The Best Talent Awards Success Stories

This is just the beginning of our success stories. We have past contestants shooting feature films, recording CD’s, and starring in their own TV shows! Be sure to check back regularly for new postings and interviews with them.

After winning at The Best Talent Awards I spent 4 months in L.A. during pilot season and got so close to so many things. I did get a recurring role on the Nickelodeon show Ned's D'Classified School Survival Guide and I have also since done guest starring roles on ER, Summerland and Judging Amy. I was up for a pilot and got to meet the producers, one of whom was Steve Martin! I also got to have dinner with Andy Dick and met Kelly Clarkson from American Idol.

I have signed with CED Talent Agency and with GEM Entertainment. I've begun to go on auditions for films and TV shows and pilots. Thank you for the great experience.

As a result of BNT 2003 Eddie Wiernik (3rd place in both male singer and instrumentals) has been signed by Stiletto Management in L.A. and has just completed a demo CD at Capital Records, under the direction of producer Gary Field. Eddie was referred to Stiletto Management by Susan Slamer, a judge for BNT 2003.

I came to The Best Talent Awards expecting to meet a few people in the business (agents, casting directors, other actors). After winning the top award, 'Best Overall Talent' I signed with agent Josh Schiowitz (SCA&R) and Lorrie Herman from the Cubertson Group and now I am living in L.A. with the finest representation and a growing career. I'm living the dream and I have The Best Talent Awards to thank.

As a result of participating with the 2003 The Best Talent Awards showcase Kendra signed with Agent Jerry Pace of Zanuck, Passon and Pace. Since then she has auditioned for several commercials and just filmed her first for Office Depot's "Set for School" Campaign. Many thanks to you for providing such a wonderful opportunity for new talent to get a start in the business.
-Linda Ransom (Kendra's mom)

Thank you, thank you, thank you. The moment Megan won was truly the most amazing moment of either of our lives!!! The camaraderie and support from the other parents sitting around me was so moving. I get goose bumps and my eyes well with tears every time I relive that moment. We are so fortunate to keep having even "greater" moments keep occurring, but that room and the people and the stage and, of course, seeing my daughter do her thing will live with me forever! The contacts we made were invaluable and she has now been selected to perform on "America's Most Talented Kids" TV show.
-Colleen Waltman (Megan's mom)

Since winning 2nd place in The Best Talent Awards's 'Best Actor' category, Natalie is represented in L.A. by Mitch Gossett of CED and in Chicago by Sam Samuelson of Stewart Talent. She's booked multiple commercials for McDonald's, Friendly Restaurants and United Health Service. She's also recently auditioned for a couple of films, including a new Charlize Theron Film. Natalie has also auditioned and had callbacks for roles in Little Princess (Broadway), Scrooge (at Goodman Theatre), and touring company of Scrooge the musical, and has just been booked to play/sing the role of Mary Claire Dougherty in the musical "The Christmas Schooner at the Bailiwick Theater in Chicago.
-Katherine (Natalie's mom)

When I moved to the U.S. from Germany I saw all the great talent and competition. I needed to get my foot in the door somehow, that's when I came across The Best Talent Awards. They were touring in Texas where I attended an open casting call. I danced all the way to Finals in L.A. where I met my two agents, Brianna Barcus (Dance) and J.C. Gutierrez (Commercial). In May I will be moving to L.A. where I will start living my dream. Thanks again The Best Talent Awards for all your help. Hope to see you around.

Sorelle is now being represented by the Morgan Agency for commercial and print modeling. We are very excited to be here in L.A. now during pilot season and going on auditions. Without The Best Talent Awards we wouldn't have these opportunities and representation. Thank you.
-Karen McGill (Sorelle's mom)

Through The Best Talent Awards I have secured an amazing agent, Jackie Lewis, from Acme Talent and Literary and an excellent management team, GEM Entertainment. In the past year I have had the most exciting time. I have auditioned in front of top industry casting directors for new series and movie roles and did a commercial for Nickelodeon. That is a big change for a small town mid-western girl! Thanks again BNT!

After graduating from New York University Alli struggled with getting signed by and agent. After doing The Best Talent Awards she signed with Schiowitz/Clay/Rose, Inc and booked a role in Hairspray on Broadway! Alli performed with the cast on the 2003 Tony Award Show on CBS. She can now be seen performing in National Tour of Hairspray!

He is an 8 year old from Illinois. After BNT 2002 he signed with Mitchell Gosset from Cunningham-Escott-Dipene Agency and booked a lead role in the feature film "Scary Movie 3" which is in theaters now!

Chris and his family were living in Austin, TX when a casting team for the The Best Talent Awards Awards came to town. He auditioned, and was selected to compete in four categories including singing, acting and instrumentalist. Since Chris has featured as a singer on the soundtracks of, Bruce Almighty, Daredevil, Jungle Book 2, Santa Clause 2 and most recently, Under The Tuscan Sun. Congrats Chris on your success on NBC's America's Most Talented Kid!

Just wanted to let you know that Ellary is currently filming in Toronto. She was cast as "Tuff," a starring role in the Dreamworks picture, "Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio." Juliann Moore and Woody Harrelson play her parents. Pretty cool! The movie is set for release early 2006. I'll keep you posted.
-Traci Porterfield (Ellary's mom)

Before The Best Talent Awards I had no idea how to start working as a model. Thanks to The Best Talent Awards I signed with Next Model Management and Judy Savage. I have booked Shape Magazine the July or August issue, Ucle Jewelry and The Art Institute.

"Before The Best Talent Awards I was doing Community and High School Theater. In fact, I had to miss a rehearsal for our schools production of Oklahoma, in order to attend BNT. BNT got me out of Madison and into Los Angeles auditioning. It got me a wonderful manager and agent! Because of The Best Talent Awards I am moving permanently to Los Angeles to continue following my dream."

"Thanks to The Best Talent Awards Alex signed with manger TJ Stein and two agents Gold Leidtke and Abrams Artists. Alex can be seen as a principle in "Summer In The-N" on Nickelodeon and as a Co - Host of GTV NFL Interview Show on FOX. Alex just finished shooting a National Nintendo commercial! Congratulations Alex!"

"The Best Talent Awards really helped me in my pursuit to be an actress in LA. Before The Best Talent Awards I had been planning to come to LA for a month to get a manager and an agent. BNT got that for me and gave me a chance to come back for 2003 pilot season. I am now in Los Angeles auditioning for pilots, sitcoms and commercials. The Best Talent Awards got me where I wanted to be and now I have the chance to live my dream."

Thanks to The Best Talent Awards, I signed with Cunningham-Escott-Dipene, booked a co-star role on American Dreams and booked a lead role in a Nickelodeon Pilot "Rhodes Home". Thank you The Best Talent Awards!