Every Model Magazine's Summer Online Edition has just gone live and we're so pleased to have been included in the great line up of articles that they have.

Top Casting Director Mark Summers has given his thoughts on online casting and has mentioned StarNow as one of the sites he would use.

Visit the EM site now to view the online magazine and share your thoughts on our facebook page!

http://www.emmagazine.co.uk

Will you be the face of Wellington? The search is on to find the next Miss Wellington who will compete at Miss Universe 2011.

Current Miss Wellington and StarNow member is Regan Hillyer. Regan is 20, 5ft.7 and she is studying for a Masters of Architecture under a scholarship at Victoria University. With a passion for the arts, Regan is also an accomplished oboist, drummer, jazz pianist and has an ATCL diploma in Performance Music. Her love for fashion has resulted in part-time modelling and promotional work. Regan’s interests also include windsurfing, skiing and running.

StarNow are helping with the search to find new models. "I am thrilled to be working with StarNow again this year to search for the 'new face of Wellington' don't delay apply now! Glenn London, Pageant Organiser.

Check out the casting call and see if your are eligible to compete.

Last week Jessica and Gemma from StarNow attended The World SuperModel Pageant held on The Gold Coast, Australia. There were lots of StarNow members involved and some great talent from around the world. Maya took away the top prize and guess what? She's a StarNow member too!

Check out the pictures on Facebook.

This was Khanhs answer to the question 'What drives you to pursue a career as an actor?'

"If acting work came as a hamburger at 'McDonalds' I'd be customer of the month every month. I'd be the opposite of that 'Subway' fat guy and end up on 'The Biggest Loser' because I'm always hungry for acting. Hey, I might do that..." Khanh Trieu

Congratulations Khanh, we wish you all the best with your career in acting and hope the showreel package is a big help. Check out Khanh's StarNow Profile here.

Thanks to the 100 odd members and film makers that attended our first Actors 101 event. There were some amazing speakers and everyone came away feeling inspired. Some of the main points that came out of the evening are below:

- Your headshot is extremely important. It needs to be up to date and it needs to look like you!
- What makes you different? Find your point of difference.
- Learn your lines, prepare for an audition and realise that once it's done it's out of your hands. There are a million reasons why you might not be chosen or why you were wrong for the role. Don't beat yourself up, reflect on what you did, decide what you will do differently next time and move on.
- Your ID is very important, stand with your feet hip width apart and be friendly and polite.
- Ask yourself why you want to act? You need to know the answer to this and to believe in yourself and your passion.
- Get an agent and make sure you turn up to auditions.
- Never call the casting company or production company directly, always go through your agent. That is their job!
- Don't give up. Even if your family tell you to, you keep missing out on roles and all you're doing is unpaid work. If you really want this, then keep going and be the best you can be.

Feedback from the event:

"It was very informative and encouraging. I picked up a great deal from every speaker. Congratulations to you and your team on the organisation of such a great event." Greg Caine

"I just wanted to thank you all for the event last night. I think it was a great success, especially considering that it was the first one! It was very insightful and I had a really good time." Yolandi Franken

"I learnt a lot, fantastic idea to create such an event, look forward to the next one. Just wanted to say thanks." Stephanie Adamson

Take a look at the pictures on Facebook.