San Francisco – New Guard Production Company recently announced that the search for the next transgender supermodel is on! Catwalk 2010 is an elite modeling competition catering to the male to female transgender community and will take place on Saturday, April 10 at 7pm at SOMARTS Gallery in San Francisco, California.
Catwalk now in its’ junior year is presented by DIVAS Club, Moonstar Restaurant & Catering and The Endup Club. Aspiring transgender models from all over the country compete in various categories including Cocktail Wear, swimwear and evening wear. Hosted by community icon Tita Aida, Catwalk 2010 features special guests drag-glam lip sync group, RICE ROCKETTES and hip-hop dance group, Freeplay Dance Company. This year’s presentation benefits the AIDS Housing Alliance, a non- profit organization providing case management specifically to people living with HIV/AIDS, advocating for equal housing rights, and working to prevent homelessness.
Last year, Catwalk attracted 450 attendees from all over the Bay Area and they witnessed an amazing presentation of fashion, compassion, advocacy and style all in one runway. Carmen Cass, a native of Los Angeles took the title Catwalk ’09. Carmen said, “I will use this title to empower my fellow trans sisters to pursue their dream!” Indeed Carmen did, and she is now pursuing her modeling career in Los Angeles and New York. Catwalk 2010 expects to meet or exceed last year’s attendance and generate proceeds designated for the beneficiary, AIDS Housing Alliance.
Catwalk is one of the few events that celebrates and focuses on the profound beauty of the transgender community. Catwalk not only allows the TG community to have an event, but it also provides networking opportunities for TG focused service providers to reach out to their target population. Participating are the TRANS THRIVE and ATE Program of the A&PI Wellness Center. Catwalk also allows local businesses the chance to support the TG community via sponsorship, promotional opportunities, and making their products or services available.
Tickets are now available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/93508. A $ 5.00 discount is available to online tickets purchases by entering “CW2010Z” when prompted for a discount code.
Catwalk 2010 is produced by New Guard Production Company, a San Francisco based California Corporation specializing in development and physical production of unique LGBT performing arts events, film, radio, television, print and new media.
