer and other fairies will compete in a special three day competition airing on Disney TV channel this Fall. One fairy will win and be named the champion of the competition!





Tiffany, who competed at IMTA in 2003, stars as Tawni Hart in Disney's hit sitcom, So Random. The show continues the story line of the show Sonny with a Chance, featuring musical and comedic sketches. After competing at IMTA, Tiffany began acting in television shows such as Quintuplets, 8 Simple Rules, American Dreams, The O.C., Desperate Housewives,which stars IMTA superstar almunus Eva Longoria, Jericho, That's So Raven, Wizards of Waverly Place, Hannah Montana and the movie Hatching Pete!



Be sure to tune in to see Tiffany on So Random and in Tinker Bell Pixie Hollow Games when it airs in The Fall!

Mariah Strongin in Aeropostale Campaign!

Mariah Strongin is featured in the Aeropostale Fall 2011 ad campaign! Mariah models the latest fall wear on Aeropostale.com. Mariah was recently featured in Seventeen magazine and shared the editorial with her friends and followers on Twitter, featured below.

Mariah is currently on set filming and tweeted @MariahStrongin: "Excited for the 2nd day filming with @gmeed and the rest of the crew. Praying for colder weather and those who are on the east coast. xoxo"

Mariah attended IMTA in New York 2008 and won Female Junior Model of the Year, Most Sought After Female, Junior Female Actor of the Year, Make-up, Theatrical Headshots, and TV Beauty! She is signed with Wilhelmina Worldwide, Savage, Management 101, and NTA for commercials.

Katie Holmes is not Afraid of the Dark!

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark starring Katie Holmes opens in theaters nationwide today! Katie portrays Kim in the horror thriller flick about a young girl who according to IMDB.com, is "sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own."

Katie's other thriller films include film Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Go and The Son of No One. Katie first starred in the drama, The Ice Storm in 1997 after attending IMTA in 1993 and 1995. More of Katie's projects include Pieces of April, Mad Money, The Kennedys, and The Extra Man. Katie is well-known for her roles in Batman Begins and the hit television series Dawson's Creek.

Katie's next upcoming box office release is titled Jack and Jill starring Katie and Adam Sandler, opening on November 11. Katie also recently signed onto the film Responsible Adults set for release in 2012.

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark starring Katie is now in a theater near you!

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Nicole Gale Anderson cast in Happy Endings!

Nicole Gale Anderson announced on twitter about her recent guest role for the ABC sitcom, Happy Endings!

@HeyIt'sNicoleA "The news is out about my guest spot on Happy Endings! Can't wait to film this week. :)"

Happy Endings according to IMDB.com is about,

"An altar-bound couple break up on their wedding day, forcing their

friends to choose which side to take after the split." Nicole and fellow ABC Family star Megan Park will play Chloe and Madison, high school girls who befriend Alex as they stop by her store. Watch the plot unfold on ABC during the second season of Happy Endings!

Nicole attended IMTA in Los Angeles of 2004! She currently plays Kelly Parker on the ABC Family hit, Make It or Break It and starred on the Lifetime original movie Accused at 17. Nicole is widely known for her character Macey Misa on the Disney Channel show, JONAS. Aside from her guest spot on Happy

Endings, she is filming the feature films Red Line and Lukewarm.

Set your DVRs for Nicole Gale Anderson in Happy Endings on ABC!

Kyle Lowder Update!

IMTA alum Kyle Lowder recently released a new compilation CD. According to LA Canyon News: "Over the past several months, the newly released “Kyle Lowder,” a compilation, has remained at the top of the charts on Amazon.com and iTunes, as the superstar singer Kyle Lowder embarks on a bold new career path. After two successful runs on NBC’s “Days of Our Lives” and CBS’s “The Bold and the Beautiful,” fans have been asking me the world over to tell them all about Lowder’s musical career. “I am so appreciative of my fans, Tommy. I appreciate everyone’s love and support over the years. Whatever I have wanted to do, the ‘Days’ and ‘B&B’ fans have been there for me, and I thank them for being there for me, always, ” said the handsome singer Kyle Lowder."



Kyle competed at IMTA and won Male Model of the Year and Most Sought After in 2000! He made a huge impression at IMTA and was considered a " triple threat" because of his abilities in modeling, acting and singing. Be sure to check out Amazon or iTunes to get his CD!

Ashton Kutcher on the Details Cover and More!

Ashton Kutcher is on the cover of the September 2011 issue of Details! Ashton discusses technology, Twitter and his newest role on Two and a Half Men. Ashton Kutcher was the first to have over 1 million followers on Twitter! Ashton posts daily on his account, @aplusk and said in an interview with Details, "You don’t have to share everything, and it’s healthy to occasionally hit the pause button and ask yourself if you’re oversharing. But at the end of the day, if you’re not doing anything wrong you don’t have anything to hide.”

Ashton Kutcher competed at IMTA in 1997 alongside fellow IMTA alumni, Josh Duhamel! Ashton came in second place to Josh for the Male Model of the Year award but Ashton won Most Sought After Male Model! Since attending IMTA, Ashton first modeled on runways for fashion shows before being cast as the fun-loving Kelso on That '70s Show. Ashton starred in feature films such as Valentine's Day, Killers and No Strings Attached. Ashton's latest film New Year's Eve also stars IMTA alumni Josh Duhamel and Jessica Biel. Watch the television screens for Ashton's debut on the hit comedy sitcom, Two and a Half Men and for a guest appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman on August 24.

Watch Ashton this Wednesday with David Letterman on CBS!

IMTA's Zach Roerig in Season 3 of Vampire Diaries!

IMTA alum Zach Roerig is busy working on the third season of the spooky and very popular, Vampire Diaries. The third season is scheduled to air in September 15, on the CW. In this vampire love triangle series, Zach plays Matt Donovan, the retired high school quarterback who works at the local bar. Many viewers will remember Zach as 'Cash' from the show Friday Night Lights as Tyra's (Adrianne Palicki, IMTA alum 2003) bad boy beau and rodeo star.

Zach competed at the IMTA in Los Angeles in 2003 where his charm, great looks and acting talent impressed the agents and managers attending. Zach signed with the late Thomas Harding Jones and FORD MODELS and was cast on One Life to Live, As The World Turns, Reba and MTV's True Life.

Stay tuned for more on Zach and Vampire Diaries!

Bhagwaan Shree Krishna