The El Paso Ultra Model Competition is a contest of beauty, skill and talent. It gives contestants the opportunity to experience real-world modeling situations and determine if they have what it takes to become a professional model. Through a series of four challenges, contests learn runway techniques, commercial/editorial photography and acting. Contestants receive general public votes and industry judging all from the click of a button at the contest's website.
El Paso, TX, April 16, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Veteran military spouse, Tondaleya Shamley, has been working in the modeling and fashion industries for almost 30 years. She never knew her hobby and extra-curricular activities would become a way to give back to the community. Mrs. Shamley formed The El Paso Ultra Model Competition (EPUM) in January 2007 after being faced with her husband’s second deployment to Iraq. “The EPUM Competition gave me an outlet where I could keep myself pre-occupied and connected to something I love to do. It helped me get through our family’s most difficult times.”
The El Paso Ultra Model Competition was created to give aspiring models within the El Paso and surrounding area the opportunity to experience and seek out other avenues and opportunities within the Fashion Industry. This is a fun way to learn and interact with other aspiring models. These experiences are important to any model's career. The techniques and information Contestants learn and experience are invaluable. Contestants are placed in real world situations and continue to compete until one El Paso Ultra Model has been selected by the general public and a panel of industry judges. Mrs. Shamley makes sure all contestants walk away from competition with experience, know-how and tools needed to get started in the modeling industry.
The EPUM Competition is now accepting registrations for the 2010 challenge. All female contestants must be between the ages of 18 and 24. There are no height, size or weight requirements for this competition. All contestants must complete the online registration process before Sunday, April 2, 2010.
“It feels great to have won the El Paso Ultra Model Competition because it opened great doors for me, and gave me more opportunities in the modeling industry.” Elisa Ruiz, 2009 EPUM Winner
To become a contestant, all contestants must pre-register online at the El Paso Ultra Model competition website to be casted as a contestant.
Mrs. Shamley is also the Editor-In-Chief of epStyle e-Magazine, El Paso Fashion Examiner, Fashion Contributor and Creative Director/Fashion Editor of Army Wife Magazine, Coordinator of the El Paso Ultra Model Competition, and Industry Author.
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Contact Information
Fashion Model Consultant
Tondaleya Shamley
915-667-1594
coordinator@epultramodel.com
www.epultramodel.com
April 11th 2009
The contestants of the 2009 El Paso Ultra Model Competition participated in the Austin High School Custom Car Show as models and judges. Check out our photos....
Kudos to the Junior Class for their successful event!
February 22, 2009
The 2009 contestants will be holding their first challenge on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 9 am. The photographs from the in-studio photo shoot will appear under each contestant's portfolio for your vote.
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September 11, 2008
The 2008 EPUM Winner, Charmaine participated in "Red, White & You" Parade that celebrates community heros and commemorating the events of 9/11. The event was sponsored by United Blood Services and the El Paso Police Dept.
June 1, 2008
HOT OFF THE NEWS STAND. The contestants of the 2008 EPUM competition participated in a photo shoot for El Paso Magazine Inc. The on-location photo shoot featured designs by the students of CCTE. The photo shoot and contestants will be featured in the July issue of the publication. Make sure you get your copy of the publication or sign up for our newsletter to get the latest information about the photo shoot, the winner of the 2008 competition and our upcoming casting calls for the 2008-2009 competition.
