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Man Down Justin Smith

Former Maile School acting instructor and professional modeling and acting grad Justin Smith is an actor, known for his role on ABC’s hit soap General Hospital as Holt and the feature film Man Down as Stanton. Man Down will premier in theaters December 2nd.

Maile School’s President Debbie Wisner says, “Justin was great to have here on our staff. First as a student then as an instructor. He gave a lot to all the students and he just had that ‘it’ factor. We all knew it was a matter of time.”

Man Down takes place in post-apocalyptic North America, former U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer (Shia LaBeouf), searches desperately for the whereabouts of his son, Jonathan, and wife, Natalie (Kate Mara), accompanied by his best friend (Jai Courtney) and a survivor (Clifton Collins, Jr.). Justin landed a lead role the film Silent Fall (2007) where he traveled all the way to Cape Town, South Africa where he spent four months filming throughout Cape Town, and also gained some much appreciated life experience. After returning from South Africa, Justin found himself in New York where he was cast in his first major television role on the CBS soap opera, As The World Turns. This led to other roles on television such as Army Wives (2007), Burn Notice (2007) and The CW’s The Vampire Diaries (2009). He also landed film work in A Good Day to Die Hard (2013) starring Bruce Willis, and the comedy Walk of Shame (2014). Justin was also a host and a popular face on the syndicated morning news and entertainment show The Daily Buzz.

To see more on Justin Smith check out his IMDB page here.

The Maile School offers classes in Image & Confidence Development, On Camera Acting for TV, Commercials and Film and Professional Modeling. Call the school at 407-628-5989 to get your career stared today!

Talent Show & Fall / Winter Fashion Show 2016

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Talent Show & Fall / Winter Fashion Show 2016

Are you looking for something fun to do that’s free? Then come out to The West Oaks Mall on Saturday, November 19th at 1pm sharp to see The Maile School’s 12th Annual Talent Showcase and Fall / Winter Fashion Show. To kick off the show we have we have a sneak peek from JC Penney’s newest fashions for the season. All of the models are graduates from The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School.

You will be impressed with the talented performers singing in the talent show ranging from age 6 to 17 years. All contestants have 90 seconds to sing and will perform in front of a live audience and for a panel of judges that include top casting Director John Peros, Actor and Maile School instructor and vocal coach Jim Braswell, and owners of the SAG talent agency Clark Talent Nancy and John Clark.

The show also has a special performance by Autumn Rae. She is an 11 year old triple threat. She’s performed live for over 70,000 people at Fundraisers such as Making Strides and many local venues including Maile School’s fashion shows, and was the winner of the our Talent Showcase 2 years ago as well as Orlando Magic, Orlando City Soccer, Weddings, and Festival. She is extremely devoted to serving her community. She has booked several commercials, feature films, and shorts. Autumn Rae is an award winning dancer and singer. She has been writing and recording originals since age 5. She recently released her new single and Music Video titled “I Wish I Could Fly“, which you can purchase on ITunes and CDBABY. You can find her on several social media sites including Youtube, Twitter and Instagram @autumnraeshannon.

The 2 winners will receive a full tuition acting scholarship to the Maile School, signing with The Clark Talent Agency and a future live show performance!

Star Talent at The Maile School

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STAR TALENT AT THE MAILE SCHOOL

The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School is always happy to brag about our students and graduates booking jobs in the business.

Benjamin Mainville recently graduated from The Maile School’s Professional Modeling program this past August. He never considered modeling until meeting local models on film sets. These models helped give him the push needed and Benjamin became one of our students this past summer. Since graduating he has walked the runway at the Seminole Town Center’s Back to School fashion show, modeled unique costumes for Orlando Vintage Clothing & Costume’s upcoming campaign, and personally worked with The Stig (from Top Gear) at this year’s AIMExpo for Simpson Performance Products. He has also participated in a secret project with some other Maile School professionals which he looks forward to sharing once released!

The client for Simpson Performance Products was so impressed with Ben’s professionalism said, “Ben was fantastic he went well beyond a warm body in the suits and played the character well. We were very pleased and would book him again”.

When not working on his newly found modeling career, Benjamin is a hotelier by trade. Additionally, he works with local filmmakers (both on screen and behind the scenes) and is also an author. He has currently released three short-stories and has additional projects being revealed soon.

We look forward to seeing how our program has shaped Benjamin’s future.

For more info on The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School call 407-628-5989 or email us at info@lisamaile.com to explore our exciting programs.

Are you in need for new or updated headshots?

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Are you in need for new or updated headshots?

The Maile School offers headshot photo shoot packages with two top industry photographers on staff. Go behind the lens and meet Micheal Cairns and Angela Bell Deems.

Michael Cairns is a self-taught photographer with an extensive art background. He has been working professionally for over 30 years in his Orlando photography studio and has worked with clients ranging from screen legend Vincent Price to the Backstreet Boys. Current clients include the Florida Hospital, Orlando Health, Orlando Ballet, Commodores, Orlando Magic, The Golf Channel, Walt Disney World, Sanford-Burnham Institute, David Maus, Filutowski Lasik and countless others. His personality and ability to warm people up quickly makes him perfectly suited to bring out the best in everyone.

Angela Bell Deems was born in Jacksonville, Florida and graduated from Jacksonville University. She is a graduate of the adult on camera acting and advanced improv programs at The Maile School. She is a working actor and model and stays busy booking jobs. Angela says, “Growing up in and around the arts, has taught me how to find the beauty in everything. I have always enjoyed taking pictures and have always had a camera in my hand, long before I ever thought of making it a profession.”

If you are in need of photos call The Maile School at 407-628-5989 and book your appointment with one of these two professional photographers.

The photo shoot headshot package includes all full size original shots emailed to you, headshot, three quarter and full body shots, 2 wardrobe looks, indoor and outdoor shots, professional makeup artist to do your make up and wardrobe stylist.

The next upcoming available shoot dates are Wednesday November 15th, Monday November 21st and Wednesday November 30th.

Call or email The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School at 407-628-5989 or info@lisamaile.com

One Day Workshops at The Maile School

Maile School One Day Workshops

One day workshops are a great way for students to sample classes The Maile School has to offer. Each workshop is unique and covers different topics from various programs. They are perfect for new students who aren’t sure what area they’d like to pursue and also good for current students to continue training and stay current with the industry techniques. All workshops are taught by industry professionals in the areas of their expertise.

Some of the topics covered are:

On Camera Cold Reads
Auditioning Techniques
2 Part Commercials
Etiquette, Dining & Table Manners (pictured right)
Building Confidence & Self Esteem
Runway & Modeling
Photography & Photo Posing
Skin Care & Makeup Application

Click here or visit our calendar for the next upcoming workshop!

Maile Graduates Work: Alondra Adames-Morales

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Congratulations Alondra Adames-Morales

Maile Modeling and acting graduate Alondra Adames-Morales won the Miss Orlando Fashion Square Pageant Goodwill Ambassador on Sunday, December 8th. The pageant was open to female contestants ages 14-18ys old. The purpose is to select a Goodwill Ambassador to represent Central Florida in the Orlando Fashion Square Christmas Parade at Holiday in the Park. Alondra will lead the parade riding in a horse drawn carriage at Lake Eola Park on Sunday, December 15th from 5:30-7:00pm

About Holiday in the Park

Come celebrate the season with Orlando Fashion Square merchants and parade sponsors in Historic Downtown Orlando for the 81st edition of the Orlando Christmas Parade and the BankUnited Holiday in the Park festival at Lake Eola Park.

Corporate sponsors and holiday vendors will be set-up in the park off Rosalind Avenue near the Amphitheater to meet and greet parade guests throughout the day with lots of food, retail shopping and family-friendly LIVE entertainment.

More on Alondra

Alondra I. Adames-Morales is a highly creative and multi-talented artist who started from a young age to demonstrate her natural ability and interest in the industry. She was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Florida at the age of seven. At the age of nine Alondra was a Karate Gold Medalist at the Disney Wide World of Sports. Now a Junior at Osceola High School. She is currently a JV cheerleader, an AP and honor student, and a member of the National Honor Society. She has modeled for The Maile School at Seminole Towne Center for their back to school and fall fashion shows.

Teen Modeling at The Maile School

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Teen Modeling Program

Teen Modeling at the Maile School is a fun and exciting class where students will learn everything about the modeling industry. Students will also model in one of our runway fashion show productions at the mall in front of a live audience. Classes will experience a professional photo shoot with photo posing, makeup artist, and wardrobe stylist. Learn to gracefully walk the runway, prepare for all aspects of the industry which includes live modeling, print modeling, auditioning, and interviewing skills. Plus have an opportunity to interview with a top agency for representation.

All parents and models receive a FREE seminar on breaking into the industry that will help kick start your career by learning industry protocol, places to avoid that are not reputable, and so much more!

The Teen Modeling program runs for 8 weeks and is held on Saturday afternoons from 1:00-3:00pm.

Visit our calendar to see when the next session begins!

Top model Nicole Lucas is a graduate of the modeling program and has gone on to model in top markets such as Miami, New York, Singapore and was a contestant on Tyra Banks popular show America’s Next Top Model cycle 16.

Student/Parent Testimonials

“I was pleasantly surprised on the progress my daughter made during this program.” ~Kathryn , Orlando

“Thank you very much! I had a fun time and just booked my first modeling job.” ~Candace, Clermont

“The training my daughter received really boosted her confidence and that was worth every penny.” ~Natalia, Lake Mary

Maile graduate Haley Simons works the runway at Park Avenue Fashion Week 2013

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Maile School graduate Haley works the runway at Park Avenue Fashion Week 2013

The 7th Annual Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week 2013 is a big week for Fashionistas in Winter Park Fl. The boutiques along Park Avenue held special in store fashion events such as trunk shows, designer meet-and-greets and VIP parties, special sales and more. The event culminated on Saturday, October 19th, with a spectacular runway show in Central Park’s West Meadow with a 20,000 –square-foot air-conditioned tent with a runway and lounge area similar to New York’s fashion week held in Bryant Park.

Maile School graduate Haley Simons modeled in this years Park Avenue Fashion Week runway show for Red Carpet Couture. This is her second year modeling for the event. Haley has also modeled for Miami International Fashion Week.

Haley has been involved with modeling and acting since the age of 5, but has focused more on modeling since reaching her current height of 6’0″.

More on Haley

Haley is a 17 year old senior at Leesburg High and a freshman at Lake Sumter State College. She is currently the senior class secretary, president of Triad club, and also stays active with ASA elite dance company competition team. She plans on attending Florida State University next year unless she lands a big modeling contact in New York City! Mom Cari, says, “Thanks to The Maile School for always helping her out!”

Looking stunning Haley!!