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On Diversity Vs. Tokenism in Casting and Today's Model Look with Irene Ojo-Felix

On Diversity Vs. Tokenism in Casting and Today's Model Look with Irene Ojo-Felix

Frombiased with José Criales-Unzueta


On Diversity Vs. Tokenism in Casting and Today's Model Look with Irene Ojo-Felix

Frombiased with José Criales-Unzueta

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Jul 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On today’s episode of Biased, casting director and editor Irene Ojo-Felix and I discuss all things casting including diversity vs. tokenism, advocating for models, and what in her opinion is today's "model look". We also talk about supermodels, influencers as models and social media, and more!
Irene is a New York based editor, casting director, and fashion media consultant with almost a decade of experience with some of New York's top fashion media brands and influencers. She is currently the features editor at models.com and runs her own full-service casting company Sola Casting (@solacasting). Irene casts across the spectrum of creative projects for music videos, fashion shows, advertising campaigns, editorials, and special projects.
Follow José on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljosecriales/
Follow José on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eljosecriales
Follow Irene on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iojofx
Check out Irene's company: https://www.instagram.com/solacasting

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/biasedwithjcu/support
Released:
Jul 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (19)

Biased is a podcast about fashion and everything around it. On each episode, special guests and I will approach specific topics related to the industry and discuss and unpack them — all biases considered. Biased is a thought-exchange platform that introduces listeners to the multifaceted individuals that come together to create the industry that is fashion.  I’ll be talking with and introducing you to designers, performers, stylists, models, thinkers, editors, content creators, and more! Instagram: @eljosecriales Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChgafWZWKp9OcyRlx_XKxUQ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/biasedwithjcu/support