'BIGGEST LOSER' CASTING CALL.If you have a compelling story, and at least 100 pounds to lose, you may just get the attention of casting directors for NBC's "The Biggest Loser." Representatives of the reality weight-loss series will hold a Season 8 casting call from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Citadel Outlets in Commerce. "One of the reasons 'Biggest Loser' is so successful is because the contestants are incredibly relatable - you don't get the feeling they are just looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. their 15 minutes of fame, but that they're truly wanting to change their lives," said Allison Katz, vice president of casting for Manhattan Beach-based 3Ball Productions. "We're looking for a variety of stories, across the board." It could be the 18-year-old girl who wants to start dating and get her life going, Katz said, or the former college or high school athlete who has let himself go and can't get back on track. "It could be the grandfather who is 60-plus, who wants to be around to see his grandkids grow up," Katz said. "We've come across police officers and firefighters whose occupation depends on them being thin. They haven't been able to conquer obesity obesity, condition resulting from excessive storage of fat in the body. Obesity has been defined as a weight more than 20% above what is considered normal according to standard age, height, and weight tables, or by a complex formula known as the body mass index. and it's jeopardizing their careers." The goal of the casting team is to see the first 500 people in line on Saturday, and hopefuls will be allowed to line up beginning at 7 a.m. Would-be contestants should bring along a nonreturnable non·re·turn·a·ble adj. 1. That cannot be returned: Merchandise on sale is generally nonreturnable. 2. Not exchangeable for a deposit: nonreturnable bottles. photo of themselves. In addition to looking for contestants, 3Ball Productions is on the hunt for personal trainers personal trainer person n → (persönlicher) Fitnesstrainer m, (persönliche) Fitnesstrainerin f . Applicants must be certified See certification. , professional trainers who are very familiar with obesity and have "a big personality," Katz said. Citadel Outlets is at 100 Citadel Drive. Those who can't make the casting call can apply online, at www.nbc.com/casting. - Leo Smith This article is about the sculptor. For the jazz musician, see Wadada Leo Smith. Leo Smith (born 1947) is a sculptor from Winona, Minnesota. He works primarily in wood. , Staff Writer |
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