With her big brown doe-eyes and dark brown hair, it’s no wonder child model Anika has just bagged herself a modelling contract with on of Europe’s leading model agencies, Talent Management. So, having just been accepted on the books, we thought it was only right that we tell you all a bit more about her!

10-year-old Anika, who turns 11 this month, is a playful and athletic little girl, really into her sports, in particular ice skating, gymnastics and swimming. But she also has a creative side. Enjoying fashion and accessorising, her mum Asma tells us her daughter loves to take care in what wears and is a very determined and outgoing character. These are all traits that Talent Management knows make a great child model, especially since Anika has signed up to get involved in commercials, TV, film extras, and walk-on parts, as well as photographic and fashion modelling. Read on to find out more about London-based Anika, as she talks to the agency about her modelling prospects and what she’s most looking forward to in the world of child modelling…

Vital statistics?

“Dark brown eyes, brown hair, 4ft 4′, slim build.”

How would you describe your look?

“Current, trendy, fashionable. I like to make my own accessories. ie hair bands, bracelets, necklaces. I also like to use my mums old clothes and turn them into stylish stuff for me.”

Where did your interest in modelling come from?

“I have always liked clothes as I go out clothes shopping a lot with my mum. I like to try on different things to see what goes together. I also like to draw a lot of my designs for my clothes.”

What made you choose Talent Management?

“I liked the pictures of all the models, which inspired me.”

What are you hoping to gain from signing up with a model agency?

“I am hoping that I can become a very good model, especially in fashion.”

Name the top 3 things about yourself that you think will make you a good model.

“Hardworking, confident in front of the camera, and I get on well with a team.”

Do you have any additional talents; singing, dancing, acting, etc?

“Ice-skating, gymnastics, acting.”

What are you most looking forward to in becoming a model?

“Working with other people, dressing up, having my pictures taken and being made up.”

If you’re interested in signing your child up to model, like Asma has with Anika, you can apply at Talent Management’s dedicated modelling site Models Direct, where you’ll also find a range of information on modelling, acting, dancing, singing, entertaining and music, designed to help you when choosing a model agency.

Or, if you’re interested in booking our new model Anika for an assignment you have coming up, get in touch with Talent Management’s model bookers, quoting Anika’s model ref number ‘AQS 454625′, on 0844 334 0000 or fill in a model request form at www.talentmanagement.com/talent-hire.