MMA/Model Management Agency is a full-service agency that has been booking
models and talent in the Philadelphia area since 1989.
MMA's Founder
and Director, Ellen Wasser-Hrin, started MMA as a local fashion agency. It
has grown to become one of the most respected model and talent agencies in
the Philadelphia and tri-state area.
One
of MMA's first success stories was Dana Douglas who won the International
Elite Look contest. With MMA as her mother agent, Dana went on to grace
over 20 international fashion magazine covers and has worked for designers
such as Versace, Chanel, Armani and Karl Laggerfield. She continues to work
internationally. MMA’s Kim Onasch won the
National Elite Look Contest. Kim then went on to appear on “As the World
Turns” in the role of Jennifer Munson. Currently, MMA’s 16-year-old Dana
Marcolina can be seen in fashion magazines all over the world.
Besides their Fashion Division, MMA hosts a Commercial Division, Children's
Division, Hair and Makeup, Runway Division, Promotional/Trade Show Division
and On-Camera Division. MMA’s staff meets every challenge with a high level
of knowledge, professionalism and courtesy. This impeccable service along
with high caliber talent remains MMA’s trademark.
MMA
continues to place many of their local models and talent in NY and other
major markets throughout the country. Due to the steady number of successful
placements, MMA has developed excellent relationships with agencies in NY
and the other major markets throughout the country.
MMA's models have graced covers for the following Magazines:
German Elle,
Glamour, German Cosmo, Amica, Anna, Marie Claire, Teen Vogue, Main Line
Today, South Jersey Magazine, Philly Style, Delaware Bride, Fusion, Improper
Bostonian, Girl's Life, Healthy Aging, Boutique Magazine, Philly Health and
Fitness, and Natural Health Magazine.
MMA models have been featured in ads for the following: Eileen Fisher,
Armani, Chanel, Salvatore Ferragomo, Abercrombie & Fitch, Puma, Boscov's,
Boyd's, Journey's, Delia's and Deb Shops, just to name a few.
MMA
talent have booked lead roles in Invincible, It's Always Sunny in
Philadelphia and National Car Spots. Their talent can be seen as the face of
UPN on the U-Crew, Spokespeople on QVC, Weekly Talk Show hosts and regularly
book the regional spots cast in Philadelphia.
MMA
realizes the importance of and is grateful for the relationships with local
and national clients and agencies. Their continual support has been the
cornerstone of MMA’s growth and success.
