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Mildred Yuan (she/her)

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Agent, Diversity Advisor and Coach. Member of @BAFTA and founding member of @diversesquadPMA #findyoursuperpower

London, UK
Joined May 2011
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
4 years
How to Agent Yourself - A Thread / I know there are so many people looking for representation right now, and I’ve seen so many horrifying stories about unscrupulous so-called agents asking for ‘upfront fees’ ‘registration fees’ or saying an offer is only good until x date...cont/
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I am so thankful that a handful of my clients have started working. But guys not working yet do not despair, do not panic! Many of the jobs being announced now have been on hold since the pandemic. Once the backlog clears it will be your turn!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Tonight was @lufallon ’s last episode of @itvcorrie after 5 years as Bethany Platt. So proud of all you’ve accomplished so far and looking forward to seeing you fly! @UnitedAgents
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So pleased to welcome @1SarahLeung to the @UnitedAgents family!!!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Beansprout has offered to do @SpotlightUK submissions while I have Covid. She will take payment in sausage.
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The brilliant @DavidJCrowley has been part of my extended @UnitedAgents family for a long time and so many of my clients owe successful auditions to him. Today I’m delighted to announce that he joins my list as a Director!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗠𝗔)! None of us can do it alone. And I am super proud to have been accepted (back) into the PMA as an independent agent! #teamwork
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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When reading rep request emails I’m also looking for people who are able to pitch themselves appropriately when I get them in the room. Are they positive without being unrealistic? Are they able to pitch their skills accurately and concisely?
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Apparently I represent royalty now! 🤣🤣🤣
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PSA: In my coaching sessions recently I’ve been hearing a lot of uncertainty from actors about the state of the industry. Is it actually slow? I see people on Instagram getting jobs and auditions, so why not me? Is it my agent? 1/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Actors, I know you feel disheartened at the moment, but this isn't forever, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Do what you can to stay safe, stay sane, protect others and look forward to being on the other side of this.
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Also, do not sign with an agent who pressures you with an exploding offer or asks for an “upfront fee” to register. If you want suggestions for reputable agencies check the PMA members’ list here: Every agency on this list signs up to the code of conduct!
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Clients often ask me why I ask for tapes in mp4 format rather than mov. It’s like the difference between .doc and .pdf when you send a document. mp4 is an intl format and preserves quality in a smaller file and is usable across more streaming platforms…cont
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I can’t offer rep to everyone and I know there aren’t enough reputable agents out there for the number of people who want rep, so I thought I’d do a little thread about how to agent yourself in the interim while you are looking for the right representation...cont/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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PSA: If you are emailing me for rep, please can you a) make sure you send a link to your @SpotlightUK profile (actors) or CV & Showreel (creatives) and b) if you are a non-UK passport holder let me know what your right to work status is in the UK!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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So honoured to become a member of @BAFTA this year, looking forward to being part of the change I want to see in the industry
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Good luck to @bbcstrictly Class of 2017! Thanks to @OreOduba & @joanneclifton for showing them how it's done!
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1) Use your union @EquityUK @Directors_UK @TheWritersGuild @WeAreTheMU all have helpful resources, contract templates, rate cards and staff who can help you navigate negotiations and contracts...cont/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Remember, you are your own best advocate. Even when you have an agent, they can only talk you up so much, you still have to show up and be the real deal. Good luck and happy to answer questions! x END.
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Good luck to all the @bbcstrictly finalists tonight but especially @UnitedAgents clients @Mrs_katjones & @gorkamarquez1 ! #racetotheglitterball
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4) #Findyoursuperpower . Keep it simple, keep it positive. What can you do better than anyone else? Lead with your superpower when you pitch yourself for a job...cont/
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I am a fan of people who treat my colleagues - @CharEdwards_ , receptionists, accounts, social media, lawyers, etc - as equally important and with respect. It says volumes when someone insists on getting an answer from me and either ignores or is rude to the rest of my team!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Wishing 2 very talented clients the best of luck in the semifinal of @dancingonice tonight! Go kill it @TheVanessaBauer & @HamishGaman ! VOTE EVERYONE!!! @UnitedAgents
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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AHHHHHHH! So proud of you both @BillDeamer & @lufallon !!! It was sooo good, I’m bursting!!! 😘😘😘 #AllStarMusicals #myallstars
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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A PSA - given the chaos right now, would recommend that anyone trying to send me a rep request hold off until January. It just won't get read, and I'm sorry, but fighting fires over here! x
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I'm doing a seminar for @ActorsProExpoUK on 'How to Work with Your Agent (Even if That's You!)' - come hear me bang on about your superpower and agenting yourself. Tickets here:
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Look at us!!! @DiverseSquadPMA first time IRL!!!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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3) Attend Open Calls. The more you audition, the better you get at it. Open calls are a great way to understand what’s out there, meet new people, and see what makes you stand out. You also learn quickly what jobs you want to go for, and which ones aren’t really for you...cont/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Agenting is sometimes being the recipient of lots of shouting #fact #sigh
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Thank you to @SpotlightUK for hosting drinks last night - lovely to see old friends and meet new PMA colleagues. Mochi & Beansprout loved meeting you all too! 📸: @keana_senior
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Every agent this morning…🥱
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
4 years
Happy International Women’s Day! So proud to be standing with these amazing women to address race equality in our industry.
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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This one might have gotten lost because threadageddon: 3a) For writers, directors, creatives the equivalent of this is reaching out to development assistants / producers / other creatives who have similar interests to you and having conversations about your work and what you do!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
7 years
The most dynamic duo @Mr_NJones & @Mrs_katjones celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary today! Love you both SO much. #powercouple
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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My Kryptonite = imposter syndrome - not living up to being the agent my clients need/want me to be. My antidote? Reminding myself of past successes and all the times I have achieved positive things for my clients!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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We each have our Kryptonite - let’s embrace it and figure out how to live with it!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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ARE YOU A YOUNG PERSON INTERESTED IN GETTING INTO ACTING / DO YOU KNOW A YOUNG PERSON WHO WANTS TO GET INTO ACTING? Applications now OPEN for @MissingLink_Org a free 12 week programme @LeedsPlayhouse - please retweet!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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2) Research who you are working with before you agree to take a job. Who is the contracting party and is the company they are contracting through a registered entity on @CompaniesHouse ? What have they produced before? Have they worked with anyone you know?
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Celebrating my friend @CarolynMCasting ’s boss win for Best Casting @BIFA_film awards and also this incredible picture of her looking amazing!!!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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It’s today! 7-9pm @ActorsProExpoUK here I come - workshop on how to work with your agent, how to be your own best agent if you haven’t got one, and #findingyoursuperpower See you there :)
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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5) Google yourself - what can you find out about yourself if someone does research / due diligence on you? Is there anything you should clean up / make private that you don’t necessarily want to share with your professional contacts?...cont/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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I hope that helps! These are just some basics that I personally think is important and it’s of course impossible to impart all the nuances of agenting in a single thread...cont/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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10) Set achievable goals that are within your control. So, ‘Sign up and attend that writing course’ is much more within your control than ‘Get a job on the West End in the next 6 months.’....cont/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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But my hope is that this helps you along the way while you are looking for rep and perhaps even helps you develop and be able to effectively leverage your relationship with your agent when you get one...cont/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
4 years
Out of Office face. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! 🎄
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6) Understand the market. What jobs are out there at your level of skill and experience? Follow producers/casting directors/directors/actors you admire and understand what they need and are looking for...cont/
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Many imagine that the job of an agent is all swanning around, going to a constant stream of premieres, press nights and parties! If only! In reality, it is a very special treat when we do manage to get away from our desks and see a client in action or celebrate a success! cont/
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7) Understand the competition. aveat here, I don't mean to say that we are in Gladiator and you need to cut down everyone else in your thirst to get a job, but it's useful to understand what else the buyers in the industry are choosing from and having an awareness of this...cont/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Are there lots of other people out there who can do what you do? What are their strengths and weaknesses and what can you learn from them?...cont/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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We do read every rep request and every email, although we just can't respond to every one. Please don't feel you need to 'follow up' on an unsolicited cold email unless you have new information to share, it just clogs up our inboxes!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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9) Manage your networks. Who do you know and how can you help them? Who do you know that can introduce you to people they know? Can you make connections between people you know to their mutual benefit?...cont/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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8) Understand the trends. Subscribe to industry publications, keep up with the issues in the industry and what is relevant right now. How can you uniquely contribute to this conversation?...cont/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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It's a #Strictlysendoff tonight @Boisdale as I send my Strictly babes off on the @SCD_Live_Tour !
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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I passed! 🥳 It’s been marvellous starting out this year being a part of the DEI Strategies for Business Impact course @CambridgeJBS . I’m really looking forward to putting my knowledge to good use and changing the world 🌍 for good. #edit #dei #diversity #diversityandinclusion
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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My husband has just woken me up, saying “it’s 15 minutes to Neil time!” 🤣🤣🤣 @bbcstrictly Xmas Special @6 :40pm!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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First day back at school in 18 years! Got my new notebook, a new pen, glasses case and water bottle ready to start my orientation @CambridgeJBS for my DEI Strategies for Business Impact Course. #DEI #diversity #diversityandinclusion #executiveeducation
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
3 years
Happiness is…an armful of Poms. #pupternityleave
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
2 years
Have just updated my @unitedagents profile with rep request guidelines - promise you get points for following instructions!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
2 years
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎅🎄OOO on, see you in the New Year!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Erm…what is actually going on in the industry and why is it still so slow? 📸: @pndphoto …. Read my article here on my LinkedIn:
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Congratulations @Mrs_katjones & @Mr_NJones ! Can’t wait to see you back on the screen this autumn! @UnitedAgents
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BBC Strictly ✨
6 years
It’s never too early for some #Strictly 2019 news. 💃🕺🏾 We are excited to announce that our fabulous world class pros are back for the new series!
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I’ve been vaxxed!! 💉💉💉 Had to postpone it for a week due to feeling unwell last week but am SO GLAD and grateful it’s done! #teampfizer
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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The stunning @joanneclifton off to the RAH! Hair by @LMccrudden dress by @FabryanLondon styled by @Mrs_katjones
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
2 years
The brilliant @SamuelHaughton and I are running a @SpotlightUK lunchtime seminar on 7th March on Communication Skills in the Industry! Sign up now - Spotlight members only - free of charge!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
2 years
I thought it might be helpful for me to put this out there for people who want to know how best to engage with me on here and other social platforms! Reply to this thread below if you have any questions! 👇🏼1/6
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
6 years
Here we go again! Fab opening number by the incomparable @BillDeamer !
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BBC Strictly ✨
6 years
Mamma Mia! Bruno and Anton give a whole new meaning to dad dancing 😂 #Strictly
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Wishing @UnitedAgents clients @HamishGaman & @TheVanessaBauer and their partners a great first show of @dancingonice tonight @ITV 6pm tonight!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Night out with the kids @SoundMoovzUK launch party @OxoTowerWharf . Love these two!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
3 years
Yas! Finally.
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Equity
3 years
The Equity PACT TV agreement now includes a clause that producers must provide professional standard hair & make-up to all cast members, regardless of ethnicity. Performers of colour have been failed for too long - this is a step in the right direction.
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
6 years
WELL DONE @lufallon on your incredible double win tonight!!! @UnitedAgents
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
4 years
A-MA-Zing!!!!
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Oscar Conlon-Morrey
4 years
I’m thrilled to now be represented by @UnitedAgents - I cannot wait to start this next chapter with you @MildredYuan ! ❤️ x
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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A Friday Thread! Bob Dylan said “We sit here stranded, though we’re all doin’ our best to deny it.” There’s a little light that is gradually brightening at the end of the COVID tunnel, so here’s a little thread of ideas on how we can all keep motoring through the next few weeks
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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So proud of you @harryblumenau who became a probationary member of the @CDGNews today! @UnitedAgents
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
2 years
Timeline cleanse: Is my dog bread? 🍞
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
5 months
@SpotlightUK @rossagrant @ActOnThisTV I understand not everyone has the ability to pay for coaching at the minute, so I do operate a tiered rate and I am looking into providing some group sessions and writing some articles. Let me know what topics you would like to hear from me on below 👇🏼 END.
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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NEW AGENT ALERT 🚨! ! I trained @CharEdwards_ myself so I know for a fact she’s a good ‘un. Her only failing is that she’s not on socials much so go find her on the @GallowaysAgency website and email!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Aren’t they magnificent? 🚪 Stage doors hold so much meaning for the theatre industry. They are the doors you walk through on your first day and serve as a portal between this world and the make-believe world. cont/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Break a leg to @joanneclifton and the rest of the @FlashdanceUK team! You'll be fab!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
2 months
You’re a Firework of Talent: How to be seen in a sky full of stars. Read below for tips 👇 🎉🎭
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
7 months
Yup. It me 💁🏻‍♀️ Time to buckle down and survive, folks! Read the full story (you need a subscription):
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
8 years
Good luck to @Mrs_katjones @Mr_NJones and @gorkamarquez1 on your @SCD_Live_Tour opening night!! 😘😘😘
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
8 years
Can't believe it's already quarterfinals weekend and I'm on my way to watch @joanneclifton do what she does best. GO #TEAMOJO ! Smash it!!
@bbcstrictly
BBC Strictly ✨
8 years
Look at that smile! Something tells us @OreOduba likes the Foxtrot. We can't wait to see it on Saturday. 😃 #Strictly #ItTakesTwo
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
7 years
Make sure you catch @lufallon now on @thismorning with co-star @Rob_Mallard talking all things @itvcorrie and #NTAs !
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
4 years
Come join our family! We’re kinda cool.
@UnitedAgents
United Agents
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NEW JOB KLAXON 📢 We're on the hunt for an Assistant to work with one of our Senior Actors Agents. Experience of working in talent management or production would be beneficial, but isn’t essential.
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who has gotten in touch with me about coaching - very touched and overwhelmed. Please bear with me, as I am in the process of moving house 🏡 this week and next, but in the meantime, I thought I'd do a little thread on WHAT COACHING IS AND ISN’T 1/
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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Thank you @spotlightuk for giving us a forum to discuss Diversity in Film and TV. #AdeRawcliffe you are a legend and the best moderator. Shout out to my @DiverseSquadPMA Co-panellists and everyone who came. Let’s change this. 💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿
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I look so happy talking about Diversity!
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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These @DiverseSquadPMA ladies!!! ❤️🤎🤎
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
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The beautiful @joanneclifton at the @childreninneed luncheon! #fab
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
10 months
1) Read the instructions 2) Make strong artistic choices and not just what’s expected of you 3) Be decisive and send no more than 3 takes!
@MyaRajah
Mya Rajah
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@MildredYuan , please name the top 3 things that you expect clients to do for a self-tape. 🗒️🗒️
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Mildred Yuan (she/her)
2 years
It is a small way of making sure that your tape can be easily viewed by all devices all platforms and it’s easier to cast you! END
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