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Summer Sizzle 2015 to be bigger than ever- Terry T. Donovan

-US actress Taraji P. Henson & singer/actor Jussie Smollett to make appearances
Coordinator of Summer Sizzle BVI 2015 Terry T. Donovan said that everything is on course for this year’s event to be bigger than anything before in the seven years of the fashion extravaganza, with designers from around the globe billed to come in. Photo: Provided
Terry T. Donovan speaking to a model during last year's audition. Photo: VINO/File
Terry T. Donovan speaking to a model during last year's audition. Photo: VINO/File
POscar nominated actress Taraji P. Henson will be part of Summer Sizzle BVI 2015: Photo: Provided
POscar nominated actress Taraji P. Henson will be part of Summer Sizzle BVI 2015: Photo: Provided
Singer Jussie Smollett is to be a part of Summer Sizzle BVI 2015. Photo: www.vulture.com
Singer Jussie Smollett is to be a part of Summer Sizzle BVI 2015. Photo: www.vulture.com
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Coordinator of Summer Sizzle 2015 Terry T. Donovan said everything is on course for this year’s event to be bigger than anything before in the seven years of the fashion extravaganza, with designers from around the globe billed to come in.

The 7th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI is the Caribbean’s most spectacular fashion event held in the VI scheduled for July 23 – 26, 2015. The event will be hosted by Academy Award nominated actress and star of the #1 hit TV show, “Empire” Taraji P. Henson and special guest appearance by the talented singer and actor, Jussie Smollett.

The epic Global Glamour Runway show will be held on Saturday, July 25 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

The Virgin Islands’ mega fashion and lifestyle event, Summer Sizzle BVI has announced a casting call for models, females and males for the Summer Sizzle BVI “Global Glamour” Runway Show on Friday May 22, 2015 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

“The Summer Sizzle BVI event is increasingly becoming a global international event. There are a lot of people coming in for the event and we have designers coming from as far as Canada, [countries in] Africa, the US and the Caribbean and of course the BVI,” said Donovan, speaking to this news site via telephone from New York today May 20, 2015.

He said the event has continued to evolve and it is actually going to be the biggest year of the event, in this its seventh year.

Summer Sizzle BVI a platform for aspiring models

According to the release, Summer Sizzle BVI is an ideal avenue for aspiring Caribbean models to gain exposure in front of some of the industry’s most prominent fashion insiders and international and regional media; and will feature collections from some of the world’s top and emerging fashion designers.

To be eligible, those auditioning must meet all of the following criteria. Females are required to be 5’8” or taller without heels; sized 2 to 6 (swimsuit ready). Males are required to be 5’11” to 6’2”; with waists 30 to 32. All selected models must be available on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, and any applicant under 18 must have their parents’ or guardians’ consent. Donovan told this news site that the designers will be rigid in their enforcement of the requirements.

To audition, female models must bring three or four inch heels along with a swimsuit, and should wear minimal make-up with their hair pulled away from the face into a ponytail. Male models must also bring a swimsuit.

Casting during the initial screening will occur in three stages: Female models will be asked to demonstrate their best runway walk in heels. All models will be interviewed, videotaped and photographed for a headshot and full body shot.

Donovan said the model casting is an opportunity for the models to try out to see if they fit the criteria for the event. “So it is open to all of the models who fit the criteria set out,” he said.

Summer Sizzle BVI is providing a marketing platform with sponsorship opportunities, booth exhibition space or an opportunity to advertise in its event magazine. Persons can also inquire about joining its team of beauty experts, volunteer or internship programme. For more info email info@summersizzlebvi.com or visit WWW.SUMMERSIZZLEBVI.COM

4 Responses to “Summer Sizzle 2015 to be bigger than ever- Terry T. Donovan”

  • ccc (20/05/2015, 16:49) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice
  • DRYFRY (21/05/2015, 01:33) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Where them going to find these tall boney girls from? Them better go change the height criteria for those girls.
  • babby (21/05/2015, 07:27) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    They need to have a fat girl race
  • wize up (23/05/2015, 10:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    only see this guy once each year; so what are we getting in return for investing our tax money in his personal project.....


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