How to Become a Model in Singapore?
Singapore, a landmark for many facets of the global community is
also an aspiring hub of fashion. Its small size doesn’t mean the lack of talent
but rather the concentration of talent in a small island. Even for fashion,
especially commercial modeling in Singapore,
it’s highly competitive and requires an acute sensing of the industry and
relevant expertise. Buckle up while we drive you through the must-knows of how
to become a model in Singapore.
Diversity
Singapore is a home to 4 major races and has about half the
population consisting of foreigners. Being such an open and diverse society has
a direct impact on the DNA of the modeling and fashion industry in Singapore.
With multiple race and cultures, clients are having a harder time seeking the
best models to fit their jobs; it has thus become harder to amalgamate models
with societal expectations. Thus modeling in Singapore is unlike most other countries or modeling regions,
have to be flexible and work with different costume type and be able to capture
the emotion and essence of various cultural products and services.
Portfolio + Comp card
A portfolio and a comp
card akin to a resume in the modeling industry and are of high importance in
attracting clients and securing jobs. It doesn’t matter how good your looks or
personality is if the camera cannot capture it; that is where the portfolio and
comp card show the potential client that you are camera friendly.
First, a comp card, short for composite card compiles your best
body features in an A5 sized card and includes critical information such as
height, weight, key sizes (bust, waist and hips). It succinctly provides
information about you that is relevant to the client. If your comp card is
appealing enough, the client will most likely proceed to view your portfolio,
which neatly displays photos of your past projects your test shoots and may
even include URLs to videos (Not common
but can be included if there is a video that is done that is very credible). A
portfolio should include at least one shot that is formal, informal/casual
attires with front, side, half body and full body shots.
Social Media and Insta
Modeling
Use social media to your advantage and especially in the digital
age it makes good sense to be active online so that potential agencies or
scouters are able to find you and assess your potential. However, it is not
necessary or perhaps better not to post professional studio quality photos.
This will make your social media account no different from your portfolio.
Agencies want to look at photos that are posted casually without any
expectations. They also want to know that you know how to have a good time and
have an outgoing persona.
Pageant and
competitions
Pageants and modeling competitions are the other ways to enter
into the modeling industry if you are willing and able to be exposed quickly
and can handle the fame and attention that comes with it. However depending on
the competition you participate in your success would depend on the networks
you have and the wealth at your disposal to invite friends to a pageant to vote
to for you. It may not be straightforward if you aren’t able to afford the
costs associated with the pageant.
Networking and
Socializing
This goes without saying, but modeling in Singapore, especially for particular styles of modeling
like event modeling, it’s your socializing and networking skills are of utmost
importance. Not just important for successful
completion of the projects, but by making the right contacts you may be exposed
to a variety of job opportunities in the modeling industry, and perhaps even
get to work for big clients, thus leapfrogging in your career faster than if
otherwise.
Be mindful of the tips given to excel in the modeling industry
of Singapore. Most importantly be patient as the right kind of clients and jobs
take time to come your way. Always practice your modeling poses, walks and
definitely put in effort to get better. With time and hard work, good
opportunities are bound to come by your way.
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