Markham Talent
2024 Open Casting Call
Registration Deadline: June 6th, 2024
Registration now OPEN
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Got Talent?
This is an Open Casting Call for all talents!
We believe that everyone has a unique talent and a story to tell, and we are here to help you share your talent with the world. Whether you are an actor, model, singer, dancer, or any other type of performer, we want to help you unleash your potential and shine like never before.
We welcome all ages to apply
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Got Talent?
Your chance to be in front of renowned judging panel.
Our industry experts will view every audition video submitted.
Don't miss the opportunity to be seen by
producers, casting directors, & talent agents!
Actors | Singers| Musicians | Dancers | Models
& Other Performers
Age Groups
Competitions will be in 2 groups:
a) Age 16 & Under
b) Age 17 & Over
Competition Categories
There are 4 major catagories in this competition:
a) Dancer
b) Singer / Songwriter / Musician
c) Actor / Comedian / Magician
d) Model
Registration Deadline
All audition video submission must be received by Thursday June 6th, 2024 at 5pm EST
2024 Registration now OPEN
Markham Talent
2024 Open Casting Call
Your chance to make your impression with this judge panel of high profile industry experts!
Head Judge
Patricia Jarosz
Talent Manager / Agent
BOOKITTALENT
TV and film agent/manager for 40 years, representing actors in theatre, television series, MOW, motion pictures, animation voice overs and commercials.
“BOOKITTALENT Markham has signed numerous contestants from the Markham Talent Open Casting Call 2023 and they have been auditioning and working on set for commercials TV series movies music videos and live performances,”
"Every audition tape received will be viewed by our judging panel. You will have a chance to let your talent shine!"
Youth Judge
Actor/Singer/Musician
Anthony Collucci
Thrilled to be teenage jduge for Markham Talent 2024 Open Casting Call, Anthony Collucci's journey into the world of entertainment began at the tender age of 7 when he secured his inaugural role in a Campbell soup commercial.
Throughout his career, Anthony has flourished, landing numerous print and commercial gigs while continuously auditioning for lead roles in television series and movies. Noteworthy among his recent commercial endeavors are partnerships with brands like TikTok, KidsHelpPhone, Invisalign, and RBC.
Currently at age 18, he embarking on the next chapter of his artistic journey, Anthony Collucci is enrolled in the first year of York University's esteemed Theatre Program.
Youth Judge
Actress/Singer/Dancer
Maya Gamzu
Maya Gamzu is a talented singer and actress with 10 years of experience. She wowed audiences on Canada’s Got Talent in 2023, earning a Golden Buzzer and making it to the semi-finals.
Maya's journey began at 6, and she's excelled in singing, acting, and dancing. She's won awards in singing contests across Israel, Europe, and Canada.
Youth Judge
Actor
Marcello Canales
Marcello began his acting career at that age of 10 and was nominated for a Young Actors Joey award for first his work as a host in a Crayola series.
Marcello has appeared in both U.S. and Canadian commercials and fell in love with voice acting after landing his first voiceover role as Marcus in Sea Kids. He currently voices the role of Nicholas in Polly Pocket shorts for the past two years. Marcello recently completed his secondary education at the Regional Arts and Media Program in Whitby, Ontario.
He is known for his outgoing and charismatic personality, he is avid gamer and enjoys spending time with his cats and bird.
Singer/Musician Judge
Scott Johnson
Music Producer & Composer
As a distinguished music producer and composer, Scott's work has resonated across multiple platforms, with numerous albums signed to many renowned libraries and featured on television networks such as CBS, ESPN, The Discovery Channel, Oprah Winfrey Network, History Channel, HGTV, BBC, and more.
Singer/Musician Judge
Shelly Nosov-Davine
Juno Awards Judge/Musician/
Entertainment Marketing Specialist/Entrepreneur
Shelly has been involved in music since the early age of 4 and has worked on the business side of the entertainment industry for 40+ years.
She is a current board member of the Rock School Franchise Association and a past board/committee member of the Markham Arts Council, The Motion Picture Foundation of Canada, and the Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund.
Singer/Musician Judge
Aideen O'Brien
Juno Awards Nominations & Awards voting member
Juno Award Winner
Executive Producer
She mentors singers and songwriters through the vicarious music publishing world, sends original music to be considered for use including the semi annual Christmas movie seasons in Canada.
Singer/Musician Judge
Robert Laidlaw
Producer/Musician/
Juno nominated songwriter
Formerly playing in the Platinum Blonde. Rob Laidlaw is well known in the music industry for his music production, vocals, bass playing and a Juno Nominee for song of the year.
Model/Actor Judge
Mandy Johnson
Talent Manager / Agent
BOOKITTALENT
"I am thrilled to be part of this exceptional event. I hope that my experience in the modelling/acting arena can offer some insight into what possibilities are open to those that have a desire to explore this industry."
Mandy has worked in TV, Commercials, Runway, E-Commerce, editorial , print, social media and creative campaigns/projects. I am signed with four agencies (Bookittalent, Chantale Nadeau-mother agent, NIWA Models, Humankind) representing acting and modelling and continue to be a student of these industries.
Model Judge
Cynthia Cully
Spot 6 Model Management
Founded by industry expert Cynthia Cully, Spot 6 Management’s vision is to discover new models and launch them to work on the international fashion stage believing in a team management approach with a commitment to the individual model’s career objectives.
Casting Judge
Colleen Rush
Co-Casting Director/Associate at Larissa Mair Casting & Associates
Colleen works closely with Larissa’s clients alongside Larissa, making sure everything is in place so that every casting job runs efficiently. In 2022 Colleen received her first Co-casting Director credits for Popularity Paper S1 (YTV), Shelved S1 (CTV), & Run the Burbs S2 (CBC). Since then she continues to receive Co-Casting Director credits on projects such as; Gangnam Project for CBC/The BBC, Run The Burbs S2 & S3 (CBC), Davey and Jonesie’s Locker S1 (Prime Video/Hulu), One More Time S1 (CBC), Late Bloomer S1 (Crave), Don’t Even (Crave/APTN), and Dino Dex (Prime Video, Amazon Kids+, TVOkids, TFO, Knowledge Network).
Casting Judge
Sarah Shep
Casting Director at Mann Casting
Sarah is a proud member of the Casting Directors Society of Canada and has been in the business for over 15 years.
She has cast over 5000 commercials, Warner Brothers/Crave's Borje Salaming story and is currently casting Season 25 of Mayday.
She is extremely passionate about new talent and looks forward to meeting you all!
Model Judge
Jessica Gregory
Toronto's Top Runway Coach
Toronto's Top Runway Coach Jessica Gregory is known to transform a models walk from basic to fierce. Her unique coaching provides the skill set and fundamentals needed to develop a strong confident walk. Trusted by top modelling agencies such as Spot 6 Management, Peggi LePage, B&M etc, Jessica Gregory's coaching is highly recommended.
Dance Judge
Jamie Mills
Dancer/Actress/Entrepreneur
Jamie Mills is a seasoned Dancer, Commercial Actress in TV Series, Commercials and a featured Print model in both the US and Canada. She currently runs a Dance Fitness Company here in Canada for both Children and Adults.
Actor Judge
Tijuana Layne
Actress/Film Maker/Writer
Ms. Layne is an internationally awarded filmmaker and actor. She has produced, written and starred in “In the Name of Love,” an erotic story about a woman's sexual journey through an S&M and intimacy.
While Ms. Layne has achieved outstanding accomplishments in the realms of writing, film, television, and dance throughout the years, it is her incredible passion for social justice, her dedicated work as a social activist and her passion for exposing female-specific oppression, that makes her a powerful and provocative filmmaker.
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