Talent Manager Ana Bedayo Joins ColorCreative

EXCLUSIVE: ColorCreative, the talent management company founded by Issa Rae, Deniese Davis, and Talitha Watkins, has welcomed Ana Bedayo to the team. In her new role as talent manager, Bedayo will continue to pursue acclaimed talent and advance ColorCreative’s mission to elevate impactful and inclusive storytelling.

Stated ColorCreative’s President, Watkins, “Ana is an absolute powerhouse with an instinct for spotting standout talent and a true passion for nurturing their growth. We’re thrilled to welcome her to our team and look forward to the impact she’ll make as we continue to expand our roster.”

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Previously a manager at Stride, Bedayo brings with her an impressive, internationally-oriented client roster including a range of notable talents across film, television, and theater. Representing actors like Yura Borisov and Mark Eydelshteyn — both of whom appear in Sean Baker’s awards contender Anora — she also works with Baker’s longtime collaborator, Karren Karagulian, as well as Suzanna Son, who starred in his film Red Rocket, as well as HBO’s The Idol.

Bedayo’s roster further includes House of the Dragon and Geek Girl star Emily Carey; Ted Lasso‘s Moe Hashim; Angus Imrie, recognized for his work in Fleabag, The Crown, and Serpent Queen; and Sofia Kappel, who won the Guldbagge Best Actress prize for Ninja Thyberg’s Pleasure. Other clients include Pearl Mackie of Dr. Who and Grenfell; Lily Newmark from Alien: Earth; Julia Rehwald of Fear Street and One Piece; Bluey Robinson from Dirty God and The Librarians; Ben Levi Ross, whose stage credits include Dear Evan Hansen, Gatsby, and Ragtime; Kaci Walfall from Naomi and the upcoming Sinking Spring; and Ed Weeks, known for The Mindy Project and LA to Vegas.

Born in the Philippines, Bedayo grew up in New Jersey and is a graduate of Emory University. She got her start in entertainment in the mailroom at UTA.

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