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National Talent Scout Joins IMTA Audition Panel!

With the International Model and Talent Association (IMTA) auditions right around the corner, we could not be more excited to introduce one of our national scouts who will be assisting with auditions: Sarah Levi! Sarah brings along with her a vast background of industry experience having fallen in love with it at a very young age. Sarah began her career as a toddler model and grew up in front of the camera; her love, however, continued to grow into a lifelong labor of love that encompasses all sides of the industry.

Sarah began working with IMTA at the young age of 16. By 18 she was working IMTA events across the country, specifically in New York and Los Angeles. Fast forward twenty years and she is now the Director of VIP for IMTA, the largest national modeling and talent convention in the country!

While working with IMTA, Sarah continued her professional development through college, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Arizona State University before moving into a graduate program with Columbia College Chicago. In Chicago Sarah focused her studies on Arts, Entertainment and Media Management, graduating with her Masters in Arts Management. From there she began wearing her educator hat, teaching at the Chicago Academy of the Arts wherein she initiated the Business in the Arts program and the Arts Entrepreneurship Club. Both organizations facilitate the education and advancement of students focusing their studies in Musical Theater, Dance, Music, Media Arts, and Visual Arts.

“I love working at IMTA! Simply because I am proud to be on the team that puts together the platform and stepping stones for aspiring actors, singers, songwriters, dancers and models and also because of our track record of success,” she gushed. “IMTA has an incredible alumni list and it just continues to grow!”

Having been in the business since childhood, Sarah knows that personality is key to success in this industry. “As Director of VIP, I work closely with the industry professionals that attend IMTA to scout/judge and they are always looking for personality,” she exclaimed. She is looking forward to seeing lots of personality at the auditions this weekend and we know that all of you aspiring to launch your national careers will not disappoint! Sarah and the rest of the IMTA crew cannot wait to meet you all with big smiles and big personalities!

Want more information on auditioning for IMTA '20 in NYC? Click below!

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Mya Armstead Wins Award After Award at IMTA ‘20

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For 20-year-old Mya Armstead from Akron, Ohio, the sky's the limit when you work hard and are passionate about what you do. Mya was in high school when she first received recognition for her talent. She was working backstage for a school production when the stage manager overheard her singing and suggested she try out for next year's show - which she did - landing her the part of the fairy godmother in Cinderella.

After high school, Mya continued acting, dancing, and singing regularly. She was also juggling several different part-time jobs, was in school full time, and unhappy with where she was. So, two years ago, she took a life-changing chance and tried out for the Cleveland Cavaliers Dance Team. Although she didn't make the cut, she did begin dancing professionally with another local basketball team. That opportunity completely flipped what she wanted to do with her life.

Mya soon found Pro-Model and Talent Management and auditioned for IMTA on a whim. When she was signed, she finally began to feel the love and passion for the arts once again. She worked hard for weeks to perfect her craft, and it really paid off.

She wanted to attend IMTA because she wanted a shot at being what she’s always wanted to be: an artist working on the national level. She also wanted to prove those in her life who had told her that the arts aren’t a real profession wrong. A point she is much closer to proving after her stellar performance at IMTA.

IMTA 2020 was hosted in Los Angeles this January. The International Model & Talent Association holds a convention that occurs twice a year and provides the opportunity for models and talent of all ages to get discovered. At IMTA, top model and talent agencies, casting directors, and managers come to find new prospects to sign. The second convention will be held this July in New York City.

During Mya’s week in LA, she accomplished many great things. She won 4th runner up for the female ‘Young Adult Actress of the Year’ title, 1st place for the ‘TV Real People’ competition, 3rd place for the ‘On-Camera Host’ competition, and Honorable Mentions for screen test headshots and monologue. She is so proud of all the recognition she received, and so are we!

Mya has come so far up to this point in her life. When she was younger, she had some issues with anxiety that she thought would affect her career goals. But now, she has taken the necessary steps and has gotten a boost of bravery to overcome her frights. Mya has been able to face her fears head-on and take chances she never thought she ever could.

And she couldn’t have done it without the help of the PMTM Family. PMTM was there to help Mya throughout her experience. “PMTM was there for every and any need the whole week,” she grinned. “They were extremely helpful and supportive of every single contestant. I am so thankful to have had my team at my back.”

All that support, encouragement, and hard work led to Mya signing with Jago Ciro Entertainment (JCE). JCE is a personal talent management company dedicated to the success of its clients with offices in New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Mya had the chance to meet with the owner of the agency, Fabio Ciro, who she said was very personable and easy to talk to, which she enjoyed. She did not have any issues in deciding who to sign with; she knew that JCE was the right choice for her. Congratulations, Mya!

“I think I made an amazing choice!” she told us, excitedly.

Her future with Jago Ciro Entertainment is looking good! Mya would like to travel the world; going anywhere and everywhere she can. Her main goal is to make an impact on people through her work and bring a smile to the faces of those who watch her. Her biggest dream of all is to make it on Broadway.

“The dream has always been Broadway,” she confessed. “But I have a lot more work to do before I’d say that’s my goal.”

The PMTM Family has high hopes for Mya moving forward. We know she is going to do big things. We wish her the best of luck and cannot wait to see what she accomplishes through JCE!

To keep up with all things Mya Armstead, follow her on Instagram: @mya_rae_talent.

Want more information on auditioning for IMTA '20 in NYC? Click below!

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Kacey Chambers Draws Success for Herself at IMTA

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From a fine artist to model and actor, 20-year-old Kacey Chambers made great strides at IMTA 2020 in Los Angeles this January. She has gone from drawing, painting, and creating ceramics to walking the runway and performing on stage.

Besides art, Kacey has a passion for fashion; she has always followed designers, as well as models and actors which led to her researching local agencies. After she did some preparations with a local agency near her home in West Virginia, she wanted to pursue it as a career. Lucky for her, about a year ago she found PMTM, came in for an audition and immediately fell in love with its atmosphere and staff. After being accepted, she had to partake in intensive acting preparations, causing her to fall even deeper in love with the craft - leading to her taking the opportunity to audition for IMTA.

The International Model & Talent Association (IMTA) holds two conventions each year. One is held in January in Los Angeles and the other is held in July in New York City. Top model and talent agencies, casting directors, and managers come to find new prospects to sign and represent on a national or international level. The IMTA conventions help aspiring models and talent to reach their dreams and get discovered.

The PMTM family was there till the end to help Kacey come to a decision on who to sign with. “PMTM’s team was my absolute backbone during my week in LA!” she commented. “They went above and beyond for each and every one of their models and talent.”

Kacey explained that the help of the PMTM Family made the experience so much more empowering to her, simply for the fact of being able to be a part of such a great agency at the convention. She was very impressed with the organization of the trip and the support provided by the PMTM family.

As a result of her time at IMTA, Kacey has signed with Five Star Talent Management (FSTM) which has offices in New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. FSTM is a talent management agency that specializes in television, commercial, and film work.

“PMTM really helped me navigate my callbacks and make decisions regarding my future,” Kacey told us. “Five Star Management is an amazing agency and we believe this was the best way for me to go, given my interests! I can’t wait to see where this takes me.”

Early in her career, she was convinced that the only important role was that of a high fashion model. But, high fashion modeling is not the only genre of modeling that leads to success and Kacey has recognized that. “I have now grown to realize that every role is important and different and there is really no comparison. I am more confident and determined now that I’ve overcome this idea, “ she explained.

In the near future, she sees herself living in a studio apartment in New York City, navigating the subway on her way to auditions, photoshoots, and sets to work. She can’t wait to be independent and successful, as well as have her own platform to spread the messages she believes in. Her ultimate goal is to star in her own TV show, and maybe even a few movies. Kacey also hopes to be able to create her own fashion designs someday.

There are many characteristics that make Kacey unique in this industry. She has a variety of interests, but her greatest interests lie in creating different forms of art, and of course, fashion. “I feel creative in so many different fields,” she informed us. “My mind could be unstoppable if given the right tools!”

And we definitely believe that! Kacey is a woman of incredible talents, and now armed with the tools to launch her career with FSTM, we cannot wait to see where she ends up! (Hopefully, in that studio apartment in NYC she’s always dreamed of!) Good luck, Kacey! We can’t wait to see where your art and mind takes you!

To stay up to date on the masterpiece that is Kacey Chambers’ life, follow her on Instagram: @kaacceeyyy17.

March 14th, 2020 is our next IMTA search! Click below for audition information!

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Grace Avery Took a Leap of Faith at IMTA 2020, Turning Her Dreams Into Reality

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Grace Avery is a very spiritual 19-year-old girl who came all the way from Maryland to Ohio for college and found herself at PMTM. With interests in fashion and acting, she has dreamed of making both of those passions into a career.

“In the very beginning, I did not want to come to Ohio for college,” she admitted. “I was infuriated because I figured how could I possibly reach my dreams of acting and fashion at the same time.”

Luckily for her, it only took a Google search to find Pro-Model & Talent Management and kick start her future. She auditioned for PMTM without telling anyone but her best friend. When she began focusing her attention on auditioning for IMTA 2020, which was being hosted in Los Angeles, that is when she told her close family and other friends. Little did Grace know, she was supposed to be there for a reason!

Grace got into IMTA on the spot, which is incredible! She knew that IMTA was the next step to her dreams of becoming a professional actress. And her week-long journey was far from disappointing. When asked about her time at IMTA, she described it as a ‘constant thrill’.

The International Model & Talent Association (IMTA) holds conventions every year in January and July. These conventions are located in Los Angeles and New York City. It is a convention that helps aspiring models, actors, dancers, singers, whoever you are - reach their dreams and get noticed. Top model and talent agencies, casting directors, and managers come to find new prospects to sign.

“IMTA was everything that I didn’t expect to happen,” she recalled. “You always had to be on your A-game.” And she was! During her time at IMTA, she won the award for ‘Best Young Actress’, which is a very impressive accomplishment. But even with that achievement, Grace informed us that winning that award wasn’t her proudest moment of the week.

“This may sound weird, but even though I won the ‘Best Young Actress’ award, that was not something I came to IMTA for,” she informed us. “I was more proud of the fact that I had fun.”

Grace often finds herself blinded by anxiety and doubt causing her to forget to ‘be in the moment’. Going into IMTA, she only had the intention of enjoying every single moment, whether it was just waiting for the meetings with her team, grabbing lunch with her new-found friends, or meeting with managers and agents at the callback tables.

“Every single moment was worth it, and I’m proud of myself for laughing and smiling as much as I did,” Grace exclaimed. And that is what we like to hear! We want nothing more than for everyone who attends these conventions to have fun and enjoy every moment as they turn their dreams into reality.

To overcome her feelings of self-doubt and anxiety, Grace tells us of a lesson she has learned that reminds her to not be so hard on herself. “One of the biggest lessons I learned is that life is never safe. It actually takes courage to hope, live, and dream. So, I try to remember that no matter what, life does not promise me that every day is perfect or horrible, but I can at least build up the courage to hope for happiness and success.”

Her courage to join the PMTM family and attend IMTA has led to her signing with the well-renowned agency, Jago Ciro Entertainment. JCE has offices in New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles and is a personal talent management company dedicated to the success of their clients. All Grace wanted was to sign with a manager or an agency that really believed in her- and she did. Grace had heard nothing but great things about the business and it did not take much to convince her to sign.

“Mary had let me know they believed in me and wanted to work as soon as possible along with coaching,” she explained. “As simple as it may sound, that convinced me enough to choose them.”

In the future, Grace hopes to land the lead role in feature films and tv shows, standing alongside other incredible actors and actresses she couldn't have even dreamt of working with before. Grace looks up to Denzel Washington and Sandra Oh the most when it comes to her professional career. While her mother was going through chemotherapy, they would watch movies and television shows together, many of which had both Washington and Oh in them. In a time of heartache, she found serenity in moments with cinema and great imagination.

“Denzel Washington is the actor I could only hope to be like,” she said. “... All I ever wanted to be is an actress that influences great change, conversation, and powerful energy through performance.”

“I want to use my talent to liberate people through my performance,” she continued. “It’s important to be a part of a dynamic change in the industry. I want to be involved in this amazing movement of cultural representation and real diverse women empowerment.”

Grace Avery has unbelievable passion and determination. With her talent, her mindset, and her courage, she will accomplish remarkable things in her career. She hopes to get the opportunity to be in LA or NYC and would love even more to get a role in a completely different continent. We wish her the best in all her goals, the rest of her college career, and her future at JCE.

To stay up to date on all the greatness that is in the works for Grace, follow her on Instagram: @graceaveery.

Our next IMTA search is March 14th, 2020! Click below for audition information!

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Eboni Barbee’s Confidence Makes Us Proud at IMTA 2020

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Only a year ago did 20-year-old Eboni Barbee begin her modeling journey. After years of listening to her friend’s mother telling her to pursue modeling, but being hesitant because of a lack of confidence, she finally decided to take the chance. And that single chance was life-changing. She auditioned with PMTM, got in, and after 10 weeks of introduction preparations for modeling, she began to gain confidence in herself. “At that point in time, I was really struggling with my confidence and that 10-week intensive really pushed me to take a good look at myself and love what I have in front of me,” she said.

Afterward, the PMTM family suggested she audition for IMTA 2020, to which she got in, boosting her confidence to a whole other level. Now she is back from IMTA in Los Angeles after signing with Jago Ciro Entertainment (JCE) to continue pursuing her career.

IMTA 2020 was hosted in Los Angeles this January. The International Model & Talent Association holds a convention twice a year that provides the opportunity for models and talent of all ages to get discovered. At IMTA, top model and talent agencies, casting directors, and managers come to find new prospects to join their team. The second convention of the year will be held this July in New York City.

Eboni chose JCE for multiple reasons. “I really liked Fabio,” she explained, “he was very personable but I could also tell he was about his business and that is the kind of balance I look for in every job I’ve ever had.” Fabio Ciro is the owner/CEO of Jago Ciro Entertainment. Eboni also said that the relationship between JCE and PMTM gave her some ease. “PMTM has become my comfort zone, so if they trust and endorse Jago Ciro then I believe this is the place I absolutely want to be.” She also met with a few of the acting coaches that work with JCE, and she is ecstatic to be able to work with them in the near future.

The experience that Eboni had at IMTA ‘20 is one she will never forget. Though it was one of the busiest weeks of her life and she didn’t get much sleep because of everything she had to do, she still had an amazing time. “My experience was more than I could have ever hoped for,” she praised. “If I was asked to do this again, I wouldn’t even hesitate to jump on the opportunity. All of the work is so worth it.”

A typical day at IMTA 2020 for Eboni consisted of attending many meetings, mainly private meetings, along with competitions. Her favorite part of the whole week was said to be the bonds she created with her peers that were in the same group as her. Everyone was so supportive of each other and what they were doing and that was something that made the week even more rewarding to her.

Eboni participated in performing a monologue, something she took a risk in doing. “I had been really tame with it at first, but during a private session with Paul Floriano, we created this whole scenario about where I was coming from and what was happening while I did my monologue. So, instead of just saying it, I was like hyperventilating while performing it. It made the performance more fun for me, so I’m glad that’s a risk I took.”

Eboni’s monologue performance was also her proudest moment of the week. She felt like the room was laughing in all of the places she expected them to. Along with her pride in her performance, Eboni also took pride in the fact that she placed in the top five for theatrical headshots, which are headshots taken to market an individual in the theatrical market. Overall, Eboni had plenty of accomplishments to be proud of from her week in LA.

The PMTM Family was very supportive of Eboni during this journey at IMTA. “There was a PMTM staff member everywhere you turned. There was not a single question left unanswered and it felt like whenever I had a moment of uncertainty or I didn’t feel quite confident in myself there was someone there to remind me that I was there for a reason.”

Along with support from the PMTM Family, Eboni received an unbelievable amount of support from friends, family, and even her community. To prepare for the trip to Los Angeles for IMTA, she hosted a fundraiser. “I remember not wanting to have a fundraiser because I was nervous no one would show up because what I was doing was unconventional for this area,” she admitted, “but I was pleasantly surprised at the outpour of support and love.” All the support was a stress relief for Eboni, for it really took off some pressure knowing that she had so many people behind her, supporting her every step. She could not be more grateful!

Eboni’s beyond supportive parents are who inspire her more than anything. From a young age, they have instilled in her that she can do anything she puts her mind to. “I really just want to be successful so that I can give back to them what they have given me, might as well do something I love to get me there.”

In the future, Eboni wants to be a part of either a dramatic or comedy series. She sees herself doing a lot of print work and hopes that one day she will be able to use her skills and background in communications to be the spokesperson for Fenty Beauty by Rihanna or any other beauty/skincare brand since she is very passionate about both. Eboni has dreams of working in London and Paris because she feels “both places always look beyond beautiful!”

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, Eboni! We believe in you and cannot wait to see what you achieve through Jago Ciro Entertainment.

To see where Eboni goes next and keep up with her award-winning theatrical headshots, follow her on Instagram: @ebonibarbee_.

Our next IMTA search is soon approaching! Auditions start March 14th, 2020!

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David Arvidson Signs With Jago Ciro Entertainment After IMTA

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David Arvidson is a lover of reading, playing board games with friends, watching movies, traveling, playing basketball, and volunteering. He also has a passion for acting, from being in plays in school while growing up, to participating in school fashion shows in Africa - Acting is something he has decided he wanted to turn into a career.

David had heard many great things about PMTM and IMTA, which made him excited about the opportunity. And David’s time at IMTA was nothing short of successful. Managers and directors were very impressed with the 22-year-old’s acting skills at IMTA 2020. He had many callbacks and found his match with Jago Ciro Entertainment.

IMTA 2020 was held this January in Los Angeles. At this event, many prestigious model and talent agencies, managers, and casting directors from all over the country come to find individuals with immense talent to join their team and get discovered at a national (and even international) level.

For David, IMTA was quite the trip. It started off a little rocky with a delayed flight into LA and a lack of sleep that he just couldn’t seem to catch up on. “I was exhausted for the first few days and every time I thought I had a second to take a nap, I had another callback!” he told us.

Despite the tough start, it was still a successful opportunity for David to show off his talent and perform, as well as make new friends and connections. “My experience at IMTA was absolutely incredible!” David gushed. “My favorite part of the whole week was getting to celebrate with everybody at the awards show as we were all winning our awards, especially when both of my roommates got onto the stage for ‘Actor of the Year’, I was so excited for both of them!”

And all of this wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the PMTM family. “I could never completely put into words how significant PMTM was in helping me to achieve this milestone of being placed nationally,” he exclaimed. He was especially thankful for our help in setting up callbacks, helping him prepare for meeting agents and managers, and having one of our representatives on his side at those meetings. Having this dedication and support from the PMTM family really made the experience that much better and less stressful for David and the rest of the contestants.

David came out of IMTA with quite a few accomplishments. In terms of performance, he was most proud of his monologue. He was hesitant about performing the challenging piece as it was going to require a lot of practice to perform it flawlessly. However, his father taught him long ago to never be afraid to fail; never be afraid to take risks. And that's what David did. That monologue was a huge risk and he did it anyway, resulting in a lot of recognition from his peers, the judges, acting teachers, agents, managers, and casting directors! His final accomplishment at IMTA was receiving the offer of representation from Jago Ciro Entertainment (JCE).

“Having the opportunity to be represented nationally for across the board work was the goal of the trip for me,” he explained.

David got the chance to meet Fabio Ciro, the owner and established personal talent manager for JCE, which left him with a lot of confidence that if he were to sign with them, they would do everything they could to help him be successful. “I would say it wasn’t super difficult to decide on who to sign,” he admitted. “Jago Ciro Entertainment came so highly recommended and Fabio was incredible.”

In the future, David would like to live in either Los Angeles or New York and work full time as an actor. He wants to travel anywhere and everywhere he can and hopes to find himself in Paris or Germany to film a movie. But ultimately, his goal is to inspire people through his work and someday he would love to win an Oscar.

David has some honest advice to offer anyone who is considering getting into an acting career. “First of all, I would say to go to PMTM! The massive differences in the preparation level between those of us with PMTM and those at IMTA with other agencies were exceedingly obvious and I couldn’t imagine a better agency to get involved with,” he insisted. “Second of all, I would say to examine for sure whether this is something you want to do and why you want to do it. This industry is hard and if you’re in it for the wrong reason, you aren’t going to make it. That’s just facts.”

He also explained that if you are in the right place, the best thing to do is just act as much as you can and use any opportunity given to you. The best way to get better is by practicing. “Finally,” he continued, “perfect your image and be serious about it. Dedication is everything.”

We are looking forward to seeing what success the future holds for David at Jago Ciro Entertainment. PMTM will be cheering him on as he continues his journey. We know David is bound to stand out and be the star he’s always dreamt of being!

To keep up with David and his future endeavors, follow him on Instagram @howdavidacts, Twitter @D_Arvidson, and on Facebook at David Arvidson.

Our next IMTA search is March 14th, 2020! Click below for audition information!

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National Talent Scout Joins IMTA Audition Panel!

Mya Armstead Wins Award After Award at IMTA ‘20

Kacey Chambers Draws Success for Herself at IMTA

Grace Avery Took a Leap of Faith at IMTA 2020, Turning Her Dreams Into Reality

Eboni Barbee’s Confidence Makes Us Proud at IMTA 2020

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