Naomi, Kate, Erin, Gisele - names you are now aware of due to their supermodel status but how exactly did they get into this business? They were scouted by those hired for their expert eye of future model talent, yet do you the names of the people who discovered Ms Campbell or Ms Moss? While there have been countless programmes focused on the career of models, Channel 4 has finally realised that the career of those who discover the models are just as interesting.
In this raw presentation of the job of a model agent 'The Model Agency' has proven successful in sustaining audiences by showing the true conflicts between employers and models hired, and the pressure that builds in a career that many people may cast off as unimportant.
These are the people responsible for booking all catwalks shows, modelling jobs and castings, providing shows with models which without their scouting would cause shows to halt altogether. 'The Model Agency' reveals models who are supposed to be perfect as, in fact, just as insecure - if not more - than the rest of us, while also showing the stress an agent suffers in catering for these boys and girls who are extremely vulnerable starting out. Showing the layering work that goes into making a successful model, 'The Model Agency' is a hit - be sure to check it out Wednesday @ 10pm.
