Big Apple – here we come
Krugersdorp is yet again sending local talent to New York City.
After winning the National Figures Modelling competition at the Roodepoort Theater recently, young Amoré Marais is setting off to New York City to be an IMTA winning model in the city that never sleeps.
The International Modelling and Talent Association (IMTA) hosts an annual talent scouting convention where actors like Katie Holmes, Ashton Kutcher and Elijah Wood were also scouted.
Back in Krugersdorp, 16-year-old model Amoré Marais and 12-year-old actress Eloise Shelley, both part of Figures Models and Talent Krugersdorp are aspiring to be scouted for their preforming talents.
Amoré will be sponsored for the trip in July after her national modelling title win recently. Eloise, like most of the aspiring performing artists, is relying on sponsorships to get her there.
Louren Choudree, Figures Models agent, told the News that it is one of the most prestigious and competitive conventions in the industry. But she has faith that both Amoré and Eloise will be spotted among hundreds of other contestants.
Louren also said that every year she is amazed by how the level of talent increases.
“Every year the bar gets raised,” she said.
Between 21 and 29 July, young models, actors, singers and dancers from all over the world will battle it our in stage to be scouted at IMTA.
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