About Us
About Protégée
Studios
Protégée Studios was founded out of a passion for empowering aspiring models and actors. Recognizing the challenges faced by newcomers to the industry, our founder and CEO, who started with limited guidance and substantial personal investment, saw a need for better mentorship and support.
Many entering the industry lack essential knowledge and resources, leading to wasted opportunities and misguided investments. Protégée Studios was created to address this gap, offering comprehensive support and guidance.
At Protégée Studios, we equip models and actors with the essential tools and industry knowledge to achieve their goals. Our services include competitive portfolio development, insightful classes, and personalized coaching sessions. Our commitment is to our students' success, prioritizing their growth over financial gain or company exposure.
Meet Our CEO
Cristiana Alexis
Founder of Protégée Studios
With over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, Cristiana Alexis has honed her craft on the diverse stages of indie film sets, commercial productions, and high-profile fashion runways. A life-long learner and native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Cristiana's journey into the arts began in the Marine Corps, where she first explored modeling by collaborating with local boutiques across North Carolina.
Post-Marine Corps, Cristiana pursued her passion more intensively after relocating to San Jose, California. In the vibrant creative hubs of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, she not only graced runways but also starred in commercials and played roles in a variety of short and indie films. Cristiana's extensive training includes sessions at the prestigious Academy of Art University, where she earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in acting, and hands-on learning at the Coco Rocha Modeling Camp. Her experience is further enriched by personalized coaching from industry veterans in Los Angeles.
Recognizing a gap in accessible, quality education for emerging talents, Cristiana founded Protégé Studios to empower aspiring models and actors. The studio is dedicated to offering affordable classes that provide essential industry insights and practical skills, preparing students for success in the competitive fields of modeling and acting. It is here that Cristiana continues to share her wealth of knowledge, guiding the next generation of artists to their full potential.
About Our Workshops
Our workshops are made to be affordable to the aspiring model/actor. We strive to give models and actors the tools they need to be successful. Not only that, but we build a network of connections for aspiring models! You will find all our workshops listed below. Our workshops sell out fast, so book your spot today!
