Model Management Group, MMG (NYMMG) ABC Reality Star’s Laura Leigh & Ashley Michaelsen Win Jobs

April 16, 2009 - PRLog -- MMG announced today that both Ashley Michaelsen and Laura Leigh, Stars of ABC’s Prime Time Show “True Beauty”, have won lucrative contracts for National Commercials and an upcoming Feature Film. Ashley recently booked multiple modeling shows, catalogues and a National “Converse” Commercial and Laura has appeared on episodic's and starts filming the feature film “Cougar Hunting” April 28th. Both also have been requested by national magazines for pictorial and video layouts.

NYMMG (Model Management Group, MMG), a New York-based Modeling, Acting and Celebrity management agency, understand how to capitalize on the quick fame and stardom achieved through reality TV. According to Jeff Cohen, President of MMG, most reality show contestants fail to capitalize and brand after their shows have ended. Without an active Manager directing and ensuring that the contestants recognition continuous they are forgotten quickly. Cohen who Manages Contestants from America’s Next Top Model, Fox’s American Idol, MTV’s Making the Band, ABC’s True Beauty, NBC’s Momma’s Boy, Greek, Queen Bee’s and many more, contestants often listen to non professionals who aren’t even in the industry who don’t understand that timing is everything and before they realize it their opportunity and brief fame is gone. Often, close friends or boyfriends try to insert themselves as management and that usually signals the end to a promising career.

In addition to Ashley and Laura’s success, MMG’s Sheena Santana from last season’s America’s Next top Model is on the verge of getting her own modeling based TV show. She has often remarked that she wished she had signed with MMG sooner. Sheena and Cohen will meet with show producers this week to hammer out details. Also, Danity Kane lead singer and Making The Band Star Dawn Richard receives continual show offers and while working on a “Current Project” is also is in talks with a top television station who would like her to host a show.

MMG knows it is not coincidence that the Reality TV Stars that have put their future into MMG’s hands have achieved major opportunities and continue to be successful. MMG aggressively promotes and manages their careers to maximize their recognizable name and insures opportunities are not lost due inaction.  As a prime example MMG site’s their upcoming participation in “Fashion Fights Cancer” (www.fashionfightscancer) where MMG will be the sole supplier of models for top celebrity designers such as, Whistle and Flute, Richie Rich (Heatherette), car manufacturer “Audi” and will feature national press coverage by many of top photographers, WWD and Clear Magazine. MMG’s Ashley Michaelsen will take the stage to auction off the dress she wore to elimination during ABC’s “True Beauty” and donate the proceeds to the charity. Ashley has been a forerunner in donating her efforts to charitable events since the show ended and will continue to help many charities and has plans assist the “Make A Wish Foundation” in the near future.

On another note, MMG in February resigned to a new three year exclusive contract Amy Karwoski who, under MMG’s direction, became a Ford Model at age seventeen, and then went off to walk the runways in Paris and landed the highly coveted Abercrombie campaign shot by Bruce Webber. Amy has also appeared in SNL with Natalie Portman and Soap Opera Guiding Light. Since resigning with MMG, Amy has been constantly working and in constant demand by designers and TV show producers.

Also, MMG’s Alexa Benk continues to win over every designer she works with. After appearing in two JC Penny Prom ads featured in Seventeen Magazine, MMG has signed, Alexa with famed Wilhelmina Models, New York’s Women Division for Fashion and Print and will continue to exclusively manage her for Commercials, TV and Film. MMG is also thrilled to have added Top Model and TV prospect Cassidy Foley who MMG has wanted for years. MMG has exclusive rights to Cassidy but is working with Karen Lee (Karen Lee Group). Karen is a recognized leader in the industry, as a result of her former position as the Head of Scouting for Elite Models.

In addition, MMG has added to it's Celebrity roster, Bridal, Lingerie and Beauty Model, Rebecca Leigh West, who has gained global recognition for her “Lancôme - Paris” beauty work. MMG is very excited about Rebecca and believes her addition will increase their winning lucrative “Beauty” jobs.  With Rebecca and two of ABC’s True Beauty’s, MMG possesses some of most beautiful women in the world.

About Model Management Group (NYMMG)
Headquartered in New York City, Model Management Group (NYMMG) prides itself on developing unique, one-on-one relationships with its clients, while keeping their best interests in mind. Ranked in the top ½ of 1 percent of all television and film management companies in the world by IMDB, Model Management Group is a growing firm that represents clients who constitute a "triple threat" -- the ability to obtain work in the fashion, television and film industries. All clients have access to the guidance and direction of talent managers, marketing materials and a dedicated booking staff. For more information, visit http://www.nymmg.com or call 212-253-8353.

Contact: Jeff Cohen, Model Management Group, 1024 6th Avenue New York, New York 10018, 212-253-8353 info@nymmg.com http://www.nymmg.com

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