From Maxim to the DJ turntables

Annmarie Nitti a great model, even more incredible friend and SUPERB model has gone DJ...oh yeah but not any DJ, she has signed with STADJ an agency that manages only female model DJs, they scout, train and then manage their career.


Annmarie has had a good modeling career that can just get better, appearing in numerous magazines and having SEVERAL appearances in Maxim, Annmarie is becoming a force to be reckon with; to this we say CONGRATULATIONS!

You will be hearing a lot more from our great friend and supporter Annmarie, we will be following her career closer both as a model and as a DJ, hey who knows maybe we will have her spin at our upcoming summer bash.

Annmarie Nitti is managed by Wilhelmina Model Management, for any modelnig special requests or bookings you can contact: rachel.strayer@wilhelmina.com for DJ bookings you can go to: http://www.stadj.com

from top model to top soldier

Duran Bunch...a young male model we had the pleasure to meet a couple of years ago...top of his game, walking every major show in Fashion Week in Paris, Milano, New York and London...editorials left and right...the he disappeared from the scene...why?

This 23 year old Nasvhille, Tennessee native has had a dream to serve his country, he took some time doing the model scene but his hear was in giving back and protecting the United States of America.

Now he has come back to New York for a brief HOORRAAH in the modeling industry, staying with Wilhelmina as always, Duran is proving us not only he is a tough Soldier but he is a tough model to compete with...

All we can say to you Private Bunch is...HOORRRAAAHHH!!!

Wilhelmina models want to take it public

We just got this piece of news...what do you all think??

Wilhelmina International Inc, the modeling and talent agency behind the careers of such beauties as Anjelica Houston, Lauren Hutton, Jessica Lange and the VH1 reality series “The Agency” in 2007, is planning to bring some sizzle to the world of stock trading.

Wilhelmina is hoping to be acquired by the publicly traded New Century Equity Holdings, which would then take the name “Wilhelmina International Inc,”- and presto! it’s a public company. The deal will be voted on by New Century owners at a meeting in Dallas Feb. 5.

New Century, previously a billing services and software company for the telecommunications industry, plans to acquire Wilhelmina for $15 million in cash, and $15 million in New Century common stock.

Maybe the models can help New Century’s drooping shares rise again- they were down 17 percent, going for 15 cents on Wednesday in over the counter (OTC) market trading.

In a statement, the agency, founded in 1967 by supermodel Wilhelmina Cooper, said being public would “enhance the quality and perspective” of models and other talent, and would allow it to make future acquisitions.

But it did not say whether after going public, it would try to graduate to a major exchange like the Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange, nor whether it would raise new money. So even if this deal is a go, it won’t count as an IPO.

The task of re-energizing the IPO market instead falls on the shoulders of the somewhat less sexy Ohio-based homeland security company O’Gara, the only IPO currently on the schedule with a pricing set for the week of Feb. 9.

(Clarification: Lauren Hutton is currently represented by IMG Broadcasting agency.)

*news article provided by Reuters

IMTA - Exclusive Interview with Top Model Zhanna Ved

IMTA is very pleased to present an exclusive interview with Zhanna, an amazing, grounded, stunningly beautiful and very successful model!

IMTA: Please describe your IMTA experience...

Zhanna: In one phrase, that actually is quoted to this day at every IMTA convention: "It's the place to go, to make your dreams come true in the industry..."

IMTA: What are your best tips for success for someone who wants to be a model?

Zhanna: Do not lose focus of what is important, modeling is a tough job, never the less very rewarding. The travel, the social life, the perks can go to your head and you can lose focus of why you started to model in the first place, I can not even say how many models I have met through out my career that have been dropped by their agencies because of bad conduct and not doing their job. Stay healthy, eat healthy and always stay close to your family one way or the other, that always keeps your feet on the ground makes you want to do better as a model.

IMTA: What did you learn at IMTA that helps you in your career?

Zhanna: EVERYTHING, How to walk, how to pose, how to talk to clients, how to portray myself as a professional model and as a professional woman.

IMTA: Tell us about your favorite shoot? What are some of the most exciting places you have traveled?

Zhanna: My favorite shoot was for Marie France, where I got to go Mexico for 5 days, all expenses paid, I got treated like a rockstar. We finished in a day so I got to vacation for 4 days and I got payed for the whole length of my stay there, it was amazing. And the pictures didn't come out too bad either ;)

IMTA: What is a typical day for you? i.e. go-sees, interviews, etc.

Zhanna: I wake up early in the morning to double check my schedule ( I check it before I go to bed ). I make myself a healthy breakfast I like to eat multi grain cereal and some fruit. I go for a quick run and then come back and get ready to hit my castings. I usually on average have around 4-6 castings a day. After I am done with my castings which I try to always be on time,l since the clients time its quite important and valuable...I hang out with my friends for tea and girl talk.

Later I meet with my boyfriend who is in the industry also and we usually go get dinner or watch a movie, occasionally we go to a friends party or an industry event as we are invited to a lot of those event, but we try to keep it within early hours so we can go to work fresh and focused the next day.

When we get home I like to cook dinner, my favorite is some Asian salad and grilled chicken, then usually I read whatever I can on the industry to keep me updated, then a little TV to unwind and then try to go to bed as early as possible.


IMTA: Would you recommend IMTA as a starting point for aspiring models and actors?

Zhanna: Definitely IMTA helped me out so much in my training and focus as a model, and introduced me to the agencies I have been working for years now. A great platform for anybody to start and get pushed in the right direction within this industry.

Quick Answer!

Favorite Food: Red Apples
Favorite Band: The Beatles and Coldplay
Favorite Movie: The Devil Wears Prada
Favorite Celebrity: Angelina Jolie
Favorite Magazine: Cosmopolitan
Favorite Possession: My boyfriend hahaha just kidding, my yellow hand bag I take everywhere with me to castings...its my everyday bag, and my iphone.
Fascinated With: Life and Fashion
Grossed out by: Creepy crawlers (bugs...anything that can sting you or crawl up to you), especially spiders.

*article courtesy of IMTA

Photographer Julian Mackler

We were present at a test shoot with photographer Julian Mackler, he was a true discovery...

Look at his work..



Photographer: Julian Mackler
Model: Zhanna Ved (Wilhelmina Model Management)
Hair & Makeup by Nicholas Carbonaro

*if you would like to schedule a test shoot with him email us at secrets@somw.org, models referred by us get a special price.