Doug Kesten and Marion Falk

Teaches at Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens

Doug Kesten, Paradigm, Commercial Agent: Doug Kesten is a native New Yorker, who began his talent agent journey in 1979 at Jacobson-Wilder. He remained there for 11 years, the final four as a partner. In late 1990 Jacobson-Wilder-Kesten merged with SEM+M, another agency specializing in commercials, where he worked until an opportunity to join Paradigm’s on-camera commercial department presented itself in the spring of 1994. Currently you can see performers he has booked in many spots for a diverse array of advertisers such as Burger King, AFLAC, Ocean Spray, Olive Garden, Mastercard, Smart Balance, Netflix, Verizon, Holiday Inn, Charles Schwab, Royal Caribbean, AT&T, FedEx, Miller Beer, Wendy’s, Nutrigrain, among others. He's excited to see ATNY's new adult talent. Marion Falk, MSF Agency: Marion has been in the representation business for 27 years, as both a personal manager and top agent. Recently, Marion branched out on her own, becoming a NYC Franchised Agent. Her recent bookings include: the Spokesperson for Puma/Cobra AMP New line of Golf clothes & equipment, 2 Lowe's National Commerical Spots, Purell, Optimum TV, BMW, Kohl's Holiday, Smart Balance, Baby Bottle Pops & Hasbro. Her recent legit bookings include: Royal Pains (Season Premier Fall 2012) USA Network Most Likely To, Episode 105 Discovery Channel Discovery ID Channel Pilot--Murder Recreations--Major Cable Network. She is now looking for new talent to diversify and bolster her roster.