i am 5'5 ish and want to model... any suggestions please?
2006-09-02 15:37:10 · 10 answers · asked by vre 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Magazines
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2006-09-03 23:00:42 · answer #1 · answered by indieboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's cool, I'm 5'5 too. I would love to do that, like print ads and magazine shoots, but yeah just keep trying. I am trying to get into acting but I dont live in the hollywood area, but I am not going to pay anyone, I just want to make a professional audition one day and see where it takes me. I would have to be super thin unless i get lucky and someone sees stardom in me, oh heck idk, but don't worry gal, things will work out for you. Just keep putting yourself out there. It also helps when you know people that actually want to help you, even though some say they will and don't, but that's how it is with some. I guess it's jealuosy and competition.
I believe in ya. Don't put yourself down, just say that you are going to do it and have alot of confidence on that audition(s) you arrive at. wink!!!
2006-09-02 16:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by danie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the basic individual is in basic terms too fat. the reality regrettably is that clothing do look lots extra helpful putting from a skeleton. the variety industry is interior the employer of merchandising clothing and could no longer do very properly with its designs stretched over a barrel of lard bowling down the catwalk. those fashions actually inspire fat-assed women individuals to consume much less.
2016-11-06 07:48:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think determination, persistance- keeping a positive outlook mentally. It's alot like the acting world, you have alot of rejection.
As long as you are following your heart and your dreams- you can't go wrong.
Even if you never make it, and you tried your best your whole life at least you lived doing what you loved.
I think that is what really matters. In any job!
Good luck!!
2006-09-02 16:24:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well to make it in the modeling industry you either pay alot of money or you dont pay anything cause the scouts really need you
2006-09-03 03:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by monkey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably have a better chance to be a catalogue model cuz of your 'short stature' ( im still shorter so dont feel bad!) and you have to be extremely proportionate as in your bust meas. has to be the same as your hip measurements and you dont nessacarily have to be peretty but you must be presentable and well groomed talk to so agenents who might give you other free tips and good luck!
2006-09-03 06:42:09 · answer #6 · answered by hey! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well iam too but im 13 & still growing you need to be t least 5 7 is your over 16 ido modeling too its fun best of luckk !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-03 03:27:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you sure as hell ain't doin runway at 5'5. try hand modeling.
2006-09-02 22:02:31 · answer #8 · answered by smartsexycurvy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should try print modeling. most runway models are 5'9 or taller.
2006-09-02 20:28:10 · answer #9 · answered by Ms. L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just keep on trying, you'll get there.
2006-09-02 15:42:43 · answer #10 · answered by SouthernGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋