Modeling Association of America International
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It is a great honor to serve as the president of MAAI. We will "put on the ritz" in the Big Apple at MAAI’s 61th anniversary convention. We want you to join the MAAI family to make this celebration a time to remember. Come with MAAI to visit Times Square, Broadway and the Apollo Theater. If you can make it in New York, you can make it any
It is a great honor to serve as the president of MAAI. We will "put on the ritz" in the Big Apple at MAAI’s 61th anniversary convention. We want you to join the MAAI family to make this celebration a time to remember. Come with MAAI to visit Times Square, Broadway and the Apollo Theater. If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere.
We thank past president, the late Belta Perez, for her dedication and professional leadership in making the 2022 Orlando Convention a total success. Belta played a key role in MAAI. She sponsored a MIss Hemisphere competition during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are forever grateful to her.
After a decade in Miami, MAAI is excited to be back in New York City. Top New York and international agents, scouts, reps and casting directors join MAAI to sign new commercial faces, hire runway model and judge unique talents.
MAAI is back! Get ready for the MAAI 61th Annual Convention and Showcase, and our anniversary celebration! Be there and be seen.
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The annual MAAI Convention and Showcase draws models and talented people, and puts them in front of international agents, casting directors, A&R, agents and media scouts.
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Kharlybia walked the runway in New York City for designer Luis Machicao and for Paris Fashion Week. She attended the MAAI Convention and Showcase with Funny Faces Empowerment Zone,
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A top working model in Asia and around the world, John took the award for Overall Male in the MAAI International event. He was discovered by The Smawley Agency, Ethel Smawley, Agent.
After 11 years of hosting the MAAI Convention and Showcase in Miami, FL, MAAI is returning to its roots in New York City!
Come join us to compete, scout and network!
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Are you a modeling school and interested in bringing your talent to compete at the 2025 MAAI Convention and Showcase in NYC? Fill out the inquiry form.
We will contact all interested applicants.
No. Everyone is not accepted. In order to keep our standards high, in addition to our reputation of excellence with the modeling agents and casting directors, a selection process is used. It may be in the form of an audition or interview with a member school or agency of MAAI.
Competitor
You have taken the first step by viewing our website. Next, fill out either the Want to Attend? or the ¿Quiere Asistir? form. Make sure to mark if you are a model, actor, dancer or singer and fill out the information accordingly. Your information will be given to an MAAI member located near you and you will be contacted.
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Schools / Agencies / Managers
If you are an owner or director of a modeling school, talent agency or talent manager fill out the MAAI Membership form. You will be contacted by our membership committee who will be able to answer your questions.
Scouts / Casting Directors / Managers
If you would like to scout our models and talent by attending the coming MAAI Convention, please complete the Scout Our Talent form. You will be contacted by one of our members to help with your arrangements.
No. An MAAI member will prepare you for the competitions.
Often, you can. This is determined by your director or the member who is preparing you. Photos need to be current (not over one year old). If you are over 21, haven't changed your hairstyle, and still look like your photos, you can usually go two years before a new portfolio is needed. Your director will make that decision.
The cost of competing in the MAAI Convention and Showcase depends on variables. Will you be flying to the convention or driving and sharing expenses? Will you attend with family members, sharing the room cost? Will you attend and share a room with other models and talent from an MAAI member’s school or agency? How many of the optional competitions will you enter? Will you work to obtain cash sponsorships from your extended family, friends, and local businesses? (MAAI provides a sponsorship form in the Directors’ Manual – ask your school or agency for the form.)
Members may provide a package cost for the event with training and updated portfolios (with or without transportation), divided into affordable monthly payment plans. Please contact an MAAI member for details.
Most definitely. You may choose to spend time with all the agents on Go See Day. You will receive a list of agents in attendance and what they want. All you have to do is find their table and speak with them. This is your opportunity to show them your portfolio, give them a comp card, and sell yourself by letting that special personality shine through.
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