Natalie W.

MDC Member since April. 2003
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Location: NY, USA
Age: 23
Agency contacts: R&L, Gotham

I would like to thank MDC for providing such a great networking/promotional tool. I was able to get my return on investment - I’ve booked 2 paid runway shows recently. One of them was for United Colors of Benetton!!! In addition, I’ve met great photographers to test with and bunch of other really nice people. As for agents, if you are reading this, I would love to hear from you soon :)

How did you become interested in modeling?
People kept asking me if I am a model and insisting that I should try modeling.

What agencies have you been in contact through MODELS.com?
R&L, Gotham

What was your experience with them?
I went to see both. R&L said that they would be interested in representing me once they open their fashion division. I have more of an editorial look. Gotham asked me to please gain inches - I am size 2 or 0 - they have a lot of show room clients and I am too slim for showroom pieces usually.

What advice would you have for other aspiring models trying to get noticed by these agents?
MDC is great for aspiring models, but do not rely just on that. Go to open calls if you are located in one of the major markets. Do not get discouraged by few rejections. There are so many agencies and they all have slightly different needs/tastes.