Based in Longwood, Florida, Ariza Talent and Modeling Agency defines itself as a leading "Source for Multi-Cultural Talent." The firm maintains an extensive online model database and has developed a reputation for providing top-tier talent for films, print ads, commercials, television programs, and industrial videos. Ariza Talent and Modeling Agency offers a full-service approach that benefits its actors and models, as well as its clients. As a sign of commitment to ethical business practices, Ariza Talent maintains an affiliation with the American Child Actor & Modeling Association and enjoys an A rating with the Central Florida Better Business Bureau.
The President of Ariza Talent, Jeff Callender, founded the agency in 1986, following a successful modeling career that began in the early 1970s with a prominent New York Times Fashion Illustrator and took him to the fashion capitals of Europe. After returning to the United States, Mr. Callender became an agent in New York City before relocating to Florida, where he built Ariza Talent and Modeling Agency to showcase the beauty of diversity. The firm accepts aspiring talent of any size or height, and ages ranging from 3 to 90. Mr. Callender also serves as a community acting and modeling mentor through the Boys Club of America and the Orlando YMCA Achievers.
Ariza Talent and Modeling Agency regularly supplies talent for productions at major Florida attractions, including Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ Next Generation Experience. The firm has also provided extras, stand-ins, and principals for major feature films, including True Lies, My Girl, Armageddon, and The Waterboy. Ariza Talent models have been featured in print advertisements for brands such as Clairol, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and AT&T, and the firm recently hired 1,000 actors for a Pepsi commercial featuring Drew Carey.
The President of Ariza Talent, Jeff Callender, founded the agency in 1986, following a successful modeling career that began in the early 1970s with a prominent New York Times Fashion Illustrator and took him to the fashion capitals of Europe. After returning to the United States, Mr. Callender became an agent in New York City before relocating to Florida, where he built Ariza Talent and Modeling Agency to showcase the beauty of diversity. The firm accepts aspiring talent of any size or height, and ages ranging from 3 to 90. Mr. Callender also serves as a community acting and modeling mentor through the Boys Club of America and the Orlando YMCA Achievers.
Ariza Talent and Modeling Agency regularly supplies talent for productions at major Florida attractions, including Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ Next Generation Experience. The firm has also provided extras, stand-ins, and principals for major feature films, including True Lies, My Girl, Armageddon, and The Waterboy. Ariza Talent models have been featured in print advertisements for brands such as Clairol, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and AT&T, and the firm recently hired 1,000 actors for a Pepsi commercial featuring Drew Carey.