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MEET THE MODELS
Chè Cassisus Mason - Meet The Models
In this months Meet The Models we have been chatting to new signing Chè!
Welcome Chè!
1) How did you get into the industry?
I got into the industry through originally being scouted by Storm at a festival which didn’t work out at the time, however, it placed the idea in my head of becoming a model. So I did a few fitting jobs for Arch4 and then I did a jewellery shoot for Leonie’s brand Ferian, at which she complimented my hands and then put me in contact with Hired Hands Models.
2) Do you remember your first job?
The first job I did with Hired Hands was with Bucherer.
3) What’s been your favourite campaign you have worked on and why?
My most favourite campaign that I’ve worked on has to be the Starbucks winter commercial because for me it was the best of both worlds of modelling and acting coinciding together, as well as the amazing people I worked with on that set.
4) Any advice to new faces?
The best advice I could give to new faces is to enjoy and embrace every moment whilst being yourself.
5) Do you have a beauty routine?
My beauty routine is quite boring I must say, but I do just regularly moisture my skin and I have recently got new facial products for my skincare routine.
6) What is the strangest thing you’ve been asked to do on set?
To be honest I haven’t had to do anything super strange on set before, other than maybe having to hold an egg in different positions.
7) Do you have a dream brand or client you are yet to shoot for? A Dream Collaboration? And why?
My dream job would be to model for Arsenal FC as I support them and I am a massive football fan.
8) Outside of modelling, what is your biggest passion?
Other than modelling, Football is my biggest passion.
9) Have you ever been starstruck when meeting a director or celebrity on set?
I got pretty starstruck when I met a director called Rapman on his set and then was fortunate enough to meet and talk to him again at my godfathers premier for The Book of Clarence.
10) If you could only take 3 things with you to a desert island, what would they be and why?
If I could only take 3 things to a desert island I would take a football to keep me active, a trumpet so I can still play music, and a bed so I get a comfortable sleep.
11) What did you want to be when you grew up?
When I grew up I wanted to become a footballer.
12) If you weren’t a model what would you be instead?
If I wasn’t a model I would be either an actor, footballer, or something to do with property.
To book Chè please Contact Us - or CLICK HERE to view his profile.
4 April 2024
AGENCY UPDATES
3 Generations of Women, 1 Business - International Women's Day @ HHM
As a business originally co-founded by a woman, and now co-run by a woman, its so exciting to take the time to reflect and celebrate all our women who have historically been a part of the agency, as staff, as family and as talent.
Happy International Women's Day from all of us @ HHM!!
Judi co-founded the agency back in 1991 and helped craft the agency into the business it is today. She manned the phones from day one and we'd be be lost without her.
Does anyone remember working with Buddy? Judi's mother, and Chloe's grandmother, she joined the agency for a time back in the early 00's when she retired from her prominent career on the London Fringe Theatre scene. Buddy passed away in early 2020, but's it wonderful to have an opportunity to remember her and her fabulous career and the impact she had on the agency. Please click HERE to listen to an interview of Buddy speaking to her granddaughter Polly about her legacy.
The agency is now co-run by Chloe. Whose first taste of the agency life was on a shoot where she was featured as a hand model and had her arms covered in prosthetics, at just 17 years old.
That's 3 generations of family and women in just 33 in years.
We are now also proud to represent over 130 talented women.
To all our ladies, past, present and future. We salute you!
5 March 2024
MEET THE MODELS
Tom King - Meet The Models
In this months Meet The Models, we've been chatting to our top fave Tom King!
Hey Tom,
1) How did you get into the industry?
My family and friends urged me to get into modelling and send my photos off to a local modelling agency which I did and they happened to accept me onto their books and from there I just expanded, 12 years later I'm still modelling and I absolutely love it
2) Do you remember your first job?
Yes not only because it is in my diary ha but because it was an incredible moment, it was being part of Tom ford's winter fashion show in London in the presence of Anna Wintor, Tom ford, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel. Next morning at 5 30 I was back in my factory job contemplating leaving to try modelling
3) What’s been your favourite campaign you have worked on and why?
My favourite campaign is a toss up between a tv advert I did for Victoria plum being in a bath all day, being the face of Disney for 6 months or a campaign I did for a shopping centre in Birmingham where I was on billboards, which was next door to the job I decided to quit to give modelling a chance, a surreal moment.. I can't pick between the three sorry
4) Any advice to new faces?
On your photoshoots if you arrive early you're on time, if you're on time you're late and if you're late you have lost the job.. This is a good mentality to have to make sure you're always punctual and have a happy client
5) Do you have a beauty routine?
Yes, water on face haha I'm very lucky
6) What is the strangest thing you’ve been asked to do on set?
I had a woman paint my bum blue, put me in coconut and put ice cream balls on my bum - it was a great job
7) Do you have a dream brand or client you are yet to shoot for? A Dream Collaboration? And why?
I'm a big arsenal fan and even though I've modelled for them before the campaign didn't go live so I would like to do another shoot for them where this time I can be everywhere.. That would be special to me
8) Outside of modelling, what is your biggest passion?
Oooh I like this question I'm going to go with going away on holiday to explore new places, meet new people and work on my tan.. If it's a tropical holiday then I'll throw strawberry daiquiris in there too
9) Have you ever been starstruck when meeting a director or celebrity on set?
I worked on a documentary with Joanna Lumley and I took a real interest in her with how successful she has been in her acting career
10) If you could only take 3 things with you to a desert island, what would they be and why?
A woman for company and to carry on the family name
A music instrument for entertainment
And a dog to help hunt & to distract the future little TK’s
11) What did you want to be when you grew up?
A model/footballer
12) If you weren’t a model what would you be instead?
A park ranger Looking after animals on a conservation in Africa
To book Tom please Contact Us - or CLICK HERE to view her profile.
3 February 2024
MEET THE MODELS
Violeta Sofia - Meet The Model
In this months Meet The Models, we've been chatting to new our signing Violeta.
Hi Violeta!
1) How did you get into the industry?
While I was in university, I aspired to balance modelling with my education, but my body didn't align with
the conventional standards due to my curves. However, in recent years, those standards have
evolved. Surprisingly, I was contacted by a modelling scout via Facebook to participate in an
inclusive campaign for Adidas. When I explained that I had gained weight, shaved my afro, and
my vitiligo had become more prominent, they responded that this was precisely what they were
seeking. At the time, I was 39 years old.
2) Do you remember your first job?
Working for Adidas was an incredible experience. As a photographer myself, entering such an inclusive set
where I didn't have the responsibility of taking pictures was refreshing. The team was incredibly
supportive, and the atmosphere among the rest of the cast was enjoyable, with delicious food
adding to the positive vibes. To make it even better, they knew I do kickboxing, so they brought
gloves and choreographed some moves for me to be photographed with. It was truly a
memorable experience.
3) What’s been your favourite campaign you have worked on and why?
Adidas
4) Any advice to new faces?
Recording yourself and practicing poses in front of a mirror can be incredibly beneficial. It's
something that has helped me gain control over my facial expressions. When the
lockdown occurred soon after I started modelling, I had to tape myself for castings. This
process allowed me to closely observe how my face looks when I talk, smile, and
express various emotions. It was a valuable learning experience.
5) Do you have a beauty routine?
Castor oil has become one of my recent discoveries. Although I had heard about it before, now that
I've tried it, it's become my top choice. I use it for my hair, skin, and as an anti-
inflammatory remedy.
6) What is the strangest thing you’ve been asked to do on set?
I haven’t been asked for anything strange
7) Do you have a dream brand or client you are yet to shoot for? A Dream Collaboration? And why?
I would love to model for Nike, MAC, Gucci, Tom Ford, SKIMS, Bulgari, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana and
Tiffany to name a few, because each of these brands represents something unique to me. Some
are known for their creativity, pushing boundaries and innovating. Others exude a certain
provocative allure and then there are those whose designs I simply adore and love to wear.
8) Outside of modelling, what is your biggest passion?
Outside of modelling, I'm a professional photographer, specialising in portrait, conceptual, and
fashion photography. Photography has been a part of my life since childhood. I feel incredibly
fortunate to be able to experience both sides of the industry. I'm equally comfortable behind and in
front of the camera.
As a photographer, I typically work independently and rarely collaborate with other photographers.
While being a model, stylist, assistant, or makeup artist naturally brings you into contact with peers,
fostering the sharing of stories and techniques, photography can sometimes feel solitary. Modelling
provides me with the opportunity to connect with other photographers, share experiences, and
learn from their perspectives, enriching my own craft.
9) Have you ever been starstruck when meeting a director or celebrity on set?
No, not really, I prioritise the task at hand. "I'm here to work" is my mindset. I am so concentrated with
creating results that I forget that they are celebrities
10) If you could only take 3 things with you to a desert island, what would they be and why?Mac lipstick: I don’t go any where without my Candy yam yam :)
Compact Camera: I don’t go any where without a camera
Insect repellent: Mosquitos loooove me
11) What did you want to be when you grew up?
Lol… an artist of some sort. singer, actor… photographer
12) If you weren’t a model what would you be instead?
If I weren't a model or a photographer, I would have loved to pursue a career as a Creative Director at an ad
agency or something similar. I've always been brimming with ideas, but I can't execute them all
on my own. Being able to share my ideas and collaborate with others in bringing them to life
would be incredibly fulfilling for me.
To book Violeta please Contact Us - or CLICK HERE to view her profile.
3 February 2024
MEET THE MODELS
Nina Taylor - Meet the Model
In this months Meet The Models, we've been chatting to the one and only Nina Taylor.
Hi Nina!
1) How did you get into the industry?
As a teenager, I was ballet trained at the Royal Academy. After being chosen to pose for renowned sculptress Astrid Zydower who was creating a statue for a top Ballet Company in New York, the photographer who took the shots of me in the pose and the shapes of my arms and hands suggested I look in to hand modelling. After I got signed, it was a matter of going to countless castings and eventually securing my first booking which I still remember fondly.
2) Do you remember your first job?
My first job was actually a TV commercial for Pampers. I remember it was like being thrown in to the deep end, as a stills shoot with a smaller crew and less pressure would have been an easier introduction to this world - story of my life though. It was fabulous!! And as a film student at that time, a huge thrill to be chauffeur driven to the famous Shepperton Studios and their big sound stages where as a bright eyed teenager I would also join those stars who travelled through those gates. It wasn’t an easy one though with all the new lingo, working with babies and a notorious director known for his impatience. All good experience though for which I am always grateful.
3) What’s been your favourite campaign you have worked on and why?
There are so many for varying reasons. You have the crew and team which can make a shoot fantastic irrespective of the brand. You can have a huge brand and celeb that can give interest to a shoot, or a simply lucrative project which makes every model quite happy. If I had to pick, I would say some of my favourite bookings have been where I handle priceless jewels as I love all things that sparkle.
4) Any advice to new faces?
It’s an evolving industry and I have certainly seen many twists and turns over the years that impact how you work and promote yourself as a model. But I would say professionalism is key. So respecting the work, the client, your agent and maintaining gratefulness in being booked. Preparation prior to a shoot making sure you represent yourself as a pro. The amount of passion and interest you put in to your talent and skill will show in the quality of the end result and whether you will be re-booked and start building a good reputation in the biz.
5) Do you have a beauty routine?
The beauty routine is a little bit every day in order to offer camera ready assets at any point. Hydration is key. Moisturising & exfoliation of hands and cuticles is the absolute basic. But some extra pamper treatments are always good especially in the winter months,
6) What is the strangest thing you’ve been asked to do on set?
There are so many I couldn’t even list them, especially since what others think is strange becomes the absolute norm for us models, especially body part models. Whether it’s standing behind an actress doubling as their hands, it could be hanging from a harness in the air just so that the hand can enter the shot from the top or having a tarantula resting on you.
6) Do you have a dream brand or client you are yet to shoot for? A Dream Collaboration? And why?
I’ve been so lucky to have worked with so many wonderful brands over the years. I think an absolute dream come true would be modelling my own brand that’s been in the pipeline for a few years now. Not only would it be a proud moment but represent a sort of pinnacle to a very full career I cherish.
7) Outside of modelling, what is your biggest passion?
I have many passions outside of modelling, such as interior design as I have a property portfolio which is a big part of what I do and a result of my years of working as a model. But I am passionate about my other work in live tv, working with beauty brands as a consultant, writing my beauty column for the trade and working alongside a variety of charities.
9) Have you ever been starstruck when meeting a director or celebrity on set?
No - it’s more about respect and admiration if I enjoy their work and what they represent
10) If you could only take 3 things with you to a desert island, what would they be and why?
I’ve often thought how nice it would be to escape to a Desert Island just to have a break from the trappings of this mad world. I would definitely take a friend, a good SPF and a bottle of Chanel Rouge Noir - say no more!
11) What did you want to be when you grew up?
Many things, like a movie star, a dancer, then an Air Stewardess/Cabin Crew, but ultimately something in the entertainment business as its in the family and what I grew up with and know.
12) If you weren’t a model what would you be instead?
Difficult to predict as a I’ve been a model since I was a teenager, but probably would have pursued TV presenting much earlier on. But you know, life is strange, you can aim for something which takes you along a path you never thought of. I never knew about hand modelling and certainly never expected that such a niche industry would allow me to excel in this way, and to touch on those fields like film, celebrity, performance etc. which I always dreamt about. So not exactly as I thought, but pretty close.
To book Nina please Contact Us - or CLICK HERE to view her profile.
3 February 2024
AGENCY UPDATES
Office Move! Yay
Hired Hands Models has a new home. We have just moved offices to FOUNDRY Walthamstow!
Our new space not only gives us a private office with views of Canary Wharf and the City of London, but it comes complete with a café / cocktail bar overlooking the wonderful Walthamstow Wetlands.
What's more, they even have a barber, a dog groomer, a physiotherapist and a cosmetic clinic - so how could we resist?
Hired Hands Models Limited
303 Foundry Walthamstow
Walthamstow
London
United Kingdom
E17 6ZJ
https://www.foundryuk.com/
4 February 2024
NEW TALENT
Fatou M’bow - New Signing!
Congratulations on signing with us Fatou M’bow. We can't wait to start working together! Fatou is a model, actress, creative spirit and loves cooking, painting and tufting rugs. She is also a driven water advocate who founded an NGO called ‘’the African Youth Parliament for Water’’ in collaboration with the United Nations, Dutch Government and South African Government to bring African youth within water policy. Yes Fatou!
4 February 2024
NEW TALENT
Bank Inngern - New Signing!
A very warm welcome to Bank! Adding a bit of fire to our talent roster with his skills in the kitchen an in front of the camera!
Restaurateur & Jewellery Maker.
3 January 2024
NEW WORK
Diet Coke x Kate Moss
Kate Moss becomes Coca-Cola’s next Creative Director
Featuring gloved hands by our very own Jolie, Anesu M and Beata
Thanks to all the cast and crew:
RSA Films Photo & Art
Images for Diet Coke by Kate Moss Agency
Directed by Quentin Jones
Models at Hired Hands Models: Jolie, Anesu M and Beata
So great to be part of this fantastic campaign!
1 July 2023
NEW TALENT
Lucy Turnbull - New Signing
We are so pleased to have Lucy now signed with us.
Lucy joins us a Hand Model, but she's also a mixologist, a chef and food stylist. We are hungry and thirsty just thinking about the collaborations!
Welcome Lucy
3 June 2023
NEW TALENT
Duayne Sanford - New Signing!
Duayne Sanford joins us as a Hand and Commercial model!
Duayne is also a professional drummer and touring this summer with Kelis! He'll be back before we know it. We love this arm tatts! He'd sponsored by Yamaha
Lets do this D!
3 June 2023
NEW TALENT
Clara - New Signing!
Clara Sojung Tan has now signed with us at HHM!
she/they
ARTIST & ENGINEER & MODEL
Welcome to the team Clara! I'm excited to see where we can go this year!
3 June 2023
AGENCY UPDATES
New Joiner - Staff
Inina Nouar joins our HHM team as Senior Bookings lead!
Having worked in varied roles across production, acting, casting and styling projects, Inina brings a wealth of experience to the team. Running casting for campaigns and advertisement to editorials and fashion shows. She also designs exquisite handbags and loves a bit of yoga.
Welcome to the HHM Fam Inina! Shame she's a Man U fan?!
3 June 2023
NEW TALENT
Violeta - New Signing!
A big warm welcome to Violeta: Vitiligo model and Photographer.
Violeta has joined us a a Hand Model and Commercial model, we can't wait. to see her take off!
3 June 2023
NEW WORK
Affordable Art Fair - 2023 Global Campaign
The Affordable Art Fair back!
So fab to be a part of this great showcase once again:
Photographer: John Wright
Styled by Nicki Donohoe
All models @ Hired Hands Models
“...the best in contemporary art from over 100 galleries from the UK and around the world. Discover the joy of collecting, with 1,000s of stunning artworks from £50 – £7,500, alongside emerging artist showcases, one of a kind installations, delightful bars and cafés to unwind in and much more.”
3 June 2023
NEW WORK
Rollacoaster Magazine x Cleopatra's Bling
Stunning Editorial Piece for Rollacoaster Magazine x Cleopatra's Bling
Hand Model: Jazmine at Hired Hands Models
Jewellery: Cleopatra's Bling
Photography by: Joshua David Payne
Stylist: Megan Mandeville
Produced by: Morgane Millot
Directed by: Milan Milladinov
3 June 2023
NEW WORK
Gousto - “Give It Some” & “Steal the Show”
We have been a solid brand partner for Gousto since they started their disruptive OOH and online campaigns back in 2021. Seeing these ads all over London and taking over the tunnel at Kings cross Station was unreal!
“Gives It Some” & “Steal the Show”
Agency: Mother London
With Creative Direction & Artwork by Ed East
Photography: Martin Poole @ Dillion & Friends
Creative Food styling: Kim Morphew
Pros/styling: Lydia McPherson
Cinemaphotographer: Richard Lonsdale
Hand Artists: Hired Hands Models:
Della, Jon F, Jennie, Andre, Della, Alexandrah and Jo A
3 June 2023