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Ready for Your Close-Up

What Every New Model Should Know

★★★★★ 4.8 · 53 reviews

In Ready for Your Close-Up, Tiana Pongs shares the insider knowledge it took her two decades to earn, so you don't have to learn it the hard way. From castings to contracts, Tiana Pongs breaks down exactly what it takes to build a real, lasting modeling career. 

"No fluff. Tiana covers everything — castings, agencies, scams, safety, and money. Feels like real talk from someone who actually lived it." — Maria Sproglou, Verified Purchase

"Clear, grounded, and truly caring toward new models. You can feel the author genuinely wants readers to succeed." — Naname, Verified Purchase

"Feels less like a lecture and more like an honest conversation with a friend telling you the truth you may have been avoiding." — Kathy D, Verified Purchase

Telly Awards — Council Member & Judge 

One of the most prestigious recognitions in video and television content worldwide.

Tiana Pongs serves as a Council Member and Judge for the Telly Awards, joining the judging council beginning with the 47th season.

The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens, reviewing entries across Branded Content, Commercials & Marketing, Immersive & Interactive, TV and Online Series, Non-Broadcast, Social Video, Film & Shorts, and Animation.

Entries are open across all categories. If your work deserves recognition, this is where it gets seen