Marina Skiba is the Founder and visionary mind behind FP Models in New York, Kyiv and Dubai. She started the business almost seven years ago as a modeling agency, and the successful agency now functions as a modeling school and educator in the fashion industry. Marina realized it was important to create courses for aspiring models of all ages, so not only does FP Models offer courses for adults, but it also caters to kids and pre-teens by offering a Full Fashion Modeling Program for 4–12-year-olds.
FP Models, founded in 2016 as a modeling agency, has evolved into a multifaceted entity that not only represents professional models but also serves as an educational hub for fashion enthusiasts. The company offers comprehensive production solutions, ranging from supplying models for photo shoots to delivering complete turnkey services for businesses. FP Models prides itself on its diverse roster, featuring female and male models, plus-size and petite individuals, curvy and age models, and influencers on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Catering to a wide demographic, the agency also represents kids and teenagers, showcasing a commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the world of fashion and talent representation.
Why Attend a Modeling Academy?
Marina understands that while attending a modeling school is not a strict requirement for becoming a successful model; it can provide participants with a competitive edge by teaching them the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to break into one of the most competitive industries in the world. Modeling schools such as FP Models also have connections within the fashion and beauty industries and can provide models with valuable contacts when starting out.
How to get started?
A key recommendation Marina would give to aspiring models who want to get their career start is – just go for it! You’ll never know until you put yourself out there. Attending a modeling course can really help give you additional knowledge about the industry and put you ahead of the competition. It can also enable you to create a network of contacts.
(i.e., photographers, stylists, and makeup artists) so you can easily organize photoshoots and build up your portfolio with beautiful images.
Start Your Modeling Career
As everyone has different lives and schedules, Marina realized it was important to offer both long and short courses to accommodate a wide range of potential participants. The eight-week Pro-Model course is created to give models the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to break into the industry and runs once a week for two months. If you would prefer a speedier introduction to the modeling world, the one-week intensive Model Week course will suit you! Both FP Models courses will equip candidates with invaluable skills in posing, walking the runway, confidence, and how to construct their portfolio.
Unique opportunities with FP Models
FP Models provide their candidates with excellent opportunities and the chance to get their careers started as soon as they graduate. Exceptional candidates may be offered a place on the books with FP Models directly or may be provided with casting details or modeling projects.
Since 2017, FP Models has trained over 2000 aspiring models and given them the skills to kickstart their careers. Previous participants have gone on to grace the pages of major fashion publications, including Vogue, ELLE, and Harper’s Bazaar, and have worked for some of the world’s biggest designer brands such as Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Vera Wang, L’Oréal, etc. If you want to become a model, just visit the academy fpmodels.us
Published by: Aly Cinco
