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invogue · Newbie Joined: 23 Jan 2009 Posts: 18

Does anyone know of any reputable acting agencies I can approach for representation? I am coming to Singapore for modeling work but would like to try and get some acting roles as well. Is there much of an entertainment industry with work available? Any advice would be appreciated.

sundaymorningstaple · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:09 pm Post subject:

You have about three choices here. Raintree Pictures, Jack Neo or MediaCorp. The rest to a lesser extent.

http://www.jteam.com.sg/aboutus/jackneo.asp

http://www.raintreeproductions.com/

http://www.mediacorp.sg/index.php

http://www.mediacorpraintree.com/

http://www.zhaowei.com/

http://www.rightangle.com.sg/

http://www.beachhousepictures.com/

It's enough to get you started anyway.

I was a Part time actor with SBC->TCS->MediaCorp (different names for the same broadcaster) from ~1988-2006 here before giving it up around 6 or 7 years ago after have be in over 100 different Mandarin Drama Serials in 18 years. (small time bit part ang moh when needed!) For our older local readers I also acted with Zoe Tay in the series that was her 1st leading role (Bobo in "Pretty Faces") when she started with SBC (also 1988). I have worked with almost all of the leading ladies and guys of that era including the series that had both Zoe & Fann in the same series together (Golden Pillow). Razz

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notwavingdrowning · Regular Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 109

ANYTHING this legend of a man does not know??

Regular readers will know that this man is the Sage of this forum...he has helped me more times than I can recall..

There is this new game..can YOU Stump SundayMorningStaple?

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xavierx88 · Newbie Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 1

hi there. i'm a malaysian and i am really interested in the television industry in singaproe. how do i get started? thanks for all of the agency above, but how do i start? i have my A level education and i am currently studying pharmacy in UK. but i have applied for a gap year because it has been my life long dream to be an actor. so please advice, i have been in singapore for about 1 month now. i do not know where to go or how to start. i only have a portfolio of photos taken in a studio. i am really in desperate need of help and guidance.

sundaymorningstaple · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:36 am Post subject:

The same way you would look for any job.

You assemble your portfolio along with you CV and a covering letter and you send it to them either via email or via snailmail on a CD/DVD. If you do it that way, please ensure you use a good virus scanner before you create the CD as the best possible way to shaft yourself is to send somebody an infected disk. I know, who would do such a thing! As a recruiter I've received so many over the years it's just second nature as soon as I've received a CD it's scanned by the latest updated Virus Scanner before it's opened. If it catches anything the CD is broken in half and thrown away unread. Could have been a good person but failure to look out for the little things tells me something about that person as well. Not something I'd like to send to my clients.

Anyway, Email or snailmail. If you are IT savvy, you could do a flash presentation or create a small MPG/AVI video where you can speak to them as well so they will also not only see you but hear your voice as well.

I didn't go that route however, as I was introduced by another part-time actor (also Caucasian) and I actually part-time directly for the studio. Most part-time actors work through an agency.

If you are looking at this professionally, this is another avenue you could pursue:

http://www.esma.sg/talent/cour.....09-0000004

Good Luck

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ksl · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:22 pm Post subject:

Ah yes the nostalga guess who! Just dug this one out of my album, they were both at actors school together.

Oops sorry just thought about the copy right, even though it is my photo, the actress is very famous now, and it's not a photo that has been released, although it was Gong Li when she was around 23 years old, before she became famous.

Back in early 90's, Beijing
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germainetay87 · Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 2009 Posts: 1

Hi, I'm working in the casting department of MediaCorp and we are looking for actors for our Chinese Drama Serials. We lack actors of different races and Nationalities. You don't have to be able to speak mandarin but speaking the language would definitely be a plus! If you're interested to come down for an audition, please give me a call at 98212425.

Ashleylinlin · Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 6 Location: Singapore

Hi I am looking for a part-time acting job. A small role will also do just to fulfill my dream. Cause am currently taking a break and I have a bit of time. I am good in Chinese language but do I still need to go through the acting academy course for part time? Or how should I go about starting?

sundaymorningstaple · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:44 pm Post subject:

Did you read this thread from the beginning? Neutral

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Ashleylinlin · Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 6 Location: Singapore

Yes I have read from the beginning. I seen that u said for part-time actors they have to go thru agency? Or introduced by other part-time actors. But I have to have training experience? And do I have to send the details above to the agency in Singapore or do I just contact them saying I am interested?

sundaymorningstaple · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:23 am Post subject:

Rarely does anybody have training experience. I didn't and most of those I've worked with didn't. You just have to go down, prepared to do a sight reading and maybe a photo/film clip to see if photogenic or not. Having said that, you might only find work as an extra or if you are lucky, a bit part actor (e.g., a speaking role that only last a scene or two). With all the links and phone numbers in this thread you should be able to contact somebody.
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Ashleylinlin · Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 6 Location: Singapore

Ok thanks:)

Ashleylinlin · Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 6 Location: Singapore

Sorry again wat do u think we should include in our cv? [/img]

sundaymorningstaple · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:44 am Post subject:

Include what you would normally include in a CV with the exception of having a reasonable photographic portfolio to accompany it or as I outlined in an earlier post, what to put together on a Digital CV (DVD/CD). Any relevant courses or experience in University/School, etc. If you have the requisite residency visa, you can also go to school....

http://www.esma.sg/Course/Listing.aspx Highlight "Talent Development"

While the post is now two years old, did you, at least, try the number for germainetay87 who actually worked for mediacorp and was looking for "talent" as it's called here?
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Ashleylinlin · Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 6 Location: Singapore

Nope I never try calling yet. Cos I see it is like 2 years ago. But I think I will try too and who knows maybe they need people.

sundaymorningstaple · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:20 pm Post subject:

Now you are thinking! If she is no longer working there, (if she still has the same number) maybe she can give you leads (Names & numbers) for other contacts. Just keep going until you have some success. Never give up if it's what you want to do.

Good luck. Smile

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Ashleylinlin · Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Posts: 6 Location: Singapore

Ya I tried she told me to call the company and speak to the casting unit then I tried but the people ask me why I would like to be directed and I told them I would like to have a part-time role. And they say sorry they have none at the moment. So I think I should just send my portfolio over and if they need me then they will call me.

joanneloveees · Newbie Joined: 09 Sep 2012 Posts: 1 Location: Singapore

Hi Ashley! Where do you send your portfolio to? I mean like, thru email? And if it�s through email, mind telling me the email address? (:

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