~ Internationally Published Agency Standard Plus Model in BUFFALO, NY~
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Welcome! I'm a multiple-agency represented plus-sized model with a classic hourglass figure {size 16} as well as a highly trained opera singer and actress with some dance background. After 5 years of living & working in London UK, I'm now based in the Buffalo/ Niagara/ Toronto region, although I'll happily travel out of the area for work as long as expenses are paid. Also, I'm passionate about campaigning for bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, ethnicities & abilities to be represented in the fashion industry - I worked with Models of Diversity for 2 years.
I have representation with Mark Summers Casting and Curvy Model Management in London, and Mentor Model Agency and Hairy Lemon Productions in the Midlands, but my payscale is flexible depending on the job. Please note I'm very selective with TF work, but do let me know if it's interesting or high quality work with an MUA/ hair stylist, or if it's for charity. I can do my own hair and MU pretty well, but it will be a stronger image if we can find proper stylists. Cheers!
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SELECTED RECENT WORK
Print
- Lioness Magazine cover and inside spread; Sept 2012
- Help for Heroes Charity Calendar 2013: Hollywood Glamour; Nov 2012
- commissioned editorial book and art exhibition, Steven Brown Photo, London; forthcoming
- Rack Magazine feature, Model of The Week; Sept 2012
- Fashion Police News interview, featured model; June 2012
- Plus Model 411 interview, featured model; June 2012
- The People interview and photo; Dec 2011
- Psychologies Magazine interview and photoshoot; Nov 2011
- Just as Beautiful Magazine fashion spread; Sept 2011
- Anti-Body Magazine model interview; August 2011
- Urbanity Chic Magazine spotlight interview; July 2011
- Diva Magazine editorial shoot; July 2011
- Just as Beautiful Magazine model and author, featured article; Sept 2010
Catwalk
- The Festival of Vintage; York
- Curves in Couture, Models of Diversity plus size catwalk show; London, featured in Vogue Italia Curvy, More Magazine, and many other publications
- British Bridal Exhibition Harrogate; Claire Barker Productions
- Wendy Coles Bridal; Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Fashion City York's Catwalk York; featured and interviewed in The York Press
- An Evening of Diversity, Models of Diversity; London, featured in OK Magazine
Catalogues, Designers
- website and lookbook for designer Amanda Barnes/ Style Personified
- website and lookbook for plus designer Carolyn de la Drapiere
- fit model with Burberrys for Serena Williams
- Face of Curvaceous Fashion for Miss Lacy plus-sized boutique, lookbook and website
- Face of online plus store S/S '11 advertising campaign
- Face of Isis plus lingerie company
Film/ TV/Publicity
- lead role, short film Draw; NDstudios
- lead role, short film Cassandra’s Cleaning; York
- supporting role, charity film Everyone Deserves Someone; ITV Fixers/ Public Service Broadcasting Trust
- print ad and film advert, Beauty Bra UK Figuretta
- radio interviews with BBC Leeds and Minster FM York
- lead role, indie film Bananana; Draco Films
- TV advert; Taco Bell, USA
Opera/ Musical Performance/ Theatre
* separate, extensive CV and repertoire list available upon request
Miscellaneous
- model for Queen Elizabeth, Fashion City York, Diamond Jubilee visit to York; designer Bill Baber
- photoshoots with London Fashion Week photographers Darren Brade, and See Li
- photoshoots with Vogue Italia accredited photographers Alessandro Capoccetti, and Colin Hampden-White
- Event Manager & Head PA to the Co-Founder of the Models of Diversity campaign, 2010 – 2011, London
- featured model for Models of Diversity plus size campaign
- Models of Diversity plus model for Wonderbra shoot
Production
- Head Event Planner; Model’s of Diversity, Curves in Couture, The Tabernacle London
- Co-Producer; Tree of Hope/ Models of Diversity, Styled and Frocked, JuJu London
RECOMMENDATIONS
"As a fashion stylist I have worked with many models, but few have the dedication, patience and professional attitude I experienced with Carmina. As a plus model she is experienced, confident, and willing to experiment in the varying areas of fashion, which is refreshing. A diverse and multi-talented model with a portfolio to be proud of, I would recommend Carmina to anyone!" ~ Susan Watkins, Personal Stylist & Fashion Consultant
"Carmina was an absolute joy to work with. She has a superb attitude, is punctual and a consummate professional. She has very good acting skills, takes direction easily and I would recommend her to anyone!" ~ John Fletch, Hash Two Films
"Carmina was hired to work on a fashion shoot for an online fashion company. She was great to work with, and got along with everyone. Turned up on time (was actually early) and followed directions well, organised herself well. Stayed untill the end of the shoot. Great to work with, very professional and I would strongly recommend her for future work!" ~ Amanda Barnes, designer of Style Personified
"Carmina is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is confident, enthusiatic, has a fun and bubbly personality and follows direction well which has resulted in some great photographic images for the charity calendar we have been working on. I would definitely work with her again and would highly recommend her to others." ~ Haley Ryan, Project Director and Lead MUA, Help for Heroes 2013 Charity Calendar
"Intelligent, beautiful, down to earth and brilliant, would completely recommend working with the lovely Carmina!" ~ Scarlett S, model & journalist
CREDITS
Photography: Star Aperture, Gimmick Label, Steven Brown, Kate Ryan, Landon Road Photo, Jude Gidney, Brandi Lynn Photo, Lee Mitchell/ LMX Creative, Colin Hampden-White, Mark Ivkovic/ Bang Photo, See Li, David Kerr, Zoe Norfolk, Alessandro Capoccetti, Jemimah Kuhfeld, James Lyon, Chalky, Tony Jackson, David Meachen, Diana Thompson/ Fashion Loves Photos, Jacqueline Clitheroe, Ewan Cawood, Emma Flewers, Laura Knight, Magic, Michael Cheetham, Darren Brade, Javier Hirschfeld, Wednesday Little, Roy Harris, Adnan Rahman, Ian Walker, Fiona Bianchi, Rachel Saunders, Jo Brownridge, Random Acts, Dave Sharples, KM Savill, David X Green, Michael Demme, Linda Gellman, Cheryl Gorski, John Seyfried
Makeup/ Hair: Sarah Rumsey, Haley Ryan, Phoebe Caramitsos/ Flossy & Leigh, Paula Martinez, Paula Smith, Nico Sparkle, Sue Towers, Firyal Arneil, Saamia Khan, Deborah Yeaman, Natalie Greenwell, Catherine Elizabeth Smith International, Sarah Frasca, Judith Herbert, Monica Duong, Skaii Blue, Natasha Worby, Michael Mendes/ Hair By Miguel, Ligia Costa, Aminah Turtle, Lara Christina, Hayley Young, Michelle Sperazz, Anthony Brown
Clothing designer: Style Personified, Limb, Paula Martinez Lingerie, Bill Baber, Carolyn de la Drapiere, Eve Pollard, Bonny Bridal, Coast, Brooks Brothers, Beauty Bra, Burberrys, Next, New Look, Evans, Miss Lacy, Danielle Liane, Anna Scholz, Tatty Devine, Style 369, Swirl Clothing, Elvi for Brown's, East, Igigi for Curvety, Ages of Elegance
Stylist: Suzze Watkins/ Urban Chique, Suzy Makin, Florence Thalia, Najlaa Jabri, Lauren Ding/ Pocket Rocket Fashion, Riccardo Hoyte, I AM the Brand/ Aga Moodley
Catwalk coach: Oliver Morris, Leonie Sherif, Di Cooke, Mr. Fierce/ Catwalk Professor
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