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Whiby Free Pros, Wochesday. Januazy 6, 1993, Page 13 ............. .......................... ... ...................................................... n .EV ............ .4 W 7~ 1I Modelling agency is a confidence-builder By Elzabeth Hooper Harlow Modelflmage Centre ia an agency that not only grooms prpetvemoodela but àasehelpa peopeimprove their self-im*age. Run by Viveca Rupa, who has been in the modelling and fash- ion inçlutiy for 12 years, the agency deals with bot h mon and women modela from as Young as ave 12 te moen and women In eiàr foies. TIhe business, open for a year, han been operating at the four corners 101 Dundas St. W., second hoor, for three montha. Although fairly new, Rupa has eight fullyr-trained models, ready te work, 40 modela in trainig and 120 people in the procesa of becomingmodels. The procesa consista of getting the modela images under con- trol, distinguishing their jpr- sonalities and teachigthem how te handie themselves pro- Temodela do assigninenta te gain experience. here are classes in such aub.- jecta as poise anLd posture, social confidence, make-up techniques and runway. A maie niodel gives frst-hand information about the industry while ex-students come back and talk about their experiences. A professional makeup artist, who is ini the industry every day, comes to the agency with firat- hand information about the lateat makeup changes. Rupa says, "I definitely was very shy and intimidated when I firat started modelling but as I ezperienced various shoots, I builît my confidence." The agency teaches self-con- fidenoe. "I tea.ch the modela, it doesn't matter if you're going te bea lawyer, docter or a model, what is important is if you can look at yourself and say, 'Tin a nice person" and believe it." In order te bo a model, Rupa aays, "You have te have healthy- oonghair, good bone struc- =irnce eyes and healthy skin, te naine a few thinge. "Although 50 peor cent la Iooks, 50 per cent of what we look at is personality and confidence, the way persons handile theniselvea." Many women come te, the agencyjute improve their self- image. For example, many older women who are going back inte, the workforce, go inte the agency for advice on new trendsand what kind of makeup they should be wearing. Manymothers come in te get makeup tips for their younjer daughters Who are just learming to apply màkeup. Rupa emphasizes that the agency representa custemera. «Wre not an agency that gets local shows (for the models) that pay no mono .» th n Seven mi els from teaec went to a convention in theoU.S. and camne back with five awards. On Nov. 27 Rupa went with one of her modela to New York ini hope of finding her a contract. Rupa doesn't want any of her youner modela to give Up their àhoig. «School 19 very important and so, with the younger modela, we work around achool. If the grades fail, the modelling stops." Rupa was a model but also went te uxuveraity and studied business and accounting. With- out thia, she wouldn't have been able te, start her own business, she says. One of the guidingrnipe at Rupa's agency is,"-Be proud of what you do, but don't flaunt it. RAGS 2000 Hair Design held is grand bis moustache trimmed by owner Melissa oenaMonday. Among those on hand at Lee); Fran Cunningham (left) and hairdies- the Atiiot St. salon was centre ward ser Judith Cobierski and Agnes Johnson councillor John Doistra (middle), getting (right) and hairdresser Karyn tongmire. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whltby Free Pres ELEGANCE Hair Design owner Peter Traichetf gives Susan Brock a free hairstyling - she also won a curlin set in a reent draw. Everyone clonating toys, clothing orfo to the salon's Chnistmnas drive was automnatically entered. Photo by Mark Reesor, WhItby Fm ePros mg" 116 Athol Street Whitby ç,_666-4236 r UNISEXe Under new management- December 21,,1992 BRING THIS AD FOR YO UR SPECIAL GIFT COUPON! lok ouesdy Iookyour best! Judhh. Karyn and Moussa weloeme you b uneir new locaulon. EfeQtc'sp BODY TONING & *TANNING 5TH YEAR SERVING THE DURHAM REGION Services Include: - TONING TABLES (the alternative to convontional excercise> *E.M.S. - ELECTRIC MUSCLE STIMULATION *TANNING BOOTH *NAILS - WAXING " MANICURES " PEDICURES *LASER THERAPY -STOP SMOKING - LOSE WEIGHT 1330 RITSON RD. N. OSHAWA '436-9303 1$5.00 OFF PERMS 0 1 . Judfth, Kaiyn and Melissa welcome you to thoir new locadon.