My experience with Debby Hocking, with USA models 8/25/12.\r
Don't you dare question her experience or ask about talent she has helped....believe what people are saying, save your time and energy and go elsewhere. \r
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My daughter has her profile on one model place.\r
There was a message from Jennifer for parents to contact her about a commercial and zombie movie.\r
I called, scheduled appt for 1p to show up at Debby's office in Southfield, MI on Northwestern Hwy, 66 miles from my home.\r
I read a few reviews on the internet before going and was shocked by some of the comments, then there where some good ones. I thought, well maybe a few upset people for not getting a role, I drove to Southfield.\r
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We arrive at the office, exactly as described in a few reviews, not so nice, kind of shabby, but hey, let's see what she has to offer. She greats us, and wow, surprise by her 'dress' knowing children are coming in her to interview and her make-up...she looked like a clown. We wait in the 'waiting room' while she talks with another lady with her children and friend. I am shocked by the comments of other models and her negative attitude about those who did not work with her, instead of leaving right there I continue to wait.\r
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OK..It is our turn, she rudely calls us in, I hand her the paper for my children, I see all the 'modeling' pictures on the wall. I ask her what her experience is, and defensively she tells me she has done some national TV and modeling work and movies, and ask why I am questioning. I mention I have a few celebrity friends and they recommended I ask. Debby tells me 'I could have done movies, and lived in Hollywood, but I chose to be a mom, single and besides ALL stars are drug addicts"". I laugh and refute her statement. I then ask what talent she has helped make it in the industry, she gives me a nasty look and wants to know where my friend lives, I tell her Hollywood/LA. I then said I have a few more questions and she says 'GET OUT"", no you don't and goes nuts on me screaming infront of my children to get out, that how dare I question her and her agency. Says to me 'I don't even know how you can have a job.""\r
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We exchange words on the way out and she is screaming she is going to call the police.\r
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WOW!!...I stated obviously those reviews on line have some truth and left.\r
I looked her up on BBB, she is not accredited.\r
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