just you model and artist management, volume 1 - 2015
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Just You Model and Artist Management newsletter comprises of the achievements of our artists as well as upcoming events.TRANSCRIPT
"All our dreams can come
True if we
have the courage to pursue
them."
Walt Disney
The new Coca Cola advert features Just
You Talent Ivan Swarts playing as the
Safari Guy
Cameron Scott plays the lead role in the
new Vodacom Rugby TV commercial as
the Seun.
Bet@Home an Austrian company booked
Nick Muller as the Lead Priest for their TV
Commercial
Johannes Van Niekerk booked two
consecutive casting in a row first being
the supporting role for Bet@Home
second the lead role as Dad in the
Clientele Life advert
KFC Box it TV Commercial had a great
geek theme and Just You Artist George
Dywili booked on of the lead roles.
Just You Model Botha
Steenkamp walking
Mercedes Benz Fashion
Week ramp for Rauld
Rheeder, March 2015
Just You Model Kyle
Koopman walking
Mercedes Benz Fashion
Week ramp for Fabiani,
March 2015
Tips for Acting
Try imagining the script and emotions as real life. Relate it to your life or someone else's.
Be passionate about what you are doing. If you like something, don't be afraid to show it.
It's great that you aren't drawing attention to yourself when it's not your turn to be the lead, but even so people still
look at you. It will make the scene feel less believable if you break character. Get in the mindset that you are the char-
acter and remember that every second counts, no matter what you are doing or who you are portraying in the scene.
Remember to project the words, (don't yell the words) and to speak at the right speed.
The character you are playing is not you. You become that character.
Keep trying and don't ever give up.
Remember, use your whole body to show your feelings. Not only your voice, this can make a big difference and make
your work way more believable!
Don't let haters get you down, but take constructive criticism well.
Recite your lines to yourself in a mirror. See how you look and your hand gestures and then make changes to better fit
the scene and the character.
Take advice from experts in the profession.
Don't be afraid to be yourself. Remember that it doesn't matter what other people think. You are who you are. Just try
your best and you will make it to the top.
Watch a lot of plays and movies. You can get impressions from there.
If you are nervous, just pretend your only one in the whole room.
Be confident and be the true you.
The pressure of a potential director is pretty intimidating. To practice performing in front of others use family and
friends to be comfortable.
Perhaps you could join a school club such as Drama Club to prepare yourself for future jobs. It would also be good to
do it with good friends so you're not so alone.
Pretend that those potential investors in you aren't there. Pretend you are standing in front of your mirror at home,
not in a room in front of an audition panel.
Be friendly. It's as simple as that.
Be assertive.
Pay attention to and respect your stage manager
Don't let the small things get you upset. Remember, the haters are gonna hate. Just shake it off.
Heed your director
Read every good book you can find. When you read a story, you are forced to imagine the way a character would react.
Eventually you'll become so good at imagining these actions that you'll be able to copy them in a way that seems natu-
ral. Soon you will be able to go through the same process of imagining and doing when reading a script.
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Good-Actor-or-Actress
Actress of the month
Shenize Bekker
Young Shenize Bekker is taking the industry by storm! She ended
2014 off by booking and featuring in the Vodacom Summer advert
than went on to booking the feature role of Young Jeanette in 2015
for the new Afrikaans movie Free State! Shenize has taken part of
the Press shoot and shoot in Memel this month. #ShenizeFan
Huge congratulations to all our artists who were selected to
be a part of the Afrikaans film “Free State”
#Freestate #Movie #JustYou #Awesome #Excited #Acting #Film #LovingmyJob #Networking #Artist #Memel #WitsScene
Our beautiful Ballerina booked the DSTV Zee World billboard campaign in December 2014
Just You Artist Tyrell for booking the Nandos “Blue
Light Brigade” TV commercial that went VIRAL with over
6000 views in total. Nandos Advertising still comes out on
top.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbDgJN-j-PM
Kate, Tiffany and Chanda booking the Morrocan Hair Oil Show. http://www.just-u.co.za/gallery/39?galleryid=8
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ITS2014 Alumni Kyle Koopman and Just You Model
Riegal Du Toit book South African Fashion Week March 2015
Just You Artist’s take part
in the Gerhard Steyn
music video for his song
“Afrikaanse Meisies” as
well as the Gerhard Steyn
and Anais Music Video for
Liefdesoorlog
Tyra Banks's Modeling Tips Model Don’ts (and a Do)
Do not be a "no-neck monster." Try to elongate your neck for maximum extension. Do not pose like a hoochie. (If you don’t know what a hoochie is, er...that's probably best.)
Do not be a limp noodle. Always pose with tension in your body completely from H2T (head to toe). Do not play it safe and stay in the same pose. Mix it up with innovative poses. Your wildest pose could be the one that’s
picked. Do not show up to a photo shoot unless you are clean shaven, have a clean face, and clean hair. Do not let hating how your hair or makeup is done affect your performance. Model through it. Do not stare aimlessly when posing. Create intensity for the camera through your eyes. Smize (smile with your eyzzes)! Do not slouch on the runway; pretend you have a wire through your spine that is pulling you up to the ceiling.
Do not be forgettable. Make an impression by showing your distinctive personality.
Do request to have your favorite music playing when you do a shoot! The beat will kick your poses up 10 notches!
Modeling: Breaking Into the Biz
Pick a favorite model and study them. Everything from the way they turn their head to their fierce runway walk. Snapshots. You MUST have a beauty shot, from the neck up,!
Study, Study, Study. As Tyra always says on America’s Next Top Model, you need to know everything from fashion designers, photographers, supermodels, and all in between.
From No-Sees to Go-Sees!
Go-sees are one of the crucial things that a beginner model must know about. Tyra went on 10 go-sees a day in Paris! Here
are some tips on how to make a lasting impression (at a go-see or an interview)
Be prepared! Practice your walk, poses, and faces in the mirror before you go.
Do your homework! Know something about the agency or client and be aware of scams. Not everything out there is legit!
Your make-up should be minimal to show off your natural beauty. ALWAYS bring a pair of heels in case they ask you to walk.
No nail polish: Simple clear, nude, or sheer! Pull your hair back so that they can see your face and bone structure.
Never be late! Have good posture: Stand up straight, shoulders back.
Be honest! It’s okay to tell them if you don’t have a lot of experience. Wow them with your natural ability (this is why practice is so important!)
How To Work Your Flaws Everyone has flaws. I’ve got 'em (small calves and a big forehead), you’ve got 'em, and your
momma’s got em’, too! Even though I totally believe in embracing my flaws, I don’t always want to highlight them when I’m
being photographed. Every top model knows the secrets to working her flaws. Hands on Hips = Smaller Waist. Putting your
hands on your hips creates a background through your arms, which will make your waist appear smaller. (This is something
you can apply to real life too! Try it the next time you walk into a room!)
Chin Up = Smaller Forehead. I am always telling the girls on ANTM to chin up! Not only will it make a large forehead look smaller, it will also elongate the neck.
Tippy Toes = Bigger Calves. Standing on your tippy toes instead of flat feet will make your calf muscles appear bigger because they are working harder to keep you up!
Knees In = Slimmer Hips. Turning a knee in will make your hips appear slimmer. This will also give you a space between your thighs, which is something that most women don’t have.
Lean Forward = Smaller Bust. Hunch your back and bring your naval into your spine. This creates a slight lean forward, which will make your bust look smaller.
Emphasize Shoulder = Narrow Hips. Turn your body to the side and turn your shoulders toward the camera. The emphasis on your shoulders will narrow your hips.
http://www.seventeen.com/fashion/blog/tyra-banks-modeling-tips
Model of the month
Ndumi Radebe
“Ndumi has showed fantastic consistency in her walk, dedication
and attidude in and out of class. Ndumi attended her first Fashion
Week Casting this month and didn't allow the other models to
affect her confidence. Ndumi is fierce and a force to be reckoned
with” - Hilgard Brandt . #NdumiFan
Well done to our 5 Just You
Artists who booked the Coca
Cola Russia and Kazikhstan
shoot. 3 ARTS2015 contestants,
1 ARTS2014 Alumni.
Justin Van Vuuren
Sasha Robertson
Cassandra Stead
David Sanders
Tine Kruger
Theatre
Just You Artist Rhee Manganyi is making her name in the Theatre
world. Her production which ran last year “The Revealers”
has been nominated for a Naledi Theatre Award in the
category “Best production of a play or musical for young
audiences” This year Rhee booked a lead
role in the production “Nothing but the Truth” with
ShakeXperience where she spoke on KayaFm about the
production.
#NalediTheatreAward #RheeFan
#NothingButTheTruth
The International Talent Showcase is a national platform created for artist and models to showcase their talent in 4
different categories: Modeling, Singing, Acting and Dancing.
The International Talent Showcase is hosted annually in October in Johannesburg.
Mrs. Kim Myers (Director of the Applause Rising Talent Showcase) personally attends The International Talent
Showcase scouting talent who she will exclusively invite to attend the ARTS Convention in June 2016.
Elsubie Verlinden and Elouise Janse Van Rensburg travel throughout South Africa, scouting talent to showcase their
talent at The International Talent Showcase, 2nd and 3rd October 2015.
We have international guest performer, Nate Butler - A&R for America’s Got Talent and international guest Tashia
Stafford – Owner, Icon Studio attending The International Talent Showcase.
We have secured a solid foundation between national and international career opportunities allowing artist exposure
to international clients - nationally.
Once you have been scouted by our Regional ARTS Director, you will attend The International Talent Showcase and
perform in front of Kim Meyers in 2nd and 3rd of October 2015 at Silverstar Casino in Johannesburg.
Kim Meyers who will be scouting according to her clients requirement in the Film and Fashion Industry. Artist
scouted will be invited to attend the June 2016 ARTS Convention , in Orlando, Florida.
Kim works throughout the night to ensure the call backs
are ready and emailed to the Director Elsubie Verlinden.
The staff of Just You will contact you to congratulate you
on your call back and inform you of your call back.
Call Backs take place at Just You Model & Artist
Management office in Rivonia.
Cnr 9th Avenue & Rivonia Road, Oriental City Centre.
(Our office are situated inside Planet Fitness gym)
Kim Myers will conduct a call back session where all the
information on the Applause Rising Talent Showcase will
Keep a
look out for
Auditions!
The ARTS Convention is a well respected family event, offering artist and models exposure to perform and network in front
of International Agents, Producers, Record Labels, Managers, Casting Directors. The ARTS family believes in maintaining a
moralistic, value based level of exposure without compromise.
The passion and unconditional commitment for the talent goes deeper then getting you ahead in the industry, but
provides you with the necessary experience and knowledge that will benefit you in the industry and in starting your career.
This grants all participants the opportunity to perform on a Broadway style stage, ensuring you gain the necessary
experience.
Mrs. Kim Myers (International Talent Scout and Director of the Applause Rising Talent Showcase) fly to South Africa each
year to scout talent in Acting, Modeling, Singing and Dancing and who will represent South Africa at the ARTS Convention In
June 2016.
Artist and models will be performing in front of the leading names in the film, fashion and entertainment industry. Record
labels, Managers, Casting Directors, Educational Institution will be attending the ARTS Convention to scout talent suitable to
their profile and clients.
MANAGERS, RECORD LABELS, AGENTS, PRODUCERS, CASTING DIRECTORS ATTENDING THE ARTS:
Gar Lester Agency Atlantic Records Icon Studios
Tyler Perry Studios Walt Disney Entertainment Click Models
Sony/BMG VH1 Don Buchwald & Associated inc.
The International Talent Showcase has opened doors internationally for our South African artist who are currently working
in Los Angeles, New York.
We currently have students enrolled at The New York Film Academy in various programs in musical theatre, film making
and acting for film.
INTERNATIONAL IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE!
Good dancers…
1. Overcome excuses about why they can’t practice. Ain’t no way you’re moving up if you can’t gain some momentum in your dance practice.
2. Take music seriously. If you need convincing, you’re not ready to advance.
3. Use both a mirror and video regularly in practice. Oh, I know there’s resistance to this. I dare you to try this every week for a month, then come tell me you failed. You won’t do it. Fail, I mean. It will be a raging success, and you’ll wish you’d gotten over
yourself earlier.
4. Analyze themselves on video. It may pain you at first, but the cringing doesn’t last for long.
5. Ignore the haters. If everyone likes you, you’re probably boring.
6. Learn to dance without a partner. Relying on your partner is a crutch. If you can hold your own on the dance floor, nothing can stop you. Plus practicing alone is surprisingly good for you.
7. Strive to constantly make new discoveries about dancing (rather than waiting to be spoon fed the answers). This is a crucial
part of developing your unique perspective and voice. Don’t be a dance robot.
8. Seek out instructors/mentors they mesh with and who push them.
9. Practice the shit out of everything. Does this one need explaining? Of course you’ll need to do high-quality practice, not mindless practice.
10. Disregard their inner critics’ harsh thoughts. Your inner critic is just a little child trying to distract you from doing
worthwhile things. Hit the ignore button.
11. Take aches and pains seriously. Our world is full of promising dancers who ignored their injuries and failed to excel. It’s never too late to start treating your body right.
12. Develop a unique voice and perspective on dance. You’ll need to figure out what this means to you. I can only promise that
this is usually a difficult process. But hey, you’re looking for hard things to work on and making your own discoveries now, right?
13. Work on hard things. Most dancers focus on what comes easy. This is good for your ego in the short term, but so-so for your
dancing. Look for and practice moves and concepts that challenge you. It gives you the most bang for you buck.
rubber duck trooper
14. Listen to jazz [or insert your genre here] just for fun. Just because there’s a picture of a rubber ducky wearing a storm trooper helmet above doesn’t mean you can skip this.
15. Test themselves regularly. Practice is not “the thing.” Do The Thing you actually want to do! Perform, enter comps,
choreograph, teach, film dance videos—whatever calls to you. Go do lots of that, then do lots more.
16. Always work on improving fitness. Good muscular balance and aerobic conditioning augment your dance ability. If you’re looking for a place to start, try glute exercises.
17. Avoid shit talking, complaining, and making excuses. This type of negativity just holds you back. Jealousy and self-sabotage
anyone?
18. Ignore their judgmental thoughts. We all have ‘em, and they are terribly distracting. Go get to work!
19. Truly believe they can do it. It’s the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. You always have the ability to improve. Ponder that, take it to heart; it IS the truth.
20. Find friends who support them. Possibly the most confounding item on this list. Adults these days have a hard time finding
good friends, don’t we? And then there’s the expectation that we should be able to do it all alone. Bullshit. Every successful person has a ton of support from their friends. This applies to dancers too.
21. Get consistent, accurate feedback during practice. Your partner, instructor, mirror, and video can all help.
22. Commit. You’re going to be doing this a long time. Keep going, even when it gets really tough. And it WILL get tough.
Do This Now!
Grab a notebook and ask yourself, “Which have I done well at? Which are falling through the cracks?” Evaluate yourself honestly; no one’s watching.
For each action above you can improve on, jot down a few notes about how you can improve.
For example, I want to analyze myself on video more often. My notes might say, “Take a 60 second video halfway through
practice. Watch it 3 times, pick 2 things to work on, then work on them for the rest of practice.”
Dancer of the month
Konke Makhaye
Konke has tremendous talent and she shows it through her
versatility in dance. We saw it at Boot camp and we see it in
class. Konke is an amazing dancer with mad SKILLS! - Lawrence
Favorite Print so far...
The beautiful Elani and
Jessica both featured
together in the new KFC
Breakfast print advert.
Senzo Radebe and Tiny
Mtswenzy are both featured in
the VW print campaign
International
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpxQeMnowiY
Jumari Steynfaardt is an
ARTS 2014 Alumni and is
making a massive success of
herself in New York. Jumari
has been a part of New York
Fashion Week and done
numerous portfolios and
shoots in New York.
Rockstar Gino Lee is making huge waves
in Los Angeles. Starting with him signing
to Larry Dee Entertainment partner at
Offstream Music. Shot with The Band
Hudson, lead vocalist being David
Hudson (Katy Perry’s brother) for
PopKults Live TV show from The Beach
House in Venice Beach. Than to top it
off Gino Lee has
booked LA Fashion
Week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpxQeMnowiY
Cape Town born Chandre Cloete is
keeping herself busy in Los
Angeles she is a part of the Miss
North Hollywood pageant taking
place in May 2015 , shot a Hulu
commercial , did a table read for a
feature film and booked LA
Fashion Week for the 2nd time.
#InternationalIsNotImpossible
International
Just You Artists and ARTS2014
Almuni’s have arrived in Atlanta,
USA. With our director Elsubie
Verlinden to record with Icon
Studios. The same studio where
Justin Bieber recorded his first
single.
It was an honor and a pleasure to have the A & R
for “Americas got Talent” Nate Butler in
Johannesburg for a week, where he took our
radio and TV stations by storm along side Just
You Model and Artist Managements Director
Elsubie Verlinden and SA singing sensation Anais.
However that’s not where it ended, Just You
Artists also took part and played roles in Nate
Butlers new music video for his new hit “Dance
Like David” Shot here in Johannesburg.
Just You Artists making an impact internationally!
# D A N C E L I K E D A V I D
Just You Model Kyle
Koopman walking
Mercedes Benz Fashion
Week ramp for Fabiani,
March 2015
Just You Model Botha
Steenkamp walking
Mercedes Benz Fashion
Week ramp for Augustine,
March 2015
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and Artist Management
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Office contact number— 011 039 2481
Elsubie Verlinden
Jeff Verlinden
Just-u Artist
Just You Model and Artist Management
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