Model of the Month: Marianne Rieux

Name: Marianne Rieux
Age: 18
Height: 5″9″
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Hometown: Vankleek Hill, ON
Birth sign: Sagittarius
Background: Irish/French/Scandinavian
Modeling Since Age: 15
How discovered: Audition at Angie’s!
Awkward Modeling Moment: Backstage at Ottawa Fashion Week, I was changing into my next outfit when I noticed a camera crew filming the backstage with me topless.
Most Embarrassing Runway Mishap: Once, a designer made me wear a completely see-through top! I had nothing on underneath. What made it really awkward was that my dad and guy friends were in the audience.
Most Bizarre Modeling Experience: In Milan, while doing a showroom for Frankie Morello, I walked into the changing room and found another model sleeping on the floor.
Favorite things: I love many things, and among them are: Reading, History, Astronomy, Traveling, Modeling, Video Games, and Food.
Favorite music, band: I love a variety of music, however some of my favourites would have to be Bryan Adams, Alanis Morissette, Blink-182 and Led Zeppelin.
Favorite designers/models: My favourite model would have to be Gemma Ward, and my favourite designer is Manish Arora.
Favorite foods: Chocolate, fruit, red peppers, and anything pasta.
Hobbies: I love reading, writing, modeling, traveling, challenging hard math problems, playing the flute, and swimming.
Style after work and at play: I like to always dress up and look my best, whether I’m working or at play.
I like creating my own style and wearing things that are very different.
Movie you want to see next: Alice in Wonderland.
Most Embarrassing song on your iPod: It would probably have to be the whole Lion King Soundtrack haha.
Dreams and Goals: I hope to start traveling this summer and to appear in at least a few magazines. I also hope to go to Queen’s University for Commerce and to become successful in whatever I choose to do in life
But my most important goal in life is to be happy and to treat others the way I would want to be treated.
About Angie’s - your agency/booker: Angie has always been there for me since I started modeling at age 15, and she has made it an easier transition for me from being an ordinary teenager to becoming an international model. She has been really great to me as well as supportive and I am very thankful for that.
Talent of the Month: Maxime Marcil

Name: Maxime Marcil
Age: 9
Height: 50 inches
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Hometown: Long Sault
Birth sign: cancer
Background: French
Acted Since Age: 4
How discovered: Angie’s open call with my Sister
Your Favorite Audition: My favorite audition was when I did a manual skateboarding trick while entering the room for the Snow Patrol Music video for the Spider Man 3 Movie.
Awkward Audition or On The Set Moment: When a pale of water was dumped on my head for a boat sinking scene.
Most Embarrassing On The Set Mishap: Has to be getting my hair chopped off on set for the movie My Family’s secret.
What are the projects/films you have worked on so far: So far I have had the pleasure of working on the Feature Film “South of the Moon” with John Ralston, “My Family’s Secret” with Nicole Tom and “The Perfect Assistant". I have also worked on 2 TV series “Naked Josh 3″ and “Pointes-aux-chimeres". I have also had an awesome time doing the “Spider Man 3 Music video” with the Band Snow Patrol from the UK. I have worked on commercial project such as “Bayer One A Day Vitamins", “Dempters Smart Bread” French and English, “Pom Bread” and my favorite one because I love eggs soooo much the “Eggs Get Crackin’ Commercial". I have also had the chance to do some print work for” Giant Tiger” and a photo cover for the “Canadian Museum of Civilization” and for “Stock Photography".
Favorite Scene: That’s easy!!!!! It was when I did a scene with John Ralston from The Disney Channel (Life with Derek) in a convertible Alfa Romeo Spider for the Movie South Of The Moon.
Favorite Actor: I would have to say it’s Hutch Dano from Zeke and Luther.
Favorite music, band: Nickelback, AC/DC
Favorite actors/ designers/models: Owen Wilson, Jack Black and Eddy Murphy.
Favorite foods: My all time Fav is POPCORN, Smoothies, Pizza and most of all chewing bubble gum.
Hobbies: Snowboarding, skateboarding, in line skating, swimming, four Wheeling and wood working as I build my own ramps
Style after work and at play: Jeans, World Industry skateboarding shoes and T-shirts in the summer my flip-flops.
Movie you want to see next: Alice in Wonderland
Most Embarrassing song on your iPod: AAAAAW, OK then…that would be Genius in France by Weird Al.
Dreams and Goals: Continue to act and perhaps be nominated for an Oscar!!!! Most of all do a movie with Owen Wilson and Jack Black.
About Angie’s - your agency/booker: Angie and Lou have always told me to be myself and to use my own imagination at an audition as they believed in me. I have enjoyed every Lollipop that Lou has given me after workshops when I first started at the age of 4. They are both super nice agents!!!! And a super fun agency.
Talent of the Month: Steffi Hagel

Name: Steffi Hagel
Age: 10
Height: 55 inches
Hair: Strawberry Blonde
Eyes: Electric blue
Hometown: Ottawa, ON
Birth sign: Aquarius
Background: German/English
Acted Since Age: 6
How discovered: Open audition at Angie’s Talent
Your Favourite Audition: The Watch
Awkward Audition or On The Set Moment: I tried to pour cereal in a bowl and it kept missing the bowl!
Most Embarrassing On The Set Mishap: I didn’t understand what I had to do (speaking French way too fast) so I didn’t do anything
What are the projects/films you have worked on so far: The movie “The Watch", Get Crackin’ commercial, Rogers commercial
Favourite Scene: From the movie “The Watch” - when the crazy lady abducted me, screaming…!
Favorite Actor: Anne Hathaway
Favorite music, band: My favourite song is called “Fireflies” from Black-eyed Peas
Favorite actors/ designers/models: Micheal Seater from Life with Derek/My grand-mother is a fashion designer/Heidi Klum
Favorite foods: Vector cereal, pomegranates, apples, spaghetti with meat balls (yummy!!)
Hobbies: Playing with my band and trying to make up songs, the band is called IMPULSE, trying to sew some clothes, drawing and role-playing
Style after work and at play: Like to try on different clothes and scarves, casual, yet still stylish!
Movie you want to see next: Avatar
Most Embarrassing song on your iPod: Barbie girl
Dreams and Goals: to be a model/actress, to be a fashion designer, an artist and a guitar player
About Angie’s - your agency/booker: Angie and Lou are the most supportive and thoughtful people. They are always there for me - sending me helpful information and tips about how I can make myself even better and more successful. It is wonderful to have someone that believes in you and sees that you have potential to become great. Working together has been so much fun - the on-camera workshops and the fun and hard work of the Showcases makes me realize how dedicated they are to all their talents and models. Thank you for your strong faith in success and helping me grow into my full potential - great teamwork! Wonderful to have such a successful woman as a role-model!
Model of the Month: Emamanuelle Martel

Name: Emmanuelle Martel
Age: 18
Height: 5′9 1/2 ‘’
Hair: Red since 2 weeks! But naturally light brown.
Eyes: Blue.
Hometown: Hull, QC
Birth sign: Pisces
Background: Belgian and French Canadian.
Modeling Since Age: 16
How discovered: The old school way… I went to one of Angie’s famous open call! … after I’ve had being told for too long that I should try to become a model.
Awkward Modeling Moment: Having a photoshoot in a small retro diner in Montreal, with all the clients looking at me. And let’s insist that all the team badly smelled like fries for the next 3 hours!
Most Embarrassing Runway Mishap: Hopefully, it happened right AFTER the runway (L’Oreal) ! I had been wearing 8 inches heels for 2 hours previous to the show and the show itself. When going backstage after the show, my legs could not take it anymore… So I just fell on my knees randomly in front of everybody. Haha.
Most Bizarre Modeling Experience: Smoking for my very first time for a photoshoot?
Favorite things: Rings. Fashion. Writing. Philosophy. Postmodern literature. Driving at night. Live concerts. NYC. Travelling. Tattoos. Visuals arts. Look for sales. Friends.
Favorite music, band: Hardcore, indie rock, metal, alternative and some pop rock as well: Alexisonfire, Metric, John Mayer, The Postal Service, City and Colour, Stars, Red Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down, Avenged Sevenfold, Genesis, Death Cab for Cutie, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Queen, Nirvana, Coldplay, ETC.
Favorite designers/models: Rough Roses, Diesel, Valentino.
Favorite foods: Lasagna. Fruits. Peanut butter. And CHOCOLATE of all kinds!!
Hobbies: Reading. Writing. Cooking. Spend time with friends. Shopping. Find ways to be creative.
Style after work and at play: I love blouses and jackets!! Never without my accessories: rings, cool belts, nice scarves, jewels in general.
Movie you want to see next: Don’t know yet.
Most Embarrassing song on your iPod: I’ve Been Thinking About You - Londonbeat . Good memories from the early ‘90… !
Dreams and Goals: My main goal is to enjoy each and every day, cause I’ve learned that life is too short not to enjoy every second of it. I also want to travel to Czech Republic, England and go back to Greece and Italy. I’d like to work in the fashion industry as a career, to be a representative of a brand company, for example.
About Angie’s - your agency/booker: Angie’s always been there for me to make me feel better whenever I had concerns about modelling. She loves her job and it really shows. For her, forming a model is not only about the look, it’s mostly about the way she’ll make you being able to deal with the industry. She’s always supportive, positive and make you feel proud. Thanks Angie.
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