Sri Lanka's modelling platform

Where Sri Lanka's talent meets the work.

Find modelling work

Build a verified profile, apply to castings and get booked directly.

Create my profile

Hire verified talent

Search by location, measurements, work type and availability. No commission.

Find talent
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  • Human-verified profilesOur team reviews every profile before it appears.
  • Direct bookingMessage and book talent yourself, with no middleman.
  • No commissionModels keep everything they earn from a booking.
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About Catwa

Modelling work in Sri Lanka, in one place.

Finding models used to mean phone calls, forwarded photos and unchecked social media accounts. Catwa brings it together: verified profiles, casting calls, calendars, bookings and messages, free for the models and for the businesses that hire them.

  1. Verified profiles

    A person from our team reviews every profile before it earns a badge. Shortlists start from real photos and correct details.

  2. Direct connection

    Businesses and models talk and agree terms directly. No middle layer, no commission and no markup on fees.

  3. Built for the work

    Search by size and type of work, casting calls, comp cards, calendars and bookings, all in one place.

How verification works

Types of work

Clients search by the work they need. Models choose the work they do.

  • Fashion and runway model on Catwa

    Fashion and runwayDesigners, shows and couture

  • Commercial model on Catwa

    CommercialCampaigns, print and advertising

  • Fitness model on Catwa

    FitnessActivewear, sport and wellness

  • Lifestyle model on Catwa

    LifestyleEveryday brands and social

  • Editorial model on Catwa

    EditorialMagazines and lookbooks

Also on Catwa: Bridal and formal, Plus-size and curve, Promotional and events, Glamour and beauty, Presenters, Photographers.

How it works

For models

  1. Create your free profile
  2. Upload your best photos
  3. Get discovered by clients
Create your free profile

For businesses

  1. Create a free business page
  2. Search models or post a casting
  3. Message and book directly
Create a free business page

Guides

Longer reading on each part of the platform.

Frequently asked questions

Anything else? Write to support@catwa.lk.

Is Catwa free?

Yes. Catwa is free for models and for businesses. There is no subscription and no commission on bookings. We only charge when a business hires our own team for services such as model selection, photography, web development or social media.

Who can join Catwa?

Models and creative talent of every kind, and the brands, advertising agencies, photographers and studios that hire them. You can join as a model, a business, or both.

How does verification work?

You send your finished profile for review. A person from our team checks that the photos are really you and that the details make sense. Approved profiles get a verified badge and appear higher in searches.

How do businesses book a model?

Search verified models by type of work, height, sizes and location, or post a casting and let models apply. Then request dates from the model’s calendar and agree the fee directly.

Does Catwa take a share of model fees?

No. Models keep 100% of what they agree. Fees are paid directly by the client to the model.

What creative services does Catwa offer?

Advanced model selection, indoor and outdoor photography, creative direction, web development linked to Catwa, online marketplaces and social media handling. Brands can take the full package or choose only what they need.

Is my personal information safe?

Yes. Email addresses and phone numbers are stored separately from public profiles and are never shown on them. You can hide your profile or delete your account at any time.

Do I need an account to browse?

No. You can explore models, businesses, castings and Publications without an account. You only need to sign up to create a profile or contact someone.

Join Catwa

Create a profile or a business page. Both are free.

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