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Little Rock Fashion Week Model Call Judges

Melissa Moody - Excel Model Agency, owner
EXCEL has been in business for 22 years in the same location at the lovely Pavilion in the Park in Little Rock, Arkansas. Excel now enjoys training second generations! Many of current students are the children of former students! Melissa Moody has traveled to NY, LA, Miami, and Paris annually for 21 years to nurture positive relationships with national and international agents to further the successes of our students who desire to work on a national or international level. She has been nominated by the Who’s Who of America’s Teachers four years in a row and was a professional model for over 14 years. EXCEL is a member of the International Modeling and Talent Association and AIM International. It has models appearing in major publications such as Italian Vogue, Elle, Women’s Health, Bride, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, GQ, Fitness, and W, and walked runways in NY, LA, Miami, Paris, and Milan. Its actors have appeared on Broadway, national television and in major films. Its singers and dancers have won top international awards including the prestigious Grammy Award, American Music Award, and Teen Choice Award! Its students have won over 2500 top international awards. EXCEL has received the International Educational Excellence Award in New York City four times for the quality of our curriculum, our reputation, our unique vision and the successes of our students. They travel to NY, LA, Paris, and Miami annually to study under top industry professionals and update the curriculum at EXCEL to bring you the most up to date, cutting edge information in the industry. EXCEL was honored to receive the International School of the Year Award in New York City in 1997 1998, and 1999. EXCEL Models and Talent awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in July 2000 for our accomplishments in the industry; director of the Year Award in Los Angeles 2002-2008.

Brandon D. Campbell - executive producer

Born and raised in Little Rock, the fourth of five kids to a single mother, Brandon D. Campbell is making strides to become an entertainment big wig. As a TV writer and producer, Campbell’s work has been featured on NBC, ABC, FOX, The CW, E!, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, VH1, and MTV. He’s received credits on notable programs such as; “E! Live from the Red Carpet...," “The Biggest Loser,” and WWE’s “Friday Night SmackDown,” As a show creator, he’s had two projects developed by E!. In 2006, while producing "Style Invades New York Fashion Week," the idea to bring fashion week to Little Rock manifested inside Campbell's soul. According to Campbell, Hollywood was great because it provided him with wonderful experiences, but he's now living out his dreams, here in the capital city. His passion is creating opportunities and motivating others to maximize their potential. Campbell does this through mentoring teenagers and young professionals.

Michele Towne - Inviting Arkansas, owner

Michele Towne has lived in Little Rock for the past 23 years and is the Owner and Director of Advertising for Inviting Arkansas magazine, Arkansas' premier social, fashion, arts and entertainment magazine. Inviting Arkansas features monthly fashion spreads, with content ranging from haute couture to fashionable everyday-wear for a broad demographic and ages. Covering a variety of social events including black-tie galas, after work business socials, art openings and fashion events. Inviting Arkansas has influenced and witnessed the artistic, social, and cultural evolution that has occurred in central Arkansas over the last decade.

Antonio Jordan - Model Coach

Antonio Jordan is a Little Rock native who has been travelling throughout the U.S. as a professional model. He has modeled in New York and Miami for various agencies such as; JG Model Management, Decorum Model Management and Ford Model Management. Currently, Jordan is signed to international modeling agency Instyle – Model Management. In 2006 and 2007, Jordan walked the runways at New York Fashion Week. Many have seen him featured in full spread ads inside international magazines Krave and Supermodel Unlimited. Not only has Antonio dedicated his time to the modeling industry, but he is also a devoted father of three: Kailey (2); Laila (3); and TyJuan (6). Jordan prides himself in being a hard-worker and giving back to his community by providing a Leadership Core Curriculum that has been approved by the Little Rock School District.

Phanie Wicks - fashion coordinator
Phanie' Wicks is a professional make-up artist and show promoter who specializes in beauty make-up, runway, glamour, fantasy, and bridal make-up. As a Hollywood make-up artist, she has worked on films, videos, and commercials. Her work has been published in such magazines as Jolie, Beauty Store Business, Salon Source, and Upscale. Wicks has worked with such companies as; Chanel Cosmetics, PAASHA'S natural hair products as a platform artist, Salon Source Magazine, Eve Hair, Inc. Wicks owns and operates BBF Make-up and Events. Within her company, she teaches individual private make-up lessons, and workshops. A Little Rock native, Wicks hosted a music talk show on BET Access Channel called "Arkansas Entertainment." As a dancer and model, she was featured on "Soul Train" and in Black Women Magazine. Wicks is widely recognized for her chartiable work. She's volunteered with The Black Hall of Fame, NAACP Entertainment Committee, Susan B. Coleman Banquet and Fashion Show, Martin Luther King Commission, Arkansas Baptist College and Levi Hospital.