Press Releases
Coastal Talent is proud to recognize the following talent who have booked principal roles in television, feature film and commercial projects.
Congratulations to Jackie Goldston for booking the co-starring role of "Ellen Maze" in the SAG short fim Truth Seekers. Jackie will be shooting in Atlanta, GA later this month. 07/06/10
Congratulations to Pepi Streiff for booking the supporting role of "Sydel Winehouse" in the SAG independent feature film My Redneck Roots. Pepi will be shooting for 10 days in Charlotte, NC. 07/02/10
Congratulations to Nico Ward and Jennifer Bentley for booking the roles of "Joyce" and "Waitress" respectively on Army Wives, episode 417. Nico shoots for a full week in Charleston, SC beginning tomorrow. 06/15/10
Congratulations to David Dorn for booking a series of commercials for Charleston Orthopedics. David shoots in Charleston, SC later this month. 06/12/10
Congratulations to Ross Magoulas, Monique Morales Kroll, Pat Yeary, Erika Timmons and Bruce Williamson for booking a commercial for MUSC Hospital. They all shoot next week in Charleston, SC. 06/11/10
Congratulations to Gattlin Griffith and Evan Kelly for booking principal roles on the SAG feature film Green Lantern. Gattlin will play "Young Hal" and Evan will play the "Reporter." They shoot this month in New Orleans, LA. 06/07/10
Congratulations to Sam Medina and Henry Clay Middleton for booking principal roles on Army Wives, episode 415. Sam will play the "Tattooed Man" at a speed-dating event and Henry will play the "Command Sergeant Major." They shoot next week in Charleston, SC. 06/04/10
Congratulations to Andrea Gannon for booking the host role on the Designing Spaces cable TV show for the Jiffy Lube preventative maintenance segment filmed in Florence, SC. 05/22/10
Congratulations to Brien Gregorie for booking the role of "Wayne" in the SAG feature film Witness Insecurity. Brien shoots later this month in North Carolina. 05/21/10
Congratulations to Lakisha Smith for booking the role of the "Reporter" on Drop Dead Diva, episode 408. Lakisha shoots next week in Atlanta, GA. 05/13/10
Congratulations to Jonathan Jones for booking the supporting role of "Josh" in the SAG feature film Wise Kids. Jonathan will be shooting this summer in Charleston, SC. 05/10/10
Congratulations to Curtis Worthington for booking the role of the "Mean Boss" in an old school style music video for country music artist James Otto. Curtis films next week at the Windjammer Club on Isle of Palms, SC. 05/07/10
Congratulations to Jimmy Hager, Deja Dee and Will Murray for booking principal roles on the SAG feature film Little Red Wagon. Jimmy will play the "Old Man", Deja will play the "ER Nurse" and Will will play "Santa Claus." They shoot next month in Charleston, SC. 05/06/10
Congratulations to Ashley Stock and Peggy Trecker for booking principal roles on the Piggly Wiggly BBQ commercial. They shoot tomorrow in Charleston, SC. 04/25/10
Congratulations to Madison Weidberg for booking the role of "Kiley" on Drop Dead Diva, episode 206. Madison has a one week contract for this role to shoot in Atlanta, GA starting next week. 04/23/10
Congratulations to Renee Vincent for booking the role of "Librarian" in the Spike TV pilot Playing With Guns. She shoots her very funny scene next week in Wilmington, NC. 04/15/10
Congratulations to Pam Hays for booking the role of "Mrs. Pope" in the short feature film Dylan Bradley. Pam shoots later this week in Savannah, GA. 04/01/10
Congratulations to Angela Oberer for being cast as "Roach" in the feature film Mandie and the Cherokee Treasure. Angela shoots in North Carolina next month. 03/30/10
Congratulations to Kennedy, Braden and Doug Coupe, as well as Valarie Kobrovsky for booking a music video shoot for country music artist, Rob Lane. They will be shooting at the beach on Tybee Island, GA this week. 03/29/10
Congratulations to Aleviar Henderson and Sean Johnson for being cast as "Woman 3" and "Sketchy Guy" in the CBS Untitled Medical Drama pilot. They shoot in Wilmington, NC later this month. 03/18/10
Congratulations to Carolina Angel, Princess Esser and Claudia White for booking principal roles in the Memorial University Hospital commercial. 03/05/10
Congratulations to Adam Ray for booking the role of the "Re-enlisting Soldier" on Army Wives, episode 406. 03/02/10
Congratulations to Kristen Kos. The commercial she shot last year for the South Carolina Aquarium was so successful that they are filming a sequel. Kristen shoots next week in Charleston. 02/25/10
Congratulations to NeYama for booking the role of "Nurse" on Army Wives, episode 405. She shoots her scene with Kim Delaney next week in Charleston, SC. 02/18/10
Congratulations to Andrea Gannon for booking the spokesperson role for the Charleston Subaru commercials. 02/10/10
Congratulations to Jim Gooden. His recurring character of the "Radio Tech" is being brought back for Army Wives, season four. 02/01/10
Congratulations to Bruce Williamson for booking the role of the "Meth Lab Operator" in an episode of TruTV. He shoots today in North Carolina. 01/28/10
Congratulations to Jeffrey Hill for booking the Delta Airlines "Human Factor" commercial. He's filming today in Atlanta, GA. 01/27/10
Congratulations to Monica Bell for booking the role of "the Officiant" on One Tree Hill, episode 718. The director who worked with her on a previous episode, liked her so much that he invited her back to audition again. Monica shoots in Wilmington, NC later this week. 01/19/10
Congratulations to Kara Poole for booking a SAG national commercial for Lowe's. She'll be playing "NASCAR star Jimmy Johnson's make-up artist." Kara shoots later this week in Charlotte, NC. 01/11/10
Congratulations to Chris Maxey, Michelle Moncure and David Abrams for booking a commercial for the Charleston Visitor's Bureau. They shoot later this week in Charleston, SC. 01/10/10
Congratulations to Jason Looney for booking the comic role of "Bell Clerk" on One Tree Hill, episode 717. This was Jason's first audition since joining the agency and he's clearly off to a great start. Jason shoots on Monday in Wilmington, NC. 01/08/10
Congratulations to Jackie Goldston for booking a commercial for Pine State Mortgage. She shoots in Atlanta, GA on Saturday. 01/06/10
Congratulations to Adam Ray, Kevin Snow, Meg Kelly Schroeder, Pam Hays, Chelsea Hays, Ken Carrington, Jillian Walzer, Nat Jones, Teresa Smith and Erin Gibbs for all booking a Piggly Wiggly commercial. They shoot tomorrow in Charleston, SC. 12/22/09
Congratulations to Kristen Kos for booking the leading role of "Marie" in the independent film The Magic Opera. Kristen will film in Savannah, GA next month. 12/14/09
Congratulations to Bridget Stahl for booking a commercial for Carquest Auto Parts. She will play a "Mom/Customer" who is part of the classic landscape of America. Bridget shoots in Asheboro, NC in two weeks. 12/04/09
Congratulations to Katie Holland for landing the co-starring role of "Ashlyn" in the SAG feature The Fest. Katie will film in the mountains of Helen, GA beginning in January. 11/23/09
Congratulations to Jannie Adriano for booking a commercial for the Monsato Agriculture Company. She shoots tomorrow in Savannah, GA. 11/10/09
Congratulations to Monica Bell for booking the role of "Therapist" on One Tree Hill, episode 713. She shoots in Wilmington, NC. 11/02/09
Congratulations to Gerald Bestrom for booking the role of "Abraham Lincoln" in the SAG feature film The Conspirator. Gerald is one of our specialty actors who has been touring the country for the last two decades impersonating President Lincoln. Gerald will be filming in Savannah, GA. 10/20/09
Congratulations to Sandra VanNatta for booking the role of "Dean Marjorie Plant" in the SAG feature film The Trial. Sandra will be filming in Charlotte, NC. 10/19/09
Congratulations to Martin Shuler for booking the role of "Randy" in the independent short film The Perception of Chance. Martin is new to the agency and he is clearly off to a good start. He will be filming in Savannah, GA. 10/18/09
Congratulations to Rob Bouton, JC Conway, Jim Gooden, Jimmy Hager, Andrea Gannon and RW Smith for all booking commercials in a series of ads for the Charleston Visitor’s Bureau. They will be shooting these fun spots in Charleston, SC. 10/15/09
Congratulations to David Reinwald and Daniel Jones for being cast in the SAG feature film, Angel Camouflaged. David will play "Lt. Sullivan," a plain-clothes detective with the Charleston Police Department and Daniel will play "T-Bone the Biker." They will be filming in Charleston, SC in November. 10/07/09
Congratulations to Jessica Lee Slaughter for booking a commercial for Lowcountryclassifieds.com. She’ll be playing a bride left at the alter, who is hysterical until she realizes that she can sell her dress and ring on Lowcountryclassifieds.com. Jessica shoots at the Tidewater Chapel near Charleston, SC. 10/06/09
Congratulations to Renee Vincent for booking One Tree Hill, episode 711. Her recurring character of "Mrs. Edwards" from One Tree Hill season 3 is being brought back. Mrs. Edwards is the mother of Jimmy, the bullied kid at high school who showed up with a gun and a Columbine like plan. Jimmy didn’t go through with killing anyone but himself; however, Dan seized the opportunity to murder Keith and frame Jimmy for it. Everyone, including poor Mrs. Edwards still believes that Jimmy was the killer. Hopefully, Dan will get justice and Mrs. Edwards will get peace for herself, and vindication for Jimmy. 10/02/09
Congratulations to Carolyne Smith and Kara Poole for booking a commercial for Patient One Medical Center. They shoot in Charleston, SC. 10/01/09
Congratulations to Katie Holland for booking the role of "Carla," Daniel Jones for booking the role of "the John," and Stefani Lynn Wallace for booking the role of "Older Grace" in the SAG independent film, The Afflicted. They will be filming in Greenville, SC in October. 09/26/09
Congratulations to Madison Weidberg for booking the lead role of "Sara," Rachel Armstrong for booking the co-starring role of "Hot Chick" and Jana Allen for booking the co-staring role of "Producer" in Hollywood East – an independently produced television series filming in Wilmington, NC. 09/24/09
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Congratulations to Antonio Contreras for booking a week of principal work on One Tree Hill, episode 708. Antonio will be playing the "Teenaged Boy" (whose heart was transplanted into the "Dan" character) in a nightmare sequence. 09/03/09
Congratulations to Nico Ward, Jimmy Hager and James Middleton for booking roles in the PBS documentary God In America. They will be filming the Civil War era portion of this project in Rock Hill, SC. 09/02/09
Congratulations to Deborah McTeer for book the SAG promo commercial for ESPN shooting in Durham, NC. She will be playing the mom of a student touring a college. 08/17/09
Congratulations to Jim Hilton, Nick Smith, Bo Fuller and Blake Sheppard for booking a National Geographic documentary film about the Civil War Battle of the Hunley. 08/06/09
Congratulations to Cari Moskow for booking One Tree Hill, episode 705. Her recurring role as "Prostitute Patty" is being brought back for the fourth time. This time she meets up with the character "Haley" in prison. 08/05/09
Congratulations to Chip Lane, Sandra VanNatta, Christopher Gay, Amy Ware, Doug Coupe, Kennedy Coupe, Braxton Williams, Lynn Grisson, Wirt Cain and Lauren Han for booking a commercial for the SC Department of Agriculture. 07/27/09
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Congratulations to Deja Dee and Madison Weidberg for booking the East Cooper Medical Center commercial. Madison got to wear a pregnancy belly for this! 07/15/09
Congratulations to Lee Dawson for booking the role of "Joe" in the SAG feature film Letters to God. Lee will be shooting in Orlando, FL. 07/09/09
Congratulations to Elizabeth White for booking the role of "Woman running on the beach" on One Tree Hill, episode 702. Elizabeth shoots in Wilmington, NC tomorrow. 06/29/09
Congratulations to Bryce Hayes, Anthony Paderewski, and Jamie Smithson for getting cast in leading roles in the short indie Letters From Home. They shoot in Charleston, SC in July. 06/24/09
Congratulations to James Middleton for booking the role of "Mr. Rison" on Army Wives, episode 316. 06/23/09
Congratulations to Dexter Tillis for landing the lead role of "James", Braxton Williams for the role of "Thomas", Khari Lucas for the role of "Artie" and Jonathon Jones for the role of "Henry" in the film The Cannon Street Boys. They will be shooting in Charleston, SC in July. 06/22/09
Congratulations to Katy Landry. Her recurring character of "Madison" has been brought back for the first episode of One Tree Hill, in it's seventh season. 06/20/09
Congratulations to Leslie Vicary, Henry Clay Middleton, and John Brennan for booking the Piggly Wiggly commercials. 06/18/09
Congratulations to Greg Tavares and Amy Ware for booking a commercial for the Patriot’s Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Charleston. Amy's son Devin Ware was also cast to play the "couple's son." 06/17/09
Congratulations to Benjamin Wolfe for booking a commercial for the US Marines and for setting a new Coastal Talent record for "shortest time between booking time and call time." He was booked at 8:30 PM one night and on set the following morning at 6:30 AM in Beaufort, SC. This is an insanely fast turn around even by our industry standards. 06/15/09
Congratulations to Rob Gorman for booking the role of "Assistant" on Drop Dead Diva, episode 106. Rob overcame many obstacles and did a lot of schedule juggling to make the drive from Charleston to Atlanta for his call back. It was obviously worth the effort. 06/04/09
Congratulations to Kristen Kos for booking the SC Aquarium Commercial. This was Kristen’s first audition since joining the agency and she is clearly off to a great start. 06/03/09
Congratulations to Nico Ward. Her character of "Angie" is being brought back for another episode of Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns. 05/14/09
Congratulations to Lauren Han for booking a multiple day video and print job for Universal Parks and Resorts. Lauren will be shooting in Orlando, FL. 05/07/09
Congratulations to Jana Allen, Faye Yvette McQueen, and Jennifer Bentley for booking the Mary Kay Army Wives Promo Spot. They will be playing doubles for the stars of Army Wives with Jana as "Pamela Moran," Faye as "Joan Burton" and Jennifer as "Roxy LeBlanc." 04/22/09
Congratulations to Katie Holland for booking the role of "Shirley" on Army Wives, episode 308. Shirley helps out a friend at an “adult toy” home party. 04/16/09
Congratulations to David Abrams and Sandra VanNatta for booking a commercial for the East Cooper Medical Center. They will be shooting in Charleston, SC this week. 04/06/09
Congratulations to Katie Holland for booking a PSA for the ASCEND Foundation. Katie will be the "Woman doing funny things in front of a mirror" and shoots in Charleston, SC. 04/01/09
Congratulations to Nadya Simpson for booking the role of "Kate" in the SAG feature film Main Street. This project is the final script written by the great playwright and screenwriter, Horton Foote, who recently passed away. Nadya will be shooting next month in Durham, NC. 03/25/09
Congratulations to Stephen Elliott for booking the role of “Assistant” on One Tree Hill, episode 624. Stephen will be filming in Wilmington, NC next month. 03/13/09
Congratulations to Braxton Williams for booking the SC Lottery Commercial.
03/11/09
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Congratulations to Deja Dee for booking the role of "Jessica Stark" on Army Wives, episode 303. Deja will be filming in Charleston, SC next week. 02/25/09
Congratulations to Jimmy Hager for booking the role of "Judge Clemmons" in the Lifetime TV movie The Wronged Man. Jimmy will be filming in Atlanta, GA. 02/10/09
Congratulations to Joey Greene for booking a SAG commercial for Craftsman Tools. It was Joey’s first audition since joining Coastal Talent and he’s clearly off to a great start. 01/27/09
Congratulations to Leslie Vicary for booking a Cadillac of Charleston commercial. Leslie went to audition and they liked her so much they had her shoot later that day. She will be filming additional spots over the next few weeks. 01/25/09
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Here are Linda Eisen and Vanessa Adams having a great time on the red carpet at the Charleston International Film Festival. Your agents gave “two thumbs up” to The Black Balloon with Toni Collette. It was also great to mix with people from all sides of the business: actors, directors, producers and crew at the after-party at Chai's.
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Here is Vanessa Adams on the set of Treinta Minutos News, a weekly, bilingual newscast in Charleston, SC which airs each Sunday morning on the Lowcountry CW. Vanessa was invited to speak about Coastal Talent and its efforts to recruit Latino and Spanish speaking talent to meet the growing demand for such talent in television, film and commercial work.