Any experience of URBAN ANGELS MODEL AGENCY?? - Baby

maxnjacksmummy Platinum member

27/08/2008 at 15:13

Just any expereinces good or bad please

Do they give everyone a 'consultation' does anyone know?

They have just branched into the north (v unusual for child agencies as far as I can tell) so was just wondering what their reputation is!

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prettygirl Platinum member

27/08/2008 at 16:08

hi my dd used to be with urban angels but she didnt get work so we changed to another reputable agency and she hasnt stopped working..there was no fee to join the books..however it has taken its toll with all the driving and so we have decided to stop for a while as she starts nursary next week but good look.x

maxnjacksmummy Platinum member

27/08/2008 at 16:20

Do you mind if I ask what was the other agency and do you know if they work uk wide or only in london?

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Gigiosmum

27/08/2008 at 16:33

I've signed my ds with them in June ( after being with Bizzykidz for more than a year and getting nothing). We've been on Holiday for just over a month and came back end July.Still had nothing form them but I am hopeful

Gigiosmum

27/08/2008 at 16:34

forgot to say that they don't give a consultation to everyone and even when you get one you can still get a rejection

prettygirl Platinum member

27/08/2008 at 16:43

hi..its a private agency in mancester even tho i live in lincs i have to travel all over with primrose my freind owns the agency its for acting as well her last job was for mamas&papas but as i said prim is 2 now and so im going to take a year off for her as i dont want to push her.p.s bizzykids is a very good agency..x

louise1000469 Gold member

27/08/2008 at 17:26

I applied for Urban Angels and they said she's been shortlisted and they'll make a decision by the end of the month - but there is a fee to pay if successful and I'd always thought that you should never pay so not sure what to do?

Anyone know good, reputable agencies in the midlands?

Prettygirl congrats on the work you LO is getting!

upsy_daisy Platinum member

28/08/2008 at 04:09

we had the same message from urban angels. im so jubious though coz i signed brooke with models direct and paid the fee... gutted and she hasnt had any work from them.. later was told they are a con!!! grrr....

xx

121212121

28/08/2008 at 15:14

Upsy_daisy sorry to hear about models direct situation. My Sophie just been accepted too but the email they sent put me off a little stuff like read the FAQ before calling us sounds a bit like they wanna avoid contacting and a fee for 3 years, its a bit long.

maxnjacksmummy Platinum member

30/08/2008 at 13:33

It was the fee part that was putting me off a bit too as like everyone else has said supposedly you are not supposed to pay one but I can't find a reputable company that doesn't ask for one and at least with urban angels you get 2 of the photographic studio photos for the price of your fee (which is the lowest fee I have come across too)

Dunno??? Still confused??!!

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Loukad

01/09/2008 at 15:05

Just wondered if anyone had heard from them yet?
We just heard today and are going to manchester on Sunday. Not sure if we'll sign him if he gets accepted or not yet though as Boss model management want to se him in October. Don't know who's the best to go with :\?

maxnjacksmummy Platinum member

01/09/2008 at 15:32

Yep we have a consultation in Manchester on Thurs - but I am wondering about it all. Will have to pay ??50 to travel to manchester and then if he doesn't get it then that is wasted money. Plus if he does get it and he gets work (which from this thread sounds unsure) then we will most likely have to travel to all work which is expensive and I don't know if what he earns will make it worthwhile?!

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Loukad

01/09/2008 at 15:43

Mmm it's a tough one isn't it? I think when you go to castings the only time you get reimbursed for travel expenses is if your lo actually gets the job.
Kades cousin has done modelling since he was a baby (16 now) and the jobs he's had usually pay minimal but for some jobs he's done he's earned up to ??700.00.

Were not too bad as only an hour away from Manchester but it's still money & time isn't it?
Think we'll just go for a nosy and have a day round Manchester while were there as apparently it's only a 10min slot!

maxnjacksmummy Platinum member

01/09/2008 at 15:46

I now 10/15 min appt - and for us it would be 3 hours on the train (from newcastle!!!) Still so undecided about it all! Wish someone on here had had a FABULOUS or HORRENDOUS experience with them and then I would have more momentum one way or the other!

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Loukad

01/09/2008 at 15:50

That's quite a way to go isn't it.
Good luck if you do go and post if you decide to go with them ;\)

hushpuppy

02/09/2008 at 16:26

Hi Louise - what time is your appointment with Kade?? We're going on Sunday too - seems like a lot of babies being shortlisted don't you think?

upsy_daisy Platinum member

02/09/2008 at 16:36

brooke didnt get short listed... am gutted she obviously isnt as cute as everyone says she is

*cry*

hope u get on okay girls
xxx

Loukad

06/09/2008 at 15:16

Sorry donna, not been on for a few days.
Our appointment is 12.10pm. What's yours? Never know might see you there lol.

Upsy daisy can't believe Brooke didn't get short listed...she's sooo cute! Keep trying

Craftycharli, did you go?

maxnjacksmummy Platinum member

06/09/2008 at 15:45

No decided not to both as I found out that most of the work if he did get it would be in manchester too and I didn't think 6 hours travelling each time was fair on him so we cancelled. Bit disappointed but ti was the right choice - with travel costs he wouldn't have made any money etiher so it was pointless. Hope it goes well for you guys tomorrow.

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Laura_kye

22/06/2012 at 21:06