Want to be a model? Have you ever thought about modeling? Or perhaps thinking of modeling is a difficult and complicated work? Well there are different kinds of modeling, and so different kinds of models. Having just a pretty face is not the only qualification when embarking on a modeling career. Attitude, self-discipline and confidence also play a major role. People of all ages and shapes are always being asked for background extra work in TV and movie productions, commercials and especially in photographic advertising. You don’t have to be a raving beauty or the most handsome guy in the world. A lot depends on your facial bone structure, your eyes, your body shape and height, your hair color, your personality and most important, your determination and attitude to the profession. In some cases, it can depend on the right look for the right moment, or the current trend, but a classic model will always be successful. There are many rejections at interviews, but there are also many acceptances, you just need a positive attitude.

Being a model is not just the matter of only made name for yourself, or make lots of money. It is also not the matter of picture yourself on the cover of a glossy magazine or in a fashion feature in another magazine, as well as strutting you style down the catwalk wearing fabulous outfits by the leading fashion designers. It is a lot more and important than that.

Being a model means improving your confidence and presentation skills. It is a great benefit to your self-esteem. A person who has confidence and self-esteem will always stand out from others who have not, and this charisma will carry on through ones life.

Of course there are some special requirements if you want to work in fashion, editorial typical work, runway shows and high fashion magazines.

The general requirements are as follows:

Fashion division: Catwalk and fashion shows

WOMEN
HEIGHT: 1m65
(5׃’)minimum and 1m68 (5ׄ) minimum for catwalk. Some models could be shorter, but the model must be truly exceptional.
BUST: 82cm minimum
WAIST: 65cm maximum
HIPS: 86cm - 94cm
WEIGHT: standard
size 46kg - 55kg
EXERCISE: Toned bodies are a must

MEN
EIGHT: 1m72 (5ׅ’) minimum and 1m75 (5ׇ’) minimum for catwalk. Some photographers will not work with male fashion models over this height as they tend to “tower“ over any females in the shoot, thereby throwing off the balance of the photo.
JACKET: 48 Regular
WAIST: 70cm maximum
WEIGHT: around 70kg [for a 1m75 (5ׇ’) tall male (editorial) model] You must be slim and very fit.

Commercial division: Catalogue and magazine/television advertising. General requirements are 1m62 (5׃’) for woman and 1m68 (5ׄ’) for men. Others are not so strict as fashion work. But you need to have a personality or a special style of your own that makes you different from other people.

Castings division: There are no requirements at all. People of all ages, shapes and nationalities. The competition for castings models is very high as there are limited jobs but many applicants.

We are always looking for new faces and talents, you can visit us at:

Mukha we provide Co. / BPI Studios
2/F Astoria Plaza
Escroba Drive, Ortigas Center,
Pasig City, Philippines
Please check out our web page for the next Casting!

Post Address
Mukha we provide Co.
1501 Wack-Wack Royal Mansion
Wack-Wack
Road, Mandaluyong City
Philippines, 1555
Phone: +63 2 7232982
Email: info@mukha.net Web: www.mukha.net

Please wear not any makeup.

Send us your photos

Get a friend to take some photos of you. Please do not send photos taken by professional photographers. Make sure you get some face shots (wearing minimum make-up, if any) and some full length body shots. Choose two photos (one head, one figure) that show you at your best.

Send your photos with a stamped addressed envelope and a short letter to the “New Faces Division“ at the Mukha we provide Co. (Post Address), stating: Height, Bust, Waist and Hip measurements, Age, Hair and Eye color, Dress and Shoe size.

You can also apply online please fillup your information at:

To apply online at: www.mukha.net/mukhaapp/mukha_app.php