Vacation Notice

Ok, it is with a tinge (just a teeny tiny tinge) of sadness that I inform my faithful fans and followers that I will be going on a MUCH needed vacation.

As you might have noticed from frequency, or should I say infrequency, of posts on my blog lately I have been much challenged for time to update it as often as I would like. And no, it's not because I've run out of hot, intelligent, blog-worthy women either. Why, perish that thought! The world is filled with such women, much to my delight *yay!*.


So I'm packing my bags, putting the darn laptop away, getting on a plane and hauling my tired ass off into seclusion. My mind, body and soul have been taxed to the fullest extent over the past several months. I've been going and going and going and going... well, you get the picture.


So now this energizer bunny must find the energy source and plug right into the core of it and absorb as much of it as I possibly can.

If the coming year is anything like the last year and a half, I might be inclined to move to Alaska.




And while on vacation, if I happen to see a computer of any kind I am almost 100% sure that I will shoot it! Failing emptying a sub machine gun six-shooter into any such device, the next best thing would be to take it into the nearest deserted alley and beat and kick the shit out of it!




Now, lets just clear one thing up here, I'm in dire need of rest and relaxation so anything herefore mentioned in this here post cannot be held against me; let the records show that I am totally not myself.


So to one and all I wish much more pleasurable times than I have been having lately. If you have to work, I hope it's not too much work. If you don't have to and you still get paid, I want your job.

I know you all wish me a pleasant journey and all the pleasures that a vacation can bring so I take this opportunity to thank you profusely.


Be good, but not too good, while I'm gone. My house is your house, may there be enough posts to keep you occupied over the next 2 weeks.

Riley Smith on Ghost Whisperer tonight!

IMTA alum Riley Smith will guest-star tonight on the Halloween Episode of Ghost Whisperer! The episode 'Head Over Heels' airs October 30th and Riley plays Sean, aka the headless horseman! Check out the spooky sneak peek above!

Riley is on location in Dallas starring in the sci-fi thriller Minuteman. For all the latest on Riley Smith, straight from the source, please follow Riley's twitter feed! Be sure to check out the Official IMTA twitter feed also!

Riley competed at IMTA in 1997 where he won Model of the Year for his age division. IMTA INSIDER: Riley was roommates with Ashton Kutcher in New York city when they were both competing at IMTA that year! Riley has been busy working in television and movies ever since.

Riley has appeared in many notable television shows and films such as: Drive, 7th Heaven, Freaks and Geeks, Gideon's Crossing, Boston Public, CSI: Miami, 24, Radio, Eight Legged Freaks, Weapons, and the thriller Gallowwalkers. Riley is also very musically talented and has released great CD's with his band The Life of Riley! You can listen their songs on The Life of Riley official band MySpace.

Adrianne Palicki Update!

Adrianne (IMTA '01) will star as Charlie in a new horror film called Legion which is scheduled for release in January 2010. The story revolves around the apocalypse and Adrianne's character is pregnant with the savior of the world. She will return to Friday Night Lights for a multi-episode story arc to wrap up her beloved character Tyra's story. Last night, DirecTV premiered Season 4 of the acclaimed series. IMTA INSIDER INFO: Another IMTA alum-Jeremy Sumpter (IMTA '00) who plays quarterback J.D. McCoy is in the cast of FNL! The episode got rave reviews!

Adrianne is starring as Holly Rocket, a troubled woman in the new film Women in Trouble. Other actresses in the film include: Carla Gugino, Emmanuel Chriqui, Connie Britton, Marley Shelton and Cameron Richardson. The film is about ten women and their experiences in life. The movie is scheduled for release November 13, 2009. Adrianne is also working on a new thriller called Breaking the Girl. This film is going to into production in the Spring in Canada and is directed by Jaime Babbit. The story revolves around college students who make a pact to murder each others enemies. She has also signed on to have a lead role in the 2010 remake of the 80's hit, Red Dawn where she will play Toni Mason. For the latest Adrianne Palicki news, please visit the definitive Adrianne Palicki fan site!

CW Orders More Zach Roerig and Vampire Diaries

The Vampire Diaries starring IMTA alum Zach Roerig as Matt has been ordered for an entire season. According to Variety: "The CW has given a full season order to frosh hit "The Vampire Diaries" In live-plus-same day scores, "Vampire Diaries" is averaging a 1.8 rating/5 share with adults 18-49 and 3.9 million viewers overall. Among females 12-34, the show usually wins or is a contender for the timeslot lead, averaging a 2.8/10. "Vampire Diaries" now ranks as CW's most-watched series and is the net's No. 2 show with women 18-34...Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec are behind "Vampire Diaries," which revolves around two vampire brothers -- and rivals -- who battle for the soul of an orphaned high school girl. Nina Dobrev, Steven R. McQueen, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Sara Canning, Katerina Graham, Candice Accola, Zach Roerig, Kayla Ewell and Michael Trevino star. Show is based on the book series by L.J. Smith."

Zach competed at the IMTA Convention in Los Angeles in 2003 where his charm, great looks and acting talent impressed the agents and managers attending. Zach signed with the late Thomas Harding Jones and FORD MODELS and was cast on One Life to Live, Reba and MTV's True Life. He is widely known for his portrayal of Casey Hughes on the daytime drama As The World Turns from 2005-2007. Last season, Zach Roerig joined the cast of the hugely popular Friday Night Lights as Cash, a local rodeo star who had eyes for fellow IMTA alum Adrianne Palicki's character, Tyra Collette!

Travis Winfrey Update!

IMTA alum Travis Winfrey is currently working on Last Hours with Adrienne Grenier. After competing at IMTA, Travis has appeared in several exciting projects. He had a supporting role in Beverly Hills Chihuahua! He guest-starred on The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Play the Game, Dexter with IMTA alum Miles Heizner, Hannah Montana with IMTA alum Moises Arias, The Loop, MadTv and Passions.

Stay tuned for more from this talented actor!

IMTA Alum Tiffany Thornton on Disney's Sing It!

IMTA alum Tiffany Thornton hosts the "Sing It Pro" Features on the just-released Disney's Sing It Pop Hits for Wii, PS2 and PS3! She teaches proper breathing and pitch techniques and how to riff and harmonize in the expanded "Sing It Pro" mode.

Here's an excerpt from an interview about the game:
On her fave songs on Disney Sing It: Pop Hits game: “One of my best friends is Demi Lovato, so obviously hers are some of my favorites. It’s really cool because there’s a lot of diversity in the tracks. You’ve got Coldplay, OneRepublic, Jesse McCartney, Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat and then of course theres The Jonas Brothers, Hannah Montana songs, Demi, and Miley songs. It’s cool because there’s a range. It’s not like you’re getting this game full of Disney songs or full of songs that you don’t know. There are a lot of songs on there that I listen to myself and I wouldn’t consider myself a ‘young kid.’ I love all of those groups and singers.”

You can read the full interview on JustJaredJr.

Tiffany showed she was a triple threat when she competed at IMTA, demonstrating her talent in all areas: she can act, dance and sing! Most of you know Tiffany as Tawni Hart on the hit show Sonny with a Chance airing now on the Disney channel! She recorded the theme song Let It Go for the Disney movie Hatching Pete with Mitchel Musso. She also starred in the Disney Channel original movie Hatching Pete!

Moises Arias in Astro Boy and Wizards of Waverly Place

IMTA alum Moises Arias has a feature movie Astro Boy which is opening in theaters today! He does the voice over for the character Zane. He will also be featured on tonight's episode Wizards of Waverly Place the most popular show on Disney! This episode is called "Monster Hunt" in Season 3 Episode 4!

Moises competed at IMTA in Los Angeles in 2005 with his brother Mateo. Shortly after IMTA, Moises got his break with appearances on Everybody Hates Chris and The Suite Life of Zack and Cody before landing the role of Rico on the hit show Hannah Montana! He made his feature film debut in 2006 starring in Nacho Libre opposite Jack Black. He competed at the 2008 Disney Channel Games with fellow IMTA alumni, Alyson Stoner and Kunal Sharma. He also starred in the film Hannah Montana The Movie, The Perfect Game, Beethoven's Big Break and Dadnapped!

Eva Longoria on CNN's Latinos in America!

Eva Longoria was featured on CNN's Latino in America which aired last night and will air again tonight. Eva is a ninth generation America, meaning her ancestors were here before the Mayflower!! In the show, Eva talks about how she used to be teased and called Ugly and how she wasn’t raised speaking Spanish. CNN’s Soledad O’Brien: "reports on the evolution of a country as Latinos change America, and in return, America changes Latinos."

When Eva competed at IMTA in 1998, she had 38 agents and managers interested in representing her! She signed with a manager she had met at the convention. Eva told Pageantry Magazine that, “The first day they signed me I had four auditions...It was pretty fast.” She quickly moved to Los Angeles and landed guest-starring roles on Beverly Hills 90210, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless. In 2003, she took a role as a detective in a TV remake of LA Dragnet and made her big-screen film debut in Carlita’s Secret, and also starred in the films Harsh Times, and The Sentinel. Eva's is most well-known as the beautiful Gabrielle Solis on the award-winning Desperate Housewives on ABC.

Michelle Roos Update

Check out these gorgeous photos of IMTA alum Michelle Roos. Michelle competed at IMTA in New York City in 2008. After competing at IMTA she signed with NY Models!

IMTA Alum AJ Lamas on Leave it to Lamas

IMTA alum AJ Lamas is starring in a new series on E! The show is called Leave it to Lamas and it is a new reality series that will follow the Lamas family live their "hollywood livestyles". Leave it Lamas is being produced by The Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss.

After competing at IMTA in New York City in 2001, AJ signed with Handprint Entertainment and KSA. He has starred on American Family as Cisco Gonzalez and as Rafeal Ortega On As the World Turns. He just wrapped Elbows and Vogue and is in post production on DaZe Vol. Too.

Tune into the E! channel Sunday nights to AJ on Leave it to Lamas!

Jessica Biel to Climb for Charity

IMTA alum '02 Jessica Biel has decided to climb Africa's highest peak in Tanzania for charity.She will be participating to support a program called Summit on the Summit which works to raise awareness for clean water. Jessica is currently working on shooting a remake of the classic The A-Team movie.

Jessica's upcoming projects include starring in the new film Valentines Day! She will star along side a group of mega stars including: Julia Roberts, Ashton Kutcher ( IMTA 1997), Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Shirley MacLaine, Bradley Cooper, Topher Grace, Emma Roberts, Hector Elizondo, Patrick Dempsey, Eric Dane, Taylor Lautner, Carter Jenkins, Taylor Swift, Jamie Foxx and Queen Latifah. This romantic comedy is set to be released February 12, 2010 and is directed by Garry Marshall.

IMTA Alum Sibylla Deen on Gossip Girl!!

IMTA alum Sibylla Deen is the new face on the very popular CW's TV show Gossip Girl. Sibylla who is from Australia won just Actress of the Year at IMTA this July in New York City!!! After competing she booked a three episode arc in season three of Gossip Girl. The storyline is about her character moving to New York and running into the show's BMOC (big man on campus) Chuck Bass. In an interview with Pedestrian Sibylla shared the following:

P: Can you tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do?

SD: My name is Sibylla Jane Deen, Actress, day dreamer, Scorpio. I was born and bred in Sydney but I now reside in New York.

P: How did you find your way into acting? Onto the GG cast?

SD: My way was simple, I've danced, acted and sung since I was tiny... it developed into more formal training as I grew older and has just continued on throughout my life. I recently won Actress of the Year at IMTA (International Model and Talent Association) which helped launched my career in the states.

P: Are you still modeling/have you been working over New York Fashion Week?

SD: Yes still modeling, in the sense of editorial, commercials and print. But no fashion week for me, I’m a teeny tiny 5'6". I went to lots of great shows and parties though... The city was so buzzed!

P: What do you miss most about Australia?

SD: Mummy and Daddy, my beautiful friends, Mr Stuzicini, banana bread, mint slice, barbecue shapes... the perfect skim cappuccino. The beach, the great weather... Koko ha ha ha

P: What are the main differences between Australia and America?

SD: America has more people, more opportunities and better junk food. Ummm s'mores, need I say anymore? For an actress it is the center of the universe - best production companies, directors, studios etc...Australia is home, it is beautiful and so calming. I have been given some amazing breaks there and believe the training we have available for actors and our general nature makes us stand out! Everyone loves an Aussie.

P: Which Gossip Girl Character are you most like?

SD: Ummm, maybe Serena.

P: Have you ever been the target of “Gossip Girls”?

SD: Hell yeah! I went to a private girls school.

P: What’s the worst or weirdest gossip you’ve heard about yourself?

SD: That I am adopted, it was heartbreaking – I was 5.

P: What are your future plans with acting - Any projects coming up?

SD: Future plans include : movies, tv, commercials, more training... I'm auditioning for lots of things so fingers crossed for the next great opportunity.

P: What is it like working with the Gossip Girl cast? Were you star struck?

SD: I haven't shot my scenes yet, but I cant wait to meet Chuck Bass... ha ha ha

P: Can you tell us a little bit about your character – is she like you in any way?

SD: She loves fashion, so we're alike in that sense. But i'd say our morals are very different.

Keep you eyes open for Sibylla on Gossip Girl!

Matthew Florida on 90210 and Hank!

IMTA alum Matthew Florida will be on the new 90210 tonight as the recurring character Julian! He will also guest star on his second episode of the new hit comedy Hank starring Kelsey Grammar. In Hank, Grammer plays the title character, a corporate titan who has been ousted from his own giant retail sports company, lost all his money, and must move with his family back to his home town in Virginia. Matthew’s recurring character made his first appearance October 7 in the episode titled “Yard Sale,”. On the series 90210 Matthew’s character is next scheduled to appear tonight in the “Wild Alaskan Salmon” episode.

Matthew competed at IMTA in 2005 after talent scout Nikki Pederson selected him to compete at IMTA (International Modeling and Talent Association Convention). During the IMTA, Florida was signed by Peter Kluge at Impact Artists. One month later, Matthew made the 23 hour road trip in his pick-up and landed in L.A. He has appeared in a variety of commercials and films and is thrilled to be recurring on Days of Our Lives. He has guest starred on Ghost Whisperer, Cold Case and series regular on Dans Detour of Life. Has modeled and voiced several commercials and print campaigns for Abercrombie, Ross, Sears, LG Electronics, Dr. Pepper, Honda and starred in an 07 music video for Danity Kane.

Katie Holmes on the Cover of Glamour Magazine!

The always gorgeous IMTA alum Katie Holmes is on the cover of the November issue of Elle Magazine! She is featured in this wonderful "Women of Hollywood" issue. Katie talks all about the importance of her family, saying her daughter Suri would sit on her lap on the Broadway set of “All My Sons.” "In my own life, my whole world really revolves around family," she said. “I do what I need to do, but it’s like, ‘How is everybody else doing?’ And it’s wonderful for me as an actress to put some of that into a character.”

Katie competed at IMTA twice, in 1993 and 1995 . She returned a couple of years later to present awards at IMTA and debuted the first fifteen minutes of the pilot episode of Dawson's Creek. The entire ballroom was riveted by this ground-breaking stylish teen drama and Katie received thunderous applause! On that special night, she gave us a very nice interview saying:

"Let's just say a girl from Toledo, Ohio wouldn't end up in a Hollywood movie if it weren't for the IMTA!" You can read a darling letter from Katie Holmes from the IMTA Archives right here exclusively on THAT IMTA BLOG!

IMTA alum Nicholas Purcell in The Troop and The Surrogates

Be sure to watch Nicholas Purcell in a new episode of The Troop tonight on Nickelodeon! Nicholas Purcell stars in his first major role as Jake, a typical teenager whose ambition is to create his own comic book. When his school counselor (John Marshall Jones) asks him to join The Troop, he is teamed with the smart, athletic and popular Haley (Gage Golightly) and the annoying paranormal expert Felix (David Del Rio). The three are given the task of protecting the world from the monsters that walk among us. Nicholas competed at IMTA in New York in 2005!
Since attending IMTA, Nicholas has been booking industrials, commercials, and roles in the feature films Fever Pitch and Gone Baby Gone, as well as on TV with a guest-starring role on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and a recurring role on As the World Turns. Following the debut of The Troop, he will also appear in the new Bruce Willis sci-fi thriller Surrogates. Set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots, a cop (Willis) is forced to leave his home for the first time in years in order to investigate the murders of others’ surrogates. Nicholas plays a commando named Pulaski.

Elijah Wood for Oliver Peoples Eyewear!

Elijah Wood IMTA'89 is featured in a new national advertising campaign for Oliver Peoples eyewear. He and Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson are the new faces for the Spring 2010 campaign! Elijah will also be co-starring with Amber Tamblyn and Rosie Perez in the 9th annual "The 24 Hour Plays" on Broadway, to be presented November 9 at the American Airlines Theatre.

Elijah's animated feature film 9 is in theaters now. The film is directed by the famed Tim Burton. It's a fantasy flick and follows a group of rag dolls trying to survive a post-apocalyptic existence.
Elijah has starred in over 40 feature films in his career and is one of Hollywood's (and IMTA's!) most-loved actors! MTV Movies Blog reports that Elijah Wood will join the Oscar-Winning cast of The Experiment! Elijah joins Adrien Brody, Forest Whitaker and Cam Gigandet in the remake of acclaimed 2001 German film.

Jaslene Gonzalez: At The Top Of Her Game

OK, so I have one eensy, weensy, teeny, tiny problem with Jaslene Gonzalez. What? How can that be? What’s my problem?! Well, since you asked, I’ll tell. How do I put this? I might as well just come right out and say it; girlfriend needs some flesh on her bones. There… I said it. Go ahead; let me have it.








Do as you wish and will but that’s my opinion. You can strap me to a chair and bring out the electric charges; the girl is just a bit too skinny. Just because you’re a model doesn’t mean you have to be stick thin.








Now moving right along, my little problem does not outweigh the many marvelous accomplishments and pros of Gonzalez in anyway whatsoever. Though I'm not the greatest fan of models or TV reality shows, I’ve got to give props where it’s due.






In a nutshell Jaslene Gonzalez is a fashion model and winner of Cycle 8 of Tyra Banks’ America's Next Top Model. She is a native of Puerto Rico who grew up in Humboldt Park, Chicago.








As a little girl she had a dream of becoming a model and hats off to her for following that dream. Before trying out for America’s Next Top Model Cycle 7 she had done a bit of modeling. She failed to reach the finals for Cycle 7 but assured the judges that she would be back for Cycle 8.








True to her word, she returned for the Cycle 8 tryouts and not only made it to the finals this time around but won the competition. The determination and confidence that she exhibited at the Cycle 7 tryout left an indelible impression on the judges and definitely convinced them that this young woman had remarkable potential.








She had an undeniable presence throughout the entire competition having been called to the panel four times, never being ranked in the bottom two and won one reward challenge.








If you are not into fashion competitions, catwalks, etc, to even begin to list the print campaigns, fashion houses, designers, etc that Gonzalez has worked for and still has contracts with would bore you to tears. Let’s just say that Gonzalez has made her rounds in the most prestigious circles in her line of work.








She has a contract with CoverGirl cosmetics; has modeled for such designers as Ximena Valero, Ashley Paige and Armani; has worked for Latina/Latino designers Elda De La Rosa, James De Colon, Nora Del Busto and Soledad Designs; her face has been plastered on the cover of numerous magazines - local, regional and international and she has made quite a number of television appearances. Gonzalez is currently signed with Faces Model Management Malaysia.








The Latina/Latino community adores her and has bestowed considerable awards and recognitions on her. Gonzalez uses her talents to the benefit of those in need. She has done work to benefit the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation and St. Jude Children's Hospital.






It gives me great pleasure to feature Jaslene Gonzalez on my site. She represents a lot of the characteristics that I strive to embody and showcase here on my blog. She’s strong-willed, confident and determined. She didn’t let her current circumstances, race, ethnicity or anything else deter her from pursuing her dreams.






I must also take this opportunity to give due credit to Tyra Banks for giving these young ladies a shot at their aspirations. Say what you will about Banks, but she must be applauded as well for first following her own ambitions and secondly for having such a big heart to try to give others the same opportunities that she had and in a lot of cases did not have.






Jaslene, I wish you well. I am hopeful that your career will continue to blossom and soar. As I’ve done on a lot of other occasions, I issue a caution to stay grounded. I can never stress this enough. The world of a celebrity, especially of a model, is a fierce one. Continue to choose wisely, always be vigilant and strive to make wise decisions in an effort to reap the full benefits of a career that you have worked hard to achieve.






Now tell me... Is it hot in here? Did the AC just suddenly stop working or something? Is it just me? Seriously... Gonzalez is hot! She's definitely sexy. And yet another question.... Why do I have this suddent urge to just bite her? She's absolutely scrumptous. What can I do to control this urge? Help! Somebody.. anybody... Please... save me from myself...