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I would take some time to find a good and legit agent, not a big one, specially if you are starting. Sometimes a small/ medium size agency will give you more attention and more experience ( what is exactly what you need to biuld). Be aware of scams while searching for agencies, one good way is asking for a list of clients, models, and actors who have worked with the agency ( if possible contact them and ask for a realistic insight). And if the agency doesn't have a website, that's suspicious. Even if they do, any guarantees they make about modeling jobs or requests to pay up front still make it a scam. And never go alone for these meetings, be safe. Good luck and never gave up!