EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed stand-up comedian, actor, and creator Frankie Quiñones (This Fool) for representation in all areas.
18.03.2024 - 23:59 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: XO Kitty’s Anthony Keyvan and Cruel Summer’s Harley Quinn Smith have signed with Prototype Talent Agency for representation.
On Netflix’s XO, Kitty, Keyvan plays Q, the friendly jock, who is Kitty’s (Anna Cathcart) close friend and confidant, a safe space for her inside the tumultuous drama at KISS. The series, from Jenny Han and Sascha Rothchild, will begin filming season 2 in South Korea next month. Prior to XO Kitty, Keyvan was a series regular on the hit Hulu series Love, Victor. Other recent credits include recurring roles on ABC’s The Rookie, Max’s Genera+on, and Netflix’s Alexa & Katie. Keyvan continues to be represented by Protégé Entertainment, Coast to Coast Talent Group, and Meyer & Downs.
On Freeform’s Cruel Summer, Harley Quinn Smith starred as Mallory, a quirky outsider who feels left behind when Jeannette becomes the popular girl. In addition to Cruel Summer, Smith was in feature films including Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, and Clerks III. Other credits include a recurring role on Hulu’s All Night and a guest appearance on Supergirl. Smith continues to be repped by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher.
Keyvan and Smith actually worked together on the independent horror film Student Body, several years ago.
Prototype has been focusing on growth in recent months, having brought on Senior Talent Agent Pietra Ingenito as well as talent agents Julian Cohen and Marisa Patella in 2024.
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EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed stand-up comedian, actor, and creator Frankie Quiñones (This Fool) for representation in all areas.
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