The hardest part about the talent industry is just that, the talent. In order for your child model to have a successful career at the end of the day, they will need to have talent. The best way to do this for your child is to make them as well rounded as possible. To do this, you must be prepared to give them all the skills they need in order to have their best chance at landing all different types of jobs. Not only is this good for their modeling careers but it’s also excellent for their personal lives. The more skills they can learn the better off they are, in whatever avenue they choose. They’ll also have many more options to choose from. All in all, the key is to pick things your child may already have a disposition towards, or something that could be good for them moving forward in life. We believe that skill development plays a huge part in a child’s overall development as well as their career. It will help them find their passion and give them abilities that will last their entire life. Here are the reasons why helping your child become more well rounded will truly help their career.
A child model who cannot use chopsticks cannot book certain food commercials; someone who cannot dance does not have a chance of getting a music video; and a teen who has never played sports won’t be able to audition for sports brands. These are a few examples of opportunities that could be missed if your child does not have a wide array of skills. Nobody is expecting prodigy-level talent, however the ability to do multiple things can really make or break a career. Start out small by learning basic everyday activities: swimming, riding a bike, playing multiple sports. Again, they do not need to be the star of the league, but just have the ability to play multiple sports convincingly enough for the camera. This alone opens up tons of different opportunities for your child to audition for.
Learning multiple skills at once pays huge dividends for your child’s life and career. When your child is able to learn an array of talents at the same time, they are able to develop the unique skill of being a quick learner. This will help them not only pass through the audition phase, but when they are on the job they'll be able to learn skills on the go. Nothing impresses a director more than a model who can quickly adapt as things happen. Movie sets are notorious for making actors learn skills at a moment's notice. It is important for this ability to develop overtime so that they can truly become active learners on set and throughout their career.
Everyone knows of the actors or models who are simply famous, but people respect those who can do it all. Hugh Jackman, Meryl Streep, and Anne Hathaway are just a few examples of actors who have dominated every aspect of the entertainment industry, including modeling, film, stage, TV, commercials, and everything in between. They can sing, dance, act, walk a runway and do just about anything that is asked of them. Being a child of many talents will increase the notoriety your child receives exponentially. This is because on every job they will be able to impress directors and producers with their many abilities.
At Bensimon Models and Talent we believe that every child has the potential to reach stardom. As long as hard work and dedication are important to both you and your child, this is the place to be. Focus on helping your child learn as many skills as they can in order to give them the best chance at reaching their goals.
