What it takes to survive in the modelling industry with Basic Models | OpenHaus S10E1 with Bonita Ma & Alex Lee

If you’ve ever looked at the modelling world and thought it was all glamour, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, Bonita and Alex, founders of Basic Models Management, share what it really takes to survive in one of the toughest industries in the world. For over a decade, they have built one of Singapore’s leading modelling agencies, representing hundreds of Singaporean talents across Asia. Behind the runway, they are parents to two kids.From starting their agency in a tiny HDB flat to breaking stereotypes about Singaporean models, they reveal the truth behind rejection, resilience, and redefining beauty.In this candid episode, you’ll learn:The biggest misconceptions about the modelling worldWhy rejection is key to growthThe truth about body standards and self-worthHow to build confidence in a cutthroat industryWhat it’s like to run a business while raising a familyThis isn’t just about modelling. Let’s stop romanticising the grind, and see it for what it is.