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Minka Lipnicevic (IMTA 2005) Minka trained out of the Barbizon Arizona Phoenix location and went to New York City in July 2005. In New York she was named one of IMTA's Top 10 Junior Female Models of the Year, as well as received awards for Runway and Fashion Print. She has gone on to sign with b1 models (NY), Uber-Warning Models (LA), and Flash (Milan) . She has booked several jobs in New York and LA including Cat Swanson (2005 NY Fashion Week) Gromwell Fall 06, Gen Art Show Fall 06 (2006 LA Fashion Week) and WeLoveBeauty.com.

Lizbeth Gonzalez (IMTA 2005) trained at Barbizon Arizona' s Tucson location and went to New York City for the IMTA Convention in July 2005. There she was named Barbizon International's Female Model of the Year, as well as 1st Runner Up for IMTA's Female Model of the Year. She won numerous awards for Runway, Swimwear, and Jeans. She went on to sign with New York Models (New York, New York) where she booked the Gen Art 2005 Fashion Show, Valentino Showroom, and the Alise Marie Fall 2005 Fashion Show. She has also booked modleing jobs for Gadabout, Dillard’s, and Yes Magazine.

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Kevin DeCook (IMTA 2006) trained with Barbizon Arizona before going to IMTA Los Angeles in January 2006. In Los Angeles, Kevin was named Barbizon International's Junior Male Model of the Year and was one of IMTA's Top 10 Junior Models of the Year for 2006. Kevin took home awards for his modeling and acting abilities in Jeans, Commerical Print, Fashion Print, Swimwear, Runway, and Cold Read. He is currently signed with Modelinque (Beverly Hills & Los Angeles, CA) and can be seen on the E! Channel National Commercial and Bag-Go Board Games.

Dani Lips (West) (IMTA 2004) trained with Barbizon Arizona to prepare for New York in July 2004. Dani signed with Abrams Artist Agency (Los Angeles, CA) and soon began working. She booked Barbie’s Cali-girl National Commercial and a Bratz Dolls Commercial (March 2005), as well as an American Express Print Ad, Nike Ads, and Diesel Jeans (Nov 2005).

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Katie Bunn (IMTA 2006) trained in Phoenix with Barbizon Arizona and went to New York City for the IMTA Convention in July 2006. Katie impressed agents and won several awards. She was IMTA's Most Sought Female Model, along with 2nd Runner-Up for Junior Miss Model of the Year. Katie was also named Barbizon International's Junior Miss Model of the Year, while winning other awards in Runway, Fashion Print, Theatrical Headshots, Swimwear, Jeans, Commercial Print, and Photographic Makeup. She is currently signed with IMG Models (New York, London, and Paris) and has booked a Neiman Marcus Show, Fall 2006.

Mercedes Schmidt (IMTA 2005) trained with Barbizon Arizona at the Tucson location before attending IMTA New York in July 2005. There Mercedes was named IMTA Top 10 Child Actress of the Year and Top 10 Child Model of the Year. She also received honorable mentions for Runway, Fashion Print, Sitcom, Monologue, and Commercial Print. Mercedes signed with Coast to Coast Talent Agency(Los Angeles, CA) and booked a Marshall’s National Commercial Campaign Fall 05/Winter 06.

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Josh Joles (IMTA 2006) attended the January 2006 IMTA Convention in Los Angeles representing Barbizon Arizona. Josh stood out as both a model and actor winning awards for Jeans, Commercial Print, TV Real People, Fashion Print, Swimwear, Theartrical Headshots, and Soap Operas. He was also named one of Barbizon International's Top 10 Male Models of the Year and won Actor of the Year (2006). Josh went on to sign with Epitome Model Management (Los Angeles, CA) and Coast to Coast Talent Agency (Los Angeles, CA).

Bethany Kirkpatrick (IMTA 2005) trained in Tucson with Barbizon Arizona before traveling to New York City for IMTA in July 2005. Bethany was both a skilled model and actress winning awards in TV Beauty Commercials and Photographic Makeup. She is currently signed with b1 Model Management (New York, NY) and Voices& (Kansas City, MO). Bethany has booked numerous fashion shows including Gromwell Fall 06 and is in the October 2006 CosmoGirl.

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Lana Chapman (IMTA 2004) trained in Tucson with Barbizon Arizona and was incredibly successful in New York at IMTA's July 2004 . Lana impressed judges and agents with her ability to act as well as model. She was 3rd Runner -Up for Commerical Print, and received an award for her photogenic abilities in Theatrical Headshots. She was also named one of IMTA's Top 10 Young Adult Actresses of the Year for 2004. She went on to sign with Way Out Models (Milan, Italy) where she lived and modeled. Lana has been in ads for Yellow Pages, and Vibe Boutique.

Ashley Henderson (IMTA 2006) showcased her talent in Los Angeles at the January 2006 IMTA. She represented Barbizon Arizona well, winning 1st Runner-Up for IMTA's Young Miss Actress of the Year 2006. She amazed agents with her young talent winning awards for Soap Operas, Monologue, TV Beauty Commericials, Sitcom, Cold Read, TV Real People Commericials, and Singing. Ashley signed with Ultimate Talent Group (Los Angeles, CA) where she is currently goes on castings every week.

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Jena Zambrello (IMTA 2005) trained in Tucson before going to New York City in July 2005. She won awards for Swimwear and TV Beauty Commericials. Jena is currently signed with RAW Model Mgmt (Beverly Hills & Los Angeles, CA) and booked Chanel Fall 06 Show and Saks Fifth Ave.

Alejandra Jordan (IMTA 2006) trained with Barbizon Arizona in Tucson before traveling to Los Angeles in January 2006. Alejandra impressed agents with her talent ablilities as well as her modeling techniques. She won awards for Sitcom (2nd Runner-Up) TV Beauty (1st Runner-Up), Photographic Makeup (2nd Runner-Up), Fashion Print, Cold Read (1st Place Winner), Commercial Print (2nd Runner-Up), Swimwear (4th Runner-Up), Soap Opera (1st Runner-Up), Runway, and IMTA's Junior Miss Model fo the Year LA 2006 (2nd Runner-Up).

Alejandra is currently signed with Hines & Hunt (Los Angeles, CA) and Coast to Coast Talent Agency (Los Angeles, CA) . She booked a role in the new music video "Put It In a Letter" by Mic Little featuring Ne Yo and recently booked a role on the new Owen Wilson film Drillbit Taylor. She also will be a featured voice in the Dreamwork's Production The Boy is Mine.

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Catherine Kresge (IMTA 2003) went to New York for IMTA in July 2003. She was named IMTA's Adult Actress of the Year. Catherine went on to sign with Nassiff & Baca CSA (Los Angeles, CA). She has worked on several TV Projects such as Las Vegas for the History Channel and guest appearances on The O.C. and That 70's Show.

Danielle Foltz (IMTA LA 2001/NY 2003) trained in Tucson to represent Barbizon Arizona at the 2001 Los Angeles IMTA. There Danielle landed a modeling contract in Tokyo with World Top Models Inc. (Tokyo, Japan). She moved to Japan and later came back to the U.S. to represent Barbizon Arizona again at IMTA New York in July 2003 where she won IMTA's Junior Actress of the Year and awards from The NY School for Film and Television. Danielle went back to her first passion, modeling and now models in Tokyo and livesin Taipei, Taiwan. She has booked serveral jobs allowing her to model full time including Miss Sixty Fashion Show, Nikon Tokyo Ads, and K Plan Catalogues.

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Michael Jones trained in Tucson with Barbizon Arizona and traveled to Paris where he was founded by his agent Ford Models (Los Angeles). Michael has been a successful model booking jobs for Avalon, Old Navy Print Ads, and the Barbizon International Postal Campaign.

Briana Hicks traveled with Barbizon Arizona to the IMTA New York 2002 Convention. She has signed with Vision (Los Angeles) and booked numerous jobs. Briana's modeling credits include Teen Magazine, Neutrogena, Old Navy, Target, Wilson's Leather, Lemonade Magagzine, Chevrolet Commercials (2004-05), Armani (2003 LA Fashion Week), Glamour Magazine, Supercuts, Gadabout, Apple iPod, Union Bay, Hard Tail, and much more. She is best known for being a model on MTV's 8th and Ocean.

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Lori DeCook (IMTA 2006) trained in Tucson with Barbizon Arizona and went to New York City in July 2006. Lori used her time well in New York, had outstanding performances, and met with agents. Soon after New York, Lori found herself signed with Uber-Warning Models (Beverly Hills & Los Angeles, CA).

Melanie Campbell (IMTA 1999) trained for IMTA at Barbizon's Tucson location and went to New York City in July 1999. She was named Model of the Year, as well as winning Barbizon International's Junior Female Model of the Year for 1999. Melanie signed with Beatrice Models (Milan, Italy) and ID Models (New York, NY)which gave her the opportunity to travel around the world. She has booked many modeling jobs including a fashion spread in Grazia Italian Magazine, Seventeen Magazine, Gadabout, and Jiwon Park.

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Sofia Vassilieva (IMTA 2000) trained in Tucson with Barbizon Arizona and attended the New York July 2000 IMTA. Sofia amazed agents winning them over. She was named IMTA's Child Actress of the Year and Child Model of the Year 2000. Additionally, she won Barbizon International's Child Actress of the Year and Child Model of the Year. Sofia can be seen in several movies such as Fox's The Brady Bunch Goes to the White House, Inhabited, and Disney's Eloise Movie Colllection. She is currently on NBC's Medium.

Cassandra Smith (IMTA 2001) represented Barbizon Arizona at the July 2001 IMTA in New York, New York. Cassandra won several awards and started modeling in Los Angeles. Cassandra also signed with Flash Model Management (Milan, Italy). Her modeling credits include Teen Magazine, Target, and Teen Prom Magazine.

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Morgan Galbraith (IMTA 2000) trained in Tucson with Barbizon Arizona before going to IMTA's July 2000 New York City gathering. She was signed by Cinq Deux Un (Tokyo, Japan) were she lived and booked many modeling jobs. While in Japan, Morgan was seen in TV Commercials and the I am Santa Japanese Ads. She has since worked overseas in Paris, France and is also signed with Fusion Models ( New York, NY). Morgan's modeling credits also include Gadabout Ads, and a spread in The Good Life Magazine.

Steve Truex (IMTA 2003) traveled from New Mexico to train in Tucson with Barbizon Arizona and went to New York, New York July 2003. As both a model and actor Steve received attention from all over the world from Los Angeles to Milan, Italy. He earned himself awards in Soap Operas and a contract with Way Out Model Management (Milan, Italy). Steve made the move overseas to Italy to work as a model full time.

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Kara Dee (IMTA 2003) trained with Barbizon Arizona and attended the IMTA July 2003 New York, New York Convention. Kara was acknowledge for her young talent with awards in Soap Operas (2nd Runner-Up), Sitcom (2nd Runner-Up), Commercial Print, Dancing, and Monologue (2nd Runner-Up). She was also 4th Runner-Up for IMTA's Child Actress of the Year. Kara moved to California and signed with Abrams Artists Agency (Los Angeles, CA) and Schumacher Management (Los Angeles, CA).