July 15, 2026 (Orlando, Fl) &nbsp;- Everyone who dreams of becoming an actor or model starts in the same place—with no experience, just curiosity and a dream. Every Oscar winner, supermodel, and commercial actor once stood exactly where you are now.The first step is deciding. Say it out loud:&nbsp;This is what I want to do.&nbsp;That simple decision changes everything.Then immerse yourself. Spend time watching interviews, films, documentaries, podcasts, and tutorials. Read books. Take notes. Learn how the industry really works before spending money on it. Build a foundation of knowledge.Next, take simple digitals—honest photos in natural light that show the real you. Then begin developing your skills through acting classes, improv, commercial workshops, runway training, posing, movement, and learning how to work in front of a camera. Talent grows through practice.Here&#39;s the reality few people talk about: this is one of the hardest industries in the world. Success rarely happens overnight. While a few people are discovered instantly, most careers are built through years of persistence, sacrifice, rejection, and consistency.I represented a young model who signed with one of the world&#39;s biggest agencies. After more than 100 go-sees without booking a job, she wanted to quit. I encouraged her to stay one more week. Days later, she received offers from four major agencies in Milan and launched an international career. Her talent hadn&#39;t changed—only her timing.This business demands grit, emotional resilience, humility, confidence, and faith. Confidence isn&#39;t arrogance; it&#39;s knowing who you are and refusing to let rejection define your worth. Your value doesn&#39;t come from a booking—it comes from your character.Professionalism matters just as much as talent. Show up early. Be prepared. Read instructions carefully. Respond quickly. Treat everyone with respect. Careers are often built—or lost—through the smallest daily habits.One of the biggest lessons of my career happened when I was a young production assistant at Nickelodeon. I wore shorts, a T-shirt, a fanny pack, and an old Mickey Mouse watch from my Disney days. A man in a business suit kept teasing me about the watch. After the third time, I finally snapped and told him production assistants couldn&#39;t afford expensive watches.Only later did I discover he was Scott Davis, the network&#39;s Vice President.I thought my career was over.Instead, a few days later, I was invited to the grand opening of Nickelodeon Studios. During the ceremony, Scott called me on stage and shared the entire story. He explained that after our encounter, he had quietly asked people about me and discovered I was known for arriving early, staying late, working hard, treating people well, and earning everyone&#39;s respect. Then he presented me with the very first Nick at Nite watch ever made.That moment changed my life—not because of talent, but because of character.So if I leave you with one thought, let it be this: talent may open a door, but character keeps it open. Pursue this dream with humility, gratitude, relentless work ethic, perseverance, and purpose. When your opportunity finally arrives—and it will if you stay in the game—give the world something unforgettable.

Everyone who dreams of becoming an actor or model ...

Everybody Dreams of Becoming an Actor?

Orlando, Fl - May 7, 2026 - BEG announces booking talent for an upcoming national commercial to be run across all platforms, starting this summer of 2026. &quot;We were thrilled to have booked our talent on this national spot,&quot; said Doug Bailey, President and CEO of BEG, &quot;Great people and great production...although I was hopeful that I would get free Waffle Fries for life, but the guy said no!&quot; Bailey’s Entertainment Group has continued to see increased demand for its authentic, multi-generational “Real People” talent pool, as major national brands are increasingly seeking talent that reflects everyday consumers with genuine looks and diverse backgrounds.&nbsp; Founded in 1990, Bailey’s Entertainment Group has spent more than four decades representing actors, models, seniors, real families, couples, and lifestyle talent for television, film, print, and commercial work across Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles. The agency has become particularly known throughout the Southeast for its extensive roster of “Real People” talent, including more than 500 real families and over 150 real senior performers.&nbsp;&nbsp; About&nbsp;&nbsp;Bailey’s Entertainment GroupBailey’s Entertainment Group is one of Central Florida’s longest-running talent and modeling agencies, representing actors, models, seniors, couples, dads, moms, kids, and real families for film, television, print, and commercial campaigns nationwide. Headquartered in Longwood, Florida, the agency, founded in 1990, works with commercial clients and film productions in Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles, and is recognized for its “Real People. Real Talent” philosophy and decades of industry experience.&nbsp;&nbsp; Media Contact:Steve Glum

Chick-Fil-A Books with BEG for National Spot

Chick-Fil-A Picks BEG for National Spot

<p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Orlando, Florida (April 15, 2026)&nbsp;—&nbsp;&nbsp;Bailey’s Entertainment Group (“BEG”), Central Florida’s premier and longest-running talent agency, recently booked all four senior featured extra roles for an upcoming commercial campaign for an iconic international sports brand set to air later this summer.<p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">“Featured Extra” means that all four will absolutely be seen on screen in the national spot.<p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">The production was filmed in Orlando with shooting taking place over two days.<p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">BEG pitched four seniors from its highly successful “Real Seniors” division - a group of talented men and women aged 60 plus - as part of the agency’s “Real People. Real Talent” company talent philosophy. In a rare industry achievement, all four of BEG’s preferred talent selections - one man and three women - were ultimately cast for the campaign.<p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">The commercial campaign paired the featured senior talent alongside several well-known professional athletes (to be revealed later) in what is expected to be a major national brand rollout for the brand later this year.<p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <p class="p3" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">“It’s thrilling to be able to get these vibrant seniors a chance to work with one of the most iconic brands in the world,” said&nbsp;Doug Bailey, President and Founder of Bailey’s Entertainment Group. “We’ve been in this business a long time, and it’s rare to have a client that books our preferred slate exactly as pitched. It really speaks to the authenticity, personality, and professionalism of the incredible talent we are fortunate to represent.”<p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Bailey’s Entertainment Group has continued to see increased demand for its authentic, multi-generational “Real People” talent pool, as major national brands are increasingly seeking talent that reflects everyday consumers with genuine looks and diverse backgrounds.&nbsp;<p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Founded in 1990, Bailey’s Entertainment Group has spent more than four decades representing actors, models, seniors, real families, couples, and lifestyle talent for television, film, print, and commercial work across Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles. The agency has become particularly known throughout the Southeast for its extensive roster of “Real People” talent, including more than 500 real families and over 150 real senior performers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">About&nbsp;&nbsp;Bailey’s Entertainment Group<p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Bailey’s Entertainment Group is one of Central Florida’s longest-running talent and modeling agencies, representing actors, models, seniors, couples, dads, moms, kids, and real families for film, television, print, and commercial campaigns nationwide. Headquartered in Longwood, Florida, the agency, founded in 1990, works with commercial clients and film productions in Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles, and is recognized for its “Real People. Real Talent” philosophy and decades of industry experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;<p class="p2" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Media Contact:<p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Steve Glum<p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">steve@baileyeg.com

“‘Real Seniors’ division sweeps Featured Extras” 

BEG Books All Top Senior Roles in Iconic International Commercial Campaign

Orlando, Florida (March 15, 2026)&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://www.baileyseg.com/">Bailey’s Entertainment Group</a>&nbsp;(“BEG”), Central Florida’s premier and longest-running talent agency, recently booked multiple “Real Families” and “Real Teens” for an upcoming promotional campaign centered around the legendary Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction at&nbsp;Walt Disney World.The campaign production brought together authentic families and teen talent represented by BEG for several days of filming inside Disney’s iconic Frontierland attraction, where the cast was tasked with doing something most people only dream about - riding the roller coaster over and over again while cameras captured the excitement, reactions, and genuine family fun.&nbsp;In some cases, the cast rode Big Thunder Mountain Railroad five or six times in a row during filming to help production crews capture the perfect moments of adrenaline, laughter, and connection that Disney is known for worldwide.The bookings came directly from Bailey’s Entertainment Group’s highly successful “Real People. Real Talent” philosophy, which focuses on authentic faces, personalities, and families rather than traditional overly-polished models casting.“This was one of those jobs where the talent walked away saying, ‘Wait…we got paid to ride Disney roller coasters all day?’” said Doug Bailey, President and Founder of Bailey’s Entertainment Group. “That’s the magic of what we do. We’re able to connect real people with unforgettable experiences while helping major global brands create authentic emotional moments audiences can actually feel.”Bailey added that campaigns seeking authentic family chemistry and real emotional reactions have become increasingly important to major brands and entertainment companies.“The industry has shifted toward authenticity,” Bailey continued. “Casting directors and brands want real smiles, real excitement, and real connections - and Central Florida is filled with incredible families and teens who naturally bring that energy to the job.”Founded in 1990,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.baileyseg.com/">Bailey’s Entertainment Group</a>&nbsp;has spent more than four decades representing actors, models, real families, couples, seniors, and lifestyle talent for television, film, print, streaming, and commercial productions nationwide. The agency is especially recognized throughout the Southeast for its extensive roster of “Real Families,” “Real Seniors,” and “Real Teens,” supplying authentic talent for some of the world’s biggest entertainment and consumer brands.<h3 style="font-family: Helvetica;">About&nbsp;Bailey’s Entertainment Group</h3><div style="font-family: Helvetica; margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 13.1px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Bailey’s Entertainment Group is one of Central Florida’s longest-running talent and modeling agencies, representing actors, models, seniors, couples, dads, moms, kids, and real families for film, television, print, and commercial campaigns nationwide. Headquartered in Longwood, Florida, the agency, founded in 1990, works with commercial clients and film productions in Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles, and is recognized for its “Real People. Real Talent” philosophy and decades of industry experience connecting authentic talent to world-class brands.</div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 13.1px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 16px;"> </div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 13.1px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Media Contact:</div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 13.1px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Steve Glum</div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 13.1px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">407.506.5084</div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 13.1px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"><a href="mailto:Steve@baileyseg.com" style="font-size: 13.1px;">Steve@baileyseg.com</a></div>

Big Thunder Mountain Gets Some Real Talent

BEG Books Real Families & Real Teens for New Walt Disney World Campaign

<p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">March 1, 2026 - Bailey’s Entertainment Group (BEG) announced today that it has refined&nbsp;its company positioning to drive their&nbsp;“REAL PEOPLE. REAL TALENT” philosophy. BEG has decades of industry experience, and&nbsp;is one of Central Florida’s longest-running talent &amp; modeling agencies, representing actors, and models.&nbsp;<p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">BEG&#39;s new foundation includes Real Seniors, Real Couples, Real Dads, Real Moms, Real Kids, Real Teens, and Real Families across all talent divisions for work in film, television, print, and commercial campaigns nationwide.<p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">&quot;Real people have become the most powerful creative asset in advertising today,&quot; said Doug Bailey, President and CEO.&nbsp;&quot;AI can’t recreate true emotion - like a&nbsp;father&#39;s instinctively grabbing his daughter&#39;s hand at just the right moment, or the way a family laughs at their own inside joke - during a production. You need real people for that, and that&#39;s where we specialize.&quot; <p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-width: normal; font-size: 17px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;">Headquartered in Longwood, Florida, the agency was founded in 1990, and works with commercial clients and film productions in Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles. Baileyseg.com

Bailey's BEG Refines Company with Real People. Rea...

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