Lehigh Valley Student Wins Awards, Signs International Modeling Contract

Written and submitted by Kirstyn Blum’s representatives:

Kirstyn Blum, 16, of Upper Saucon, Lehigh County, has signed an international modeling contract and will be traveling to Japan in October.

Kirstyn’s modelling success began when she met Mindy Sills at the John Robert Powers Agency in Philadelphia. After completing several classes, Kirstyn competed in the New Faces Preview at the Seaport Museum in Philadelphia, in June.

She competed in runway, swimsuit, monologue and commercial competitions, taking first place in the swimsuit competition and won first place for the overall competition.

Kirstyn then competed in 14 talent and modeling competitions at the IMTA in New York City, winning awards in 7 categories and taking 4th place overall.

She received callbacks from model and talent agencies throughout the US, Asia, England, and Italy. Kirstyn has signed a modelling contract with Avenue 1 in Japan and has another offer from Bellissima.