Daisy Wu of the Gersh Agency gives the breakdown of what agents are looking for and how to know if yours is right for you.
So much about the agent-actor relationship is individual and unique; there’s no one-size-fits-all representation because different people want different things and want to go about [their careers] in different ways. You really have to know and be open to different conversations.
Daisy Wu
The Gersh Agency Senior Partner
Finding the right agent is an essential component in moving your career forward, but knowing if a professional representative is right for you presents its own set of challenges.
Part two of our interview with Daisy Wu, senior partner in the talent department at the Gersh Agency, explores the evolution of the agent-actor relationship over time — and what happens when success leads performers to rethink their reps. Wu shares with host SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland hard truths about shifting industry economics, the realities of self-tapes and the importance of adaptability in today’s competitive landscape.
She also discusses the often-overlooked collaboration between agents and SAG-AFTRA, and why loyalty, transparency and communication matter more than ever.
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The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.
Photo: The Gersh Agency Senior Partner Daisy Wu and SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland.
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