MODELHUNT International was launched in 2019 in a jam-packed weekend with 10 runway shows over the course of two days on July 27 and 2, 2019 in the Fashion Theater of the California Market Center in the heart of Los Angeles’ fashion district. 

Across 10 categories, 150 models of varying ages, shapes and sizes sashayed down a 60’-plus runway in front of an enthusiastic crowd and panel judges whose backgrounds span across the entertainment and fashion world, including Emmy Award winning producers, designers, casting agents and more. 

The brainchild of Executive Director Errol Isip, who is also the casting director and choreographer for LA Fashion Week and produce shows for the biggest fashion brands like Dolce Gabbana, Armani, Guess, Gucci and so many more, created a showcase for the models to strut their stuff. And over the course of the two days, they did. Local and international clothing brands and designers such as Sarmy, LOB, King Design, Ata by DK and Nercina Couture provided the models with a colorful palette as they vied for their categories coveted title of the historic first winners of MODELHUNT, the most diverse model search active today. 

America’s Next Top Model alumna Erin Green donned the role of host and entertained the crowd. Prizes across categories varied, depending on category sponsors, with the most prestigious being a year-long contract for the winning models in the Trans Category with Slay Model Management, the first trans-only model management in the world.  

MODELHUNT International’s categories included: kids, teens, petite, plus size, mature, fitness, edgy, trans, persons with determination (PWD) and mainstream. 

In its 2nd year, due to COVID, Modelhunt pivoted to the 1st Virtual Model competition with over 30 candidates who were virtually trained and had to participate in different in person challenges stretched into 3 months (for health and safety protocols). These 30 candidates started with a Print Modeling challenge in July, Commercial Modeling in August and Runway Modeling in September. The challenges were not just giving each participant a taste of modeling, but they also tested real-world challenges for these people in modeling. Hosted by America’s Next Top Model 1st runner up winner Jeana Turner.

On its 3rd year, Modelhunt International launched in NEW YORK CITY with even more exciting and bigger things for the finalists. In New York, anything can happen and we're excited to show you all what we have in store! It’s undeniable that New York possesses a disproportionate amount of influence in shaping America’s (and the world’s) beauty standards. All eyes are on it, always. Modelhunt in the Big Apple is not just another model search but is fashion’s own “school of life”; empowering models through a series of training and mentorship sessions that help them package and embody the self they want the world to be inspired by.

One of the main attractions for this year is a chosen winner being flown to Dubai and walk in the House of Victor 2023 Collection Fashion Show in June, which will be hosted by Victor Brands Holding Group. Winners from each category will also be featured in Victor Magazine and each will receive Dominos and Domina Perfumes, as well as an opportunity to get signed with Infinity World Models in Dubai.

Candidates strutted their stuff on the runway during the final night of the competition, wearing a variety of brands including House of Victor, Elysian Goddess, Higher+Higher, Anna Gupta Designs, Andrew James, Perry Jones, Bless by Bless and Darren Apolonio.

Now on its 5th year, Modelhunt International will be back in Los Angeles! The event will take place on July 20, 2024 and we’re expecting even greater excitement and more of a global reach as we continue to grow this event each year.

We are excited to witness another historic moment in the making where these models can proudly call themselves winners of MODELHUNT International! We hope you join us in LA for the 5th edition of Modelhunt International in July 2024!

The sky is the limit for what this experience can provide for these aspiring models! So don't miss out on your chance to be part of history, join us and be inspired by dreams come true!

Let's make history together! See you in LA!

Register for FREE and submit your information with photos (close-up and full body) for screening. Make sure to submit clear photos.

1. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be notified by email with a contract attached. The contract will have all the terms and condition of the competition.

2. Each finalist is required to guarantee 20 tickets for the finals at $100 each in exchange for the Model Bootcamp, Photoshoots (6 edited photos), Casting video, Group Commercial Video and more (see benefits below).

3. All tickets are electronic and you will receive them once you pay

4. Finalists will receive training on posing, runway walking, casting and more.

5. Finalists will attend and show-off their skills at in-person challenges, including Photoshoots, Casting Videos, Commercial videos and Runway during the finals.