Q&A with Jae Angel
Q: How can I become a HIN model?
JA: To get started, submit a
Model Application. While submitting an application does not guarantee event bookings, you'll automatically be entered in our model database for potential bookings.
If you already have a HINcity model profile, update at least once a month to qualify as we only accept active model profiles.
Q: Do I have to be a certain age to apply as a model? Enter the spokesmodel search? Enter gogo competition?
JA: Yes. Applicants must be 18 years of age to apply to all of the above.
Q: Is there a cut-off date for receiving applications?
JA: No. Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Our model division contacts models throughout the year for various promotions and events. If you're having problems submitting your application, contact .
Q: How can I enter a local Team HIN GoGo competition?
JA: Apply by
clicking here or visit our HIN gogo webpage and contact our HIN gogo coordinator, Jae Angel.
Q: Do I need experience or professional photos to be considered?
JA: Sponsor and promotional booths at our events may have specific booking requirements. It's best to create or update your
HINcity.com profile with high-res images: 1 headshot, 1 full body shot and 1 recent candid. List recent accomplishments, projects and spokesmodel abilities. HINcity profiles without photos may not be considered for event bookings.
Q: What is Model Central?
JA: Model Central is the official HIN Girl on Tour booth where HIN Models sign autographs, sell merchandise and mingle with their fans. HIN City Girls check-in at Model Central for promo model and photo opp assignments too. This exclusive booth is where you'll find Miss HIN city winners, Calendar Girls, GoGos, top HIN model promoters, DJ Vixens, celebrity hosts and featured event spokesmodels.
Q: What happened to M Lounge?
JA: M Lounge evolved into Model Central at beginning of 2007, which remains the official 2009 HIN Girl booth for our national Tour.
Q: How much will I get paid for being an event model?
JA: Booking rates are based on HIN's tiered rating system. Your level of experience, professionalism, loyalty, updated HIN City profile, number of pre-sale tickets sold with your promo code or banner and several other factors determine your tier rating.
Q: How can I be on HIN.tv? Or be a host on HIN.tv?
JA: HIN.tv event correspondents and hosts have backstage access to interview headliners and celebrities. Submit the
model application if you're interested in casting.
If you see our HIN.tv video crew onsite, say hi on-camera to all of your HIN City fans!
Q: What's the turnaround time for an application to be reviewed?
JA: Usually within 5 business days, excluding holidays. Models are automatically entered in our database for potential bookings, but there is no guarantee of bookings.
Q: When should I anticipate to hear back regarding my application?
JA: If you qualify or meet the criteria and there are available bookings in your area or openings for Miss HIN candidates or GoGo contestants in specific cities, we'll contact you.
Q: I'd really like to get more involved this year. I was a HIN Girl on Tour in 2008 and had space at Model Central. What's my program for 2009?
JA: There is no rollover status for any model. Every model MUST go through the same application process by
clicking here. Our model division builds its booking roster based on criteria and a tiered rating system. There's no cut-off date for us to accept applications. However, as we receive an overwhelming amount of applications each month, we will only contact models who qualify.
Q: I've left several messages inquiring about booking for an upcoming show or how I can be a HIN model. My messages do not get returned. Why am I not getting a response?
JA: We LOVE rewarding those who have proven and continue to be LOYAL, PROFESSIONAL and PASSIONATE in promoting our HIN events.
Our site provides details on how to become a 2009 HIN Girl. If you're interested, fill out the HIN model application. For models who call in or send email asking top questions already covered at our site, please note we appreciate & prefer proactive models who take the time to visit our website, learn about HIN and take the initial effort to sign up first.
