Want to Model? Find Out About Model Searches, Plus Tips From Miguel Perdomo

So you want to become the next Tyson Beckford or Chanel Iman without the ruckus that ensues after standing on line for crazy hours (only to be turned away)? There's not one, but three contests that men, women and even plus-size gals can sign up for online if they have what it takes. Fellas, you better hurry, because Sean "Diddy "Comb's "Faces of the Future" Model Search ends this Friday, May 1st while Torrid, the trendy plus-size line begins that same day. Ten curvy stylistas will be selected on June 3rd for Torrid's High School Fashion Advisory Panel. Winners will have the opportunity to "show off their style and their savvy by putting together fashion looks for Torrid and contributing trend info and fashion tips through blogging submissions and videos," according to their website. And then there's over-sized fashion rag V magazine's model search through a partnership with Ford Models. You can submit photos online from now until the end of June. Finalists will be chosen on July 3. Past winners Amanda Laine appeared in Balenciaga campaign, W, Harper's Bazaar, and Italian Vogue and Addison Gill walked in several shows including Calvin Klein! Very legitimate.

Diddy, who founded Sean John fashion and fragrance company in 1998, is currently featuring models with the most votes on the brand's official website. Check his video where talks about the contest and how to enter.

We wanted to know what life was like modeling for the top men's brand so we caught up with current Sean John poster child Miguel Perdomo, the industry's first Dominican male supermodel. The Washington Heights, New York City-bred Latino who landed the highly coveted spot wasn't even signed to a modeling agency nor had prior experience in fashion at the time he was discovered. Here, the 6'2'' 27 year-old who's accomplished much more since then and now signed with the Ford agency, shares advice on how to catch Diddy's eye.

How did you feel when you learned you got the gig?
When I got signed it was mind blowing because it was like going from high school straight to the NBA!

When did you land the campaign?
I started five seasons ago in Spring, 2006. Basically, I was the tallest guy there so I kind of stood out, was very humble and happened to be what they were looking for at the time.

What are some of the perks?
I travel, get to wear fresh gear all the time. It feels great, I'm very grateful. I'm thinking about the future so right now I'm working on things behind the scenes, attending school too.

Any advice for aspiring models?
Keep you're A-game hot. Expect the unexpected. Always be prepared. Be humble. Don't ride the high horse. Dress casual, be presentable. Remember it's a lifestyle, not a brand.

Visit www.seanjohn.com/contest for information on how to enter.

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