Photo Credit: Natalie Reid

Lights, camera, action! A local Eldersburg child may have a chance to be in the spotlight thanks to GAP Casting Call, a youth model competition co-sponsored by Disney.

Robby Farr, 8, has been doing modeling, acting and commercial work since he was 9 months old, said his mother Patricia Farr. Among the items in his portfolio is print work for Hawaiian Tropic, Harcourt, Ritters Ice Cream and others - and commercial work for Disney, Universal and various convention and visitors bureau travel videos.

But Robby's experience doesn't stop there; he's also acted in the movie Exit 727 - check it out on the Internet Movie Database - which as of April 4, 2009 is in the post- production phase. In the movie he played the part of a kidnapped boy.

"He had a blast with that!" said Farr.

What sets Robby apart from the other children taking part in the competition? According to Farr, he has a great sense of humor and is extremely photogenic. But that does not mean he's not down to earth.

Photo Credit: Natalie Reid

"He's outgoing, polite, follows directions well - but he's also an energetic, typical 8 year old boy," she said. "Basically, Robby's very focused when he's working or competing for something and really loves doing it all."

While this year's competition is not offering a scholarship like previous years' competitions had, Farr mentioned that any money made from the competition would be put into Robby's college fund.

"We would have preferred the scholarship, but it is still a terrific opportunity and would be a great addition to Robby's resume," she added.

To vote for Robby visit his Web page on the Casting Call site. A free registration is required to vote.

The competition began on Sept. 22 and will end on Feb. 1, 2010. The first section of the competition, which ends Oct. 22, is the entry phase and has friends and family voting for a fan favorite. The second part has judges choosing 20 finalists from different categories (baby boys, baby girls, young boys and young girls) to participate in a GAP photo shoot in November. By Feb. 1 the four children who received the most votes will be announced, one from each previously mentioned category. For more information about the contests visit the GAP Casting Call Web site.

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