History

 

Lizbell Agency Canada opened in 1992 and soon became one of the top agencies in Canada. Liz's eye quickly attracted relationships with the best agencies in the international fashion world. International agencies such as  Elite, Heroes, Select, Ford, Premier, New York Models, Next, Storm, DNA, Folio, Why Not, Oui and Marilyn to name a few, rely on Lizbell to discover and develop the freshest new faces to come out of Canada. The agency is known for creating and branding the next new Super Star face!

A successful former model before opening her own agency, Liz has first hand knowledge of what a career in modelling entails. She personally oversees the development of new faces as their “mother agent” by planning how best to balance their education and interests while taking full advantage of local and international modeling opportunities. The agency supports a healthy approach to the demands of the industry, working with models and their families to maintain a perspective on long-term goals.

The agency has developed and now manages stars — Rachel Roberts, Kate Bock, Janice Alida, Elizabeth Davison, Tyg Davison, Natalie Ludwig, Gracie Van Gastel, James Neate, Noah Mills, Scott Walhovd, Kane Roberts and Krow Kian to name a few.

 

 

Our Artist Division is one of the leading Artist Agencies in Canada. LB Artists represents a stellar roster of award winning stylists, makeup artists , hair stylists , prop stylists and set decorators. Cumulatively these artists have worked with amongst the best talent in the world. From actors such as Idris Elba, James Franco, Alicia Vikander and Sienna Miller to Musicians such as Katy Perry, Sarah McLachlan, Diana Krall, Michael Buble and Carley Rae Jepsen. Not to mention Athletes like Milos Raonic and the late Sarah Burke.  Last but not least are Supermodels and fashion Icons Coco Rocha, Karolina Kurkova, Kate Bock, Amber Valletta and the one and only Anna Wintour, to name just a few. With our agency being "full service" we are able to work together with clients to bring their vision to fruition, whether they are a local company or an international client. We work closely with our clients to be able to make their production as seamless as possible and help take advantage of the incredible local talent and locations we have here in Beautiful British Columbia.

Lizbell Agency Canada has an inspired team of agents who work incredibly hard to make the agency the professional success it is today.

Meet The Team

  • Liz Bell

    Liz Bell: Founder

    Liz founded the agency in 1992. She personally scouts, develops, places the models internationally, and then as a Mother Agent manages each model’s career. This starts with planning how best to balance the model’s education and sports throughout the development stage, all the while taking advantage of local and international modelling opportunities. The agency supports a healthy approach to the demands of the industry, working with the model and their family to keep perspective on long-term goals. All international, scouting and placements questions should be directed to Liz.

    liz@lizbellagency.com

  • Shelby Causier

    Shelby Causier: Head Booker

    Shelby comes from a background of Fashion Merchandising/Marketing and has been with the agency since 2013. Shelby books both the artists and models in the North American market and works closely with the local clients. Clients and talent adore her. Shelby will be in contact for bookings.

    shelby@lizbellagency.com

  • Leigh Dickson

    Leigh Dickson: Booker

    Leigh comes from a creative background with over a decade of experience as a makeup artist, model, photographer and social media content creator in Canada and Internationally. She has been with the agency since 2021. She scouts, onboards new models, shoots our digitals, organizes creative and test shoots, helps manage our social media and books in the local market.

    leigh@lizbellagency.com

  • Ataija Alexander

    Ataija Alexander: Intern

    Ataija has been with the agency since 2022. She graduated from Blanche Macdonald’s Fashion Marketing Program. She helps onboard new models, updates information/imaging on our systems and helps manages the agencies social media.

    intern@lizbellagency.com

Testimonials

  • ”On behalf of the entire GreenTee team, I wanted to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional support and contribution to the success of the recent GreenTee Exclusive Charity Rooftop Event. The models you provided were absolutely amazing and truly brought an elevated level of elegance and sophistication to the runway show. Their professionalism, poise, and talent were evident throughout the entire event, leaving a lasting impression on all attendees. We appreciate the time and effort you dedicated to selecting and preparing the models, ensuring that they flawlessly showcased the featured fashion pieces. Your commitment to excellence and attention to detail greatly contributed to the overall success of the event. Once again, thank you for your invaluable partnership and collaboration. We truly value the relationship we have built with Lizbell Agency, and we look forward to the possibility of working together on future projects.”
    Patrick - JK World Group 2023
  • ”The true testament of how important Liz Bell has been to my modeling career is that she’s the one agent I’ve stuck with for twenty years! She has helped guide my career and has been an incredible support since I began at 16 years old. Liz has a unique and valuable insight into the ins and outs of the fashion world that can only come from having been a high fashion model herself. And thanks to Liz’s help I am still going strong two decades later with both a modeling and an acting career. Liz and her agency consistently find the most promising Canadian talent and provide a great launching pad into the fashion and entertainment world.”
    RACHEL ROBERTS - MODEL & ACTRESS.
  • ”“There is a reason Liz Bell has one of the highest track records of star-making in the industry. Liz has extensive experience both as a former model and as a manager. This gives her a unique perspective that no other agency can compete with. Liz has deep and long-standing relationships with every modeling agency worldwide and understands the importance of matching her models with the right international agencies. Liz navigates her models and their families through the business to ensure the most success for that specific individual. She has a hands-on approach and is always there to advise, guide, and nurture her talent no matter their age or specific career aspirations. From Victoria Secret’s and Sports Illustrated to Italian Vogue and Louis Vuitton, Liz’s models have infinite potential on a worldwide stage.””
    JON ILANI - The Society NYC
  • ”Liz, at her core, is a kind, nurturing and warm-hearted mother who cares deeply for her family and is passionate about environmentalism and animal preservation. Her ability to remain grounded in what matters most has given her an unparalleled approach in talent management—really, the dream for any model and their families. She is a constant amidst the ever-changing business. Her years of experience lend the necessary perspective in helping models make decisions that will be best for their careers and life goals. I often meet girls who don't have an active mother agent or even a mother agent at all, and I always feel like they're shooting in the dark when making decisions, in comparison to the foundation I have in Liz's experience and guidance. Liz's perspective is always dynamic and she is never afraid to confront and deal with what's at hand for the best interest of her models. There's been important moments in my career, wherein instead of Liz going back and forth on e-mails, before I know it, she's on the next flight to New York, or London, or Paris, taking care of business. I unreservedly recommend Liz Bell to any aspiring model and their families and can vouch for her tireless work ethic, unwavering loyalty, sensitivity, breadth of knowledge and well-connectedness in the fashion industry, necessary to help any model reach her or his full potential.”
    JANICE ALIDA - MODEL
  • ”Liz began her modeling career in 1982 becoming a very successful model and I always found working with her a real pleasure. A great model, scout, agent and mother Liz has always been very loving to her models, by leading them hand in hand along their modeling careers by making good use of her past modelling experience. The models she scouts and who she thoroughly grooms, all have an outstanding potential to become the next Canadian top models.”
    MARZIA BAVA - Why Not Models Milan
  • ”"Liz has been my mother agent for over thirteen years, and she has always held the title in that order: mother first and agent second. She has nurtured my passions, challenged my limits, and inspired my work ethic. At the same time, she has always respected when no was simply that: No. And still, she knew when to guide my sights to be set higher than what my eyes could see. This industry will take you incredible places if you let it, but it will also eat you up and spit you back out again if you don’t have necessary support to see you through it. Liz is that support. She knows the industry as a former model, understands what is important as a mother, and believes in your potential as an agent. She wears many hats and all of them will give you the shelter you need amidst the wondrous exposure to flourish in your career. Her insight and resources are limitless. To any parent looking for an agent for their child, or any model seeking their own representation, my recommendations for Lizbell Agency are unwavering. Because when you work with Liz, she’s not just on your side: she’s by your side. Always.””
    EMMA HANSEN...... MODEL , MAMA, WRITER, BLOGGER....RENAISSANCE WOMAN!!
  • ”I have known and worked with Liz Bell for over 20 years and have never met such a talented and professional mother agent in my entire career! Any one is blessed to be discovered and managed by her and her team!”
    Michaela Goddard Quesada - Former Vice President of Elite NY
  • ”Voted the Best of Vancouver four years in a row. Readers choice has voted Lizbell Agency as the best modeling agency in British Columbia. We couldn't be more proud!!”
    The Georgia Straight 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 "Best of Vancouver Reader's Poll"
  • ”Liz scouted my daughter Lisa, when she was just 13 years old. While it may have been her dream, as a mom I was a bit apprehensive. But from our first meeting at the agency, Liz’s warmth and compassion allayed my concerns. One thing in particular that she said has resonated with me all these years: “You only get to be a kid once, so don’t pass up on doing fun, kid stuff.” Liz treats her girls as if they were her own and is especially careful with whom she allows them to work. I’ve found that everyone we’ve met through modeling, both in Vancouver and internationally, holds Liz Bell in the highest regard; Not really much of a surprise though!”
    Marion Baronit - Model Lisa's Mum
  • ”Liz Bell has scouted and managed some of the most beautiful faces in Canada for over 25 years. Her experience as a model lends to the development and career management of the talent she scouts. Her professionalism and reputation in this business is highly respected not only in Canada but World-Wide. If you are scouted by Liz you are in the right hands. It has been a true pleasure to work with Liz Bell.”
    Natalie Smith - MILK Management London
  • ”"Liz scouted us at 17 and through her guidance we had the amazing experience of modelling Internationally in Milan, Sydney, Tokyo and New York. Through our travels we were able to come out of our painfully shy shells and become strong, confident women, which has carried us into our different career paths. Liz saw something in us we never saw and we wouldn't be who we are today without experiencing what we did."”
    Heather and Karen Hendry.... SCOUTED AT 17 YEARS OLD.

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