FORD/RBA Talent

Moving to Twitter and Facebook

2009-10-08T10:23:00.000-07:00

Obviously, we have not been updating this blog. With this in mind, you can now follow us on Facebook or Twitter.com/fordrba! We will not be making future updates on this blog.

Thanks,
The FORD/RBA Staff

Labor Day 2009

2009-09-02T11:26:00.001-07:00

The office will be open from 9am-1pm on Friday, 9/4 and will be closed all day on Monday, 9/7 for the Labor Day Holiday Weekend. We will re-open on Tuesday, 9/8 for our regular business hours (9am-5pm). Have fun and be safe!

2009-09-02T11:00:00.000-07:00

Fellow FORD/RBA model/actor, BLAIR O'NEAL, recently booked a duo print/TV commercial booking for Massage Envy. Thanks to the Lavidge Company for the booking!

4th of July

2009-07-03T10:56:00.000-07:00

The office will be closing early on Friday, July 3rd, at 1pm for the Holiday Weekend. We will re-open on Tuesday, July 7th for our normal summer hours.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

RIP - Elayne Stein

2009-07-03T10:46:00.001-07:00

As many of you know acting coach, ELAYNE STEIN, passed away on Tuesday, June 30th. Elayne was a dear friend of mine and a pillar in the Arizona acting community. Everybody loved Elayne! She will be missed by me and the many others whose lives she's touched over the years. For updates on arrangements, etc, please click here.

Blair O'Neal - Golf Channel - Big Break PEI

2009-06-22T17:25:00.000-07:00

Watch fellow FORD/RBA actor/model, BLAIR O'NEAL, on the Golf Channel's, "The Big Break: Prince Edward Island," on Monday nights. Blair is one of three remaining golfers on the show battling it out for the $100K grand prize! Go Blair! We're proud of you!

Justin Mack - Fast Times and Fast Food Trailer

2009-06-15T11:20:00.001-07:00

Check out fellow FORD/RBA actor, JUSTIN MACK, in the trailer for Fast Times and Fast Food. Click here to see the trailer. Looks funny!

Brenna Sakas - GoDaddy.com

2009-05-28T10:34:00.001-07:00

BRENNA SAKAS recently booked a national commercial for GoDaddy.com featuring professional, female golfer, Anna Rawson. Brenna was the only Arizona actor cast on this job. Casting by Good Faith Casting. Look for the spot some time in the near future. Great job, Brenna!

Cathy Rankin - Acura Dallas Fort Worth

2009-05-20T15:20:00.001-07:00

CATHY RANKIN recently shot a commercial for Acura of Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. Thanks to Leah Wilson for booking her.

Cathy Rankin - Dr. Ginger & Friends

2009-05-20T15:07:00.000-07:00

CATHY RANKIN recently did a infomercial for Dr. Ginger (dentist) & Friends. Look for it on local TV.

Dan Davis

2009-05-15T14:53:00.001-07:00

The FORD/Robert Black Agency is proud to represent local TV personality, DAN DAVIS for on-camera and endorsement work. Dan has been in broadcasting for the past 32 years, the last 15 on the very popular, "Good Morning Arizona," on KTVK in Phoenix.

Jacqueline Torres - Castle

2009-05-04T10:43:00.001-07:00

Check out fellow FORD/RBA actor, JACQUELINE TORRES, on a new episode of Castle entitled, "Little Girl Lost," which airs tonight (Monday, May 4th) on ABC at 9pm. Jacqueline plays "Nina Mendola" in the episode.

Brenna Sakas - PetsMart

2009-03-31T09:47:00.000-07:00

BRENNA SAKAS recently booked an instructional/point of sale video for PetsMart. Look for her at a PetsMart store near you soon.

Nicole Turk - Barbasol

2009-03-24T15:57:00.001-07:00

NICOLE TURK recently booked a national commercial beating out several other actors for Barbasol Shaving Products. Thanks to Jim and Shel for the booking.

United Auto Group Las Vegas

2009-03-24T15:44:00.001-07:00

Marc Lyncheski - The Business Man

Ted Quinn - Repo Man 1

Jose Rosete - Repo Man 2

We recently booked 3 principal roles for a commercial for United Auto Group Las Vegas in which a businessman gets his stuff repossessed. Thanks to Brett Coleman for the call.

America's Most Wanted

2009-03-24T15:36:00.000-07:00

William Watson - Ben Bradley (the Victim)

Ross Collins - Ken Bradley

Steve Lundeen - Bowman

Jose Rosete - Inmate

Liz Rohe - Hiker

Cavin Gray - Friend at Beach

We recently booked 6 roles for America's Most Wanted, "Ben Bradley's Killer" which did air recently. Casting by Darlene Wyatt Casting.

Joel Cunningham - Seattle Mariners

2009-03-24T15:33:00.001-07:00

JOEL CUNNINGHAM recently shot a principal role for the Seattle Mariners "Ryan's Big Night" commercial playing a marketing guy. If you have family in the Pacific Northwest, tell them to look for Joel on TV. Casting by Darlene Wyatt Casting.

Cathy Rankin - Larry Miller Hyundai

2009-03-24T15:30:00.001-07:00

CATHY RANKIN recently shot an infomercial for Larry Miller Hyundai as their spokesperson. Look for it on-air soon. Thanks to Brett Coleman for the call.

Brenna Sakas - Dickinson's Witch Hazel

2009-03-24T15:27:00.001-07:00

BRENNA SAKAS recently booked the only principal role for a Dickinson's Witch Hazel facial products commercial. Special thanks to Jim, Shel, and Walt for the booking. Click here to see the spot.

Maneater Lifetime Mini-Series

2009-03-24T15:11:00.000-07:00

Cathy Rankin - Misty

Natalie Karmo - Cassidy

Lauren Alonzo - Coral

Sarah Coggin - Hostess

Andy McDermott - Police Officer

Rosalie Michaels - Sales Clerk

Ky-Moni Abraham - Agent # 2

Dean Ronalds - Agent # 1

We were very happy to have booked 10 principals (Carmen Prisco as Kenny and Leah Notebaert as Flight Attendant are not pictured) on the TV mini-series, Maneater, starring Sarah Chalke (Scrubs) as well as numerous featured extras and extras.

Felisha Terrell - Days of Our Lives

2009-03-02T10:52:00.000-08:00

FORD/RBA Model/Actor, FELISHA TERRELL, has recently won a three-year contract/series regular role on "Days of Our Lives." More info soon.

Ken McGhee - Nike Pro Combat - Print Job

2009-02-06T10:53:00.001-08:00

Fellow FORD/RBA model, KEN McGHEE, recently booked a commercial print job for Nike Pro Combat shot by Jeff Newton. This was Ken's first time shooting with Nike and he hopes it won't be his last.

Tom Noga - Peoria

2009-02-02T09:13:00.000-08:00

Please support fellow FORD/RBA actor, TOM NOGA, and go see his show, "Peoria", being presented by Theatre Artists Studio in Scottsdale. The show is for mature audiences only. More details in the flyer above. Please click on the flyer to see a larger version or click here to be taken to their website.

Cathy Rankin - Colors of America Calendar

2009-01-29T09:29:00.001-08:00

Fellow FORD/RBA actor/model, CATHY RANKIN, has put out her own calendar entitled, "Colors of America," a salute to our armed forces. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to charities benefiting our troops. Please check out www.cathyrankin.com to find out more or purchase the calendar.

Garrett Hedlund - Tron

2009-01-19T08:20:00.001-08:00

Former FORD/RBA actor now living in LA, GARRETT HEDLUND, has been named the lead in Tron (previously TR2N or Tron 2.0), the sequel to the 1982 cult classic. Film is being directed by Joseph Kosinski. For more info, click here.

Christine Gentry - Arm & Hammer

2009-01-15T12:10:00.001-08:00

Fellow FORD/RBA actor/model, CHRISTINE GENTRY, recently booked a commercial for Arm & Hammer toothpaste and oral care products. The commercial will be shown in Europe only.

Bri Acsani - Speed Channel Commercial

2009-01-08T14:49:00.001-08:00

Check out a new commercial for the Speed Channel/Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction featuring fellow FORD/RBA actor, BRI ACSANI. Click here.

Holiday Winter Break

2008-12-23T09:21:00.000-08:00

Our office will be closing early at 1pm on Tuesday, December 23rd, for our Winter Break. We will re-open on Monday, January 5th, 2009 for our normal business hours (9am-5pm).

I want to wish you and yours and safe and happy Holiday Season. It's been a pleasure representing all of you this past year and I look forward to a prosperous 2009!

All the Best,
Matt

Deadfall Trail - Trailer

2008-12-19T12:48:00.000-08:00

Be sure to check out the trailer for Deadfall Trail starring two FORD/RBA actors, SHANE DEAN and CAVIN GRAY at www.deadfalltrail.com. The trailer looks amazing!

New Actor - Liza George

2008-12-17T15:12:00.000-08:00

Please welcome new SAG/AFTRA actor, LIZA GEORGE. Liza's moved here from Michigan a few months ago to pursue broadcast/journalism school. She's looking forward to getting busy in the New Year. If you see Liza at an audition, be sure to welcome her to the Ford Family.

Spring Awakening at Gammage

2008-12-11T09:23:00.000-08:00

Look for fellow FORD/RBA actor, KRYSTINA ALABADO, in the touring cast of Spring Awakening, winner of 8 Tony Awards, this week at ASU's Gammage Theater. Krystina signed with us and then was immediately cast in the show and went on the road. We're very proud of her. She has a bright future ahead. For more info on the show, please visit www.springawakening.com.

FORD/RBA Holiday Food Drive

2008-12-10T10:06:00.000-08:00

Our office is having a Holiday Food Drive benefiting St. Mary's Food Bank from now until Tuesday, December 23rd. Please stop by the office to drop off your non-perishable food items to help someone in need! Office hours are 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.

Thanksgiving Office Hours

2008-11-24T10:28:00.000-08:00

The FORD/Robert Black Agency will be closing early at 1pm on Wednesday, November 26th for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. Please stop by during office hours (9am-5pm) before Wednesday if you need to pick up a check or drop anything off.

We hope you and yours have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

The AFMC needs YOUR Help!

2008-11-19T15:12:00.000-08:00

Many of you may or may not know, but I am an officer, Treasurer, for the Arizona Film & Media Coalition (AFMC), Inc., www.azfilmandmedia.org, the group responsible for creating tax incentive legislation to bring outside producers to come to Arizona to shoot. I have been on the board since 2005 and was part of the original group that drafted the initial legislation.

This upcoming legislative session in January 2009 is very important because it will decide the fate on whether or not our bill will be extended beyond the 2010 sunset date. What does this mean? If the bill is not extended, it means that we will no longer be remotely competitive with other states (i.e. New Mexico, Louisiana, etc.) in film production. I know that many actors want more films to be shot here as do I. If our bill goes away, film opportunities will but cease to exist. Now is the time to rally as a market and make sure our bill continues to exist. We are asking for donations to aid in paying our lobbyist for this upcoming session and an economic impact statement. This legislation affects all of us now and in years to come. Please help to keep Arizona competitive with other markets by supporting our cause today. To donate via Paypal, please visit the following link: http://www.azfilmandmedia.org/donations.htm. If you donate, you will be recognized on the AFMC website under "Sponsors."

FORD/RBA Holiday Party

2008-11-19T09:18:00.001-08:00

The annual FORD/RBA Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 13th, from 7pm-9pm at a new bar/restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale named American Junkie. Don't let the name throw you off. Event will be all ages. Please come out and enjoy a cocktail and some free food on us. Hope to see you there. As we get closer to the date, we will be collecting names for the list, as always. Address below.

American Junkie
4363 N. 75th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480.990.3000
(They are in the same spot where the Tequila Grill used to be, if you're familiar; just north of Drift.)

Poetry Event

2008-11-19T09:02:00.001-08:00

Please support fellow FORD/RBA actor, THOMASINA DANIELS, and go see her upcoming show. See details in above flyer.

Linda Waymire

2008-11-17T12:23:00.000-08:00

FORD/RBA is proud to now represent LINDA WAYMIRE, actor and coach at Matlin Studios www.matlinstudio.com. If you see Linda at an audition be sure to welcome her to the FORD/RBA fold.

McDonald's Phoenix Suns Commercial VO's

2008-11-17T11:11:00.000-08:00

Fellow FORD/RBA VO actor, BUZZ ADAMS, has just completed two commercial VO's for McDonald's x Phoenix Suns for Planet Orange. Look for them on air soon. See the commercials below. Spots were produced by the Lavidge Company in Scottsdale. Thanks, Ronda.

Twilight Movie

2008-11-14T08:15:00.000-08:00

Please support fellow FORD/RBA actor, now living in LA, KELLAN LUTZ and go see his movie, Twilight, which opens next Friday, November 21st. KELLAN plays EMMETT CULLEN, one of the good vampires. Twilight, the book written by local author Stephenie Meyer has a huge international following and has sold over 7 million copies worldwide. Official movie website - www.twilightthemovie.com.

Middle Men Booking

2008-11-13T16:38:00.000-08:00

We had five actors booked as day players for the feature film, Middle Men, starring Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, and James Caan, along with numerous featured extras. The five day players are as follows:

Tom Noga - Farmer

Shannon Whirry - Screaming Mother

Ky-Moni Abraham - Bartender

Price Mitchum - Goth Kid

Shane Shields - Dean Loomis

Congrats to all of the actors that have booked and are continuing to be booked as this project rolls on through December.