Exclusive: The Daniel Hoff Agency has hired former Kmr agent, Kate Lackey, in the firm’s Atlanta office.
Lackey’s client base includes many notable film and TV actors in the Atlanta area, and her addition gives Daniel Hoff a big footprint in the South.
Lackey’s clients include Challen Cates, Carlease Burke. Brette Taylor, Wes Robinson (Blair Witch), Christina Wren, Ashley Leconte Campbell, and Evan Castelloe.
Lackey joins Atlanta-based agents Marta Parrillo and Renee Banks in the office, which opened in September 2022.
“Through her taste, relationships, and personal commitment and care, Kate is one of the top agents in the region,...
Lackey’s client base includes many notable film and TV actors in the Atlanta area, and her addition gives Daniel Hoff a big footprint in the South.
Lackey’s clients include Challen Cates, Carlease Burke. Brette Taylor, Wes Robinson (Blair Witch), Christina Wren, Ashley Leconte Campbell, and Evan Castelloe.
Lackey joins Atlanta-based agents Marta Parrillo and Renee Banks in the office, which opened in September 2022.
“Through her taste, relationships, and personal commitment and care, Kate is one of the top agents in the region,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Following the rapid unraveling of Kmr over the past few weeks, veteran talent agents Alicia Ruskin and Jamie Hernandez have officially opened True Artists Agency, representing performers of all ages for on-camera commercials.
Deadline first told you the duo was planning to throw open the door to their new agency following Kmr grappling with “talent payment breakdown,” which led to the firm suspending its franchise agreement with SAG-AFTRA.
Hernandez and Ruskin’s roster includes clients repped by one or both of the agents for decades.
Hernandez began her career at Special Artists and joined Kazarian/Spencer & Associates in 2011, becoming Head of Adult Commercials in 2020.
Ruskin started at what was then Joseph, Hedlfond & Rix as a receptionist, was promoted to agent 18 months later under Ksa and rose to become a name partner with Cindy Kazarian in 2008.
“We are excited to take our years of experience and build an agency with purpose,...
Deadline first told you the duo was planning to throw open the door to their new agency following Kmr grappling with “talent payment breakdown,” which led to the firm suspending its franchise agreement with SAG-AFTRA.
Hernandez and Ruskin’s roster includes clients repped by one or both of the agents for decades.
Hernandez began her career at Special Artists and joined Kazarian/Spencer & Associates in 2011, becoming Head of Adult Commercials in 2020.
Ruskin started at what was then Joseph, Hedlfond & Rix as a receptionist, was promoted to agent 18 months later under Ksa and rose to become a name partner with Cindy Kazarian in 2008.
“We are excited to take our years of experience and build an agency with purpose,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A week after veteran talent agent Jed Abrahams resigned as Kmr Talent’s SVP and head of the agency’s New York office, he has joined Los Angeles-based management and production company The Rosenzweig Group (aka The Rose Group) as a talent manager. He will open and head an office in New York, making The Rosenzweig Group — founded in 2018 by Marni Rosenzweig — officially bicoastal.
After a brief career as an actor, Abrahams transitioned to talent representation, spending the past two decades as an agent. He started at Henderson/Hogan Agency, Stewart Talent and The Talent House before his 10-year run as SVP and Head of New York at Kmr Talent.
Clients joining Abrahams at The Rosenzweig Group include Broadway actors Eden Espinosa (Lempicka), Tony nominee Robyn Hurder (Chicago), and Kecia Lewis, currently starring in Alicia Keys’ musical Hell’s Kitchen. Also joining Abrahams at Trg is Aaron Serotsky and Jay Wilkison (Younger), a series regular on the upcoming Amazon series Clean Slate.
“After 20 years of agenting, I am thrilled to discover a newfound passion and excitement, as I begin to zoom in and have a more hands-on approach to a small, select list of uniquely talented artists,” Abrahams said. “When presented the opportunity to join forces with Marni Rosenzweig, I was over the moon at the prospect of collaborating with an undeniably seasoned and accomplished manager, leader of such a respected company.”
The Rosenzweig Group clients include Alex Borstein, Sandra Bernhard, Miranda Rae Mayo, Patrick J. Adams and Glynn Turman among others.
“Jed is the perfect fit for our company,” Rosenzweig said. “He is a well-respected, veteran talent agent who will excel as a manager. His work ethic and passion for actors and all creatives is unparalleled and we are excited to welcome his impressive clients to our now bicoastal company.”
Kmr Talent’s March 22 move to suspend its SAG-AFTRA franchise has triggered an exodus of agents who have since joined other companies or opened their own shops.
After a brief career as an actor, Abrahams transitioned to talent representation, spending the past two decades as an agent. He started at Henderson/Hogan Agency, Stewart Talent and The Talent House before his 10-year run as SVP and Head of New York at Kmr Talent.
Clients joining Abrahams at The Rosenzweig Group include Broadway actors Eden Espinosa (Lempicka), Tony nominee Robyn Hurder (Chicago), and Kecia Lewis, currently starring in Alicia Keys’ musical Hell’s Kitchen. Also joining Abrahams at Trg is Aaron Serotsky and Jay Wilkison (Younger), a series regular on the upcoming Amazon series Clean Slate.
“After 20 years of agenting, I am thrilled to discover a newfound passion and excitement, as I begin to zoom in and have a more hands-on approach to a small, select list of uniquely talented artists,” Abrahams said. “When presented the opportunity to join forces with Marni Rosenzweig, I was over the moon at the prospect of collaborating with an undeniably seasoned and accomplished manager, leader of such a respected company.”
The Rosenzweig Group clients include Alex Borstein, Sandra Bernhard, Miranda Rae Mayo, Patrick J. Adams and Glynn Turman among others.
“Jed is the perfect fit for our company,” Rosenzweig said. “He is a well-respected, veteran talent agent who will excel as a manager. His work ethic and passion for actors and all creatives is unparalleled and we are excited to welcome his impressive clients to our now bicoastal company.”
Kmr Talent’s March 22 move to suspend its SAG-AFTRA franchise has triggered an exodus of agents who have since joined other companies or opened their own shops.
- 4/1/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Heidi Hydar, former head of Kmr’s Stunt & Sport Department has joined Clear Talent Group as Director of Stunt & Sports. Hydar is the latest to leave Kmr Talent, whose franchise with SAG-AFTRA was suspended on Friday following weeks of mounting problems with client payment delays.
Hydar began her career in the entertainment industry over 35 years ago as the receptionist at Jhr, eventually working her way up to agent. She took a break to focus on family, but then re-entered the representation business and formed H6 Promotions with a mission to find more opportunities for athletes. After generating much success and a strong roster, she brought her athletes to then Ksr, and joined their Stunt Department, allowing her to combine her love of action and sports with her industry connections.
Hydar is known for representing many top stunt performers working today, from studio films to national commercials. Her athletes come...
Hydar began her career in the entertainment industry over 35 years ago as the receptionist at Jhr, eventually working her way up to agent. She took a break to focus on family, but then re-entered the representation business and formed H6 Promotions with a mission to find more opportunities for athletes. After generating much success and a strong roster, she brought her athletes to then Ksr, and joined their Stunt Department, allowing her to combine her love of action and sports with her industry connections.
Hydar is known for representing many top stunt performers working today, from studio films to national commercials. Her athletes come...
- 3/27/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Three more Kmr Talent agents, Harold Augenstein, Vice President and Head of LA Theatrical; as well as LA theatrical agents Jodie Bowman and Sam Sherry, have left the agency whose franchise with SAG-AFTRA was suspended on Friday following weeks of mounting problems with client payment delays.
The three have joined the Alexander White Agency to open a Los Angeles office.
“I’m so excited to be welcome this incredibly hard working and knowledgeable group of agents to the Alexander White Agency,” said White. “Their combined experience and dedication to the impressive client list they’ve built are the perfect fit for the culture of our agency and we are thrilled to be announcing the opening of our LA office with them at helm”.
Augenstein, Bowman and Sherry join the exodus from Kmr. On the theatrical side, Jed Abrahams resigned Saturday as SVP and head of the agency’s New York office.
The three have joined the Alexander White Agency to open a Los Angeles office.
“I’m so excited to be welcome this incredibly hard working and knowledgeable group of agents to the Alexander White Agency,” said White. “Their combined experience and dedication to the impressive client list they’ve built are the perfect fit for the culture of our agency and we are thrilled to be announcing the opening of our LA office with them at helm”.
Augenstein, Bowman and Sherry join the exodus from Kmr. On the theatrical side, Jed Abrahams resigned Saturday as SVP and head of the agency’s New York office.
- 3/26/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Two more senior Kmr Talent agents, Doug Kesten and Tracey Goldblum, Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of New York On-Camera Commercials, have left the agency, whose franchise with SAG-AFTRA was suspended on Friday following weeks of mounting problems with client payment delays.
The veteran duo has joined Los Angeles-based agency Brady Brannon & Rich, which is focused on commercial representation, to open a New York office. They also are bringing with them their assistant.
“All of us at Bbr have admired the outstanding work ethic, integrity, and care for performers Doug and Tracey have exhibited throughout their careers,” said Bbr CEO Stuart K. Robinson. “It’s an honor for us to have them join the Bbr team.”
Goldblum worked in the commercial department of Abrams Artists for almost 36 years, rising to SVP, before she joined Kmr in 2019 to launch a New York commercial department. In 2020, she was joined by Kesten, who...
The veteran duo has joined Los Angeles-based agency Brady Brannon & Rich, which is focused on commercial representation, to open a New York office. They also are bringing with them their assistant.
“All of us at Bbr have admired the outstanding work ethic, integrity, and care for performers Doug and Tracey have exhibited throughout their careers,” said Bbr CEO Stuart K. Robinson. “It’s an honor for us to have them join the Bbr team.”
Goldblum worked in the commercial department of Abrams Artists for almost 36 years, rising to SVP, before she joined Kmr in 2019 to launch a New York commercial department. In 2020, she was joined by Kesten, who...
- 3/25/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Stewart Talent is expanding its Los Angeles Commercial Department with the hire of Valerie Chiovetti. She is coming from embattled Kmr Talent, where she spent the last 11 years, and is expected to bring a number of former clients with her to Stewart Talent.
Chiovetti is one of several senior agents to leave Kmr Talent, whose franchise with SAG-AFTRA was suspended on Friday following weeks of mounting problems with client payment delays.
She began her career with Abrams Artists Agency in 2001 as an assistant in the commercial department. She was promoted to agent in 2003 where she repped talent for commercials and negotiated celebrity endorsement deals for ten years.
At Stewart Talent, she will be working alongside Mark Park, Head of the Commercial Department.
“I’ve known Mark Park since my days as a Commercial Assistant and his in Casting, we came up together! So, I was honored when he reached...
Chiovetti is one of several senior agents to leave Kmr Talent, whose franchise with SAG-AFTRA was suspended on Friday following weeks of mounting problems with client payment delays.
She began her career with Abrams Artists Agency in 2001 as an assistant in the commercial department. She was promoted to agent in 2003 where she repped talent for commercials and negotiated celebrity endorsement deals for ten years.
At Stewart Talent, she will be working alongside Mark Park, Head of the Commercial Department.
“I’ve known Mark Park since my days as a Commercial Assistant and his in Casting, we came up together! So, I was honored when he reached...
- 3/25/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The fallout from Kmr Talent’s growing problems with client payment that culminated with the agency on Friday suspending its SAG-AFTRA franchise, continues.
One of Kmr’s top agents, Jed Abrahams, today resigned from his post as SVP and head of the agency’s New York office. He announced his departure in an email to colleagues, clients and friends, a copy of which was obtained by Deadline.
“My beloved NY colleagues and I stand together in our profound disappointment and melancholy,” he wrote in the email. “It has been demoralizing as we powerlessly watched the unfolding of recent events and the consequent challenges now confronting so many we treasure.”
Kmr owner and President Mark Measures on Friday sent a letter to SAG-AFTRA, informing them of the decision to inactive the agency’s franchise. The move, which would not allow any guild member to work with Kmr agents during the suspension,...
One of Kmr’s top agents, Jed Abrahams, today resigned from his post as SVP and head of the agency’s New York office. He announced his departure in an email to colleagues, clients and friends, a copy of which was obtained by Deadline.
“My beloved NY colleagues and I stand together in our profound disappointment and melancholy,” he wrote in the email. “It has been demoralizing as we powerlessly watched the unfolding of recent events and the consequent challenges now confronting so many we treasure.”
Kmr owner and President Mark Measures on Friday sent a letter to SAG-AFTRA, informing them of the decision to inactive the agency’s franchise. The move, which would not allow any guild member to work with Kmr agents during the suspension,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Olga Merediz, who won a Tony Award for her work in the Broadway production of “In the Heights,” will reprise her role as Abuela Claudia in the upcoming film adaptation of the musical, producer Lin-Manuel Miranda announced in a tweet on Monday.
Merediz won the Best Featured Actress in a Musical Tony in 2008 for her work in “In the Heights.” She’s since been a series regular on the U.K. Sky1 series “Bounty Hunters” and has also had recurring roles on “Orange is the New Black,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Shades of Blue” and “Law & Order: SVU.”
Jon M. Chu is directing the feature based on Miranda’s musical that he created with Quiara Alegría Hudes. “In the Heights” follows a bodega owner in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother’s fortune.
Merediz won the Best Featured Actress in a Musical Tony in 2008 for her work in “In the Heights.” She’s since been a series regular on the U.K. Sky1 series “Bounty Hunters” and has also had recurring roles on “Orange is the New Black,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Shades of Blue” and “Law & Order: SVU.”
Jon M. Chu is directing the feature based on Miranda’s musical that he created with Quiara Alegría Hudes. “In the Heights” follows a bodega owner in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother’s fortune.
- 4/15/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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