[custom_adv] A model is a person with a role either to promote, display or advertise commercial products (notably fashion clothing in fashion shows), or to serve as a visual aid for people who are creating works of art or to pose for photography. [custom_adv] Modelling ("modeling" in American English) is considered to be different from other types of public performance, such as acting or dancing. [custom_adv] Although the difference between modelling and performing is not always clear, appearing in a film or a play is not generally considered to be "modelling". [custom_adv] Types of modelling include: fashion, glamour, fitness, bikini, fine art, body-part, promotional, and commercial print models. [custom_adv] Models are featured in a variety of media formats including: books, magazines, films, newspapers, internet and television. [custom_adv] Celebrities, including actors, singers, sports personalities and reality TV stars, frequently take modelling contracts in addition to their regular work.
