Wednesday, June 7, 2006

Chad Moore's starring in traveling musical!

Chad Moore who signed with Hollywood Management after IMTA and has landed the LEAD ROLE in the traveling Musical AIN’T WE GOT FUN. There are plans to make the musical into a feature film and Chad will star in that as well. Chad attended the IMTA with Stone Model & Talent and developed at the Barbizon of Cleveland.

Chad will also appear as a Guest Star on an upcoming episode of the HBO show ENTOURAGE.

Tuesday, June 6, 2006

IMTA Star Sean Harju Books Top Fashion Shows in Milan



Sean Harju will be heading off to Milan this summer to walk the runways in two major fashion shows! Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss have both booked Sean to feature their Spring 2007 Collections. Prior to IMTA in Los Angeles 2006, Sean had never ventured out of Oregon. At IMTA, Sean signed with Major Model Management, and he is already off to an amazing modeling career! His remarkable projects have included working for Dolce & Gabbana, Donatella Versace, and having a 6-page solo spread in a GC Fashion Segment. Only time will tell what incredible future endeavors are lined up for Sean!
We were able to ask Sean what his IMTA experience was like and here’s what he had to say:
What was your experience like at IMTA?
It was so much fun and one of the best weeks of my life!
How did the IMTA Convention help start your modeling career?
I was able to meet agents from all over the world in one place.
What has been your favorite shoot or modeling job?
Shooting for GQ
What advice do you have for IMTA hopefuls?
Have as much fun there as you can because it will be one of the best experiences of your life.
Thanks Sean - We wish you much more success!

Monday, June 5, 2006

Michael Altman Heads New Diet Coke Campaign



Michael Altman attended IMTA LA'97 and signed with Major Models in Milan. Following the convention, you have seen him walk the runways for Dolce and Gabbana and star in Neutrogena commercials. Michael's latest stint is landing a new ad campaign with the Coco-Cola Company. You can see his ads in People Magazine and Us Weekly for Diet Coke!

Michael always looks spectactular and he definately lives up to the ad's motto... "Live like you're on in five!"

Sunday, June 4, 2006

Lyndsy Fonseca as Donna on Big Love


Tonight, catch the season finale of HBO's series Big Love. Lyndsy Fonseca stars as recurring character Donna.

You may remember Lyndsy as Colleen Carlton, a role she played on The Young and the Restless for three years. She also played Jen in the Fox hit Boston Public.
At the suggestion of her mother, Lima, Lyndsy decided to compete in the acting competitions at IMTA in 2003. Lyndsy not only won awards (2nd Runner up Young Miss Dancer of the Year and Honorable Mention Young Miss Talent of the Year) but she also signed with an agent and manager. She immediately moved to Los Angeles for her first pilot season.
Lyndsy said,"IMTA was a lot of fun. Its how I imagine college might be - where you room with a bunch of other girls and then go off to classes together," shares Lyndsy. "Only one year after IMTA, I was offered a contract with Y&R!"

Saturday, June 3, 2006

Sofia Vassilieva's series Medium airing now on Lifetime!


Lifetime tv is going to start airing the hit drama Medium from the beginning of the series! The spooky series stars Sofia Vassilieva as Ariel Dubois, the daughter of the gifted medium. Sofia been part of the cast since 2005 when the series started.

Sofia was discovered at the New York 2000 IMTA. She won the title of Child Actress of the Year and was first runner-up for Child Model Of The Year. You may remember Sofia as Eloise in the family Disney classics Eloise at the Plaza and Eloise at Christmastime. She is also starring in the upcoming feature film Day Zero with another IMTA alum, Elijah Wood!

Friday, June 2, 2006

Deadwood Second Season on DVD

The HBO hit series Deadwood (2nd Season) comes out on DVD today!. Watch for Josh Eriksson who plays William Bullock, the son of the lead character. Introduced in season 2, Josh is in eleven episodes of the critically acclaimed series. Deadwood won an AFI Award for best ensemble acting.

Josh's official cast bio from the show's website:
In the summer of 2003, Josh attended the International Model and Talent Association competition held in N.Y. where he won several awards and the attention of top talent agents. Within the year, he landed two national commercials and the role of William Bullock on Deadwood. Josh's personality is as inquisitive as his character William's. When Josh is not on set doing a scene, you can find him practicing roping skills with the wranglers. "It is an amazing experience to be on a show with such talented actors and really nice people too." Josh attends a local junior high where he is on the honor roll.

Thursday, June 1, 2006

Chuti Tiu's film opens in New York!

Newfest New York film festival is premiering the feature film Long Term Relationship which stars Chuti Tiu! Chuti plays Mary Margaret in the film which is a classic romantic comedy.

Chuti Tiu is an actress and is involved in numerous films, television shows, CD-ROM games, commercials and theater productions. She just finished shooting a French-U.S. production, Once Upon a Time in the Desert, playing the femme fatale, Tatiana.

You may have seen Chuti on The West Wing, 24, Charmed, , General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, Moesha, or Beverly Hills, 90120. She is slated to star in Knocking on Heaven’s Door mid-2006, which she co-wrote with her better half, Oscar Torre.

Chuti competed at IMTA in the nineties and won Talent of the Year!