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Janelle Yausif: Little Girl with a Big Voice!
The crowd at IMTA 2013 was left awestruck after an inspiring performance by ten year old Janelle Yausif. The prodigal vocalist took top prize at the International Model & Talent Association’s ‘Child Singer’ competition, adding to the singing sensation’s already impressive list of awards.
Born in Toronto in 2002, Janelle began singing opera at age six. Her journey as a professional soprano vocalist took flight in 2012 and she hasn’t slowed down since. Janelle’s passion for singing has lead her to Toronto, Montréal, Cuba, Rome, and Los Angeles (IMTA 2013). She finds inspiration in Andrea Bocelli and her dream is to one day perform with the legendary opera singer. Janelle is currently training with Barbizon Canada who is working hard to make sure audiences everywhere see more of Janelle and hear her magnificent voice in the near future.
Janelle’s talent has been recognized through numerous awards in addition to The IMTA 2013 Child Singer Award in LA, representing ICE Agency. At the Rome Music Festival Opera 2012 she won both the Talent Award and was recognized as being the festival’s Youngest Opera Singer. At Showbiz Mondial 2012, Janelle won First Place Kids Singer. At Miss All Canadian Pageant 2010 and 2011 Janelle received First Place for Talent accepting numerous awards and trophies for acting, singing, modeling and TV Personality.
I was lucky enough to catch up with Janelle after her busy week in Los Angeles to hear about her experience.
“I had a lot of fun, I loved being on that big stage to perform for the wonderful audience”. Janelle also said that everyone was extremely friendly and how happy she was winning Child Singer. When asked what she thought of the IMTA experience she said “I would recommend IMTA for anyone with talent to go to this convention and show their talent to the world!”
ICE Agency For the Win!
We are so proud to announce that ICE Agency did absolutely fantastic at IMTA last week in Los Angeles! With 100% callbacks and an outstanding record number of finalists.
Our very own Toronto talent, Janelle Yausif WON CHILD SINGER! She is a rising star who is going FAR FAST!
In COLD READ: Madison Iseman was the WINNER!!!
In RUNWAY: Jacob Almanzar was THE WINNER!!
Alek Prus was 1st RUNNER UP and Kelly Trammel won 1st RUNNER UP as well as Zoe St Onge in their divisions
In FASHION PRINT: Alek Prus was the WINNER!!
Kelly Trammel won 1st RUNNER UP as well as Jacob Almanzar won 1st RUNNER UP and Zoe St Onge won 2nd RUNNER UP
In THEATRICAL HEADSHOT: Madison Iseman won 1st RUNNER UP
In SITCOM: Madison Iseman won 1st RUNNER UP
In JEANS: Jenifer Macdonald won 2nd RUNNER UP
In SWIMWEAR: Shanrita Ramsaroop won 2nd RUNNER UP
In COMMERCIAL PRINT: Hanna Andrews- was the WINNER!!!
Kristen Piedrahita won 1st RUNNER UP and Zoe St Onge won 1st RUNNER UP
In TV BEAUTY: Kristen Piedrahita won 1st RUNNER UP
COULD NOT BE MORE PROUD OF OUR TALENTED ICE AGENCY!!!!
Miss Southern Quebec 2012
SEEN Fashion Week 2012
Alexis Gladstone backstage
Alexis Gladstone on the catwalk
Bianca Macias and Alexis Gladstone lead the designer finale
Irina Shumskaya in the NASCAR recycled parts dress
Barbizon at the Race for the Cure at Charlotte Motor Speedway!
Barbizon was a sponsor of MacDonald Motor Sports #81 at the 10-12-2012 Dollar General Race for the Cure at Charlotte Motor Speedway!
Barbizon Graduates Working It!
All above models are Barbizon graduates and started as Ice Models and IMTA Alumni. Now they are all working in industry capitals such as LA and New York City.
Barbizon Models Win BIG at IMTA
95% Call backs and 48 Honorable Mentions!
Barbizon Graduates & ICE Models Rock the Show
Barbizon Canada 
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