World Model & Talent Competition

Model: Kathryn Sanchez

WORLD MODEL & TALENT COMPETITIONS

All regional/national models and talent winners are invited to compete in our World Competitions.

 

NYFW Models are required to purchase a Model Essentials Package for $399 which is separate from the sponsorship fee.  It includes professional Hair & Makeup Services for one event at NYFW by PURESK, a professional modeling workshop conducted by ESKEW Consulting, an official UBU souvenir program book, an official UBU model tote bag, and a souvenir UBU model lanyard. Models participating in NYFW will be required to register within seven (7) days of a regional/national event or official acceptance into NYFW and pay a $100 deposit on the Model Essentials Package. Models who do not register and pay the deposit within seven (7) days of their regional/national event date or acceptance date will be required to pay the Sponsorship fee of $299 if they choose to participate at a later date. All payments made into our program at any level are nonrefundable or nontransferable. No exceptions.

 

The deadline for all payments and registration for September NYFW and the World Model & Talent Competition is August 1.

MODEL COMPETITION

  • MODEL AGE DIVISIONS, age determined on the date of your regional or national competition in which you received your title. If you did not compete in a regional or national competition, choose your age division based on how old you are on the date this competition begins.
    • Ambassador, ages 6 - 9
    • Preteen, ages 10 - 12
    • Junior Teen, ages 13 - 15
    • Teen, ages 16 - 18
    • Miss, ages 18 - 34, married, single, widowed, divorced.
    • Ms., ages 35 and up, married, single, widowed, divorced
    • Mrs., ages 21 and up, must be married
  • MODEL AREAS OF COMPETITION
    • Go See Wear. Model wears a solid black or white tank top shirt, pants, and shoes of choice
    • Runway Wear. Model wears something they would see at the Oscars or Emmy's. 
    • Red Carpet Wear. Think couture, dramatic, and expressive. 
    • Photogenic. Limited to one photo. Sizing: 3 x 5 up to 8 X 10
  • All wardrobes should be age and family-friendly appropriate.

 

  • REGIONAL/NATIONAL FEES
    • World Model Competition Fee - $199
    • Guest Admission for World Model Competition - $25, general seating
    • Guest Admission for World Model Competition - $50, VIP seating (only 30 available)

TALENT COMPETITION

TALENT AGE DIVISIONS

  • TALENT 
    • Junior Talent Showcase, enrolled in high school and below
    • Senior Talent Showcase, out of high school and above 

TALENT CATEGORIES, Cost is $39 per entry

  • Vocal (maximum of 2 entries)
  • Dance (maximum of 2 entries)
  • Instrument (maximum of 2 entries)
  • Model (maximum of 1 entry, outfit of choice)
  • Acting (maximum of 2 entries)

CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

  • Vocal and dance entries have a maximum time limit of 2 minutes per entry.
  • Music for vocal and dance entries must be emailed by January 25, 2026, as an attachment to Amber@ubuproductions.org or submitted to her email via any submission platform.
  • Acting has a maximum time limit of 90 seconds.
    • Props are permitted but set up or breakdown is included in the 90 second performance.
  • Competitors in the instrumental category are responsible for bringing their own instruments.
    • Any accompanied music for instrumental entries must be emailed by August 1, as an attachment to your show's producer or submitted to her email via any submission platform and permission must be granted for her to open/access the file. Please make sure your name, description of your talent, and age division is included in the email. Late submission fees are $25 per submission. An editing fee of $25 per track is charged if editing needs done.

OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS

  • Photogenic ($50 per entry, unlimited entries)
    • Photos must be turned in at registration and have your age division and name on them.
  • Portfolio ($50 per entry, unlimited entries)
    • Portfolios must be turned in at registration and have your age division and name on them.
    • Portfolios should not have more than 20 photos in them.
    • A black portfolio book is preferred for photos.
  • Headshot ($50 per entry, unlimited entries)
    • Headshots must be turned in at registration and have your age division and name on them.
  • LIVE Photoshoot ($125, maximum of 1 entry)
    • Our staff will schedule your photoshoot.
    • Attire is outfit of choice
    • Our photographer will select winners.
    • Models must be able to follow directions from the photographer.
    • Outfit must be age appropriate and of good taste.
  • Comp Card ($50 per entry, unlimited entries)
    • Card should be approximately 8.5” x 5.5” and on card stock paper.
    • What should be on your comp card? One to four pictures and a mixture of poses, natural head shot and the following measurements: Height, weight, bust, hips, shoe size, dress size, hair and eye color. It should also have your name, address, and phone number. 
  • Art ($50 per entry, unlimited entries) 
    • Artwork must be original and no larger than 24” tall or wide.
    • Artwork must be turned in at registration and have your age division and name on it.

Deadline for entries is February 1, 2026

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Use Event ID:  UBU Talent 2026