IMTA Alum Adrianne Palicki on the cover of Maxim!

IMTA alum Adrianne Palicki is on the cover of Maxim's 10 Sexiest Women in the Known Universe issue!  She is #10 on the list and IMTA alumni Jessica Biel is #28 and Ashley Greene is #43 on the definitive list of the world's most beautiful women!  For the first time ever, the magazine let the readers weigh in on who should be on the list!

IMTA stars are everywhere!  On television, in movies, on magazine pages, covers in campaigns and we are honored to have three alumni on this prestigious list.  Here are their IMTA histories and a quote from each about their IMTA experience! 

• Adrianne competed at IMTA in New York City in 2001 and in an interview with the IMTA Video Crew, she said,"It was amazing. I love IMTA. I'm so sad it's over."  
• Jessica Biel competed at IMTA in 1994 and she said,"You will meet people who can change your life and make your dreams come true!"   
• Ashley Greene competed at IMTA in 2004, when she said,"I'm so thankful I got the opportunity to be here at IMTA because there are so many people and so many opportunities. I want to come back to IMTA even if do I make something big of it. I definitely want to come back, it was a lot of fun!"

Here are their Hot 100 photos from Maxim!

IMTA Alum Adrianne Palicki as Lady Jaye!

Check out IMTA alum Adrianne Palicki as Lady Jaye! She is getting raves for how gorgeous she looks! Adrianne stars in G. I. Joe: Retaliation, the sequel to G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra!

Adrianne competed at IMTA in New York City in 2001 and in an interview with the IMTA Video Crew, she said,"It was amazing. I love IMTA. I'm so sad it's over."

To see Adrianne in action, check out the official trailer below!

Catch Adrianne on the big screen for G.I.Joe Retaliation this summer!

Special thanks to Jup2 for the latest Adrianne Palicki news!

Adrianne Palicki in Coffee Town!

IMTA alum Adrienne Palicki will be the female lead in the feature film Coffee Town! According to Variety, "Adrianne Palicki is set to join Glenn Howerton in the CollegeHumor pic Coffee Town. Brad Copeland (Arrested Development) is writing and and making his feature directorial debut with the workplace comedy, which co-stars Ben Schwartz, Steve Little and Josh Groban. Story follows three thirty-something friends who band together when their freeloading existence is threatened. Palicki will play Becca, a coffee-loving nurse who Howerton's character has a crush on."

Adrianne competed at IMTA in New York City in 2001 and in an interview with the IMTA Video Crew, she said,"It was amazing. I love IMTA. I'm so sad it's over." Check out this gorgeous photo of Adrianne when she was competing at IMTA:

As always, a special thanks to Jup2 for the latest Adrianne Palicki news and photos!

Sneak Peak at IMTA's Adrianne Palicki in G.I. Joe: Retaliation Movie!

The gorgeous and talented IMTA alum Adrianne Palicki is starring in the new action triller movie G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Above is a sneak peak of the film which is scheduled to appear in theaters this summer! Adrianne plays Lady Jaye in what is expected to be the blockbuster of the summer!

Adrianne competed at IMTA in 2001 where she impressed the cast directors and manager scouting for new talent. She starred in the acclaimed TV drama Friday Night Lights and has been in the films Electra Lux, Legion, Women in Trouble and Popstar. In an interview with the IMTA Video Crew, she said:

"It was amazing. I love IMTA! I'm so sad it's over."

Thanks to our good friend jup2 for sharing this awesome information about Adrianne with us!

IMTA Countdown - Week Two!

Model Tip of the Week

Are you ready for the Swimwear Competition? Do you have a great swimsuit that flatters your figure? Is your body in top form? The agents want to see fit, healthy bodies so be sure you are working out, eating healthy and in great shape.

Get to it!!! There's still time

to get in better shape!

For exercise demonstrations and tips, click here.

Talent Tip of the Week

Did you enter the Cold Read Competition? For some talent contestants, this is the Competition that makes them the most nervous. Relax! Your Cold Read does not need to be memorized. You'll need to glance at your script and pick up as much of the line as possible. This will enable you to have eye contact with the professional actor you'll be reading opposite. Show your reactions with your facial expressions as you listen to the other actor read his/her lines.

Actor of the Week

Ready, Set, Hike! Get pumped for this week's IMTA alum, Adrienne Palicki who starred on the hit television series, Friday Night Lights. Adrianne portrayed Tyra Collette, a small town girl that intertwines in the small town drama. The cast has included fellow IMTA alumi, Zach Roerig and Jeremy Sumpter. Adrianne recently finished a new movie titled Red Dawn and is filming G.I Joe 2: Retaliation!

In 2001, Adrianne competed at IMTA. "It was amazing. I love IMTA! I'm so sad it's over," said Adrianne in an interview with the IMTA Video Crew. Since IMTA, Adrianne has been working on the sets of television shows, major motion pictures and on Broadway!

Model of the Week

Sean Harju competed at IMTA in 2006 and was the 1st runner up for Male Model of the Year. He has worked for Dolce & Gabbana, Donatella Versace, Thome Brown, Karl Lagerfeld and Narciso Rodriguez. He has also been featured in the magazines Zero, Surface, and German and Taiwan GQ. Sean was in numerous shows during New York's fashion week as well as the very prestigious Calvin Klein's Milan show!

Want to know more about Sean? Click here to read That IMTA Blog's updates on his work.

IMTA Hall of Fame

Jessica Biel gained her stardom from her role as Mary Camden on Seventh Heaven. Since she attended IMTA in 1994, she has been continuously on the television and big screen. With films such as The Illusionist, I Now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry, and Next... there isn't a role Jessica can't take on.

It won't be long before Jessica hits the theater screens near you starring in the films Nailed, The Tall Man, The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Total Recall and Playing the Field, all due for release in the upcoming year.

To find out more about Jessica's latest films and more, click here to visit her IMDB page.

Adrianne Palicki in Friday Night Lights Now Out on DVD!

IMTA alum Adrianne Palicki's hit show Friday Night Lights is now out on DVD! Adrianne starred as Tyra Colette joined with the co stars and fellow IMTA alumni Zach Roerig and Jeremy Sumpter.

Adrianne competed at IMTA in 2001. She is currently filming the movie G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation. She has starred in Elektra Luxx, a sequel to the movie Women in Trouble, Legion and the remake of the eighties war drama Red Dawn.

Adrianne Palicki as Wonder Woman!

Check out IMTA alum Adrianne Palicki in her new role as Wonder Woman. She has been cast in the title role in the NBC pilot which will be directed by hit-maker David E. Kelley. The Hollywood Reporter said, "He says he knew she was right for the role when she stood up and looked him in the eye during her audition.
'I knew during the course of the conversation that this was Wonder Woman,' he says. 'I just knew it. I had an instinctive feeling that this was her. So then she read. And she was. And she is.'!"

The shot above is the first look at her in character and it is generating a lot of positive industry buzz! Her photo as Wonder Woman was a leading topic for People, Google News and the original source Entertainment Weekly!

Adrianne competed at IMTA in 2001. She also stars as Holly Rocket in Elektra Luxx, a sequel to the movie Women in Trouble which is in theaters now. She starred on the hit television series Friday Night Lights. Adrianne played Tyra Collettel. The cast has included fellow IMTA alumni, Zach Roerig and Jeremy Sumpter. Adrianne will also be seen in the feature film remake of the hit eighties war drama Red Dawn.

Stay tuned for more on Adrianne as Wonder Woman!

Adrianne Palicki stars in Elektra Luxx!

Adrianne Palicki stars in Elektra Luxx, a sequel to the movie Women in Trouble. Adrianne plays Holly Rocket in the film, opening this weekend!

Adrianne starred on the hit television series, Friday Night Lights. Adrianne portrayed Tyra Collette, a small town girl that intertwines in the small town drama. The cast has included fellow IMTA alumni, Zach Roerig and Jeremy Sumpter. Adrianne is also currently working on a new movie titled Red Dawn and the highly anticipated Wonder Woman.

In 2001, Adrianne competed at IMTA. "It was amazing. I love IMTA! I'm so sad it's over," said Adrianne in an interview with the IMTA Video Crew. Since IMTA, Adrianne has been working on the sets of television shows, major motion pictures and on Broadway!

Watch Adrianne in a clip from Elektra Luxx below!

Special thanks to Jup2 for the latest Adrianne Palicki news!

Adrianne Palicki is Wonder Woman!

IMTA's Adrianne Palicki has landed the coveted lead role in Wonder Woman in a remake of popular 70's show. Entertainment Weekly says Adrianne ,"looks spot-on perfect for the part!" Warner Bros. Television, which will be producing the series, noted that Palicki's version of the superhero will be revamped from Linda Carter's potrayal, and updated for the modern age. Warner Brother's released the following statement:

"The series pilot is a reinvention of the iconic DC Comics title in which Wonder Woman -- a/k/a Diana Prince -- is a vigilante crime fighter in Los Angeles but also a successful corporate executive and a modern woman trying to balance all of the elements of her extraordinary life," the statement reads.

Adrianne first made news when she competed at IMTA in 2001! She attracted tons of agency and manager attention for her amazing performances in her IMTA modeling and acting competitions. In an interview with the IMTA Video Crew, she said:

"It was amazing. I love IMTA! I'm so sad it's over."

Her latest project to hit theaters was the horror fantasy Legion! Adrianne recently wrapped the film Red Dawn, a remake of the 1984 action adventure about the U.S. being invaded by Russian and Chinese soldiers.

Adrianne Palicki on Criminal Minds Tonight!

IMTA alum Adrianne Palicki will guest-star in the episode "The Thirteenth Step" on the hit show Criminal Minds tonight! The show will feature Adrianne as Sydney Manning, half of a murderous couple who are on a killing and crime spree.

In 2001, Adrianne competed at IMTA. "It was amazing. I love IMTA! I'm so sad it's over," said Adrianne in an interview with the IMTA Video Crew.

Adrianne has returned to star on the hit television series, Friday Night Lights where she portrays Tyra Collette, a small town girl who intertwines in the town drama. Adrianne is part of the original cast from Season 1 of this amazing television show. In Season 3, two other IMTA alums joined the cast: Zach Roerig (IMTA 2003) as Cash and Jeremy Sumpter (IMTA 2000) as lead character J.D. McCoy! Zach plays a lead on The Vampire Diaries where he plays Matt Honeycutt. Adrianne currently has a new feature film, Red Dawn scheduled to be released this year!

Be sure to tune in tonight to see Adrianne on Criminal Minds!

IMTA's Adrianne Palicki Premieres in the 5th Season of Friday Night Lights!

Adrianne Palicki, 2001 IMTA alum, returns for the fifth and final season of hit television show Friday Night Lights! Adrianne plays Tyra Collette, the popular "bad girl", and a central and riveting character. Adrianne is part of the original cast from season one of this amazing television show. In season 3, two other IMTA alums joined the cast: Zach Roerig (IMTA 2003) as Cash and Jeremy Sumpter (IMTA 2000) as lead character J.D. McCoy! Zach is also currently in a lead role on The Vampire Diaries where he plays Matt Honeycutt.

Adrianne first made news when she competed at IMTA in 2001! Her incredible talent and beauty attracted the attention of agency, cast directors and manager scouting for new talent. In an interview with the IMTA Video Crew, she said:

"It was amazing. I love IMTA! I'm so sad it's over."

Her latest project to hit theaters was the horror fantasy Legion. Adrianne recently wrapped the film Red Dawn, a remake of the 1984 action adventure about the U.S. being invaded by Russian and Chinese soldiers. As always, a special thanks to Jup2 for the latest Adrianne Palicki news and photos!

Adrianne Palicki in Lonestar Premiering Tonight!

Gorgeous IMTA alum Adrianne Palicki stars as Cat in the new drama Lonestar airing tonight. According to IMDB Lonestar is about : "Robert/Bob Allen is a charismatic and brilliant schemer who has meticulously constructed two lives in two different parts of Texas. As "Bob," he lives in Houston and is married to Cat, the beautiful daughter of Clint, the patriarch of an ultra-wealthy Texas oil family. More than 400 miles away in the suburban west Texas town of Midland, he's "Robert," living a second life with his sweet, naïve girlfriend, Lindsay. There he plays the perfect boyfriend while secretly bilking local investors of their savings. While in Houston, he's a devoted husband, charming Cat and her family to cement his position in the rich family business he aims to clean out. Now caught between a father-in-law who wants to hand him the company business and a father who wants him to take it all, Bob has to weigh the risks and make a choice."

Adrianne first made news when she competed at IMTA in 2001! She attracted lots of agency and manager attention from her outstanding performances in her IMTA modeling and acting competitions. In an interview with the IMTA Video Crew, she said, "It was amazing. I love IMTA! I'm so sad it's over." Her latest project to hit theaters was the horror fantasy Legion! Adrianne recently wrapped the film Red Dawn, a remake of the 1984 action adventure about the U.S. being invaded by Russian and Chinese soldiers. It is scheduled for a November 2010, release!

Tune into tonight to see Adrianne in Lonestar!

Adrianne Palicki is Confirmed for Season 5 of Friday Night Lights!

Entertainment Weekly just broke the news that IMTA alum 2003 Adrianne Palicki will be part the fifth season of the hit show Friday Night Lights! You can read more about the scoop on EW's site. Adrianne is amazing as the original character Tyra Colette. She will share the screen with another IMTA alum, Jeremy Sumpter (IMTA '00) who plays quarterback J.D. McCoy!

Adrianne first made news when she competed at IMTA in 2001! She attracted lots of agency and manager attention from her outstanding performances in her IMTA modeling and acting competitions. In an interview with the IMTA Video Crew, she said, "It was amazing. I love IMTA! I'm so sad it's over." She will be on a new Fox series called Midland which is about a oil family from Texas. Her latest project to hit theaters was the horror fantasy Legion! Adrianne recently wrapped the film Red Dawn, a remake of the 1984 action adventure about the U.S. being invaded by Russian and Chinese soldiers. It is scheduled for a November 2010, release. For the all the latest Adrianne news, please follow Jup2 on twitter! Special thanks to Jup2 for the tip!

Stay tuned for more on IMTA's Adrianne Palicki!