Music Video Bookings: Cee Lo Green - "It's Ok"

In November 2010, I sent a bunch of my models to a casting for the new Cee Lo Green music video called "It's Ok". I was really excited because I have always been a fan of Cee-Lo since his first album "Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections". In my mind if I were to book the video then I can add this booking to my collection of music video bookings for artist that have changed the face of music. In order to make sure I booked this job (no ifs, ands or buts) I sent out the model artillery! I sent some of my America's Next Top Model girls (Lisa Ramos & Ashley Howard), Project Runway girls (Lisa Nargi), Arden B Model finalist Tamyko Vassel, Video Vixens, and in general just models that make people stop like a "Deer in Headlights"! In the end, the winning model in this music video booking was Faren Collins who booked the role of "The Lady in Red". While watching the video I saw why she was the winner of this model booking battle (And she just was signed two weeks after she booked this video)! She had winning smile, graceful dreamgirl like moves......She had the whole package. Check out some of the photos and the video below:

Celebrity Client Jared Cotter, Patti LaBelle, Sherri Shepherd, and Jay Sean feed the homeless in Harlem.



    Every year I'm always looking for something to actually give me the true feeling of Christmas. The Christmas of 2010 involves lots of commercialism. It annoys me so much I really don't need to celebrate Christmas and could just sit back, relax, and stay home with no gifts involved. Last year when I went to Chicago, I was given the opportunity to buy, cook, and serve an excellent christmas dinner for a bunch of people at a homeless shelter. It was one of the most fufilling experiences that I have ever had in my life. It gave it more meaning, and there I found the true meaning of Christmas. As of right now I am still looking for some ways to give back this christmas, but I had to shoutout my celebrity client Jared Cotter as he has accomplished the deed I have not.

    On December 15th, at a West Harlem Community Food Bank with other celebrity's like American Idol Alum/Former Fuse Host Jared Cotter, Singer Jay Sean, Actress & Singer Patti LaBelle, and ABC's "The View" Host Sherri Shepherd the celebrities dished out delicious hot meals on that cold day. I definitely love them right now for taking the steps that I haven't done yet! Even though I wasn't there to view them doing the courteous deed other blogs said they served food, and even took time to give hugs! In my opinion of the celebrities that came down.....I feel they couldn't have selected a better bunch. Knowing Jared Cotter he has the personality to make people happy. Patti LaBelle everyone already knows is like a mother like figure. Jay Sean definitely knows the right words to say as he is an excellent songwriter, and Sherri Shepherd (who i've met through a previous interview with harlemtalkradio.com) just can keep you laughing for hours, and the Christmas time is definitely a time for a jolly chuckle!

Celebrity Noble: Exchange cast reunites for one last time!

On November 11th, my celebrity clients shot their reunion episode for Noble Exchange. Shot at the Hotel Rivington in New York, the all star cast relived all of their individual experiences on their amazing life changing trips. Stay tuned for their episodes to air next year on the Halogen Network.

Katie Chonacas (Actress), Sheena Sakai (America's Next Top Model Cycle 11), Jared Cotter (American Idol 6 & Former Fuse Host), Tamara Park (Noble Exchange Producer), and O'neal Mcknight (Singer).

My client Singer O'neal Mcknight gets "Crazy" on Global Grind.

My client Singer O'neal Mcknight has been keeping very busy lately. Taping his television show (Noble Exchange), his mixtape, and also working alongside Diddy's "Dirty Money". His drive is very much so inspiring that I felt a shout out was needed to commend his hustle mentality and "tapeworm" work ethic. Recently Music Mogul Russell Simmons did an article on O'neal regarding his new single called "Crazy". You can check out the article post at the link below:

http://globalgrind.com/channel/music/content/1893676/oneal-mcknight-quotcrazyquot-new-music/

My Client Look-a-Like of the Week!!!

My client look a like for the week:

They are casting for a project for a kid that look like a young version of Jesse Eisenberg. Doesn't my client look like him?......Thoughts.....Opinions......

Jesse Eisenberg

Kevin Austin

Also Kevin Austin just booked a Jay Leno Show Skit, as well as a live project Ironwill Kids!!!

Benjamin Bookings Tip of the Day:

Benjamin Bookings Tip of the Day: 

As a model or actor you are a representation of what you present. You are a product. Presentation is key. If you present a crappy product to prospective buyers most likely your sales will not go up. If you present photos to perspective agencies that are seriously unprofessional (Naked, horrible quality, photos with your friends) you will not be looked at seriously. Your snapshots should look something like the ones below:

My Client Rushawn Chung being considered for the role of "Nahuel" in Twilight: Breaking Dawn.

When I got the call for my client Rushawn being considered for the role of "Nahuel" in "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" I was ecstatic. Not only did we get a call for my last client Kayla Di Venere to audition for the role of "Renesmee Cullen", but now we received one for Rushawn. We just signed Rushawn last month and this is an excellent beginning for him since joining the MMG Model and Talent Management family. He most recently can be seen in Marie Claire Magazine (Article: The Best Cities for Singles: New York). In my opinion, Rushawn fits the role perfectly. Right now we are in the waiting phases to find out if he will actually receive the role. Everyone wish him luck as he definitely needs it!!! Check out the snapshots below of Rushawn, as well as his online tearsheet with Marie Claire....What's your opinion? Look wise, do you think he should get the role?