THE STANDARD PROTOCOL FOR ANY MODEL TO BECOME A "TOP" MODEL IS THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
Step 1: (LOCAL) Must "make it" as a TOP model at the local level. ie: Kansas City market
(unlimited number of auditions and go sees)
Step 2: (LOS ANGELES) Must "make it" as a TOP model in Los Angeles, CA.
(unlimited number of auditions and go sees)
Step 3: ( Must "make it" as a TOP model in Paris, France
(unlimited number of auditions and go sees)
Step 4: (NEW YORK) Must "make it" as a TOP model in New York, NY.
(unlimited number of auditions and go sees)
Step 5: (MILAN) Must "make it" as a TOP model in Milan, Italy.
(unlimited number of auditions and go sees)
Once one is considered a top model in Milan, they reach the international TOP Model status. (ie: Tyra Banks)
MODELS in today's market must show versatility, not only in various looks, but now also in different talents.
Current Standards that agencies and talent scouts look for those who can, not only set a camera on fire and leave a trail of smoke on the runway, but who can sing, dance, and act.
The bar is higher than ever before. The more areas a model can excel in, the greater his/her chance of climbing the ladder higher in the talent industry.
VERSATILITY is "THE KEY" to rising above the rest.