IPOP! 2006 ANNOUNCES MODEL OF THE YEAR
Model Winner From Arcata, California Wins Coveted Award

(Los Angeles, January 24, 2006) –     iPOP! (International Presentation of Performers) Headquarters announced today the winner of their Model Division.  Jamila Stallworth was among 1,100 teens and young adults competing for agency recognition at this year’s iPOP! held in Los Angeles from January 6 – 9, 2006.  Competitors from the United States and the United Kingdom came to compete in acting, modeling, singing and dancing.

Jamila Stallworth, 17 years old, resides in Arcata, California.  A senior in high school, Jamila has had an interest in modeling for many years but did not know how to break into the competitive field living in such a small town.  After trying to get to John Robert Powers for some time, coincidentally Jamila was spotted in a tiny store in a tiny town by a John Robert Powers representative and was approached about training at JRP and competing at iPOP!.  It was just the chance she was looking for.  Proving to be a natural, after only one photo shoot, Jamila went on to win the iPOP! model of the year competition and is now mulling over many offers, but concentrating on two worldwide contracts.  Jamila would like to continue to focus on modeling and will make that her long term goal, but is also looking forward to continuing her education and experiencing college.

Billed as a unique training program, iPOP! provides participants hours of one-on-one training with top professionals in all mediums of entertainment. iPOP!’s goal is to prepare aspiring performers to meet perspective agents, managers and casting directors. Last year’s attendees successfully landed lucrative modeling assignments and performance bookings across the country.  Participants also gained representation by the biggest agencies Hollywood and New York has to offer.

Performers who are passionate about their talent and are driven to acquire the experience and training needed in preparation for an agent were all welcomed to participate.  Students encountered the critical eyes of over one hundred of the entertainment industries’ most influential agents, managers, and casting directors who attended the audition and coaching sessions.  A final night awards ceremony included a Talent Showcase and Fashion Show.  Performers were selected for this showcase throughout the week based on their coaching and audition sessions.  VIP judges selected the overall Top Female & Male Model as well as a Top Female & Male Talent for the event.

John Robert Powers is one of many modeling and acting schools that fully supports iPOP! and its vision.