In The Spotlight: MATT BATES

1. How did you get into the acting / modelling industry? 

I was doing accountancy for an insurance firm in Leeds, and one day because I hated it so much, I just stood up and walked out. Went straight over the road for a drink and got scouted in the pub. Started work the week after, so was very lucky!

2. Your best piece of advice for aspiring models / actors?

Treat this as a proper job, be professional, practice what you have to do on shoots. It’s not just as simple as standing there which a lot of people seem to think. Over time grow your model wardrobe too as this is your essential kit.

3. What has been your favourite shoot to date? 

Way too many to mention. Trekking in northern Canada, shooting at the Taj Mahal, the pyramids in Egypt, playing golf in Spain, playing football in Portugal, working all over Miami, working in Kenya, Dubai, all over Europe. I’ve been really lucky to have worked for a lot of the UK’s biggest brands, feel very blessed. 

4. If you had to choose someone (besides yourself) to play you in a movie, who would you choose & why? 

It would have to be Matthew McConaughey, as a few people have said we kind of look alike. Personally I don’t see it. 

5: Best thing about being represented by Face? 

I have been with Vicky since the very first day of Face Models. I feel very lucky to work for Face, even more lucky to work for someone I consider a close and supportive friend.

6. Tell us a fun fact about yourself ☺️

I used to do a lot of work for the environment agency, where I was “Pond, James Pond…license to fish”.  Oh, and I once got asked out by Paris Hilton!!!

In The Spotlight: GRACE SATO

 

1. How did you get into the acting / modelling industry? 

It all started when I was 18 when my former colleague asked if I would be interested in modelling for a cruelty-free, vegan skincare brand she worked for! I sent her some simple pictures of myself, attended the casting and before I knew it, I was having my first paid shoot with full-time professional models. 

2. Your best piece of advice for aspiring models / actors?

As for modelling, my advice is to not be afraid of rejection - it's part and parcel of the job. You may simply not have the right ‘look’ for what they are after at that moment in time.

3. What has been your favourite shoot to date? 

I enjoy all shoots with Face! But if I had to pick out a favourite, I think it would be the one with Grow Gorgeous, one of the UK’s biggest hair care brand. The entire team (there were 9 of us girls!) on set were absolutely lovely, and we had a wonderful time together swooshing my hair back and fourth! It was one of the best Friday's, which didn’t feel like a Friday and I came home with such lovely-smelling and shiny hair. We were a dream team!

4. If you had to choose someone (besides yourself) to play you in a movie, who would you choose & why? 

Ooooh never thought about this before! Probably would choose Catherine Zeta Jones when she was younger. I’ve been told a few times we look alike, and plus she’s such an elegant lady!

5: Best thing about being represented by Face? 

The wonderful team members of the agency! Not only are they super organised and communicative, they are also wonderful, caring and the most pleasant to work with! They care about your development as a model and/or actress and I always feel like they have got my back no matter what 😊 Face wouldn’t be the same without the girls!