Author: tichanda

Tichanda Thompson is a multi-talented entrepreneur whose professional career spans the fields of fashion, beauty, entertainment and technology. She has honed her skills in marketing, sales, design event planning and media management over the past 15 years with companies like Maybelline, Jordache, The Children's Place, Jones Apparel Group and Li & Fung. An accomplished fashion and graphic designer having designed collections that are sold in Macy's, Kohl's, Walmart, Sears, JC Penney. She has worked with designers and stylists like Epperson and June Ambrose. Media Maven As a correspondent and freelance writer her work has been published at Mom.com, The Ybf.com, Maybelline.com, GirlontheStreet.com, as well as the Examiner.com where she was the Newark Fashion Examiner. She has covered and interviewed numerous celebrities for movie premiers, album release parties, and fashion events. Tichanda served as a Producer with Yellow Dog Productions a full service film and photography company that works with Getty Images, the world reknowned photo agency. Her duties included everything from scouting talent and locations to wardrobe and prop styling. She has also produced shoots for Cultura Images, a London based stock company. Tichanda also maintains her own family of blogs and websites including MochaBabyModels.com, a site for parents of color who are interested in breaking their children into the modeling and entertainment business. Model, Mom & MBA Tichanda is an accomplished model/actress having landed roles in ads and commercials for McDonalds, Graco, American Airlines, TV One, All State Insurance, Ab Roller as well as in publications like Essence, Ebony, Pregnancy and Newborn, Brides Noir, and Womens Wear Daily. She is also a mompreneur currently managing the budding career of her 3 boys. Caleb and Bryce have been featured in ads and commercials for Babies R Us, All State Insurance, NJ Healthfirst, Graco as well as stock photography for Jose Alvarez Studios and Getty Images to name a few. Tichanda recently relocated to Memphis, TN with her husband Vaughn and her sons Caleb, Bryce and Dean.

The PARIS CHANEL Agency Open Model Call

January 22, 2020 by tichanda ♥ 3 Comments

The Paris Chanel Agency is holding an Open Call! Get to know Paris Chanel and what her agency is about here.

WHO: Kid Models ages 4-12, Height under 4’11”

WHAT: Open model call at The Paris Chanel Modeling Agency

WHEN: Jan 31- Time: 4pm – 7pm

WHERE: 525 N Main St Memphis, TN, 38105 – You do not have to be based in Memphis to sign with the agency. Talent from all over the US encouraged to attend. PLEASE NOTE – Be sure to park on street and follow signs through the gate to audition location.

READ CAREFULLY!

WHAT TO WEAR: Plain White Shirt & Jeans. Neutral color shoes.

Show up on time. You will have to fill out paperwork, be measured, and take digital photos.
Come well groomed. No makeup. Hair should be pulled away from face.
You MUST NOT be Agency signed already. We are only accepting unsigned talent.

If you have any questions be sure to email us prior to casting date at info@theparischanelagency.com.

Mommy and Me Casting (Atlanta)

January 22, 2020 by tichanda ♥ 1 Comment

WHO: Casting a Mom & her toddler (ages 3-5) to portray a homeless mother and child. **This is a director selected role, please submit photos looking the role!**

WHAT: Role in tv/film project

WHERE: ATLANTA, GA

WHEN: March 27

ADULT RATE: $80 for 8 hrs

MINOR RATE: $120 for 8 hrs

HOW TO SUBMIT:

To apply, please send name, age, height, weight, phone number & 3 photos to submissions@catrettcasting.com , Subject: MOMMY & ME

via CL CASTING/The Southern Casting Call

KIDZ BOP Casting talented Kids and Teens Nationwide!

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by tichanda ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

KIDZ BOP is looking for boys and girls ages 9 to 12 to become a member of the KIDZ BOP Kids! If you think your child’s got what it takes, send us a short performance video. They must be able to REALLY sing, dance and act. If they can also play an instrument let us know!

Your child will need to be able to travel, have a work permit and be in good standing (high grades) with their school.

Please reference the KIDZ BOP commercials, music videos and live tour videos online to see the caliber of talent we are looking for and the style of music and dancing that should be featured in the audition video.

Audition video is for casting purposes only and will not be shared.

Think you would be interested in submitting your child? All the submission instructions and choreography you need to learn can be found here!

Good Luck!

Tyler Perry/Nickelodeon Seeking Minors for Extras in New Show! (Atlanta)

January 21, 2020 by tichanda ♥ 1 Comment

MINOR EXTRAS needed to be PREP SCHOOL EXTRAS on a new TYLER PERRY/NICKELODEON show, “YOUNG DYLAN” filming in Atlanta, GA

From now until the end of the month of FEBRUARY 2020.

The breakdown for the MINOR FEATURED EXTRAS is:

– ALL RACES TO MAKE UP A DIVERSE PREP SCHOOL

– AGES 9 AND UP (For legal reasons this age is a must)

– MUST BE IN HEIGHT RANGE OF (4’4 to 5’0 tall)

– LOCALS IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA

The rate for extras on this production is $80 for 8hrs of work (Paid time in a half each hour after 8hrs which is $15hr), which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.

Please have open availability in the month of FEBRUARY 2020 as dates vary through it. Minors will be on set for 10 hours or less and will receive meals and have a craft services for snacks though out the day.

Payment will be by check through the mail. All information for the check will be filled out on a voucher the parent submits upon the minor’s arrival to set.

This is a job, therefore minors will need paperwork for identification from the GA Department of Labor found here:
https://dol.georgia.gov/minors-entertainment
Minors will receive a work number from the state which is necessary to be hired as an extra.

Once all information is received, the booking process begins.
During booking, someone from casting will call and confirm the minors and parents are still available for filming. They then will receive more information pertaining to the shoot with info such as date, time, location and wardrobe instructions.

If this is of interest to you and you would like to submit your MINOR for consideration, please email the information below to YDextras@gmail.com
w/ Subject Line: PREP SCHOOL 2020
PLEASE INCLUDE EVERYTHING BELOW IN YOUR SUBMISSION:
– Name (minors & parents)
– Number
– Email Address
– Age
– Height
– Weight
– 2 Photos (1 Headshot/ 1 Full Body)
***DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PROFESSIONAL!
– GA DOL Minor work number (From website above)
– DATE OF BIRTH (NEEDED FOR GDOL NUMBER TO MATCH IN SYSTEM)

*******PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION ABOVE IN YOUR EMAIL FOR PROPER BOOKING!!!

A member from CAB CASTINGS, LLC. will call you to book your attendance in a scene and confirm availability if interested in booking you for the show.
***SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.
#TAGaFRIEND #REPOST #SPREADTHEWORD

****AT THIS TIME WE ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR MINORS… NO ADULTS! NOTHING ELSE IS AVAILABLE OR CASTING AT THIS MOMENT. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU ARE NOT HERE FOR THIS CASTING.

via The Southern Casting Call

Model call for Newborn Multiples (Los Angeles)

January 20, 2020January 21, 2020 by tichanda ♥ 1 Comment

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Type: Modeling

Tiffany Luong Photography and Baby Brilliance are hosting a special collaborative photo session – They are searching for a family of newborn multiples (twins, triplets) who would like to receive a professional sleep & newborn care consultation AND a documentary family session with a full gallery of images delivered via digital download.

To qualify: must live in the Los Angeles area and be available for a 2hr photo session before 2/8/20 and sign model releases for images to be used on Baby Brilliance’s website and my commercial stock portfolio.

To apply: fill out a super short application with your info and babies’ birthdate, and send in a photo of your nursery. https://www.tiffanyluong.com/model-call

deadline: JANUARY 31, 9pm

Payment: Other

City or Location of call: Los Angeles, CA
Please submit to: tiffany@tiffanyluong.com by 2020-01-31

Via Tiffany Luong Photography

Pharma Print Campaign seeking Babies (NYC)

January 20, 2020January 21, 2020 by tichanda ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

A pharmaceutical company is seeking babies for a vaccine print campaign. If you are interested in having your baby considered – please read all info carefully and submit asap. Make sure your baby is comfortable with new faces and environments!

WHO: Wulf Casting is seeking Babies for an upcoming pharmaceutical print casting.

Male/Female Babies 2-6 months old
All ethnicities encouraged to submit

WHAT: Photoshoot for creative/ print ad to portray the same child at the various ages, .

WHEN: 1/29/20

WHERE: NYC – hired as a local – (within 2 hrs of NYC)

RATE: Session: $500+20% (Guaranteed) Usage: $500+20% (Not Guaranteed)

Note child will be booked at session rate only – usage rate TBD after final shoot.

HOW: Please Email Submission@wulfcasting.com. Subject:” Print Casting – Baby’s Name and Age”.

Name,
Age,
Gender,
Current Pic and
Parent’s name and contact info.

NO CALLS. Please only submit electronically. Include the necessary information and please review everything before submitting. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

via Casting Networks/Wulf Casting

Tyler Perry Seeking Twins! (Atlanta)

January 19, 2020 by tichanda ♥ 1 Comment

Tyler Perry is always working on something new! He is currently producing a new show and they are seeking Twin Boys and Girls! See all the info below and follow the instructions carefully. In order to be considered you must register for a Georgia permit. All the info is below and it is easy to do. If you have any questions reach out the email below.

WHO: CAB Castings CAB Castings, LLC. is NOW CASTING FOR A PAIR OF MINOR TWINS (ages 5 to 7)

AFRICAN AMERICAN RACE TWINS
1 BOY & 1 GIRL PAIR OF TWINS
AGES 5 TO 7 (or appear to be)
LOCALS IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA

WHAT: Featured extras in a new TYLER PERRY show

WHERE: Atlanta, GA

WHEN: during the month of FEBRUARY 2020.

PAY/RATE: $200 for minor workday of 10hrs or less, which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.

IMPORTANT: Please have open availability in the month of FEBRUARY 2020 as dates vary through it. Minors will be on set for 10 hours or less and will receive meals and have a craft services for snacks though out the day.
Payment will be by check through the mail. All information for the check will be filled out on a voucher the parent submits upon the minor’s arrival to set.

PERMIT INFO: This is a job, therefore minors will need paperwork for identification from the GA Department of Labor found here:
https://dol.georgia.gov/minors-entertainment

Minors will receive a work number from the state which is necessary to be hired as an extra.

Once all information is received, the booking process begins.

During booking, someone from casting will call and confirm the minors and parents are still available for filming. They then will receive more information pertaining to the shoot with info such as date, time, location and wardrobe instructions.

If this is of interest to you and you would like to submit your twins for consideration,

HOW TO SUBMIT: Please email the information below to YDextras@gmail.com
w/ Subject Line: TP TWINS 2020

PLEASE INCLUDE EVERYTHING BELOW IN YOUR SUBMISSION:

– Twin Names (minors & parents)
– Number
– Email Address
– Age
– Height
– Weight
– 2 Photos (1 Headshot/ 1 Full Body)
***DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PROFESSIONAL!
– GA DOL Minor work number (From website above)
– DATE OF BIRTH (NEEDED FOR GDOL NUMBER TO MATCH IN SYSTEM)