Prestigious Models

I had the pleasure to rent the studio from Kim for an event and was extremely satisfied in how smoothly everything went from the beginning to end. She offered me a great deal for the time and space I needed. I was looking for the perfect event space to host a gathering of my friends and Kim gladly helped us out with the details and coordination for everything.
Her space is easily accessible from many train stations and could accomodate a large crowd of perhaps maybe 50+ individuals, or a medium sized party. She helped with our decorating and catering so that when we arrived everything was already set up and ready to go. I believe the space is originally used as a photography studio so expect to see wide mirrors, makeup stations with a white interior.
There is a security deposit in addition to renting the space but that is readily refunded after the event so I am very happy with our business transaction. If you’re looking for a space to host a small business event, photo shoot or a small party then definitely call and email to ask about renting the space for your venue! I highly recommend choosing the great locale and space! Kim is great and extremely accommodating so please ask about renting her studio for your venue!

I joined PM after a girlfriend of mine had known that I was based in Asia at the time and wanted to submit me for a gig in Indonesia. I’m ALWAYS down for travel and that’s when I became a part of their roster.
People assume PM is pretty import since most of their talent board does import-​related shoots and events. I’m not the import type at all but I do like that their board is becoming more and more diverse. They’ve got gorgeous Asian and Eurasian models on there and the ones that I’ve gotten a chance to work with so far are very sweet, outgoing, friendly and approachable.
But to be honest, while they do a few bookings for print (mostly import), the majority of PM’s bookings are just event-​related in general, whether it’s for poker tours, gaming events, promo events, etc.
The best part is that a good amount of those require travel — both out of state and abroad in Asia and Europe. So if you’re an adventurous type like me who lives out of her suitcase, I highly recommend applying!
However, don’t expect to get bookings left and right and immediately. I haven’t booked much with them, I’ve never gone on a casting with them, but all the gigs that I have booked with PM have all been direct bookings. They got me a cover shoot for Gadget Magazine Indonesia which we shot in Jakarta — and it’s still one of my favorite tear sheets to date. I can’t speak for the other girls, but I’m inexclusive with them and when that’s the case, you’re more like an independent contractor. You’ll have to prepare invoices to send to them after a gig’s been done. With PM, I’ve always been paid in a timely manner, within 5 days or less. And hey, that to me, is professional. I can’t stand chasing payments! Then again, who does. HA.
Although we’ve never met officially in person, Kim, the owner, is nice from the correspondences I’ve had with her. The agency is based in New York and I would either be based in Vietnam or LA and she seems to work with everyone from everywhere. She’s not always responsive I noticed, unless it’s directly regards to a booking that’s happening soon. But I assume it’s probably because she can’t respond to every e-​mail.
She’s definitely understanding though. And maybe it has something to do with her career as a model. I once booked the Asian Poker Tour in Macau and I was really looking forward to it too because one, I had always wanted to step foot in Macau and two, I love poker. Literally, the night before I had to fly out, I was booked a soap opera gig that demanded my 6-​month commitment immediately. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I reached out to her to pull out so last minute like that. Maybe a very upset, stern person on the other end who would never want to work with me again? Nope. Kim was very understanding and supportive about my career goals and we worked it out with the soap opera production reimbursing PM for any expenses that were already paid in advance.
If you’re reading this because you’re thinking about applying, I say just do it. It’s nice to have it as something part-​time and a random traveling gig come up here and there, but definitely keep yourself busy with other things. Good luck!