BACKGROUND/ETHICS:
>>>British mixed-Asian (Peranakan and Thai) writer/designer looking for paid modelling work to supplement current income. Even though I prefer to freelance, I can also be found in a few agency's books.
>>>I have some nude/semi-nude shots in my portfolio, but it's not an image I want to cultivate. I am not interested in anything resembling the 'Reader's Wives' page (or ANY other section for that matter!) of Playboy, or Page 3 of The Sun...No offence to some very talented photographers who DO produce nude images. The o­nly times I make exceptions are with photographers I've previously worked with (people whom I know personally), and am assured that some artistic justification is involved.
>>>Due to certain health problems, I can't model during my 'time of the month'...Sorry to be crass, but I'm being honest, and giving you some advance notice.
>>>Will o­nly model at outdoor locations during the cold season if modelling winter collections.
>>>May travel within the UK if reimbursed, and usually accompanied by chaperone or Stylist.
>>>Normally available weekends and some weekday nights (with 1 - 2 weeks notice).

EXPERIENCE/PUBLICATIONS:
>>>I have a fair bit of modelling experience, and a few of my photos have been featured in a couple of magazines (Cover of 'Angel' magazine, featured in 'BJP' and 'What Digital Camera')...also shortlisted for 2003 AOP Open, and was exhibited in the gallery. I have won awards in Singapore for Acting/Playwriting/Performing Arts, and have some experience in Singing (Soprano & Contralto) & Dancing (currently learning Jazz Dancing), providing Voice Clips for Radio Jingles, Fashion Styling, Media/PR and written some Articles/Short-Stories that got published in various magazines both in the UK and abroad...as you can tell, I'm rather verbose...
>>>Featured Model o­n NM from 13 December 2004 to 20 December 2004 + OMP Showcase
>>>Starred in Music Video for Enemo-J, directed by Matthew Burton (COSH), which won the 2005 Kerrang Best Unsigned Band Award (though they're now with a record company). It will be aired worldwide o­n MTV sometime in Jan/Feb 2006.
>>>Recent Work - Please view my Blog for updates...

IMAGE/STYLE:
>>>I have a very extensive wardrobe (to the extent of absurdity), with a wide range of cosmetic/hair products (just in case you're stuck for choice, or wouldn't mind settling for good old 'model's own'), which I am very adept at utilising, and can carry off cutting-edge styles with flair. I have some styling experience as well. You'll discover I'm very versatile (from very girly to sophisticated) and quite unconventional...I'm always up for interesting and novel ideas...something with a twist. My current hairstyle is straight, layered, and nearly reaches my waist.
>>>Photographers who have worked with me have found me very professional, with bubbly personality and quirky sense of humour all part of the package! I am extremely petite, with medium skin texture (occasional break-outs as per norm, but no complaints from photographers so far...I can provide references from various professional sources) and tone, plus a tiny cocoa-coloured, butterfly-shaped birthmark o­n left side of lower back (considered exotic by some!). No tattoos or mad piercings...A few faint lines o­n forearms due to an old accident, but not usually visible in pictures as you can see.
>>>Tiny waistline (almost handspan) without benefit of corset, but imagine what it'll look like if you chuck me in the real thing! :-p

GALLERY:
>>>Still building website, but feel free to browse through what I've already uploaded at - www.charmainlee.co.uk - where I have additional pictures (some personal, for which I do apologise).
>>>Please sign the Guestbook at my site to let me know what you think!!!

RATES:
>>>My rates are flexible, and fee will be reduced in exchange for prints depending o­n how useful I consider them for my Portfolio. This is negotiable, so please contact me for more info...I'm always willing to help within reason, and I don't bite :-)