Does your child have a great smile, a great personality and likes to have his or her photograph taken? If your child is confident, has enthusiasm and an outgoing personality and doesn’t mind posing for the camera, then you may just have the makings of a child actor or model in your family. Provided, of course, that your child shows an interest.  Naturally, it’s not fair to push a child who lacks interest.

Faye Rolph Models promotes and supplies child models to reputable clients for photographic advertising, television commercials, television series, films, magazines and fashion catalogues. Our clients include K-Mart, Sizzler, Australia Zoo, Dreamworld, Allen’s Lollies, Vogue, Sunrise TV, Rebel Sport, Jetstar, Toyota, Seven-Eleven, to name just a few.

We’re always on the look out for gorgeous children who represent a range of looks, skills, age (from six months to 16 years) and ethnic backgrounds. If you think your child could have the right look for our agency, register your interest online or email us with photographs of your child.

As parents and carers, there are so many questions you want answered, so start by perusing our child specific FAQ’s.

How do you get your child started as an actor or model?

1. Ensure your child is interested.

2. Take photographs of your child.  Get a clear smile shot, a head shot and a full length photograph. Make sure that only one child is in each picture. Include the child’s size, height, date of birth, and sizes, and contact information. You want to have a portfolio of about 8 – 10 pictures of your child posing naturally.  Don’t pay for photographs until you have researched the specific photography required for the industry requirements.

3.  Contact reputable modeling agencies that represent children near your area. Set up an appointment to meet with them. Find out as much information as possible during the meeting (see our FAQ’s for suggestions).

4.  Prepare your child. The agency will conduct an interview to see if he or she is suitable for any jobs. Consider giving your child public speaking, modeling, acting, art or dance lessons, as these will help to improve his or her self-esteem, regardless of what your child ends up doing. It is a great idea to practice interviewing with someone who isn’t a legal guardian or parent, like a close family friend.

5. Have your child practice performing in front of a home camera /mirror (generally they don’t need encouragement here!!), particularly in how to audition which should be clearly explained to you by your agent.  Click here for tips and tricks on how to audition for success.