Nikki Ray Casting

01/19/2025

Hello Bakers! Ready to show us your skills in a fun and festive fashion? Are you obsessed with the holidays or Halloween? Flavour Network’s brand new baking competition Halloween Bakeshop and Holiday Bakeshop wants you! We are looking for bakers across North America who want to stretch their creativity. Think you have what it takes? Interested bakers should apply here https://bakeshop.castingcrane.com

01/17/2025

Hello Bakers! Ready to show us your skills in a fun and festive fashion? Are you obsessed with the holidays or Halloween? Flavour Network’s brand new baking competition Halloween Bakeshop and Holiday Bakeshop wants you! We are looking for bakers across North America who want to stretch their creativity. Think you have what it takes? Interested bakers should apply here

BAKESHOP

12/16/2024

Are you an experienced baker with larger-than-life ideas? Do you love the holidays or live for halloween? We are seeking extraordinary bakers for Flavour Network’s brand new competition series Holiday Bakeshop & Halloween Bakeshop! Eight festive bakers will battle it out and flex their creativity in the hopes of winning the grand prize! Apply today at

BAKESHOP

12/11/2024

Hello Bakers! Ready to show us your skills in a fun and festive fashion? Are you obsessed with the holidays or Halloween? Flavour Network’s brand new baking competition Halloween Bakeshop and Holiday Bakeshop wants you! We are looking for bakers across North America who want to stretch their creativity. Think you have what it takes? Interested bakers should submit an online application here https://bakeshop.castingcrane.com/

11/24/2022

Casting for season 2 of “Fashion Dis” is officially closed! Thank you to all of the wonderful people who shared our casting call and applied to the show. We are so excited to debut the cast next year! Stay tuned for another hit season of “Fashion Dis”!

ID: A behind-the-scenes photograph of a dark haired Caucasian man and a blonde Caucasian woman smiling while looking off-camera to the right. Chris Stigas is a power wheelchair user wearing a dark blue jacket, white button-down shirt, khaki pants, and black shoes. To his right is Ardra Shephard, host of “Fashion Dis”. She is wearing a red lip, sleeveless chartreuse green dress, and black boots. Ardra is seated in a white rollator with her hands in her lap. This photograph is a full-body shot in a brick-walled studio with large windows that display buildings in the distance. The words “CASTING CLOSED” are in a white font and placed in the centre of the photo with a translucent brown banner.

11/22/2022

SWIPE to check out last season’s stunning high fashion looks that are fit for the pages of your favourite editorial magazine. Casting for the highly anticipated return of “Fashion Dis” is closing very soon. Apply today!

Fashion and beauty are for everyBODY and it’s time to bring the world up to speed.

If you are a fashion seeker with a physical disability based in and around the GTA, email [email protected] with a little about yourself and we will get back to you!

ID: A photoset of the 6 participants from last season’s “Fashion Dis” dressed to the nines in their studio photoshoot with a dark turquoise backdrop.

Photo 1: Marya is a young Pakistani woman seated in her powerchair wheelchair. She is dressed in a beautiful blue Pakistani suit. Her matching blue dupatta is blowing in the wind beside her.

Photo 2: Christa is an Indigenous Caucasian woman with an amputated left leg. She is posed in a beige chair wearing a powerful blue suit, a white collared shirt and leopard print shoes. She has a dark short bob and a slight smile on her face as she looks directly at the camera.

Photo 3: A black and white photo of Chris, a Caucasian man in a power wheelchair. He's dressed in a white button-down shirt, a black jacket on top, and slacks. He’s looking to the right with a huge grin on his face.

Photo 4: Tai is a young Southeast Asian man in a manual wheelchair. He is posed side-profile and dressed in a sleek, colourful top, green pants, a black leather bag on his waist, and purple runners.

Photo 5: Melissa is a Caucasian little woman with red hair and a powerful red lip. She is smiling at the camera wearing a cropped jean jacket over her black dress.

Photo 6: Claire is a Caucasian woman with short blonde hair wearing a white sleeveless shirt and maroon joggers. She has colourful tattoos down both of her arms.

11/17/2022

Are you ready to transform your fashion ‘woes’ into head turning ‘whoas’? Well, the fashion and beauty experts at ’s “Fashion Dis” are READY to help!

Embark on a one-of-a-kind fashion journey that is designed and catered to your design needs!

Casting is open to folks with physical disabilities living in and around the GTA. Email [email protected] this week and learn how to apply before casting ends!

ID: A behind-the-scenes photograph of Claire, a short haired blonde Caucasian woman sitting in a light grey couch chair and holding up a black rectangular handheld mirror to smile at her reflection. She’s wearing a white T-shirt with thin peach and maroon stripes and her arm is covered in colourful tattoos . To her left is hairstylist Susan Shipley, a dark haired Caucasian woman who is smiling down at Claire. She is wearing a black turtleneck, chunky necklace, a thin black belt and light brown pants. The photo is shot in a brick walled studio with a large window. A camera person’s arm and camera lens peaks into the right edge of the photo’s frame.

11/15/2022

For too long, the fashion world has dissed and dismissed the needs of people with disabilities. Host of “Fashion Dis”, Ardra Shephard is ready to shake things up!

We are casting everyday people with physical disabilities for our second season of epic “Fashion Dis” makeovers! Are you based in or around the GTA and ready to explore and expand your self-expression? Email [email protected] and apply today!

ID: A wide shot behind-the-scenes photograph of three people in a brickwalled studio with large windows. The set is decorated with a glass coffee table, two cream cushion chairs, and a brown side table. In the background, a Caucasian camera person is standing profile with a video camera. They’re wearing a blue face mask, a grey hat, a grey t-shirt, and dark pants. Last year’s contestant, Melissa is posing in the foreground with her hand on her hip and a big smile. She is a Caucasian little person with blonde hair and is wearing a mauve long sleeve top and dark pants. To her left is host Ardra Shephard, a blonde Caucasian woman wearing an orange blazer and cream pants. She’s seated on a cream cushion chair with her left ankle crossed over her right knee and her left hand resting on her left knee. She’s sitting side profile with her gaze and attention directed towards Melissa.

11/14/2022

Calling all style-seekers with a physical disability in the GTA!

Do you want to shake up your everyday fashion and beauty look?

Turn your fashion ‘woes’ into head-turning ‘whoas’? Transform that everyday drab into a ‘new me’ fab?

AMI’s makeover series “Fashion Dis” is back and casting for season 2!

We are looking for style-seekers of all genders with physical disabilities who are interested in elevating their look and getting the makeover of their dreams!

Using adaptive clothing and innovative beauty techniques, each participant will get a head-to-toe high-fashion makeover customized to fit their body, personality and needs.

Participants will receive a wardrobe consultation, hair and make-up styling, and a professional in-studio photoshoot!

If you or someone you know is interested, email your name and contact information to [email protected] and we will reach out to tell you more!

Get ready for some glam and apply today!

11/10/2022

On Fashion Dis, we are shoe OBSESSED. From the perfect stiletto, to a sneaker that fits just right, style expert .camilleri has got you covered!

Apply to be on AMI’s second season of Fashion Dis! We’re looking for adults with physical disabilities from the GTA and surrounding areas.

Email [email protected] with your contact info today!

ID: A behind-the-scenes photograph of two women facing each other and smiling in front of a wardrobe rack of clothes and a shoe shelf. The rack is full of adaptable clothing and the shelf features three pairs of shoes. Participant Christa is an Indigenous Caucasian woman wearing a black and white striped shirt with black trousers. She is mid laugh looking off camera. To her right is style expert Izzy Camilleri, a Caucasian woman wearing black glasses, a black and white tie-dyed blouse, and black trousers. She is mid laugh looking at Christa with her hands interlocked in front of her. The photo is shot in a brick walled studio with large windows.

11/08/2022

There’s nothing better than a fresh cut and a clean shave. Feel like re-imagining your look? Our experts are here to help!

Makeover series ‘Fashion Dis’ is casting season 2 and on the search for participants with a physical disability who are keen to elevate their look and capture that feeling of confidence we all deserve.

Interested? Please email [email protected] for more information!

ID: A behind-the-scenes photograph of a Caucasian woman using a beard trimmer on a Caucasian man’s neck as a Black videographer films with a high-tech video camera. Last season’s participant, Chris Stigas wears a black barber’s cape and tilts his chin and eyes upwards as hairstylist Susan Shipley trims the hairs below his chin. Chris is seated in front of a hood hair dryer. The photograph is an over the shoulder shot of the videographer filming in a brick walled studio with large windows.

11/03/2022

Lights, Camera, FASHION!

Makeover series “Fashion Dis” is casting for season two, in search of participants with physical disabilities from the GTA and surrounding areas who are ready to explore their fashion and style possibilities!

Interested or know someone who is? Please email us at [email protected] for more information!

ID: A young man in a wheelchair poses in a studio with a window backdrop of the Toronto skyline. There is a white chair with a green pillow on it: a round coffee table and a rectangular white rug. Tai Young, a young Southeast Asian man is seated in a wheelchair holding a digital film slate. He is side profile with his head facing the camera, wearing a black dress shirt, black pants, and teal runners.

11/01/2022

When we look good, we feel good. From a sultry black dress to a perfectly tailored suit, we’ve got tips and tricks for everyBODY.

“Fashion Dis” is BACK and looking for participants with physical disabilities ready for a head-to-toe makeover customized to them!

Let our panel of beauty experts take charge of a new fashion-forward look that will give you all the feels. Please send us an email for more information! [email protected]

ID: A photo collage of the 6 participants from last season’s “Fashion Dis” dressed to the nines by our style team in their studio photoshoot, with a turquoise backdrop.

From left to right:

Melissa is a Caucasian woman with dwarfism. She has red shoulder-length hair and a powerful red lip, dressed in a sleek black dress with black stiletto shoes.

Christa is an Indigenous Caucasian woman with an amputated left leg. She is seated in a beige chair with her hand on her floral printed prosthetic leg, wearing a powerful blue suit with a white collared, long sleeved shirt and leopard print flat shoes.

Chris is seated in a wheelchair. This photo is black and white, and he is dressed in a button-down white shirt with an impressive black blazer on top.

Tai, is a 17-year-old Southeast Asian man seated in a wheelchair facing the camera. He is dressed in a sleek, colourful top with pops of colour, black jeans and purple runners.

Marya is a Pakistani woman seated in a wheelchair dressed in blue Pakistani garments with flat gold shoes. She is looking off into the distance with her matching blue dupatta blowing behind her.

Claire is seated on a wooden box. She has short blond hair and is wearing a sleeveless white top showing her colourful star tattoos on her left arm, wearing burgundy trousers and black sneakers with her ankle braces showing above the pants.

10/27/2022

Calling all style-seekers with a physical disability in the GTA!

Do you want to shake up your everyday fashion and beauty look? Turn your fashion ‘woes’ into head-turning ‘whoas’? Transform that everyday drab into a ‘new me’ fab?

AMI’s makeover series “Fashion Dis” is back and casting for season 2!

We are looking for style-seekers of all genders with physical disabilities who are interested in elevating their look and getting the makeover of their dreams!

Using adaptive clothing and innovative beauty techniques, each participant will get a head-to-toe high-fashion makeover customized to fit their body, personality and needs.

Participants will receive a wardrobe consultation, hair and make-up styling, and a professional in-studio photoshoot!

If you or someone you know is interested, email your name and contact information to [email protected] and we will reach out to tell you more!

Get ready for some glam and apply today!

10/27/2022

WE’RE BACK! AMI’s Fashion Dis is now casting for season 2, and our experts are ready to style some of their biggest and boldest makeovers yet!

We're looking for people with physical disabilities who are eager to elevate their style and want the best tips, tricks, brands and tools to help them achieve it.

Are you ready for a makeover perfectly tailored to you? Email [email protected] to find out more!

ID: Six people pose side by side against a grey backdrop. All dressed to the nines in an editorial, high-fashion look.

From Left to Right:
Photographer, KC Armstrong is a Caucasian man with short dark hair. He is wearing black eyeglasses, a black shirt, dark jeans, and black shoes.

Hair Stylist, Susan Shipley is a Caucasian woman with dark hair wearing a purple and black dress, purple blazer and beige high heels.

Style Expert, Izzy Camilleri is a Caucasian woman wearing a mustard silk dress, black stockings, and black boots. She has dark shoulder length hair and dark eyeglasses.

Host, Ardra Shephard is a blonde Caucasian woman wearing a navy blue dress. She stands with both hands on her cane.

Art Director, Melonie Lawrence is a Black woman with short blond hair, wearing a red dress with an attached cape. Her left hand is placed on Bella’s shoulder.

Make-Up Artist, Bella Strange is an Indigenous and Caucasian woman with shoulder length red hair. She’s wearing eyeglasses, a sequinned black long sleeved shirt, shiny black leggings, and black boots. Bella uses a motorized wheelchair.

09/24/2022

🎉 A round of applause for everyone who has applied for their chance to win $10K in The Big Bake kitchen!! 🥳

Casting closes this weekend, so APPLY TODAY! Our judges can’t wait to meet you!! 🎂💙

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