Congrats to Lauren Meeks and Reavan Valadez on our talent board for booking an American Heart Association industrial! Our very own Damaris Grogran who handles talent bookings for the Page Dallas office was on hand to capture the ladies behind the scenes.
"There is absolutely no heightened drama between myself and the other scouts or between myself and the models or between the girls themselves," Parkes says. "I think that's refreshing." -- Page Parkes speaking about E!'s SCOUTED.
She wasn’t my discovery, but I booked Angelina Jolie for her first J.C. Penney’s job. She was short but very exotic. Early on I found Woody Harrelson. I found Channing Tatum, Shannon Elizabeth. Brooke Burns was our first modeling camper. Alexis Bledel came in to audition, and we put her in the self-improvement classes because she was so short and so shy! -- Page Parkes
Page sat down for an in depth interview with ModelingMentor.com
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Mum's the word and specific details are hush, but keep a lookout for a future issue of Teen Vogue to spy our very own Gillian, who has been making waves since appearing on E's SCOUTED and discovered by Page! She has since signed with ONE Management and is on the rise in the Big Apple.
Did you catch one of Page's discoveries on E!'s new hot show, SCOUTED? She is spotlighted on the show and even snagged an E! News segment recently of her giving a home tour. Well, looks like her new home for the moment is New York. Congratulations to Kelsie who is off and running. Newly signed to top model agency ONE MANAGEMENT, her agent has divulged that she has been going on a slew of huge go-sees. Mum's the word till we find out confirmations, but we will keep you all posted.
Channing Tatum who got his start at Page Parkes is in another film! This one with Rachel McAdams co-starring...looks like a weepie! Bring those tissues!
Shantel VanSanten is one of our biggest stars to come out of Page Parkes Management. She got her start at our Model and Acting camp in Houston and has since gone on to star in films (The Final Destination) and is currently on CW's hit show One Tree Hill.
She's also taking on some meaty fare - her next film out, Remembrance, makes it's New York premiere at the upcoming NY Jewish Film Festival.
We caught up with her:
1) Final Destination, One Tree Hill... Remembrance? This seems like a push towards more serious dramatic roles for you. How did you snag the part? I think my art imitates my life a little... Through experiences I find a lot of emotion in my “tool box” and I love bringing that to my characters. I like comedy but those films found me and the roles/ characters spoke to me. I have been so fortunate to be a part of each of them.
2) What was it like shooting in Berlin? Berlin was my favorite city I have ever been to. I never wanted to leave... I took a week vacation before shooting to explore and be a tourist. It was an INCREDIBLE city and the history there fascinates me. I visited a concentration camp called Sachesenhausen, a few hours outside the city and that was a LIFE changing experience. One I shall NEVER forget. Shooting there was a blessing even if the sound stages had NO air conditioning and it was the middle of the summer :)
3) The Holocaust is heavy subject matter. Was this an emotional role for you to take? I was always intrigued by World War II and was so excited I got the role because I studied it in great depth in high school and college. It was a devestating period and I always wanted to gain more knowledge about it. It was very emotional for me talking to people who went through it or had family members who survived. Every story impacted and shaped my character and me.
4) What's next for you? Next up is the start of season 9 of One Tree Hill and it is the finale season. I am so excited for everyone to see it because I think it's the BEST season EVER! I'm currently done filming and moving back to LA to audition and find a role that inspires me and one that I am passionate about! I am excited about the prospect which lies ahead!
5) What do you miss about Texas? I miss the FOOD in Texas. Every time I go home I have a plan for where I need to go eat while I'm there. And I always miss my family and friends who are there! Best state ever!