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Bellissimo International: Models, Artists, & Talent Management
OPEN CASTING CALL FOR MODELS! HAPPENING NOW…NO FEES…FREE PHOTO SHOOT ($1,500 Value)
Bellissimo International is having an ongoing Open Casting Call for Male and Female Models 18+. We are looking for fashion models (redhead models are a big +), females 5’8″ or taller (models under 5’8″ should join us, too), flexible hours (don’t quit your day job just yet!), good physical shape, prefer no tattoos (small, hidden tattoos may be considered), willingness to learn and take training courses. No upfront fees to join Bellissimo International and beginners (bring a friend) are encouraged to apply. To get more details, please call Tom McNulty, CEO (716) 481-4578. Use email: tomsuccess@verizon.net to send three “selfies” with outfits that highlight your best self (casual, fitness, swimsuits, formal wear are good choices). Elizabeth Colangelo, MBA serves as our Executive Consultant. Elizabeth is a former model. She can answer any questions, too. (716) 908-3488.
Marc Cousins Trio & Marc and Marcy
Yates Park
Green Lake Park
Orchard Park, NY
Chestnut Ridge Park
Chestnut Ridge Park
Waterford Crystal
Gallery-Blanc Studios
Bellissimo International is a full-service modeling, artist, and talent management agency in New York. We are always actively recruiting models, artists, and a wide variety of talented individuals to represent and manage.
IN THE NEWS
+Welcome to new models, Rachel Bushart, runway model/fashion, Alfonso Taylor, model and established brand ambassador, Victoria Gonzales, NYC professional model/singer, John Jones, 6’5″ model, and more are in the application/interview process.
+ Tom McNulty traveled to Cocoa Beach for his Annual Model Shoot. He photographed five professional and experienced models in Miami, Sebring, and Cocoa Beach. The project this year is called, “A Zest for Life”. Interested?
+ It’s called Muses in Wonderland and it’s in Rochester, NY from May 31-June 2, 2025. Go to: https://www.musesinwonderland.com Tom will be there, too.
+ Bellissimo International: Models, Artists, & Talent Management is now part of the Comfrt Clothing’s Ambassador Program where you can get a 15% discount on their amazingly comfortable outfits. https://comfrt.com
+ Justin Patterson (drummer, model), Nathaniel Parker (model), Lucas Possinger (electric guitar) have all joined Bellissimo in the months of September-October 2024. Welcome!
+ Albright-Knox Gallery (AKG) longtime member, Tom McNulty is attending the AKG 162nd Annual Meeting and 2025 Agenda on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
+ Marc Cousins created “Marc & Marcy” and they’ve played regularly at Coco’s Bar and Bistro!
+ Bellissimo International: Models, Artists, & Talent Management recently sponsored a two-hour jam session at GCR Audio featuring Rich on the boards, Wisk (saxaphone), Lusas Possinger (electric guitar), Justin Patterson (drums), and Tom McNulty, CEO. http://www.StepOutBuffalo.com filmed the session.
+ Tom McNulty, CEO, Bellissimo International: Models, Artists, & Talent Management attended the figBuffalo event (www.figbuffalo.com), September 28th as a VIP attendee. What a great night! We’ll be back in full force in 2025!
+ Natalia and Rio recently did a shoot with a local photographer. Their shoots were separate and brilliantly crafted. Each was paid $250 for two hours. Photos are on this page.
+ Tom McNulty, CEO, Bellissimo International: Models, Artists, & Talent Management commited to a one-year relationship with StepOutBuffalo (www.stepoutbuffalo.com) to promote the services of our agency. A brief film was shot during the GCR Audio jam session. The campaign begins November 2024.
Goo Goo Dolls + Music is Art + GCR Audio
+Nathaniel Parker (model) started Erie Community College as a starter on their basketball team. Congrats, Nate! Nothing but Net!
+Bellissimo International is pleased to announce the signing of Alex Cousins, an accomplished classic cello and electric cello performer, to our agency. Professional Musician. Cello and Electric Cello. Classical, Jazz, and Rock ‘n Roll. . – October, 2023.
In October, 2024, Alex made the move to 80% of his time to the Letter to Elise local band and a new agent in LA. We wish him well!
+Bellissimo International is pleased to announce the signing of Marc Cousins, acoustic cello – (yes, he’s Alex’s father). Marc is an international performer rich in experience who often plays with fellow top shelf musicians in the Marc Cousins Trio, French ConXection, and bands in Europe and Canada. Visit Marc’s website: https://marccousinsbass.com/ - November, 2023
+Bellissimo International is pleased to announce the signing of Sentimental Journey. – a traveling duo of singers who perform modern pop favorites and classics from the American Songbook. More details forthcoming. – December, 2023
We hope you attended the 22nd Annual Music is Art Festival. It’s FREE. Thanks Tracy and Robby for all you do to support local music! Hold your September 2025 calendar open!
http://www.musicisart.org
+Bellissimo International is pleased to announce the signing of Justin H. – an accomplished singer in the style of Frank Sinatra and the American Song Book era. Justin is available for performance engagements. Justin has a very distinguished look, stoicism, and a charming style. Justin is also an actor. His classic features make him a strong model, too. Book Justin through Bellissimo International: Models, Artists, & Talent Management. – October, 2024
+We welcome model and professional jazz drummer, Justin Patterson. He’s the nephew of Janice Mitchell, a singer with Marc Cousins Trio. Justin has a youthful exuberance and polite charm that draws you in to learn more about this mature and focused young man. He loves jazz. Justin wishes to collaborate with other musicians and become a regular on the music scene.
Models
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Meet The Models of Bellissimo International: Models, Artists, & Talent Management
Rachel . Rio
Confidence
Why Not You?
You Only Fail When You Fail To Try!
Photography
Total Eclipse in Western New York – April 8, 2024 at 3:18 p.m.
Photography by Tom McNulty
Natalia
Natalia
Models, Artists & Talent
(Musicians, Singers, Painters, Actors)
The images shown here are of Justin – an accomplished singer in the style of Frank Sinatra and the American Song Book era. Justin is available for performance engagements. Justin has a very distinguished look, stoicism, and a charming style. Justin is also an actor. His classic features make him a strong model, too.
Book Justin through Bellissimo International: Models, Artists, & Talent Management.
Featured Musician
Marc Cousins – Bass Player Extraordinaire
Meet Marc Cousins Marc is an international performer rich in experience who often plays with fellow top shelf musicians in the Marc Cousins Trio, French ConXection, and bands in Europe and Canada. Visit his website:
Our role is to secure high-paying opportunities for all of our internal clients through a vast array of networks we have cultivated for many years including, but not limited to, fashion showcases, advertising agencies, events, designers, performance venues, galleries, special occasions, corporate affairs, international exhibitions, television, voice-over narrations, film, theater, and appropriate social media. Bellissimo International was created and is co-owned by Tom McNulty and Elizabeth Colangelo.
Our Person First Philosophy
Bellissimo International embraces health, fitness, nutrition, harmony between mind and body, and wellness. We support our models, artists, and talent to follow a path toward a healthy lifestyle that includes physical and behavioral well-being. As our company grows, we will support not-for-profits in two primary areas – human trafficking therapy and eating disorders education and prevention. By supporting Bellissimo International, you’ll be supporting these causes.
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Call Us: Tom McNulty, CEO (716) 481-4578 or tomsuccess@verizon.net
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