IMTA was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After months of preparation, wardrobe checks, and classes, I got to experience the industry and get so much feedback. It was truly a blessing to be able to attend and be surrounded by so many professionals, to be able to grow in this environment and to get the ball moving into a career I had only ever dreamed about.
Never did I consider myself an actor before but with IMD I learned I should take advantage of my communication and confidence and build on it in the acting world. I placed in almost all my competitions and was nominated an honorable mention for actor of the year -like how??
Being in IMTA felt surreal. I truly got to get a taste of the modeling and acting industry and just learned to work the room and let your authenticity speak for itself.
I could not be more thankful to my agents who had answered all my undermining questions, who worked alongside me to make sure I was prepared and who saw the potential in me when I had no experience.
And lastly, but not least, thank you to the amazing souls I met on this trip. I got to be surrounded by genuine individuals who were strangers before but finished as good friends who were there to support me, make me smile, and see me succeed.