Industry Testimonials
While at Wilhelmina, Iggy proved to have an incredible "eye" for identifying high potential and unique talent. His relationships with agencies throughout the world are unbeatable. Perhaps most importantly, he has an extraordinary knack for matching up the talent he finds with the best set of representation to maximize that talent's overall career potential. Finally, just a really great guy to have on your side.
Alex Vaickus - Former CEO of Wilhelmina International
New York, New York
Iggy is one of the most thorough and conscientious agents I have worked with over the years. It was a pleasure having Iggy as part of our organization for 5 years and it has been a continual pleasure working with him via his own company.
Jeff Fuller - CEO and President of MC2 Models NY/Miami
New York, New York
My experience with Iggy began after I employed him to scout for Wilhelmina International. His mandate was to travel worldwide and discover models for our commercial and editorial divisions. Iggy not only successfully delivered top talent he also represented the brand with integrity, intelligence and maturity. He is a trustworthy professional with a sophisticated ability to not only spot talent but to develop and maintain excellent relationships.
Giovanni Bernardi - Former Executive Vice President and General Director of Wilhelmina International
New York, New York
Iggy was one of the first individuals to believe in my career and taught me a great deal about modeling and the business. He had my back during rough times as a new face model when I felt homesick. It was always great working with him!
Gizele Oliveira - Model - IMG Models NY/Paris/Sydney - MC2 Miami - Ragazzo Brazil
New York, New York
I am proud to call Iggy my dear friend and contemporary. I have watched him grow professionally from a college intern to a talented NY agent with finesse, style, and a fierce intelligence about our business. Any model in his care is lucky to have him in their corner and blessed to have him pushing their career forward.
Roman Young - Former Image/Mainboard Director at Wilhelmina NY
New York, New York
The first time I met Iggy, was when I was a teenager living in my hometown in Vitoria, Brazil. We instantly connected as he had such a knowledgeable and friendly approach. Soon after, I came to the US for the first time. I didn't speak a word of English. However, Iggy helped me overcome this issue as he helped me feel confident to model, and to speak the language. He has been an absolute pleasure to work with and I am so grateful to have had him help pave my journey in America.
Bruna Lirio - Model - Wilhelmina NY- Marilyn Paris - MC2 Miami - Ragazzo Brazil
New York, New York
I have known Iggy since he was my intern at Elite Models NYC in 2006. He was smart, eager, and always professional. Fast forward, he is a great international scout, that knows the business and knows what it takes to become a great model.
Karen Lee Grybowski - Former Director of Scouting at Elite Models North America - Founder of Karen Lee Group
New York, New York
Next Miami has been working with Iggy for several years now. We have come really trust his eye for models and ability to deliver. He has a great attitude in business and easy to work with. We have confided in him throughout the years with our models and are happy with the outcome. Iggy is a delight to work with and is very eager to help.
Ron Gerard - Agency Director at Next Model Management
Miami Beach, Florida
I have worked with Iggy for several years. I have great respect for him professionally and wish him all the luck in this world with his new company.
Sergio Mattos - Owner of 40 Graus Models
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I have had the pleasure to work with Iggy for the past few years. He is one of the best scouts in the modeling industry... During our time together he recruited Gizele Oliveira and Bruna Lirio for US representation. They are a result of his great relationships in Brazil. Bruna did the Victoria's Secret Show last year, and Gizele is in the new Reard swim campaign, January 2017.
Barbara Neumann - Senior Model Manager and former Ford NYC Model
Miami Beach, Florida
Iggy was the one who took my career to the next level moving me to Miami and New York City. He is the one who you can count on, not only as a good reliable professional, he is such a good friend and supportive person which is what really matters when you've got your family miles away.
Fernada Marques - Model - Wilhelmina NY/Miami - Premium Paris - Storm London
London, United Kingdom
Iggy approached our daughter at the airport when she was 14 years old. It was with his respectful approach that he caught our attention. We were so new to the world of modeling! That was 6 years ago! Since then he has become a mentor for our daughter and a friend of the family. Even when our daughter changed modeling agencies, Iggy was always available to answer our questions. I tell everybody this story when they ask how she was discovered and how she started her career as a model. We love you Iggy!
Laura Miller - Mother of model Bella Miller - Ford Models NY/Chicago - AVE Management Singapore
Chicago, Illinois
My name is Lica Kohlrausch, CEO of L’equipe Agence SP, Brazil, since 1988.
I have been working with Iggy Gonçalves for so long and he is such a great professional person. All the
models that I placed in the agencies he has worked for, loved him a lot. Now he is starting his own venture and I am sure he will do even better than before. Good luck my dear Iggy, for sure the American market will open its doors for you…
Lica Kohlrausch - CEO of L’equipe Agence
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Iggy is one of the most incredible and talented professionals in the modeling industry, of who I had the privilege to work with. I decided to work with Iggy not only because of his grand demeanor of professionalism and his sharp eye for finding great models. I decided to work with him because of his character, integrity, and honesty that is a rare quality to find in today's world.
Vanessa Lippelt Nilsson - Owner of Glam Model Management
Brasilia, Brazil
It has been a while that I have known Iggy and working with him has always been a pleasure. He has a great eye for beauty and a real passion for managing and developing models. His great attitude and his wide knowledge of fitness and nutrition makes him a perfect model manager.
Manuela Lipari - Director of Scouting at Sight Management
Barcelona, Spain
I met Iggy at the beginning of his career and we have never stopped working together over the years. His friendship and deeply honest professional attitude towards models and the industry is the foundation that led to our partnership in a superior level.
Roberta Manganelli - President and CEO of Stella Models
Vienna, Austria
I have had a working relationship with Iggy for quite a while. During this time I have been able to admire and above all learn the energy and the passion with which he works. I admire his professionalism and the fresh vision he has for the models. It's always been a pleasure to work with him.
Estela Saenz - President and CEO of Shock Modeling Agency
Mexico City, Mexico
Working with Iggy is nothing less than super professional and at the same time extremely relaxed and trustworthy. He has proved that he has the right eye for new amazing talents and the right formula to develop them. We at PARS Management love working with him and are happy to continue this path of partnership with his own company
Peyman Amin - Managing Director at Pars Management Hamburg/Munich
Hamburg, Germany
Iggy is trustworthy, fast and easy to work with. We’ve been working quite a lot together when he was an International Scout at Wilhelmina and I was always sure that our models there were safe in New York. They always told me it was nice to have a someone at the agency, who was there to help in any case.
Sebastian Mocsnik - Agent at Visage Model Management
Budapest, Hungary
It is with sincere pleasure that I write this note of appreciation and recommendation for Iggy. I’ve known Iggy for over 7 years. His work as a booker, agent and model scout has always impressed me. He possesses a keen eye and understanding of “the current look”, and is able to foresee how a regular individual’s potential can lead them to become a model. As a photographer, it is refreshing to receive a package from someone who gets what I’m looking for. He utilizes and incorporates an extensive knowledge of the industry as he transforms a new face into a working mainboard model. In addition, he’s successful at implementing a personal health and fitness lifestyle into a daily routine, as he educates in order to prolong and maintain the longevity of the models’ career.
Danny Cardozo - Photographer and Owner of DC&CO
Miami Beach, Florida
Iggy Goncalves is one of the most talented and dedicated managers in the industry. He has a sharp eye for finding some of the best models that are working today! His love and dedication for what he does is unstoppable! His knowledge and skills for developing and placing models is amazing!
Penny Middlemiss - Senior Agent at Mavrick Artists
Los Angeles, California
It's a pleasure dealing with Iggy - honest, charming, and super efficient. He has a great eye and a world of knowledge about the industry, management, and fitness for models.
Morne Stevens - Senior Manager at Vision Models
Capetown, South Africa
We have been working with Iggy for several years and have only love for him. The sweetest guy you can meet in this business. Iggy knows the game inside and out, he has always been professional and upfront!
In other words, The best to work with!
Kamilla Persson - Co Owner of Nordic Model Management
Malmo, Sweden
As soon as I met Iggy I understood his passion for this job. It's not easy to find somebody like that now. I have been in the modeling business for 25 years and I know that he will fight for a model in every way, follow a new face, and try to do the best for any career. Iggy looks young but he started young in this business fighting for his own dreams and he will do just the same for a model. Be one of the lucky ones.
Marko Nicolic - Owner of Fox Fashion Agency
Belgrade, Serbia
The business of fashion is so great because of people like Iggy. He is highly serious and accurate about the work he does and super fun to be with when the work is completed. Iggy is a true professional.
Zane Gulbe - Owner of Moon Models
Riga, Latvia
Iggy is one of the most honest people I have met in the fashion industry. Has good eye for future stars, focuses on what he does, and is a healthy living person. Always keeps his word.
Svajune Jackunaite - Owner of Vilnius Models
Vilnius, Lithuania
I have worked with Iggy Goncalves for many years and he has always been the utmost professional. He has a fantastic eye for discovering models. As a producer, I could always count on him in representing great models and talent.
Elizabeth Claros - Owner of Ellie Production
New York, New York
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