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'>12,Wufr~im R WÉbÉ~W92 !VOGkr-UI v~Ii N 7vooGuE7IN VOGU! EN VOGU E, For moclling ,as. ho bbyrcrer hoos hpwith ca're Couses in' acting and modelling can,,bel rewarding for people who Waût to boost their, selfconfidence by learning a nhew Wkil. But if you're signingw up with a talent agency or school to reach for the stars, Ontarios Consumer Ministry uggests you stait with Mome own-to-earh research. 'The dream of beconiing a professional actor or model can be 80 exciting that people expctfar too much frofnmohoolsand agencies," says', Maril' Guvrevi, a manager with W = àitr' Consumer Services Bureaue. Most modelling and acting schàols are operated by reputable business people who will be hont with those who don't have the necessary talents. Unfortunately, over-enthusiastic students who wvont take no for an answer often redect honeat evaluations of their potenti al. Then there are some unethical operators who will tell a prospectve client anything ta tae. as much of their money as possible.< Consumer Services Bureaus have received complaints from out-of-work people who were told they or their children were «natural actors or models by unethical promoters., These businesses often say "juat a little training" is needed before students are read fra professional caeer.aSoef imply theyl flnd work for students.' But experts caution »against offers fo this p.'!Reputable acting and modeling achools and agencies almost neyer promise clients work," says Gurevsky.ý "Any such offer should be spelled out--clearly in a contract .. if it's not in writing, don't depend on lti" she says. Even a written guarantee of work should be suspect. Many parents who are told theïr children will be paidfor work in films later ciscover the camera had no -film in it. The phony 'director' was onfly looldng for a way tooel them acting lessons. Gurevsky also hears from many consumers who complain they were persuaded ta buy expensive photographic services. "A school or talent agent that wants you to sign Up for an expensive photographic session should be questioned," Gurevsky says. "Models usuaily arrange ta' have their portolio shots taken in a photographýere'studio -- not. through an agency," she-,saýys. "Anid most actors need onlyý one* or twogood pictures ta send out, ta casting directors." Whether you're 1ookng for an ego-boostngh boranswering a lifelon alng, >choose Êprofessionahelp with cars. :eflore' signing a contract with any agency or school' students should id out àcot- the business in general, and read the contract carefully. Examine the facilities of schools youlre interested ini attending. If runway modelling is part of the course, you shouldfbe shown the room with the -runway before youlre asked ta, consider a contract., Asic for the names ôf some former students you can contact for endorsements 'and read the teachersd resumes. Testing and talent agents require no special licensing in Ontario, so ites important ta check credentials3 carefully. Celia Hamilton, assistant Toronta-branch representative of the Canadian radio and televiion actors union, says anyone who is serious about a career in acting should start out with a minimum of severayears of.,f'ormai educationlu the field. "A successful acting.: career lsn't lie winning the lotteZry"I says Hamiltan. "Acting ýmay îok simple, glamourous and flnacially rewarding, from the outside, but -i' a ih-skild roessin that s ally demandayearsof dedcation." Hamiltan suggsts the boest way ta start ln taday's business is wlha university or community- collegeproprram. Prom there, mstprofessionals go on ta houe their sicille in community.theatre groupe and repertoiy companies Ebre- worldng wlth their flrst agent. Both Hamiltan and Gurevsky are quick, to acknowledge the many excellent privato acting and modelling achosM. ntro These teaeh àa variety - 1of techniques ta help students develop the siclis and versatility needed. for' work lin Canadien maricets.- *e Knowing théré are as unethicalaochoolse and agents that Promise more then they cen deliver is 'the consumerr's best defenoe against dishoneat LIA.S GFunFashonsForCID8to the corner of Corne and 'See our "Funtastie" Sprfig Lrne of Outerwear. 666-KIDS Cordon Sue-Sweets Bakeryj& Cafe Is'-ýnow ..pe.... 668-M2722 141 Brock St.S. Downtown Whitby Dundas E. & Perry St. From our bakery... Fresh Breads, Frenclh Pastries 1& Cakes From our café... - Soups e Salad -Sandwiches -Crepes oQuiches P11-US 'Ch eeses and Ice Cream (Milue shopping Downtown.. .. ....... .....h.. .. 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