“Remodeled”, the new hit TV show on the CW Network premiered this season to huge numbers, and The CW will be airing it again this summer. The star of Remodeled, Paul Fisher, is the CEO of The Network, the world’s largest modeling agency, where his ‘network’ encompasses small agencies all over the country. One of those agencies that caught the attention of Paul Fisher and The Network is Hermosa Beach’s own, Blaze Modelz, founded by Stefanie Blase. Stefanie and Blaze Modelz were featured on an episode of “Remodeled”. In this video, LA’s The Place sat down with Stefanie Blase and Paul Fisher, as they discussed their partnership and her plan for Blaze Modelz to become the top modeling agency in the world for swimsuit models.
We also had a chance to speak one on one with Stefanie Blaze, who shared her journey in the world of modeling and owning her own successful agency.
LA’s The Place: At what age did you become a model? When did you move to LA?
Stefanie Blasé: I became a model at the age of 15, doing small shows and events in Ohio.
LATP: What were your long term goals and what are some of the fun things you did as a model?
SB: I signed with a big agency, Elite Models, and moved to Chicago when I turned 18.
LATP: At what point did you decide to open your own agency?
SB: I moved to LA when I was about to turn 21. I knew modeling wouldn’t last forever, and I was very successful as a model, so when I turned 25, I decided I needed to start my own modeling agency.
I wanted to help girls/boys/kids, and teach them what I knew. I didn’t want them to get into the bad scenes/drugs, and many other things that living the fast life, making fast cash can lead too. That’s why I started my agency! I want to see successful kids, healthy kids, and kids that GIVE BACK to our WORLD.
LATP: Do you model concurrently?
SB: I am still young, and I still get requests for special shoots, and events, when requested I sometimes will work the events, or I I will replace myself with a similar model, and still attend and chaperone 🙂 That way everyone’s happy.
LATP: What is the toughest thing about owning an agency?
SB: The toughest thing about owing an agency is- the people organization, between the clients, the models and all around everyone. Trying to please everyone and making everyone happy!
LATP: When did you hear about The Network?
SB: I heard about the network through a good friend of Pauls, last summer 2011.
LATP: How is Blaze Modelz different since you became part of The Network?
SB: Now that we are a part of the Network, our whole agency had changed! We are now based on high fashion and real models (meaning girls 5’9’+) Before we were more just a promotional/talent agency. We have both sides now-working with the network, big big agencies, placing models worldwide, and also using our local talent to cater to the LA Market- as far as promotional modeling, and using models under 5’9”.
LATP: Has the show Remodeled created a draw for your agency?
SB: Remodeled was an amazing show to be on! It really changed my life and my agency. Everything that went on in the show, it what we are here doing today in our office. The changes were crucial to success and we are seeing amazing changes each and everyday!
BlazeModelz.com
Blaze Modelz Modeling Agency
200 Pier Ave #303
Hermosa Beach, CA.
1 (310) 372-5500
The Network's CEO Paul Fisher and Stefanie Blaze of Blaze Modelz in Hermosa Beach, CA
