Donna Brooks (mother) Alexandrea Hairston (participant) St. Paul, North Carolina Dear Great American Model and Talent Search: After participating in the search Alex secured two agents that have provided her numerous opportunities. She has done commercials for Target, Rooms to Go Kids, and NASCAR. She has appeared in the South Carolina Recycling Program "Earth Today", Delmarva Poultry industries "Thinking Chicken", the Barney video "The Land of Make Believe", the movie "Ghost Club", and she is now on the cover of the book "Laylie's Daring Quest". Alex has participated in other searches and we have found yours to be the most professional and cost efficient event of it's kind. I have recomended friends to you and would recommend The Great American Model and Talent Search to any parent that is interested in getting their child started in the acting and modeling industry.

Carolyn Morelli (mother) Andrew Morelli (participant) Erie, Pennsylvania Participating in The Great American Model and Talent Show was the best thing that we could have done for our son Andrew. Three years ago Andrew heard a commercial in our area for the Model Search. He asked if we could take him to the open call and we agreed. After Andrew was seen at the Model Search he immediately started getting local jobs in our area. These jobs led to a commercial in Los Angeles which Andrew was asked to do. He got five call backs and booked three jobs. The first job that Andrew booked was a commercial for the Virginia Tobacco Settlement which can be viewed online at http://www.ydouthink.com under the TV/Radio section and specifically the commercial entitled "Stalactite." Andrew is the boy in the white shirt with black sleeves on the right in the commercial. Participating in The Great American Model and Talent Search is directly responsible for Andrew's success. If he had not participated in the search we would never have thought to even try and do this ourselves and we would never have met all the wonderful people with Aquarian Associates who have treated us so well from the very beginning. All of our experiences with the Great American Model and Talent Search have been wonderful and memorable and we cannot thank them enough for all of their assistance.

Joanne Lynch (mother) Tayler Lynch (participant) Louisville, Kentucky My name is Joanne and my child's name is Tayler and we are from Louisville, Kentucky. There are not many opportunities in Louisville .The exposure my son has received at the searches have been extremely beneficial to his career. The Great American Model and Talent Search is about exposure. It is an opportunity were children can be seen by some of the most influential people in the business. You don't get an opportunity like this even if you live in Los Angeles or New York. The search is about exposure and those people that are evaluating your children are real people in this industry. Our first search was June 2003 in Pittsburgh. At this search we had three agents show interest we eventually signed with one of them. He also received a couple of commercial opportunities. One of those opportunities sent us to Los Angeles in November of 2003, all expenses paid, we also met a manager that was interested in managing my child in California and we signed with him. Tayler also met with two agents and have signed with one of them. I am positive my child would not be where he is today without the search. UPDATE: Taylor has recently done a national commercial for AT & T and Kid Cuisine. He's also appeared on the new hit series, "Everybody Hates Chris."

Michelle Jones (mother) Greg Jones (participant) Lancaster, Pennsylvania Thank you very much for allowing us to attend the Great American Model and Talent Search in June. Two days after we were there, we got a call from Jenevieve Brewer from About Face Models to audition for a Boost Mobile commercial. My son auditioned to portray a teenage version of a well known rapper named Fat Joe and got the part! It is a national commercial and will begin airing on August 1. He has received other calls since that first one, as well! If it wasn't for the search, we never would have had this opportunity. This could be what gets his career off the ground and we have you to thank for it.

Jane Art (mother) Brandon Art (participant) Orange County, California As a result of attending The Great American Model and Talent Search in Los Angles our son was offered representation by one of the largest youth talent agents in our area. He has appeared on the soap opera "General Hospital" over several days as a co-star role. He has also been in a "Hardee's" commercial and a T-shirt & Graphics commercial, both in the mid-west market. He has auditioned for the movies "Skipping Christmas", "Guess Who" and "Zathura" and the TV series "CSI" and "Judging Amy". Our agent attends The Great American Model and Talent Search looking for new talent regardless of where they live. I know that we would not have had the result we did if it were not for The Great American Model and Talent Search. I felt they were very upfront with the opportunity we were offered and they have continued to search out opportunities for our son over the past year and a half. Thank you again Great American Model and Talent Search for being the vehicle for our adventure! Where ever it takes us it has been well worth the effort!

Richard Taylor (father) Jake Taylor (participant) Tucson, Arizona Just a short note to thank you for inviting my son, Jake Taylor to your Great American Model & Talent Search. He was very excited and we both found it quite enjoyable. The number of talent agents and other Industry people from numerous markets were quite impressive. We were pleased to see representation from Arizona since we live in Tucson. Jake was able to obtain representation in Los Angeles as well as In Arizona. Both agents have been very aggressive in pursuing work. We were most proud of his three page layout (center, I might add) in Tucson Guide Magazine. The commercial he did for the Fox Theatre was also a great opportunity. Thanks again, for none of this would have been possible without your model and talent search. Please extend our appreciation to your staff who were most accommodating at the search. Richard Taylor Click on the thumbnails below to view photos Jake appeared in for the Tucson Guide.

Glenda and Terell Burnett (parents) TJ Burnett (participant) Since attending the Great American Model and Talent Search our son, T.J. has signed with Renata Dobrucki with Coast to Coast Talent. Since signing with Coast to Coast he has done a national commercial for Exxon Mobil that aired during the 2006 Winter Olympics. He also has done a regional commercial for Round Table Pizza. The agency sends him out on auditions regularly and T.J. is having a blast. As parents we are pleased to have made the decision to participate in the Great American Model and Talent Search. Thank you for everything. Update: TJ recently appeared in the movie, "The Kingdom," opposite of Jamie Foxx. Click here to view the movie trailer!

Mandy Scott (grandmother) Ali and Morgan (participants) Utah Dear Aquarian Associates: My name is Mandy Scott and my daughters Morgan and Alexandria (Ali) have been participating in the search for the last 4 years now at a level of success that has not been previously possible. Both girls started modeling when they were very young (3 and 4 years old). They acquired the skills needed for the modeling industry, and were given opportunities for work. When Ali was 3 years old we heard a commercial on the radio for The Great American Model and Talent Search and took her to see if she might have a chance to participate. She was selected but we did not follow up on the chance and later regretted it. When the search came to our location almost 4 years ago, we took Ali for a second time. She was again selected, but this time we were able to participate in the search in Los Angeles and later, Morgan was also able to participate. Since then both girls have had opportunities to work, ranging from print ads to commercials. These jobs have been great experiences for both girls and will not only add to their marketability as children who are serious about this line of work but it will also add to their savings accounts. It has been well worth their time to sometimes travel to complete jobs. Both Morgan and Ali have loved every minute of working with The Great American Model and Talent Search and the successes they've obtained would not have been possible without The Great American Model and Talent Search.

Linda Emmi (mother) Jacky and Annie (participants) Buffalo, New York My experience with The Great American Model & Talent Search started out wonderfully and only got better! My son Jacky was selected through an Open Casting Call in Buffalo, NY. At that time the opportunity to participate in the Pittsburgh search was extended. While at the search my daughter, Annie, was in the audience. Although she didn't participate one of the agents scouting noticed her and expressed interest. Recently Jacky was selected for a commercial. He was well compensated plus our expenses were covered. Since my daughter was noticed at the Pittsburgh search I thought it would be a good idea to provide her more exposure and entered her in the Los Angeles search. A couple weeks after the search she has been contacted for a print ad. We understood the concept that was well explained at the parent's informational meeting. Everything was clearly explained to us, including how we could do this on our own. The merits of The Great American Model & Talent Search approach stood out. Looking forward for additional opportunities. The search is now arranging scouts in New York to see my children. Such opportunities would never have been possible without this event! I found the personnel to be most professional and sincere in their desires to assist. I appreciated the straightforward approach that did not promise us results but showed what has happened to past participants. Now my children are amongst their successes!

Sharon G (grandmother) Sharon Yvonne (participant) Texas My granddaughter has participated in the Great American Model and Talent Search for the past two years. Sharon has received print opportunities after attending each search and has been compensated nicely and she is only three years old! It has been a fun and rewarding experience for her. She has another print opportunity waiting for her. Our family looks forward to our annual LA trip to attend the Great American Model and Talent Search.

    

The LeBlanc Family Megan, Mallory and Lucas (participants) St. Louis, Missouri Dear Aquarian Associates, Our Family attended the Los Angeles Great American Model and Talent Search. We were very satisfied with the experience and feel we received exposure just as promised. We received a print opportunity for our son Lucas who was 2 years old at the time. In fact all three of our children: Megan 6, Mallory 4 and Lucas now 3 have been adequately compensated for print work within the last year as a result of their exposure from the Los Angeles search. The photographers we have worked with this year have all been professional and very "kid friendly". Aquarian Associates was flexible and accomodating when we relocated to a new state and needed new photos taken. We now live in the St. Louis, MO area and we look forward to returning this November for The Great American Model and Talent Search. Of course we are always hopeful for that golden opportunity of a lifetime, but for our family we believe this is a positive experience that can only boost our children's confidence for presenting themselves in front of others for the future. We appreciate all that the Great American Model and Talent Search has done for us so far and look forward to working with this great organization in the future.

Maya G. Kruger (mother) Sydney and Sara Bryan (participants) Las Vegas, Nevada Dear Aquarian Associates: After attending The Great American Model and Talent Search, my daughters Sydney and Sara Bryan had the opportunity to sign with a major Hollywood agency. They were then cast in the major movie release Old School starring Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson. This would never have been possible without The Great American Model and Talent Search. They have gone on to do numerous commercials, music videos and print work, including the cover of "Las Vegas Life Magazine", LOWES, and Disney to name a few. I have found the search and their services such as updated photos to be extremely beneficial and a great cost saver. Thank you Great American Model and Talent Search. Sincere Thanks, Maya G. Kruger

Brandi Alvarez (mother) Laila Katou (participant) Chapel Hill, North Carolina My daughter and I attended the Great American Model and Talent Search in the first weekend of June. At the search we received five callbacks from agents. After meeting with the five agents in person (something I could have never done on our own) I scheduled appointments with them to meet at their agencies. I returned home from the Talent Search on June 3rd and Laila was signed with our first agent, Z-1 Models and Talent in Chester, SC on June 6th. We signed with her second agent, Marilyn's in Greensboro, NC on June 7th. Within a week of returning from Pittsburgh my daughter was already signed with two agents whom we met at the search. Laila's first job on July 23rd was a print-ad for CWD Kids (Children's Wear Digest.) She did so well on this job that the casting company used her double time for this shoot. A producer requested her for another job, as well as my husband and myself. The three of us went to audition for the part and all three of us booked the job, a print-ad and on-line advertisement for the United States Army that was shot on August 14th and 15th. At the photo shoot the producer also used my entire family for another print-ad. The success started with my daughter and is now consuming my whole family. We are currently waiting to hear back from Chevrolet, for an international commercial and Harris Teeter for a commercial and print-ads. If we book these jobs my entire family will be used for the shoots. My family has earned back at least triple the money we spent to attend the Great American Model and Talent Search. Was it worth the money? Would I do it again? Absolutely!!! The only thing I can say to The Great American Model and Talent Search is thanks. You have my appreciation, my acknowledgment and I give you all of the credit for our success.

Charlotte Davis (mother) Tyler Davis (participant) Kannapolis, North Carolina I wanted to personally thank you for the exceptional service that you provided my son Tyler Lee Davis at the very first search that we attended in Pittsburgh in June of 1998. Though Tyler was only 2 the memories and friends that he made that day will last a life time. Not only did Tyler have a lot of fun, but I also did. Your staff was so helpful and professional. The scouting team that you brought in to view our children was amazing and they were very high profile people. Now that Tyler has been actively working for 7 years he has signed with numerous agents that we've met at the search. I see how important that those people were to all of the children in attendance to the search. As a result of the Model & Talent Search not only has Tyler been able to sign with top notch agents, but he has also been involved with major productions. I am also proud to tell you that right now as we speak Tyler is in the top 3 to play Will Ferrell's son in his upcoming movie that will be shot in North Carolina. Tyler has done a lot since he started: 2 movies (Juwanna Mann & Throw Down), 15 commercials - 6 of those are Nationals and 2 were hit commercials and they went on to the International level (Sea World & Mercedes Benz), 8 music videos (Bobby Seals & Kentucky Headhunters), 4 television shows - 1 was the Nationally recognized ABC soap opera General Hospital. Numerous print ads. He has been featured on billboards, buses, doctors pamphlets, internet ads, tourists brochures, Healthtex Children's Clothing ads and more. Tyler has been really close to booking Major works such as: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Big Fish, Cheaper By The Dozen, The Polar Express, Cabin Fever, and had the opportunity for many National commercials. We are so grateful that we heard your advertisements for the open call which Tyler was found marketable and that we were able to take him to the search. Without the search we would not have been able to do this on our own. I was very limited on time and funds then. It was impossible to try to see as many people as I did that one day. I know that I would not have been able to travel to all the places to see the scouts that was in attendance that day. With out that search, I know deep in my heart that Tyler would not be where he is today. So We say THANK YOU Great American Model and Talent Search, for the service that you provided that day back in 1998 and have continued to provide all these years. The updates, coaching and all the needed things that have come into play along Tyler's career is greatly appreciated. To Tyler and myself, you are more than just acquaintances you are friends, and most definitely Family. We hope that you will be able to provide this service to many years to come and to help other families like me make their dreams come to reality. Sincerely, Charlotte & Tyler Lee Davis

Terri Barton (mother) Peter, Mark, & Kevin Barton (participant) Loudon, New Hampshire Dear Sam, I am writing to let you know about the success that the triplets had while at The Great American Model and Talent Search held in Pittsburgh July 2005. They had been called by three different companies for immediate opportunities, and while playing football in the hall with an agent named Bill, were asked to move to LA and he would sign them. We have signed with a well-known manager in New York City and have been on two auditions. We look forward to being called for more, and hope to be on a commercial (or possibily a soap opera) in the near future. Best regard, Terri Barton UPDATE: The Barton triplets are currently appearing on a national Christmas Commercial for K-Mart!      Christy Gustafson (mother) Maeve Gustafson (participant) Burlington, Vermont After my daughter Maeve participated in the Great American Model and Talent Search she signed with a Hollywood agent that was present at the search. Numerous positive circumstances have since taken place. She recently had a callback for a target commercial audition that Renata Dobruki sent her to. She will be appearing in several pilots that should air on NBC in September. Those pilots are "Blue Skies", "Filmore Middle" and "Confessions of a Dog". She had a blast during production, the directors and crew were so nice to her. We have had great experiences from our association with The Great American Model and Talent Search. Thank you.      The Day Family Terese Day (participant) Tucson, Arizona After Attending the Great American Model & Talent Search Terese received a Call Back from one of the attending agents. A s a result she's done print work for Dillard's, Auton Choir Robes Catalog, Mura Photography and JR Productions, just to name a few. She recently did a commercial for Magic Bill & Friend. The filming was alot of fun and the talent got to interact with the magician and his illusions. The search was a great way for Terese to enter the business, obtain representation from respected agencies and to be brought to the attention of casting directors and producers.      Lisa Desjardins (mother) Joshua (participant) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina I would like to say how pleased we were to have been associated with The Great American Model and Talent Search. My son Joshua has had numerous exciting opportunities open up for him as a result of participating in this event. He has offers at this time to go to Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas and many other places. The exposure and contacts he received would not have been possible without the search. Our area does not offer much work in this field. The event greatly exceeded our expectations. Thank you for making this all possible.      Rene Moore (mother) Briana Moore (participant) Plano, Texas Dear Sam Marilyn: I would like to take this opportunity to say "THANK YOU" for inviting my daughter Briana to participate in the Great American Model and Talent Search in November 2005. During the search she had a "callback" and an immediate opportunity for print work while we were in California! Because of the search she now has an agent and has been doing steady print work ever since. The search is directly responsible for opening many doors for Brianna with companies such as Dillard's, AAFES, Family Dollar and soon with J.C. Pennys. We are amazed and excited to see how fast her opportunities are growing and how fun it is to see her prosper. She is learning so much about the business and enjoys all of it! If anyone has doubts or second thoughts about allowing their child to attend the search, I encourage you to do yourself a favor, take the chance and go. After all, you never know what may happen unless you try. We did, and we do not regret it. It has been a blessing. UPDATE: Briana been doing steady print assignments for companies like Dillard's, AAFES, Family Dollar and J.C. Penny's. Click on the thumbnails below to view photos Briana appeared in for AAFES and Family Dollar.      Jamie Miller (mother) Miller Harwell (participant) South Carolina Dear Great American Model and Talent Search: After attending the Great American Model and Talent Search in 2004 and 2005 my son Miller Harwell developed a working relationship with Z-1 Models and Talent in Chester, South Carolina. He was recently selected for and performed in a lucrative print job for which he was well compensated. The shoot was done for SCANA Corporation; a $7.4 billion energy based holding company, whose market leading businesses generate and distribute electricity to more than 537,000 South Carolina households and businesses. SCANA businesses also deliver natural gas to nearly 1.1 million customers in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Miller got some great experience and had a good time at the shoot. The photos of Miller and his "family" will be displayed on SCANA's official website. We find this to be very exciting and are hopeful that Miller will be receiving additional work in the near future.      Renee McWilliams (mother) Gracie Coon (participant) Omaha, Nebraska Dear Great American Model and Talent Search: We would like to offer our sincerest thanks for the role that you played in getting Gracie where she is today. We first attended an open call in Omaha, Nebraska in 2004. Since that time she has participated in the talent search twice. Gracie was scouted early in the callback process by two firms based in L.A. That was great, except the fact that we're from Nebraska and L.A. is a long way to travel for bookings. Even relocating for the summer was was cause for concern since our entire family wouldn't be able to come with us. You scrutinized who was considering her and offered to make contact phone calls to comparable agencies in the Chicago area for us and possibly open a door. Your doing so resulted in Gracie being represented today by two agencies for some very exciting opportunities. Gracie has been booked by American Girl for their upcoming holiday catalog, her other opportunity is for Scott Foresman Co. for academic textbooks that will be distributed nationwide. To date two additional agencies in Chicago are looking to book her as well. We met numerous members of your staff during the open call process and L.A. Searches, ALL have treated us kindly and with respect on every occasion. We never had to listen to voicemail when calling the office and never have I called and not had the call returned. You owed us nothing after the search, but yet you take what you do seriously enough to put yourself into it for the success of others. That is rare and wonderful. We share our story eagerly and are blessed to have met you and your staff. We wish you nothing but the best in years to come. Most Respectfully, Renee McWilliams      Gregg Turner (father) Greyson Turner (participant) Greenville, South Carolina Greyson attended his first search in June 2003. He was 4 years old at the time. During the event we were introduced to a talent scout from our area. Through this South Carolina Agent, we were introduced to and signed with an agency in Los Angeles. Greyson spent some time in L.A. in early 2004 where he was cast for a commercial and a part in an independent film. 2005 has been a busy year for Greyson. Most recently he appeared in a Nickelodeon commercial and has completed shooting a short film where he played the lead role. One of the most amazing things about the past 2 years is the confidence and social skills that the entire experience has given him. It seems funny that we traveled to Pittsburgh to meet a talent scout in our home state, but without the Great American Model and Talent Search we would have never met them or had these opportunities and memories.      Mrs. Huff (mother) George Huff (participant) Austel, Georgia To Aquarian Associates: My son, George Huff had been given an opportunity to do a show for Nickelodeon. It's supposed to be a spinoff of "Dora the Explorer." I want to thank the Great American Model and Talent Search staff for the opportunity George was given from The Great American Model and Talent Search. George was selected by Z-1 Model and Talent Agency, then came the opportunity for Nickelodeon. I as a parent have really come to appreciate the exposure my son has received from the Great American Model and Talent Search.      Want to read more success stories? Please contact us, and we'll glady email, mail, or fax stories to you from additional applicants not listed on this page. Have a success story you'd like to share? If you'd like to see your Great American Model and Talent Search success story on this page, please contact us via telephone or email. Click here to view our contact info.