Bollywood Fever

Bollywood fever hit Newcastle this summer with the first film of its kind to be made in the area. Romantic comedy ‘Kaun Bola???’ which translates to ‘Who Spoke???’ has been in production filming at various locations around the region such as Newcastle College, the Quayside, St Peter’s Church in Sacriston, Tynemouth Longsands, Grey’s Monument and many more fantastic locations in the North East.

Kaun Bola??? was written and produced by Bollywood legend Arshad Warsi, who also stars as the lead male in the film. The comic actor is dubbed as the Jack Black of Bollywood and has attracted a huge fan base within the area. Stunning Indian actress Diya Mirza plays the part of Geena, the female lead.

We have been providing models, actors, extras and dancers for the film which began production in July this year. There have been spectacular dance scenes, photo shoots and even stunt scenes.

Filming is to finish in Goa, India and will premiere in Spring 2009. Tyne Tees Models would like to thank and congratulate everyone who took part in the film and hope it is the start of bigger things for the region.

Keep in touch!

Calling all models! It is vital that you keep us up to date with new pictures whether they are professional or snapshots. If your look or statistics change, we need to know as we need to represent you accurately to our clients. Children change so much within a short space of time and if we are putting them forward for work, we need to represent them with recent images. Feel free to email over snapshots or any updated details to mailbox@tyneteesmodels.co.uk so we can update your folder and model card. If you need an update shoot or want to be put in touch with a photographer for a portfolio session, contact the agency.

Funding for Model Course

After the successful completion of our accredited modelling school, we are now looking into developing the course into a Diploma and to link up with possible funding streams. Here are a few snippets from one of the courses ran this summer.

Forever Aloe Vera

One of our successful models Antonia Pellegrino, has set up a business selling a great range of juices, creams and supplements all made with Aloe Vera.

Aloe Vera is nature’s healer. It is great for the digestive system to help with IBS etc and for skin conditions such as dry skin, acne, psoriasis, burns and stings.  Many of her clients and customers have had great results with the products.

Antonia is looking for new distributors to expand her business. The company is called Forever Living Products and you are your own boss. You can work as much or as little as you like and there are great bonus opportunities.

If anyone is interested in earning extra money around their modelling jobs or is interested in learning more about the products contact us at the agency and we will put you in touch with Antonia.

Miss Newcastle Update

After competing at the Miss England finals earlier this year in London, Miss Newcastle 2008, Sophie Gradon is using her title to raise money for a charity close to her heart, Barnardos. Sophie, who also won the title of Miss Pretty Polly – Best Legs, is hosting 007 BOND BALL at the Marriot Hotel, Gosforth Park on Friday 31st October 2008. The event is to celebrate the release of the latest bond movie, Quantum of Solace, and to raise money for the children’s charity. Companies such as National Express have been using Miss Newcastle, Sophie, for various promotions since her crowning in May.

We are now accepting applications for Miss Newcastle 2009. If you think you have what it takes to follow in Sophie’s footsteps and represent your city, visit www.miss-newcastle.co.uk where you can apply for the competition. Interviews will begin in January 2009.

Now here’s one just for the males...

Trampas the Mens Room is the first male grooming salon in Durham City and they are offering a 15% discount to our male models. Take advantage of the offer and indulge in one of over thirty treatments offered at the salon. Click the voucher for an enlargement to print and present.

Exclusivity

It has been brought to our attention that some of our models are registered with other model/talent agencies in the North East region. Until now, Tyne Tees Models has never had an issue with this. However, with the number of agencies increasing in the the North East, it is proving difficult to send our models out on the best possible fee.  We have found that smaller agencies have been undercutting prices to get contracts with clients, therefore underselling models, which in turn reflects on the professionalism of the industry. When artists are with several agencies they lose their uniqueness.

As of October 2008, we will be asking all of our artists to be exclusive to Tyne Tees Models and not to seek representation from any other North East agencies.

We are committed to our models and appreciate that being with more agencies can increase the chances of getting work. However, this only works when agencies are not in the same region. If you have any queries on this matter, please contact Kelly or Lesley at the agency.