Choco Media Models is a dark skin empowerment and model management agency that promotes darker skinned black models to help rebalance self esteem issues
Much has been made on social media on the positive lack of representation of darker skinned women in the media. Lupita Nyong’o did much to dispel the myth that darker skinned women couldn’t be beautiful. But despite the actress’s numerous front covers and editorials on the pages of the glossiest fashion magazines, there’s still a lot of work to be done to hold up darker complexions as a beauty ideal.
Dark skinned women are still being insulted, ignored or shamed. Remember the recent furore about people posting racist comments on MAC’s Instagram of a black model at New York Fashion Week? Or the NFL footballers Brennan Clay and Tony Jefferson who made fun of the dark skinned model in a bikini line up and then there’s the recent debacle on Zoe Saldana having to go blackface and wear a prosthetic to play Nina Simone in the new biopic, that got everybody asking, where are the dark skinned actresses who could have played this role?
Choco Models was founded by 22-year-old Kereen Hurley, a performing arts student. who explained, ‘There was a huge incident recently about a woman being too dark to enter Dstrkt night club. Social media can be very cruel when it comes to dark skin woman, criticising their skin tone and facial features. There are a lot of ignored comments about the lack of dark skin girls in the entertainment industry and this can ruin their self esteem. I started a new dark skin empowerment and model management company called Choco Media Models. It’s a company that empowers dark skinned woman in the UK, to help rebalance self esteem issues.’
Black Business Founder Sets Up Agency For Dark Skinned Models
Meet Kereen Hurley of Choco Models
By setting up her agency, Kereen hopes to help darker complexioned woman get more opportunities in the entertainment industry. ‘Dark skinned woman are frustrated about their lack of opportunities, creating Choco Media Models would create a huge difference.’
If you’re interested send your pictures and details to: chocomedia@hotmail.com. Kereen says, ‘We welcome all types from curvy, slim, African, Caribbean, broad noses – the list goes on.’
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I’m at very interested in connecting with a modeling agency. Would love to joint the company.
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@black beauty agency.. feeling exited and satisfied to see this support for dusky complection girls...and glad to say that I'm also interested in modeling but still scared about my dusky skin tone...I have enough height and also well maintained figure but I thought dusky skin can't enter in modeling...... daily I tried to being fit and healthy...I also do yoga and exercise....and know how to dressing...I am 18 years old ...
I'm madly attached with fashion and modeling....
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Hi, I'm 16-years-old and interested in becoming a model. I am a Kenyan girl and I love everything about the fashion industry. I am dark skinned and have afro kinky hair. I would like to use my dark complexion to make a statement in the world. Thank you. I look forward to getting scouted.
I am Cuban and African American. I am brown skin and I am 16. I love singing, I love dancing, I love the camera. I am very easy on the eye. I promise I am slim thick, so model agencies don't like that. I just want to share my brown skin beauty and let all brown skin girls know that they are just as beautiful as light skin girls or white skin girls – we are all important.
Hi I’m 16 years old and I would love to be a model especially for your agency. I have always been interested in modeling since I was a kid but lately it has really been in my heart to start taking action.
Hi I'm Nolizwi Cele
I am a dark skinned girl who is 22 years of age who really loves modelling and I wish to join your agency.
My dream is to be a model since I was a kid...I really would like to be a model one day
Hello
I'm 21. A dark skin girl who's been laughed at since age 2 because of my skin color
I'd love to be a fashion model
I want to show myself to the world
Please help me
Because I believe you can
I am 59, and have desired a modeling career since the age of 22. At 5'10~142 I was told in 1982 that I needs to "lose" 10lbs, acquire a portfolio of pics, and come back...dark-skinned and livin' in Indianapolis, Indiana; my options were better served somewhere like at least Chicago. So, here I am wondering if indeed thru social media I can still provide the world with much needed essence, vibrance, black beauty/tempered now with wisdomatic grace and elegance, humorous stories, topped off with a listening ear for problem solving. I really just feel it would be an acknowledgement to me that yes, such a career would have been possible (if) not (you was dreamin') Just a professional photo shoot with the make up artist and stylist for fee (I'll pay it) I'm that curious...thank you for your time.✨✨✨
Hello iam from india iam 25 ..iam dusky skin girl iam interested in modelling ...please give me a chance ..
Hi, I'm Vivian. A mother of three kids, and interested in modelling for you. Contact me and you won't regret it.Cheers
Hey I'm Shaniya, I'm 14 and I'm about 5'9 I would love to model. I'm from Baltimore
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Hi, I am Nicole..18-years-old and it will be my great pleasure to be part of the melanin modelings.
I was wondering I'm very dark skinned and I have 12 tattoos, including one big one on my hand and I've never taken a professional photo before. I'm 5' 3", 133lbs, slim but I'm also pigeon-toed – my feet go in when I walk... Should I try this you guys, or what should I do ? Can any one tell me the rules.
Hi Shauntay,
Thanks for getting in touch. Model agencies usually set their own criteria for models on their books. You should email Choco Media Models directly on: chocomedia@hotmail.com and ask them if you are a suitable candidate for their agency. It's worth noting that the agency is currently based in the UK.
Kind regards,
BBH Team
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Hi iam Ashwini Sandra, I just love modeling, can you please let me know what is the procedure or how to contact your agency.
Hi Ashwini
Drop the modelling agency an email at: chocomedia@hotmail.com
Hi Im 18 years old I graduated in 2018 I am studying electrical engineering at a community college, I am dark skin and would love to join your agency.
Hi I'm 24 years and chocolate skinned, would like to join your modelling agency please help
I am looking for a makeup model for black skin. Anyone interested, please contact sarah.qinwt@gmail.com
Thank you
Hey, I love what I just read. How can I join your agency , I'm pretty dark , well built and I catch a lot of attention most times, please tell me how to register and work with you guys.
Hi, what about brown skin men is there any other agencies!
Hi, I'm 16 I would love to know how to join your agency
I would love to model.
Hy..My name is Angel and I am 15 turning 16 years old. I am a dark skinned and thick girl. I have always wanted to go into the modelling industry but I never got the chance to. I was always told that I am not slim enough to become a model. Please help me.
I very happy to hear about this campaign. I'm a dark skin young woman and I strongly believe black is beautiful and I would love to know how I can get involved in this . I love modelling and encouraging other young black girls
Hi I'm 20 years ...I want to audition for modelling....currently in Zimbabwe.
I'm a 65 year old chocolate beauty.
How may I help you further your dream?
I am brown color. I am 17 and interested in modeling.
Hello...am a dark skinned African beauty with a good height and would like to further my modelling because I'm madly in love with fashion....but am not able to...please help.
Hi
I'm 23 and I did modelling sometimes during my high school, I'm currently in Nairobi, Kenya and planning to move to Dubai..I'll be glad to be considered..Thank you
m 20 n interested
Hello am new and i would like to get more details thank you
Hello
I'm very interested & would love to know how to join. I am 21 and really interested in modeling.
We've left the details in the article, contact: chocomedia@hotmail.com for more details.
Good luck,
The BBH Team
Hi my name is Dorotha and I’m am very fascinated by this model agency. I’m a dark skinned girl myself and like many dark skinned people, I was made fun of because of my complexion. Being dark skinned, people would always ask me if I stood too long outside or they would make jokes about me saying they can’t see me in the dark and they would always say, 'Oh Dorotha, why can’t you just scrub yourself harder so you can become lighter?' Because of those people making fun of me, it drove me into a deep depression where I didn’t want to go to school because I was afraid someone could say something that can hurt me, because I knew that if I said something wrong to this person, they were gonna say something that would hurt my feelings really bad. I’m not really asking to become a part of this amazing agency, I just wanted to tell my story. But it would be nice have have a place where I can be who I wanna and I don’t have to be ashamed of who I am and that I should love my color.
hey there,
i was just wondering how old do you have to be to apply.
Hi there
Thanks for your enquiry. Contact chocomedia@hotmail.com for more details.
Regards,
The BBH Team
You guys prove again and again that there is nothing in white color... keep rocking. This post is so inspiring.
Hi
Am 15 years old I just want to say what you're doing is so amazing and motivating, especially for dark skinned teenage girls out there. Ever since I became a teenager I started to get bullied about my skin tone at school, public places and my community. It sometimes really affects my self-esteem and makes me feel like an outsider. Thank you so much for starting this agency I would really like to get involved to encourage dark skinned girls out there, that we are equally beautiful just as other girls.
Hi there :)
I would love to know how to join your agency and how old you have to be. I am 17 and really interested in what you do.
Please get back to me as soon as you can.
Best,
Shanola x
Hi Shanola
Thanks for your response. Contact chocomedia@hotmail.com and ask them directly.
Regards
BBH Team