Selena Schoups is an accomplished Talent Manager and the Founder of Marque Entertainment, a Los Angeles based talent management company focused on individual branding and career development. With more than 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Selena has built a reputation for discovering talent and helping actors develop sustainable careers in film, television, commercial, and print.

Mindy Treitel is an experienced Talent Agent with a strong background in theatrical and commercial representation in Los Angeles. She currently represents actors at Bella Agency, where she works with talent pursuing opportunities in film, television, and commercial productions. She has also previously represented talent at Mavrick Artists Agency.

Zoey Allen is a Los Angeles based Talent Agent and the owner of SVEA Talent, a boutique talent agency representing actors and performers. She began her agency career as a booking agent in Utah before moving to Los Angeles, where she joined SVEA Talent as an agent and eventually became the agency’s owner.

Susie Krueger is an experienced Los Angeles talent agent who specializes in film, television, and commercial representation. She recently launched Axis Artists Agency, a boutique agency focused on representing working actors and helping them build sustainable careers in the entertainment industry.

Join Actors Super Scene Study Online this fall starting October 14. Train with Walid Chaya, strengthen film and TV audition skills, and receive personalized coaching plus industry insight.

Crazy Rich Arabs is casting SAG AFTRA actors for lead, supporting, and day player roles in Los Angeles. View casting details, pay rates, roles, and deadline.

Walid Chaya shares how curiosity, consistency, and community have shaped his creative journey, from acting and filmmaking to education, entrepreneurship, and creating opportunities for artists.

Create professional acting demo reel footage with StudioReel LA on November 22 or December 10, 2026. Get coaching, cinematic filming, editing, and casting ready scenes.

Join LA Acting Bootcamp on December 12–13, 2026. Train with casting professionals, perform for agents and managers, and prepare for Pilot Season with Studio For Performing Arts LA.

Free acting webinar on November 4, 2026. Learn publicity strategies, media outreach, branding, and how to get noticed by casting directors, agents, and producers.

Support the CRAZY RICH ARABS independent film fundraiser and help bring this comedy feature from script to screen. Donate, share, and join us as we prepare to film in Los Angeles.

Actor, filmmaker, and educator Walid Chaya shares his journey in entertainment, the challenges he's overcome, his passion for storytelling, and his commitment to helping aspiring artists succeed through arts education and filmmaking.

Train with Casting Director Ani Avetyan on July 19, 2026. Improve cold reading skills, receive live coaching, and gain professional acting career guidance from Walid Chaya in Los Angeles.

Perform for Los Angeles film and TV agents and managers on July 19, 2026. Receive professional feedback, industry insight, and career guidance from Walid Chaya.

Perform for Los Angeles commercial agents and managers on July 18, 2026. Receive industry feedback, showcase your talent, and gain career guidance from Walid Chaya.

Train with Casting Director Chadwick Struck on July 18, 2026. Improve film and TV audition skills, receive live coaching, and gain career guidance from Walid Chaya in Los Angeles.

Train with Casting Director Vicki Goggin on July 18, 2026. Learn commercial audition techniques, receive live feedback, and gain career guidance from Walid Chaya in Los Angeles.

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