Actor

To be part of BGT Actors you must have:

* at least 2 years on set experience as an actor OR

* a body of work that has spanned over 3 years as an actor (including theatre) OR

* a degree in performing arts/drama or equivalent qualification.

To apply to be an actor, please email us at actors@bgt.nz with a full copy of your actors CV, a professional photo, and a link to your showreel. 

Applicants will not be accepted without the above requirements.

All talent will be auditioned unless your body of work is extensive. This is usually a self-tape audition.

There are no fees associated with being on our books as an actor, the only requirement is that you provide professional photos annually which we can arrange for you. If you wish to have your photos taken at our studio we charge $150 for this annually.

All performance fees will be subject to an agency commission plus GST and as a contractor, you will also be deducted 20% withholding tax. Contractors are also required to pay ACC levies which is done directly with ACC.

BGT SUCCESS

Ming-Jen Huang was the face of the 30 Seconds "Spray and Walk Away" campaign, starting in 2007.

Reuben de Jong has appeared in numerous commercials and shows, such as Spartacus.

Sebastian Hunter landed a lead role on the 2021 movie Poppy, filmed in Wellington.

Nixon Bingley played the younger version of the lead in Sweet Tooth, working alongside actor Will Forte.

Some of our talent have started at a very young age. On Shortland Street, Valerie has played Esther and Curtis's daughter Pikitia. Connor and Lachlan have played Boyd's twins Romulus and Remus.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO PACKAGE 

As an actor, you may want to consider getting headshots taken by professional photographer Andi Crown. If you are needing top quality photographs at a competitive price, we recommend using Andi. Please direct enquiries to Andi at www.andicrown.co.nz

e: andicrownphotography@gmail.com

w: https://www.andicrown.co.nz/

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