How to Choose the Best Modelling Agencies in Singapore?

Modelling is like an investment for both models and modelling agencies Singapore. Agencies put their effort to find the best candidate, while you need to be smart enough to choose the best talent agency.  

Modelling is a pretty big domain for models, bookers or modelling agencies! It takes a lot of patience, commitment, and dedication to become a successful model, meanwhile the talent agencies have to find the best candidate to train in and out of glamour world.

Success doesn't happen overnight! You become successful if you pick the right and legitimate modelling agency.

Singapore is one such country to have lot of scope for modelling! But again, there are many modelling agencies out there. So, how do you choose the legitimate agency? This post is the ultimate guide for your queries. The hot hubs for modelling in Singapore include Orchard, Bugis, Raffles Place, Lor Limau, etc.

Model Portfolio

Portfolios are very much essential as it attributes a strong foundation. It has to be created under a professional management or agency support. 

If you're considering different pictures or amazing clicks, then consider outdoor photo-shoot, but remember it comes at hefty charges. (Take up only if you're ready for bigger investment). Singapore is world's most expensive country and it holds true for modelling niche too.

Personality 

One of the biggest myths in the modelling agency is that 'a model has to be tall and fair'. If you want to join for some runways, then event organizers could ask for specific heights. But, if it's a video or some random ad shoot, then it isn't mandatory to be tall. The current trend of 'unfair & lovely' is taking the beauty niche by storm. A height of 5'9" works well for girls, but don't forget about Devon Aoki, who is one of the world's top supermodels, despite being just 5'5" inch tall. The whole point here is that if you think you're good enough to be a model, then do not take 'height' as a main constraint. Try your good luck!

Casting 

Modelling castings are not to be taken lightly! Professional castings do not take place in night club or by web cam. If you get any call to do a shoot or show, get all details and do your research about the firm before giving a head-ups. Check their whereabouts and the professional casting usually happens in their registered office or work place.

Details to Check about Talent Agency 

The best possible way to check is to go through the online reviews. You should be smart enough to differentiate the reviews written by real customers and fake 'model agency competitors'. Then again, if the agency has no permanent location or no license or works only online via web cam or social media, you need to be cautious. The best advice would be to get their phone number, as you can ask questions, clear your queries directly from them, not through any third-party or forums.

Also, find out about business registration number, Pte Ltd licence, recent projects, and model feedbacks or testimonials.

Fake competitions and reviews could be glossy or convincing, but do remember that Top Models are chosen by professionals, not by general public.

In a Nutshell 

Legitimate talent or modelling agencies make a profit out of commission and it is your duty to check all details before signing any contract with them. Some agencies cut some percentage from model's earnings, while some pay for the cards. Neither is wrong nor right, as every agency works differently.