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Model

th3shred

Posts: 1

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

Hi all,

I am wondering what kind of market is in Manila?  Is it a fashion market or does it have a lot of commercial?  What is the pay like? 

Any additional information is appreciated!  Thanks so much!

Sep 26 16 05:41 am Link

Photographer

nwprophoto

Posts: 15005

Tonasket, Washington, US

The Philippines is a very poor country.
People work 10 hour days just to pay for daily food.
I would not expect modeling there to pay much.

Sep 26 16 06:31 am Link

Photographer

martin b

Posts: 2770

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

A lot has to do with your look.  Foreign looking models are high demand.  Other countries have a good mix of population.  The Philippines is almost all locals.  The pay has such a wide range.  You should see if you can talk with an agency.  If they take you they tend to have quite a bit of work.  Much of it is runway and local work though.  I doubt it can compete financially with countries that make international work.

Sep 27 16 01:43 am Link

Photographer

MikeW

Posts: 400

Cape Canaveral, Florida, US

th3shred wrote:
Hi all,

I am wondering what kind of market is in Manila?  Is it a fashion market or does it have a lot of commercial?  What is the pay like? 

Any additional information is appreciated!  Thanks so much!

Manila - rated in the top 5 for the most beautiful women in the world. Right up there with England and South Korea. Economy is tough but US$ goes far. Travel there is long and expensive. Go to Japan instead.

Oct 11 16 11:53 am Link