Prestigious Models & Image Powerhouse - Los Angeles, California

Chris Sangelo

I have been signed with Prestigious Models for almost a year now, and could not be happier!! They have been nothing short of amazing, and I've never had so many opportunities in one year since moving out to LA years ago. Everyone at the agency has been wonderful and are on top of it, but shoutout to Patty who I'm constantly in contact with!! She's amazing! Also love being a part of a movement to help Asian representation in entertainment!

Tiana Bes

It's always a pleasure working with Patty and her team at Prestigious Models. They have been good about getting me connected to relevant auditions, some of which, I actually got booked! This is a very competitive industry and it's good to have an agent that works hard trying to get you booked, and recognizes your talent.

Dominie Apeles

I am SO happy to be with Prestigious! They found me on Backstage when I was just with a commercial agent and offered to represent me on all fronts (commercial, theatrical and print), which opened me to numerous audition opportunities. They've been super supportive every step of the way.

Everyone on their team has been very welcoming and kind, especially Kim and Kalin. Best thing is they gave my family so much information up front — what to expect, best etiquette, great referrals, and much more. Being with an agency that represents people of Asian heritage has been priceless. Who knew that I could get so many auditions to actually play a kid who is Filipino. Thanks to everyone on their team for treating me and my parents so well!

Angela Chew

I and my husband have been represented by this agency for both Commercial and Theatrical work for less than a year, and are beyond thrilled with how much work they do to make sure I, my husband, and my children are submitted for appropriate projects.

The sheer number of projects we've had the opportunity to audition for boggles my mind. Since joining, I started keeping a spreadsheet, and whereas I used to get castings 2-3 x/month pre-pandemic with other agencies, this agency has sent me/my family over 100 auditions/castings since the spring, and my spreadsheet tells me this is not an exaggeration.

I've been in the industry for almost 20 years, and used to freelance with other agencies. Initially, I didn't think I "needed" them; thank goodness, I and my husband decided to sign exclusively with them.

Regarding the castings/auditions, it's a numbers game and you can't book what you're not submitted for. Since working with them, I/we've booked several "big deal" commercial and theatrical projects and are ever so grateful for having been connected with them.

Lastly, everyone there is so down-to-earth, HELPFUL and friendly from the agents we've worked with (Jonathan and Patty) to Billing (Lori) to Kim herself. We've had the pleasure of meeting or speaking with almost everyone just mentioned, and that also speaks volumes in terms of their "open door" communication (Alas, we haven't spoken to Lori, but her email responses are always prompt and thorough. She is phenomenal at chasing down payments as needed.)

They support us actors and models more than I've ever expected, with monthly orientations for new talent where they field questions to sending guidelines on how to create a reel, etc..

This review was long, but I/we can't sing their praises enough! Do check them out!

Douglas J.

I am ecstatic to be with Prestigious! Been with them a few months so far. I got in touch with them initially on Backstage. At the time I just had a commercial agent. After going through the application and interview process they offered to represent me across the board (Theatrical, Commercial & Print).
This was so exciting and has opened me to a lot audition opportunities that I wouldn't be able to normally get. They've been extremely supportive & communicative every step of the way.

Whenever I have a question or need guidance they are always ready to call or video chat to help me grow & learn. Everyone on their team has been great! Especially Kalin, Patty & Sharon!

They also really care and want us to succeed. I don't have a ton of experience with how other agencies operate but they host monthly meetings that showcase a difference aspect of the industry. They'll have successful booking actors come on & explain their process & what they do to help them standout to even the steps to get a demo reel. It's all very practical & they immediately are helping you succeed.

Completely legit agency that doesn't make money unless you do! Their theatrical side (Image Powerhouse) is SAG-AFTRA!

My next big goal is to get union eligible & start getting into bigger &bigger rooms!
Really pleased with my time with them so far & I can't wait to continue my relationship with them.

jambazeus

This has been my second agency since attempting acting again in 2021 and the difference in the amount of auditions I’ve received since signing as compared to my previous agent was mind blowing. Great communication and easy to work with. I love the dedication from the team like Kalin and Patty and the journey of developing my brand as we head into another year! Very grateful for being part of a team that not only represents fellow Asians/Asian-Americans but giving new talent a shot in the industry.

Pearl Shin

As a current Prestigious Models client, I am so incredibly grateful for all the work Kim and Patty put into the agency as the industry works towards greater inclusivity and more authentic representation. They truly believe that a win for an Asian-identifying, no matter who they're represented by, is a win for us all. I was still fairly new to the industry when they first signed me and I didn't have much on-camera experience. However, their faith in me was a huge vote of confidence. They've gotten me into some amazing rooms, and their extensive experience has helped to ensure my contracts were accurate and fair (I've even had a producer on a commercial come up to me to, unsolicited, to tell me that I have a great agent). Thanks to Prestigious, I've gotten more work than I ever have over the past year, and I imagine it won't slow down as they continue to make their mark in the industry.

Shanshan Whittall

I signed up with Image Power House a couple of months ago and the experiences was pretty intense, but Kalin helped me from the beginning with detailed guidance from the interview and onboarding paperwork to the profile photo selection, monologue and she also provided other beneficial acting resources. The agency always encourages the actors to communicate with them with any questions and challenges, and Kalin always responded to my various emails with helpful answers and tips from her own experience. After officially becoming a part of the team, I was invited to auditions that I would not have been able to access through public platforms. The most helpful part is that the agency hosts actor workshops with an acting coach, and also organizes zoom meetings with more experienced actors who openly share their own experiences.