(LOS ANGELES)  As winter exhales it’s last few frigid months, things are heating up for some lucky ProScout people. Here’s a photo – video round up of some of our discoveries you’ll be seeing more of soon.

Katie Hawkins (Tulsa, OK)

(LEFT) Katie  Hawkins (from Tulsa, OK) attended ProScout Dallas in early 2011. She was signed by talent agencies Abrams Artists and Paradigm Talent. Her first feature casts her in the lead of a Hallmark Presentation “Puppy Love” (airing July 7).  Story line seems like a family winner – Katie’s character and her single mom take in a stray puppy – only to have a handsome baseball player show up and lay claim to the puppy. What ensues is a shared custody agreement over the dog, providing a little conflict until cupid’s  sparks begin to fly.  AWWW!  Ya gotta love it.

(BELOW) Vampires, tigers, and bears OH MY!   Cherilyn Wilson (BELOW) is perfectly poised for a larger, wide-release breakthrough. Scouted in the Bay area, (CA), Cherilyn has quickly built a solid fan base as a sexy scream flick babe and a solid supporting dramatic actress.  Her recent multiple guest star roles in several hot shows (including) 90210, True Blood, Mad Men, Dexter have her poised for big-scale stardom. What recent price does a rising star have to pay to round the A-list corner you ask? Getting killed by recently murdering rampager Stephan in the CW’s “Vampire Diaries“.  Oh well. She DID look delicious.

Cherilyn Wilson (CA), breakout star.

Prefer battleships? Check out Jesse Plemons (Proscouted from Mart, TX). This summer he’s on the cast list alongside Liam Neeson, Rihanna (did you say Rihanna?). Yep, Rihanna.  Jesse is still the hardest working supporting actor in H-wood.

Jesse stays in the picture.

Check out the trailer for Battleship, the $200 million dollar blockbuster set for release on screens on May 18, 2012. Jesse is a Navy seaman who first spots the aliens.  This blockbuster will be set in the South Pacific, opening up in Pearl Harbor, then moving on to sexy Brooklyn Decker on Waikiki Beach.  Aliens, battleships, and bikinis – a fairly good summertime flick formula. Check out the trailer below:

Ok…. moving along the list of random stars in the spotlight. We can’t ignore Nat Parker in George Lukas’ “Red Tails”. Tuskegee Airman finally get their due for remarkable bravery in WWII. The film debuted January 20.

Parker on set.

Madeline Blake (Mesa, AZ) (BELOW) at Click models recently snagged the contract for Scunci hair accesories.  If you gotta buy hair clips, hair-ties, and accessories, Madeline will upgrade the packaging tenfold.

Madeline scores Scunci contract.

Thiago Santos is knocking down big shows like it was childs play. We love Thiago, a blog post coming up soon documenting the incredible photos he takes and shoots along his modeling journeys.

Thiago Santos takes a breather.

Cory Bond plays marketing war in his undershorts.  Michael Kors comes out with sexiest undie campaign in memory. See the video at

Cory Bond (he works out!)

OK…. not much more room here.  how bout a look at the most recent shots we’ve seen of Allison Stepka – she’s come a long way since first seen in Carlsbad, CA. Also, some beautiful, cleanly shot and styled photos from past ProScout alums Allie Meier, Ciara Christensen, and (OMG), look here at Richard Lima.  He was discovered at ProScout’s first event in 1993. He moved to Miami to model the week after ProScout, had a shoot with Claudia Schiffer a month later, and well – you get the picture. That was 18 years ago.  We know how to pick ‘em! (ALL

SHOWN BELOW)

Allison Stepka, (from CA), ProScout OC

Allie Meier, ProScout OC

Ciara Chistensen, ProScout Phoenix

Richard Lima, ProScout Minnneapolis

(NEW YORK)  Brooke Shields made Calvin Klein famous when she said she didn’t wear any. Victoria’s Secret puts them on the runway for the world to see.  Now, ProScout’s past discovery Cory Bond (originally from Kentucky) reignites fans of underwear by launching Michael Kors’ new line of trunks. Kors had to go head to head with Emporio Armani after they booked Rafael Nadal, so the packaging (and video) brings the heat, so to say. The video is age-restricted by youtube. We’re just sayin’.

Cory Bond grew up in small town Kentucky, was scouted in Nashville, and attended ProScout (Atlanta).  Since then, he’s been ranked in the Top 10 Male Models by models.com. We adore Cory… he even scouted with us on the road for a brief while, earning money during his first year of modeling.  Our props to a really good guy!

Highway beautification, or cause for distracted driving?

What gets your vote: Trunks or boxers?

The Michael Kors packaging.

Cory Bond grew up in small town Kentucky, was scouted in Nashville, and attended ProScout (Atlanta).  Since then, he’s been ranked in the Top 10 Male Models by models.com. We adore Cory… he even scouted with us on the road for a brief while, earning money during his first year of modeling.  Our props to a really good guy!

(NEW YORK) Another ProScout find has hit it big. He’s the current man-face of Gucci Cruise. Buffalo-native, Ryan Kennedy recently climbed to 10 on models.com list of top male models, and is rising to the top of the industry. VMAN magazine gave him “next-big-thing status,” as a contender for the Most Valuable Players of male modeling. From runway to editorial, he’s worked for Louis Vuitton, Etro, Aldo, 7 For All Mankind, and Abercrombie & Fitch, and is currently signed with Wilhelmina Models in New York.

Ryan joins male modeling elite. Discovered by ProScout in Buffalo, NY.

How and when did you get started modeling?
I got started after I went to a ProScout event in Rochester [NY], which is where I met my manager. He brought me to NYC, and got me signed with my first agency, IMG Models. I was a senior in high school at the time. Modeling was definitely not something that I thought I would end up doing. In fact, after I signed with my agency I decided to go to college for 2 years before I started.
My first job, believe it or not, was an editorial for Playboy. lol. I had my clothes on.

So, Gucci. Congratulations on a great campaign. Tell me about shooting it – What was it like? The behind-the-scenes video is hot – What is it like doing sexy shoots with models like supermodel Natasha Poly?
Thanks. It was a fun shoot. It was great working with Mert and Marcus [the photographers of the shoot]. They’re the best in the business, and I was fortunate enough to be able to shoot with them twice.
The shoot is not as sexy as it looks.There’s like 20 people watching you, along with a camera right in your face. lol. I’m glad it looks that way though, because that means we did our job.

In an undated photo, early modeling days.

Best part of being a male model?
It’s not a 9-5 job. Every day is different. The traveling is fun for a while, and then it gets kind of old. Can’t complain though…

Your career is growing fast: What’s your proudest career moment so far? Was there a specific point in time where you realized, “wow, holy ****, I’m really doing it?”

I would say this past year is when I realized “wow, I’m really doing this.” I never really thought of this as being a possible career, but now that I’m working more and more, it’s really starting to turn into something.

Current favorite brand? Current favorite song/music?
I’m not too big into brand-name designer clothes. lol. I wear stuff that designers give me, but other than that I like American Apparel.
It’s hard to pick out a favorite song. I listen to a lot of Kings of Leon, a lot of hip hop/rap (Lil Wayne) lol.

What have you learned?
I’ve learned that you have to keep a level head in this business because it’s easy to get mixed up in the wrong things. I look at modeling as a job, and not a lifestyle and that keeps me on the right path.

Ryan (right), for Vogue Mexico.

Ryan for Express.

Ryan joins 12 other ProScout discoveries that have made it to the models.com "Top 10" list (Jason Shaw, Kelly Rippy, Robert Perovich, Cory Bond, Thiago Santos...)

What’s next? What are you excited about?
I’m looking to start investing in real estate. It’s something I’ve always been interested in. I’ve been looking at apartments in New York and hopefully by the end of this year will have purchased my first property.

Read more: Ryan Kennedy – Page 5 – the Fashion Spot http://forums.thefashionspot.com/f127/ryan-kennedy-93881-5.html#ixzz1kZPIAeom

new stars

Have lots of requests for more videos of past ProScouters who are “living the dream”.  If it’s fun for you, it’s fun for us to post.  See more news and people at  www.facebook.com/ProScoutOfficial . Here’s a few interesting videos from our emerging artists, past ProScouters on the screen, TV, and fashion world.   Let’s just get to the clips already!

(BELOW)  Future screen siren (and Click model) Madeline Blake channeling her best Monroe. Discovered in Phoenix.

(BELOW) “NBC’s new series “Awake” (Premiering Feb. 6), co-starring Dylan Minnette (as the son of Jason Isaacs), discovered in Evansville (IN).

(BELOW) “Super 8″ movie interview by Riley Griffiths, discovered in Utah by ProScout

(BELOW) Ian Somerhalder, star of the “Vampire Diaries”,  in an early audition for Lost (Fox). Discovered in Louisiana.

See more news and people atwww.facebook.com/ProScoutOfficial . Here’s a few of the appearances, so enjoy!

(LOS ANGELES)  We LOVE our discoveries!  These days, you can’t watch TV without seeing past multiple past ProScouters at every turn. Over the holidays, in one stretch , we caught six different past discoveries in a span of ten minutes.

See this face before? How bout that one?  The left is PLL star Drew Van Acker. The right is Dena Cali, you’ve seen her in everything from P Diddy and Usher videos to HBO’s Entourage.  

We grabbed a few video clips of spots of past ProScouters you’re seeing a lot of lately.  Among others, Robert Perovich (from BC) in a Jean Paul Gautier fragrance commercial, Kelly Rippy (from TN) in a Cacheral fragrance commercial, Dena Cali (from CA) in a cafe McDonald’s Coffe Cafe spot, Ingrid Schram (from BC) in a Chanel spot (directed by none other than Martin Scorcese), Nat Parker in the upcoming “Red Tails’ movie, and Hilary Rhoda in a Estee Lauder commercial. That all happened in ten minutes.  But why tell it in words when we can show clips?  See more news and people at www.facebook.com/ProScoutOfficial . Here’s a few of the appearances, so enjoy!

(BELOW) McDonalds’ holiday spot: Dena Cali, discovered in Pasadena, CA by ProScout

(BELOW) Bleu by Chanel:  Ingrid Schram, discovered in Kelowna, BC by ProScout

(BELOW) “Red Tails” movie trailer: Nat Parker, discovered in Norman, OK by ProScout

(BELOW) “Cacharel” fragrance commercial: Kelly Rippy, discovered in Knoxville, TN, OK by ProScout

(BELOW) “Estee Lauder” shoot video: Hilary Rhoda, discovered in Chevy Chase, MD by ProScout

(BELOW) “Pretty Little Liars” interview:  Drew Van Acker, discovered in Cherry Hill (NJ) by ProScout

We’ll be back with more each month!

It’s a new year, and 2012 brings a lot of breaking news and people on the move.  On January 7 & 8′th, ProScout rolled into Seattle and helped break a bunch of new stars to the agents. For more photos, check out www.facebook.com/ProScoutOfficial .  For upcoming interviews near you, visit www.proscout.com .

Past discoveries Bethany Hightower (Ford), Madeline Blake (Click), Marissa Lindholm) make an appearance at ProScout Seattle.

Karlee Appel (age 12) from Kelowna, BC pulled the most agent callbacks, posting 16.

Saturday rehearsal in progress.

Click model and past ProScouter Madeline Blake spent her 17'th birthday on stage at ProScout, sharing her first year report in NYC with attendees.

IMG Models interviews one of the many gorgeous newcomers.

Denny from House Of Representatives bumps up one of their many actor callbacks. Hollywood North (Vancouverand South

A future VS Angel? Heather Aberle's got the goods, and with 14 ProScout callbacks, she's now got the offers.

Forty major agencies were in the house, repping the best of North America. Over 120 top agencies have signed ProScout talent. Awesome!

Tegan Baker (age 9 we think) broke out quickly, with 8 callbacks, and at least 6 agencies in hot pursuit at last report.

The week is moving fast, fast, fast – but here are a few photos from ProScout Orange County last weekend. Alexis Apple (age 9) from Las Vegas took top callback honors with 19. (WTG!) Close on her heels was Lubie Chesnakova (age 16) with 16.  Or was it more? She was being snatched up by even more agents in the callback room.  Thirteen year-old Jordan Butler was also an event stand-out. Congrats to all! Check out more photos on Facebook at Brian Marcus Official.

The Hyatt OC, site of ProScout 2011.

Alexis Apple, #5, top callback talent!

The top guys all eluded a full tally count – maybe we’ll hear from them. Guys, send us some email!

More photos below!

BALTIMORE)  Twas the weekend before Thanksgiving, and all through the house (Marriott Baltimore Waterfront)… Well, OK, that was a song for a different holiday. Regardless, we have some eagerly requested photos to post. Congrats to all who attended.

Baltimore Marriott, site of ProScout Mid-Atlantic event 2011.

Saturday gets underway...

Chambers whips up the audience with audition skills.

David from New York Models dishes on fashion world.

David D. from Generation TV updates the Youth Departments.

Margot from Real People / Kiddin Around. Why Atlanta is the new Hollywood of the South.

A new star is born. Top callback girl, Kelly Martin.

Next ProScout:  ORANGE COUNTY, December 3 & 4, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County, CA. We’ll see you there!

CHICAGO EVENT:  December 10 & 11, 2011, Hyatt Regency O’Hare. Our Holiday party event – bells on everyone!

Amina Alzouma, top runner up.

Khalid Alzouma, for 11 callbacks. The Alzouma family duo took home 25 callbacks total within one family. Way to go, mom!

(NEW YORK CITY)  Just days away from the “sexiest night on TV”!  New videos of our favorite supermodel, past ProScouter Lindsay Ellingson are hitting the web and TV. Check out the link below to insider videos – the production level is awesome!  And if some of the most gorgeous girls in the world are not enough – Kanye West and Jay-Z will be performing live during the show. Watch the entire extravaganza on Tuesday, November 29 at 10/9c, only on CBS!

Lindsay rehearses for the CBS televised event, watch the link below!

http://vsallaccess.victoriassecret.com/2011/11/14/2011-victorias-secret-fashion-show-its-almost-showtime/

Good luck LE!

This weeks “ProScout Profile” reveals Alyssa Ates, a rocking Southern teenager ready to make her mark in modeling. She’s sweet, a little bit silly, and a whole lotta shapely. We met up with Alyssa as she attended her first ProScout in October 0f 2011. (See  more of Alyssa at www.facebook.com/ProScoutOfficial)

Mujer en rojo.

Name: Alyssa Ates

Age: 17

State: Mississippi by way of Charlotte, NC.

Height: 5′8″.

Result at ProScout: 6 callbacks (PhotoGenics, MSA, Page Parkes Mgmt, Adam, Next Models NYC, and Silver Model Mgmt NYC.)

ProScout: When did you know you were born to model?

AA:  I knew it when I was 6 and got my first pink feather boa.  I spent hours taking pictures in it so i could take them to show-and-tell at elementary school.

ProScout:  What’s your secret dream that lies ahead?

AA: My secret dream? That i became an overnight pop-star singer, and be on-stage with the big lights and the microphone and jump off of the stage into the crowd and go body surfing over the crowds hands.

New York City has sent the invite. But Alyssa will finish her last HS year first.

ProScout: Any quirks about you we should be warned about?

AA:  Something kind of odd about me is my tendency to throw out some really ‘out-there’  comment or idea in an otherwise normal conversation. Like referencing a Disney movie in a conversation about math.  It’s just me.

ProScout: What did you love most about growing up?

AA: loved growing up in Charlotte.  My home was close to downtown area, but there were miles of woods behind my house that a long trail ran through where people went to run or walk their dogs through the woods on a pretty day. I loved the mixture of the city and nature that Charlotte has.

Not your average senior picture.

ProScout: Which celeb would you most like to have as your homecoming date.

AA:  Leo Dicaprio! I’m still obsessed with his role in Titanic. Sorry! Jack!  Jack!

ProScout: What would you prefer most – a magazine, cover, a new album, your own TV series?

AA:  Id love to be on a magazine cover! I’d keep it forever – I would love to be in an ordinary place like a grocery store and see my self on the cover of a magazine.  I guess it’s a girl thing.

ProScout: What would you do with your first big paycheck?

AA: Save most for college and pay my parents back for the money they invested in me. Ok, I’d probably also buy myself something sparkly to celebrate!