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You've Got The Look: The Complete HOW TO Celebrity Look-Alike Guide

by Denise Bella Vlasis

304 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #02-1221; ISBN 1-55395-506-4; US$29.95, C$46.00, EUR29.90, £20.80

Are you a star? Or do you just look like one? Now you can walk through the doors of Hollywood quicker than any other media and find yourself on a movie set, television commercial, or mingling amongst celebrities and GETTING PAID to do it! You've Got The Look is an amazing step by step instruction guide to begin working as a Professional Celebrity Look-alike. For performers, non-performers alike!

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About the Book You've Got The Look is a valuable information and resource guide for anyone intersted in finding a creative second income in the entertainment field. Performers and non-performers alike will learn every detail needed on HOW TO break into the industry of entertainment, and how to secure a job working as a professional celebrity look-alike and Hollywood double. You've Got The Look features in-depth interviews and amazing advice from industry experts, booking agents, and working professionals. It contains over 100 booking agents contact information, as well as pages of valuable industry secrets and thought provoking advice to guide your every step. Learn Make-up/Costume tips, how to write your resume, make a contract, what to know about International travel, and so much more! If you look like, sounds like or can act like (with make-up and costumes) a well recognized celebrity- (or know someone who does) than this book is for you. The Author is a living example that resembling a celebrity has it's advantages!

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About the Author Click here for an interview with ABC Perth Radio. Denise Bella Vlasis has been a performer for most of her life, starting with dance and theater classes at age nine. It was her first dance instructor who recognized Denise's natural abilities. Making sure Denise would continue her studies in dance classes, this very same teacher offered her free classes and encouraged her mother to make sure to "keep this one coming to class." The lessons paid off. Denise continued her studies in dance and theater all the way through college and was honored in 1981 and 1982 with scholarships in dance, theater, and choreography. While in college, Denise was actively pursuing a performing career, landing small roles on television and in music videos. In 1983, a brand new cable music television channel (MTV) was born, and suddenly the comparisons to Madonna began. Denise's similarities to superstar Madonna began to get her instant recognition each time she walked through the doors of an audition. Denise slowly realized that for most of her life she had been noticed by perfect strangers constantly telling her who they thought she looked like. In 1984, Denise decided to enter a look-alike contest at a local mall. That very same day, there was a television producer in the audience looking for a Madonna look-alike for the filming of a well-known morning television program. After seeing Denise in action (among hundreds of other girls), the producer hired Denise on the spot to film the television show the very next morning. After the filming of this show, the calls started coming in from agents and show producers inquiring about Denise's Madonna act. Rather than resist something that seemed to be destined, Denise allowed this new opportunity to unfold and take her life on a journey that her drama coaches and dance teachers could never have prepared her for. Endless job offers began to land at Denise's feet, and the many enthusiastic requests to book her Madonna act resulted in Denise's commitment to become a professional impersonator. Denise pursued impersonation with a focused, ambitious energy. While television and live show offers began to pour in for Denise, it would be her appearances for children and children's charities that would be an awakening for her. She quickly learned that this "star" element could be utilized to open hearts, and with respect to Madonna's image, Denise learned that she could "give back" in ways that changed her life and her focus forever. Her journey as Madonna began. In 1986, MTV held Madonna's "Make My Video" contest. Denise entered a video of herself as Madonna, which was handpicked by Madonna as a top-10 finalist out of roughly 2000 videos entered. Her video was then selected as first runner-up and she was the only celebrity look-alike impersonator to be chosen from all of the entries. Denise met Madonna shortly thereafter, and was inspired to continue her career as a celebrity double. She has since worked with Madonna on a commercial for MTV and was hired as a makeup and costume stand-in for Madonna's 2001 Drowned World Tour. Denise has appeared as Madonna on numerous prime-time television shows and networks, including A Current Affair, AM Los Angeles, Americas Funniest Videos, American Journal, Baywatch Nights, Days of Our Lives, Dream On, Entertainment Tonight, Extra, Family Feud, Hard Copy, Jenny Jones, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, Mike and Matty, Maury Povich, Not Necessarily the News, Putting on the Hits, Philly After Midnight, The Gossip Show, The Carol Burnett Show, The Carol & Marilyn Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, To Tell the Truth, USA High, Vicky Lawrence, the E-Channel, VH-1, MTV, HBO, MUCHMUSIC, and many more. She worked with film director John Boskovitch for a role in Sandra Bernhard's feature film Without You I'm Nothing, where Denise played the part of Shoshanna. She has traveled the world and been cast as a stand-in, voice-over, and featured entertainer for hundreds of national events. Her live show has even been requested and performed to rave reviews from Christina Aguilera, Seal, CEO executives, heads of corporations, and politicians. Denise is featured as Madonna in the books A Day in the Life of Hollywood, Encyclopedia Madonnica and Who's Not Who, as well as endless magazines, periodicals, and trade papers. She is considered an expert in the field of celebrity impersonation and is highly respected among her peers and within the industry. Denise has set a standard in the world of celebrity look-alikes. A pioneer, like the superstar she emulates, she has paved the way for countless other people to discover their own talents and abilities. What brings the most satisfaction to Denise's life is the opportunity to watch the people she has advised turn their hope into successful careers. Her sincere desire to help people is the motivating factor that led her to write this book. Denise hopes it will encourage readers to take the first step in reaching for their dreams.

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Reviews

YOU'VE GOT THE LOOK AMAZON.COM BOOK REVIEWS

A great resource and entertainment., July 6, 2003
Reviewer: A reader from Los Angeles, CA United States
In this book one is taken aback by the quality of the look a likes that the author uses, then the amazing generosity of information for the aspiring performer to get into this surreal business. It is both entertaining & educational, how often do you get that?

You've Got The Look is a Fantastic Resource!, July 5, 2003
Reviewer: A reader from Orlando, FL USA
As a professional in the entertainment industry, I wish this book had been around when I was getting started. It would have saved me a lot of time learning the basics and making valuable contacts. This book is a must for anyone seriously considering the Celebrity Look Alike business. A great value.

Excellent text book, July 7, 2003,
Reviewer: Al Lampkin from Burbank, CA
As an agent booking lookalikes, I frequently get calls from people who want to get into the business. I refer them to this book. It will answer all their questions and get them started. There's also lots of excellent resource material for the seasoned performer including a list of agents who book lookalikes. A wealth of good solid information. I highly recommend this book.

cool book, July 6, 2003
Reviewer: A reader from USA
this book has really helped me as a look-like-and modeling and acting- I was a student looking for a part-time job and then discovered this book- thank you!

A must for event producers, July 7, 2003
Reviewer: tom budas from Newport Beach, California
Just a quick note to say how pleased I am with Denise Bella Vlasis' latest book. If you produce corporate events, private events or anywhere that you use unique entertainment this is truly a wealth of information. if you think you've got the "look", then this definately is the best road map to success you can find to become a look-a-like and professional entertainer. Thank you Denise for a job well done!

A great resource and entertainment., July 6, 2003
Reviewer: A reader from Los Angeles, CA United States
In this book one is taken aback by the quality of the look a likes that the author uses, then the amazing generosity of information for the aspiring performer to get into this surreal business. It is both entertaining & educational, how often do you get that?

Love the Book, July 6, 2003
Reviewer: Linda Collins from Las Vegas, NV
I ordered and read the book as a professional agent in the look alike business and will say that if all the lookalikes and impersonators in the industry would read and apply the principals in this guide, it would make our job much easier and add a huge amount of professionlism to the industry. I feel every look alike in the industry or the "wantabes" should study and apply what they learn. This book is much needed and will make a major difference in the professionalism of a rapidly growing industry. Cheers to the author.

"You've Got The Look" Has The Look!", July 6, 2003
Reviewer: Richard Halpern, The FAKE Austin Powers from Sudio City, California, USA
Being an working celebrity impersonator (as Austin Powers), I found "You've Got The Look" to be an essential guide for those of us in this business. It is also very entertaining to the non-professional, in that it showcases the inner workings of a world of entertainment few in the mainstream get to see. I highly recommend this book whether you are a celeb impersonator, or would like to be one, or would just like to read about what it's like. First-rate from cover to cover, baby, yeah!

TIME IS MONEY AND THIS BOOK WILL SAVE YOU BOTH!!!!, July 5, 2003
Reviewer: CHRIS AMERICA from WASHINGTON, DC
BUY THIS BOOK! I HAVE BEEN IN THE LOOK-ALIKE INDUSTRY FOR OVER 20 YEARS. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN LEARNING FIRST-HAND ABOUT THE LOOK-ALIKE BUSINESS YOU WILL FIND EVERYTHING ESSENTIAL THAT YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW IN "YOU'VE GOT THE LOOK". IT IS EXTREMELY WELL WRITTEN, CONCISE AND LEAVES OUT NOTHING. WHAT IMPRESSES ME MOST ABOUT ITS CONTENTS IS HOW THOROUGH AND ACCURATE THE INFORMATION IS.

IF YOU ARE NEW TALENT - BEWARE!!! IT IS EASY FOR YOU TO BE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF - ESPECIALLY FINANCIALLY - IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE ROPES OF THE IMPERSONATION INDUSTRY. THIS USER-FRIENDLY BOOK WILL EDUCATE AND PREVENT YOU FROM MAKING THE COMMON COSTLY MISTAKES TYPICALLY MADE BY THOSE WHO ARE FIRST STARTING OUT.

"YOU'VE GOT THE LOOK" SINCERELY RESPECTS YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL NO MATTER WHAT STAGE YOU ARE AT IN YOUR CAREER.

DENISE HAS PACKED SEVERAL YEARS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE INTO ONE VOLUME OF TERRIFIC DEFINITION AND ADVICE FOR TALENT. SHE HAS GENEROUSLY COVERED MUCH MORE THAN THE BASICS FOR BEGINNERS - EVEN TOUCHING ON RARE AND VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT EVEN OUR "SEASONED" TALENTS WILL BENEFIT IN KNOWING. THE BOOK IS EVEYTHING YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW ALL ROLLED INTO ONE - IT IS A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE.

THE LOOK-ALIKE INDUSTRY IS BOOMING AND THE INVESTMENT FOR THIS BOOK IS NOMINAL WHEN COMPARED TO THE YEARS IT WOULD TAKE FOR YOU TO AQUIRE ACCURATE INFORMATION SUCH AS THE KIND FOUND WITHIN THESE PAGES. I ONLY WISH I HAD THAT KIND OF RESOURCE AVAILABLE TO ME WHEN I FIRST STARTED OUT AS IT WOULD HAVE SAVED ME TIME, MONEY, MORE MONEY AND ALOT OF FRUSTRATION!!!

IMPERSONATION WORK IS A SPECIALTY - MUCH DIFFERENT FROM ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSION. THE GAME AND RULES TO THE IMPERSONATION PROFESSION ARE UNIQUE WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER TYPES OF TRADITIONAL ENTERTAINMENT. EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW -YOU DONT!!!!

LEARNING OUR INDUSTRY IS NOT EASY - HOWEVER WITH RELIABLE KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES AND ADVICE FROM PROFESSIONALS FEATURED IN THE BOOK YOU WILL LEARN TO NAVIGATE YOUR CAREER QUICKLY UPWARD.

AS A VETERAN IN THE LOOK ALIKE INDUSTRY - I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE INFORMATION DENISE HAS COLLECTED AND SHARED QUITE OPENLY WITH OTHERS. MANY TALENTS KEEP THEIR EXPERIENCES "CLOSE TO THE VEST" YET SHE WROTE HER BOOK FROM THE HEART IN THE HOPES THAT IT WILL ENHANCE AND BENEFIT ANY PERFORMER'S SINCERE DESIRE TO BE THE BEST THAT THEY CAN BE IN OUR VERY COMPETITIVE MARKET.

I'VE PURCHASED A COPY FOR MYSELF AND ANOTHER FOR A FRIEND OF MINE. THIS BOOK IS THE LOOK-ALIKE BIBLE FROM A-Z AND HAS EVERYTHING YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL! YOU WILL NOT FIND ANY OTHER BOOK MORE COMPLETE AND WILL FIND THE GUIDE TO BE A VALUABLE RESOURCE WHETHER YOU ARE JUST STARTING OUT OR ARE ALREADY A VETERAN! IT IS EXCELLENT! GREAT WORK DENISE - THANK YOU FOR SHARING WHAT WE ALL NEED TO KNOW!!!!!

A Must Have in the Industry, July 5, 2003
Reviewer: Heidi Jarrett
This book truly is a must have for anyone who is thinking of starting a career in celebrity impersonation. In fact, I recommend this book to anyone thinking of starting a career in the entertainment industry, period! The author's tips about how to get started in this field cross over into most fields of the entertainment business. I work as a choreographer for many acts & recording artists & I always suggest a copy of this book before we get started! It's broken down in fun & easy to read sections & will truly help you get moving in the right direction! The author also provides an invaluable reference section with agent & other information to help you get your foot in the door! Again, I can't sing enough praises for this amazing resource guide! Don't miss it!

A Great Resource!, July 5, 2003
Reviewer: A reader from Valley Glen, CA United States
This book is a must have for anyone wanting to get or already in the entertainment industry. I haven't found any other book out there of its kind. It gives step by step information on how to get into the look-alike world and is an excellent resource for photographers and agencies who specialize in this area. I was able to get my pictures taken and used the list of agencies to mail out the pictures and have gotten a great response. It's fun and inspiring and an easy and very informative read. I highly recommend it!

Thanks to you and this book, July 5, 2003
Hi-
I am just starting out as a celebrity lookalike and this book really helped me begin- I had so many questions about how to get started and had no clue where to begin and then someone told me about this book. I am one of the best Britney Spears lookalikes out in LA and I am so grateful I had this book

You've Got The Look is a Fantastic Resource!, July 5, 2003
Reviewer: A reader from Orlando, FL USA
As a professional in the entertainment industry, I wish this book had been around when I was getting started. It would have saved me a lot of time learning the basics and making valuable contacts. This book is a must for anyone seriously considering the Celebrity Look Alike business. A great value.

If you've got the look..., July 5, 2003
Reviewer: Dave from Atlanta GA USA
This is the book! Anyone who has ever heard the questions, "aren't you so and so?" or "do you know who you remind me of?" should get this easy to read and insightful guide and see if they have that little something to maximum their potential. Ms. Vlasis's years of experience and "know how" make it so easy for anyone who has ever thought of a career in this vastly growing side of the entertainment industry. What do you have to lose? Remember, you've already got the look...why be without the book?

A Hollywood MUST have, July 5, 2003
Reviewer: Austen from South Beach, Florida
This is now my look alike bible...the guide of guides for anyone like me that has been entertaining the thought of turning a hollywood dream into reality. The author has successfully reached for the stars and is now giving back to help the rest of us grab a few of them for ourselves!!! A totally fun read! Great gift idea!

THE BEST (LOOKALIKE)HOW TO BOOK ON THE MARKET, July 5, 2003
Reviewer: Irby Gascon from Los Angeles, CA
This second book by Bella is THE BEST entertainment book on this subject yet- It is filled with so much valuable information on how to break into the entertainment industry utilizing your looks- but it goes far beyond just "look-alike advice"- Bella really explains so many important details about fame, personal values, and solid advice that people seeking work in entertainment REALLY NEED TO HEAR/LEARN. I loved the advice from other experts as well and JUST the information alone (of all the agents & contact) is WELL worth the cost of the book. I have made my money back 100 x's over- I have sent my photos to the agents in this book & have already been booked as Elvis many times- Every person should buy this book & have it on file- It is A MUST HAVE for anyone who wants to know the TRUTH about the industry

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Okay, I'm a little slow on the uptake, but your books ROCK!

I am in awe of them! You did a great job, however did you find the time to write such a comprehensive book - TWICE !?!??! Tom Budas has been talking about "the book" for a while and finally I now see what the buzz is all about. It was an interesting read for me (not even being a look alike) and all of the quotes from professionals were really informative to the new-comers in this field, I hope everyone takes your sage advice. I honestly feel that every professional in the entertainment industry should read the book - your advice, and how to conduct yourself on site rolls over to all avenues of entertainers.

It's so true, we at Pacific Entertainment take all things into consideration - not only talent, but also professionalism, conduct on site to us, the client and hotel staff, timeliness, demeanor, dress, attitude, etc - it all has to work for us to continue to book artists on a regular basis. I've always enjoyed booking you as Madonna and all of the other characters you can portray so terrifically - now you have catapulted yourself up about 100 levels in "my book"! You have done a fantastic thing for many people - congratulations to you!

Cheers,
Joanne Mera, President
Pacific Entertainment Productions

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I did get your book; and I was really impressed. 'Have not read every bit of it yet, but was thrilled with every word that I have read so far!!!

It is very nice of you to offer so much. And, I can't tell you how much joy it gave me to think about getting into a world, that 15 years ago, I knew existed , but, didn't have a computer-

I have always thought about it though; and with your great book, I hope to learn the ropes. I hope to stay in touch, and look forward to reading the book entirely.....again, it is very nice, and helpful.
Thanks again Denise,- James Morgan- Frank Sinatra, Jim Carrey & more

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Just got your book! Thank you for featuring my opinions so prominently. I'm really flattered. But I have to say that this book is a wealth of information that EVERY look-a-like, agent, event producer should have in their library. You've done a really GREAT job and I'm truly proud to say I knew you whenÉ.. Much love!
Tom Budas- Event Producer

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Hey there Bella!!

I just wanted to say thanks so MUCH for the book, it's FANTASTIC! AND I LOVE THE ENDING (the girl who wrote this book failed typing...). I think you're wonderful, and for you to even WRITE a statement like that in your own book displays your modesty, and your ability to be a determined woman! I really enjoyed meeting you though (and so did my friends! they couldn't stop talking about you and how nice/honest you were). I'm glad we met, I hope you enjoyed the show. Sincerely,
Nadia Dina - Britney Spears

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Bella- I think you did a fantastic job making everyone (including me!) look good.
It's a great resource and I would recommend it to anyone in the industry!
XOXOX
Betty- Cher

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Hi Denise!

First of all I have to say that I adore your book, "You've got the Look" I just recieved it today, and I've been so interested and intrigued by your vast list of impersonator info. Thank you so much for writing a book covering the subject.
Jami Deadly- Marilyn Monroe lookalike
http://www.modernmarilyn.com

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"I am sending my promo to all those agents in your book-WOW what a blessed resource! You are wonderful! Thanks"! Devra Gregory- Michael Jackson Impersonator

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"Bella, Want to compliment you on the new Book!!!! It is great!!!!! I got mine last week and think it is an awesome guide for folks in the industry.......totally love it and am soooooo surprised that I was listed in the beginning stuff. Thanks so much for the nice words! You are truly special, my gal. I think you should rent a booth at the conventions and sell them to everyone there!!!! Would be totally helpful to them and to us agents as it is a standard for the industry. You can use this letter to let people know that, I, for one, endorse it without reservation. Great job"!!!! Linda Collins- Look-alike Agent

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"I just got your book today & wanted to tell you how truly amazing it is I find it so inspiring; your generosity and knowledge, your opened to help others BRAVO GIRL"! Brooke Wilkes-singer

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"I am ordering your book now and know, since I have your other book "Made You Look" in my library (and love it), the new book will be even better in that it will have step by step methods to create better impersonators as well as give advice as how to get work that pays. Having over 100 agents with their contact information who work with look-alikes and impersonators is a real plus. Everyone in the industry should have this book....and I am going to promote it every chance I get. In the Network I see some of the worse (as well as the best) in the industry and I am convinced that Bella's new book will change that all around." Bea Fogleman - The Look-alike Network & Author

To view Denise's Radio Interview from 720 ABC Perth please click on this link www.abc.net.au/perth/stories/s1310236.htm Ê

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Sample Excerpt - Introduction

So you look like, sound like, or can act like someone famous? Have perfect strangers stopped you and asked you for an autograph? Have you been asked questions such as "Are you..." or "Has anyone ever told you that you look just like...?"

All over the world, celebrity look-alikes with little or no showbiz experience are being discovered and hired to entertain and perform, and they are either making it a full-time career or allowing it to be a lucrative second income. Of course, if you can sing, dance, or act, the opportunities to find work can be extraordinary! Put your creative talents to the test. There is no other form of entertainment like this. You can get work simply by looking like someone famous. If you happen to resemble a famous celebrity, politician, musician, spokesperson, comedian, or anyone hot in society, entertainment, or the media, then you should consider the idea of working as a celebrity look-alike. The look-alike market is so large that there is enough work for anyone interested in working, no matter who you are or where you live.

Looking like, resembling, or sounding like someone recognizable can have its rewards. I am living proof of this and with over 17 years of working professionally in this field, I can now help anyone begin their own career as a celebrity look-alike and turn dreams into reality. After publishing my first book, Made You Look (Thrillennium books), I found myself answering daily e-mails and phone calls from people around the world, asking me to further explain how to get started as a look-alike. I decided to dedicate myself to documenting a precise step-by-step instruction manual and include every element needed to teach anyone how to get work as a professional celebrity look-alike. I use my own personal experiences as examples to demonstrate the valuable lessons and information needed to begin to work professionally.

I have included quotes from some of the industry's best look-alikes and agents to share their personal advice; who better to learn from than people who actually work professionally in this field? I have also included contact and booking information for over 100 companies that can book you as a celebrity look-alike, once you are ready to go. This guide reveals trade secrets to finding and securing exciting and profitable work as a celebrity look-alike. Learn first hand about contracts, what agents look for, what to charge and how to get paid, show ideas, costumes, makeup, photography, and so much more.

This guide will take you through a series of steps to guide you into a wonderful part-time job or maybe even a new full-time career. Now you can stop dreaming about being in show business and get your feet wet with hands-on, real life experience. Who knows what possibilities may be in store for you as a celebrity look-alike? You may just find yourself starring in a feature film or commercial, performing on stage with a live band, mingling at a corporate event, or just having fun entertaining your friends at parties.

With a strong dedication, a passion to follow your dreams, and reference to this guide, you too can be among Hollywood's finest entertainers!

Break a leg!

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