I am very good at acting and singing and I am not shy at all. Where would be the

Question:My friend wants to be in commericals too, and our parents are fine with it, but they don't know where is a good place for us to start. They also want a talent agency they can trust. Please, anyone, help our dreams come true!!!!!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: My friend wants to be in commericals too, and our parents are fine with it, but they don't know where is a good place for us to start. They also want a talent agency they can trust. Please, anyone, help our dreams come true!!!!!

Start contacting talent agencies in the nearest good-sized city to where you live. Yeah, there are agencies in a lot of smaller towns, but you want ones that can actually get you work.

They should be able to provide you with a list of companies they've provided talent for, and commercials that their people have been in. If they refuse, citing confidentiality or whatever nonsense, they are not a legitimate agency.

Do NOT sign with anyone who asks you for money. Period. Reputable agencies make money from their percentages when you work. And no, don't pay for their classes to 'train' you.

An agency will expect you to pay a photographer (not someone they employ) to take a good black and white headshot of you.

Keep in mind that a good agent will tell you what your chances of getting work will be. Agents who are trying to sell you classes or get you to fork over a signing fee will always tell you that you'll work a ton, that you might be a star. A real agent knows the industry, and will know after looking at you, observing you, and talking with you, if you have any hope of really working or not.

Good luck!

so why don't your parents find you an agent, they will have to submit you and sign for your anyway?