About Us — Showbiz Models
Showbiz Models is an Italian agency specialising in hostesses, models, actors, promoters, field marketing and in-store promotions, based in Bologna and active since 2003.
With over 4,500 verified professionals in our online portfolio and a network of more than 20,000 collaborators across Italy.
Showbiz Models is the go-to partner for companies, event agencies and productions seeking qualified staff for trade fairs, corporate events, promotional campaigns, commercials and fashion shows.
Part of the Showbiz Movies Srl group, the agency combines talent selection with audiovisual production: corporate videos, TV commercials, catalogues and photo shoots — a fully integrated, end-to-end service.
Every project follows a proven 5-step process:
- Briefing & analysis — We listen to the client’s needs: event type, required profile, venue and timeline.
- Search & selection — Our team identifies the most suitable profiles from our internal portfolio, assessing experience, language skills, availability and appearance.
- Proposal & approval — We present a shortlist with up-to-date photo books and CVs. The client selects the final profiles.
- Operational coordination — We manage logistics, staff briefing, dress code and all event specifics, with a dedicated point of contact.
- Reporting & feedback — After the event we provide a detailed report: attendance, results, photographs and field feedback.
Over twenty years of activity translate into solid numbers:
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Year founded | 2003 |
| Professionals with verified profile | Over 4,500 |
| Total collaborator network | 20,000+ |
| Professional categories | Hostesses, female models, male models, actors, promoters, stewards, interpreters, product placement, film production, commercial production. |
| Geographic coverage | All Italian provinces + international availability |
| Offices | Bologna (headquarters) and Milano |
We work with businesses of all sizes, communication agencies and event organisers across a wide range of sectors:
- Trade fairs & conferences — SIGEP, Cersaie, Cosmoprof, EICMA and the major events at BolognaFiere, Fiera Milano and Rimini Fiera, Salone del Mobile, Eima.
- Automotive & luxury — Events and product launches for brands such as Lamborghini, BMW, Ferrari and Maserati.
- Tech & digital — Staff for corporate conventions and activations for Google, Samsung and other tech companies.
- Food & beverage — In-store promotions, tastings, promotional tours and roadshows across the entire country.
- Fashion & entertainment — Fashion shows, showrooms, fittings, photo shoots and TV commercials. Film production. Actors and directors.
- Sport & major events — Olympic ceremonies, international sporting events, VIP hospitality.
- Verified, up-to-date portfolio — Every profile in our database includes recent professional photos, an updated CV and verified references. No “ghost” profiles. A recruiting system refined over the years to feature only top-tier talent.
- Fast response times — Profile proposals within 24 hours of the request, even for last-minute events and large-scale staffing.
- Nationwide coverage — Staff available in every Italian province, with no intermediaries. A single point of contact for multi-venue events.
- Proven track record — Since 2003 we have supported the most demanding brands. Every year we manage hundreds of events across Italy. We are Italy’s leader in in-store promotions, luxury events, conferences and ECM. Always with the utmost professionalism and care. Pricing is always all-inclusive for clients.
- Integrated service — Not just staff selection: video production, photo shoots, operational coordination and reporting included.
Registered office & operations
Showbiz Movies Srl
Via Ugo Lenzi 12, 40122 Bologna (BO)
P.IVA: IT03382321200
Contact
Phone: +39 051 58 70 963
Mobile: +39 351 629 5279
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +39 351 629 5279
Office hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 18:00
Saturday and Sunday: closed (on-call support for ongoing events)