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Talent testimonials

Lisette Vesper

Joined on Wednesday and was working on Thursday awsome crowd great people! Looking forward to more work !! ... read more »

I have been working for BGT since 2008 and had some unforgettable experiences within the fluid acting industry; in fact there's never a dull moment with the variety of work on sets and locations ... read more »

Christian Hipolito

I love Background talent. The first time i joined em. They gave me a job straight away at Shortland street. They have are pretty good communicating with their talents. I highly recommend to all ... read more »

Ash Smith

I would like to personally recommend Background Talent to anyone looking for second, or even a first job. BGT restored my confidence to get back into employment. While your working towards your dream ... read more »

Colin Buckley

Since May 2005 I've had many interesting and rewarding days working with BackgroundTalent; over 100 film and television sets have been worked on, including many TV commercials. Lots of interesting ... read more »

Katrena Doreen

I joined Background Talent in July 2010 and I have met so many people, all shapes and sizes and ages, it is for anyone!! they get heaps of work too. I had previously been with another agency and sure ... read more »

Roberta

I have worked with Background Talent since 2005. My son also registered. I have met lots of awesome tv extras & you get to know the crew. I always look forward to work on the set. Who goes to ... read more »

Lucas Young

"Background Talent make being an extra fun and profitable! They look after you through every step of the process, making sure you know exactly where you need to be and when. Their online calendar and ... read more »

Warren Young

I have only been in Background Talent for a couple of months now and am no doubt impressed with how much work comes up. I have had fun with every job they have given me and the Background staff ... read more »

Liz Marsh

I have only been on the books a little while and BGT lined me up with work very quickly. The website is so quick and easy to use and the online calendar means you can keep your availability up to ... read more »

Alex Smith

Being an extra is so much fun! I have been with background talent for a month now and I have already done some amazing jobs. Sarah and everyone in the office are so nice and helpful. Appearing on ... read more »

Lisa Walker

I have been with Background Talent for around 10 years now and can honestly say i have enjoyed every job! Dealing with the background talent staff is a dream, they are so friendly and professional. ... read more »

Peter Denham Hilliard

The great thing about being an extra with Background Talent is the freedom and flexibility. Being a full time student has its challenges and the last thing needed by students is the added pressure ... read more »

Brendan

My unforgettable memorable moment as a featured extra was bellowing out my own lines at a rather impromptu audition. “These folk are the history of Ponsonby!” I cried out on the set of ... read more »

Gordon

I have been with Background for a number of years now I have had no reason to doubt their integrity I’m positive my name has been out there. I have been given work on regular basis. My reasons ... read more »

John Baanders

To future talent I am very pleased to be able to offer my recommendation for Background Talent. A great bunch of hard working people who always seem to be very willing to be of assistance when on a ... read more »

Michael Delaney

Hi, I have been involved with Background Talent for the past few years. I have always found them great to deal with via Phone, Email, or Text. All correspondence is both accurate and timely, and the ... read more »

Christine Mundell

Hi I'm Christine I've worked on & off for Background Talent for a few years now and have never been sent to a job that I haven't enjoyed. I've always appreciated the difference between Background ... read more »

Patrick McMillan

I joined Background Talent three years ago just wanting to be an extra in different programmes which has happened, but what also has happened I have had the opportunity to be in a leading role in a ... read more »

Katarina Lavendar

Background talent has given me many opportunities and unique experiences. The staff are always kind, friendly, helpful and professional. I have continued to love the jobs I am sent to and love the ... read more »

Sue Buglass

I have enjoyed working with you guys and hope to continue for a couple more years yet. On the Just Juice set I heard good things about us and the man I was filmed with said he had had no work for a ... read more »

Jock Anderson

Although I have done very little work – because of going back into full time employment not long after I signed up and not being available – I have found Background Talent and staff ... read more »

Annabel

Where to begin???!! Here's a few thoughts:Getting a Background Talent job is a bit of an indulgence for me. Sure, the extra money is useful but, as we all say - don't give up your day job! But the ... read more »

Victoria

On the 20th Jan 2011 I worked on Shortland Street as a nurse. I have not yet been with Background Talent for a year & I have already spoken my first lines on the Small Screen. Well, it was an ... read more »

Colin Webb

I am new to Background talent...And I have to say the first job i was sent on was awesome...They let me know all that I had to do..I felt So comfortable, everything was s o organised. Having never ... read more »

Mary

"I have been with Background Talent for nearly 4 years now and have found them to be very proactive and professional in the way they have handled my various roles. I have been a featured extra ... read more »

Vickii

" I've been with Background Talent for just over a year & my only regret is that I never joined earlier! - I thought you had to be an 'actor and/or model beautiful - but no you just have to be ... read more »

Joyclen Wintle

Been with BG for 7 or more years. Wouldnt be anywhere else as no one looks after me like the BG team. They are not just top prefessionals but take it to a personal level that makes me feel like a ... read more »

Phillip Tarrant

"Woah, who would have guessed that within a week of joining up with BGT, that my little fantasy of being on Shortland Street would come true! And from then to be a part of a TV commercial, another TV ... read more »

Sarah Hand

I've thought of working as an extra for years now, and after signing up with Background Talent about a month ago, I'm pleased to say that Im finally doing something I've always wanted to do and ... read more »

Kristina Wrightson

Hi I’ve been with Background Talent for one and a half years and I’ve loved every minute of it. I would like to thank all the girls in the office for doing such a great job, when ever I ... read more »