There I was…walking down South Street minding my own business when a voice commanded me to stop. “Excuse me!”– It was more of a demand than a question. Puzzled, I kept walking straight, on the same path past the young lady, believing I was merely going to pass her, my eyes forward. “Excuse me!!” I looked back over my left shoulder, believing she was signaling someone behind me whom she knew.

Then I made eye contact….

This was the day that changed my life forever.

My name is James Anthony O and I am a professional model – thanks to Kirsten, a scout working for Alycia Kaback’s Model Management Company.

I was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where I presently reside while finishing my curriculum in Sound Recording and Technology.   At the moment, I am looking to build my modeling career and will be happy to gain experience in any aspect of the industry.   I am particularly interested in the opportunity to travel worldwide for work.  No assignment is too small for me.

I recently had the pleasure of working on a photo shoot with fashion photographer Duc Nguyen.  During the shoot I had the privilege of meeting Anchal Joseph of America’s Next Top Model.  Uneasy, I approached her with my heart in my throat and mustered out a few words– “Does this look alright?” I said pointing to my first outfit of the shoot.  There was no hesitation– “Of course!” she proclaimed.   I let her in on my nervousness to which she replied, “Listen, just have fun and be yourself. You can follow directions right?” I nodded. “Good then you will do just fine!” I will never forget the advice as these words still echo in my head.

Through hard work and dedication, I am determined to become a successful male model.  One of my dreams is to appear on the cover of GQ.